Nov 21, 2025 | HTMMTS Boards, HTMMTS Meeting Minutes
Regular HTMMTS Board Meeting Minutes
September 24, 2025
Grand Haven City Hall
Meeting called to order by President Craig Bessinger at 4:30 PM.
1) Roll Call
Present: Craig Bessinger, Cathy Pavick, Ashley Latsch, Kevin McLaughlin, Will Whittemore, Gordon Gallagher, Joel TePastte, Brady Selner
Absent: Bill Cate, Deanna McIntyre, Bill Cargo
Also Present: Finance/Asst Dir Appel, Exec Dir Borg, Ops Supervisor Burghardt, HR Dir Dumbrell, Marketing Specialist Walker, Acct Supervisor Woline
2) Approval of Agenda
Motion by Gallagher, second by TePastte to approve Agenda as presented. Motion carries.
3) General Business/Call to Audience
None.
4) Consideration for Approval of Consent Agenda
a) Approval of the July 16, 2025, Regular Meeting Board Minutes
b) Approval of the Bills Memo in the amount of $1,091,776.07
c) Receipt of the Financial Statements
d) Approval of FY2025 Final Amended Budget
e) Review FY2025/2026 Budget Pre-Implementation:
Motion by Gallagher, second by Whittemore to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carries.
5) New Business
a) Approve MERS Defined Contribution Plan Adoption Agreement and Addendum
Dumbrell reviewed and discussed the MERS DC Plan Adoption Agreement and Addendum.
Motion by TePastte, second by Whittemore to approve. Motion carries.
b) Review of Executive Director’s Performance Appraisal
Gallagher mentioned the progress and improvements under Borg’s leadership. Pavick and TePastte also commended Borg.
c) Elect HTMMTS Board Officers
Nominations opened by Bessinger.
Nomination by Gallagher:
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President: Ashley Latsch
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Vice President: Brady Selner
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Gallagher to remain as Treasurer
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Cate to remain as Secretary
Support by TePastte. Motion carries.
6) Reports and Correspondence
a) Marketing Update – Annelise Walker
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Coast Guard Festival social media insights
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Comcast Advertising campaign overview
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Community Engagement activities:
b) Operations Update – Scott Borg
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Overview of Operational Statistics and Ridership
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Trinity at the Lakes transfer point continues to grow
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Deviated Fixed Route ridership discussed; decrease attributed partly to hour changes
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Safety: No reportable crashes, injuries, or road calls
c) Executive Director’s Update
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Triennial Review results:
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Coast Guard Festival Ridership: Increased, more efficient
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50th Anniversary Celebration
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Operations Center Project Update:
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Design Development estimate under budget
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Construction Documents expected mid-November 2025
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Project bidding expected late November 2025
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Vehicle Propulsion Change:
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FTA approval received September 5, 2025
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Department of Labor approval expected November 1, 2025
7) Board Members’ Comments
a) Pavick asked about State funding impacts; Appel noted potential shortages and options such as using more Federal funds and reducing vehicle replacement frequency. Borg mentioned likely difficult decisions ahead.
b) McLaughlin stated this was his last meeting due to his Council term ending. Borg thanked him for his service.
c) No other comments.
8) Meeting Adjourned
Adjourned at 5:04 PM.
9) Next Scheduled Meeting
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
City of Grand Haven
519 Washington Avenue
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Nov 18, 2025 | HTMMTS Agenda, HTMMTS Boards
Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
NOTICE & AGENDA
CITY OF GRAND HAVEN | 519 WASHINGTON AVENUE | GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417
Request to Speak: Anyone wishing to address the Board regarding items listed on the agenda or under unscheduled public appearance should submit a Request to Speak online at http://www.harbortransit.org, or at the Board Meeting, prior to consideration of that agenda item.
REGULAR MEETING
4:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
1. ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING AGENDA
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES / CALL TO AUDIENCE (Time is limited to three minutes per person. Please state your name.)
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature OR have been previously studied by the Board Members. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Board members may pull items from consent, if they would like them considered separately.
a. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 24, 2025, REGULAR MEETING BOARD MINUTES
b. APPROVAL OF THE BILLS MEMO IN THE AMOUNT OF $805,393.19
c. RECEIPT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
d. REVIEW OF FY2026/2027 ESTIMATED BUDGET
e. RECEIPT OF LOCAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (LAC) MEETING MINUTES
f. APPROVALTO CONTINUE MEMBERSHIP OF LAC MEMBERS
5. REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE
a. MARKETING UPDATE
The Board will receive an update from the Marketing Specialist. This item is for discussion only.
b. OPERATIONS UPDATE
The Board will receive an update from the Operations Supervisor. This item is for discussion only.
c. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S UPDATE
The Board will receive an update from the Executive Director. This item is for discussion only.
6. BOARD MEMBERS’ COMMENTS
The Board will receive comments from Board Members. This item is for discussion only.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held on January 28, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., at Grand Haven Charter Township, 13300 168th Ave, Grand Haven, Michigan 49417
Board Members of the Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System will attend meetings in person.
Individuals with special accessibility needs, including sight or hearing impaired, large print, or interpreter, should contact the Human Resources Director, at 616.842.3220, ext. 4, at least two business days prior to the Board Meeting.
Nov 14, 2025 | HTMMTS Agenda, Local Advisory Council
HARBOR TRANSIT MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
LOCAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
440 N. Ferry Street, Grand Haven, MI 49417
AGENDA
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the November 12, 2025, LAC Agenda
4. Approval of the August 13, 2025, LAC Meeting Minutes
5. Additions/Corrections to Agenda
6. Public Comment (3-minute limit each)
7. Old Business
a. Rider Demographics
b. Fare Structure
c. Complaint Process
8. New Business
a. LAC Committee By-Laws
b. Annual LAC Calendar for 2026
9. Reports
a. Harbor Transit Director’s Report
• Service Updates
• Staffing
• Finance
• Capital Improvements
10. Recommendations to the Harbor Transit Board of Directors
11. Public Comment (3-minute limit each)
12. Adjournment
LOCAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
• City of Ferrysburg Rep – 3-year term; expires 8/27
• City of Grand Haven Rep – 3-year term; expires 8/27
• Grand Haven Charter Township Rep – 3-year term; expires 8/27
• Robinson Township Rep – 3-year term; expires 8/27
• Jones — Member at Large 60+ / User of — 3-year term; expires 11/27
• Morris — Member at Large 60+ / User of — 3-year term; expires 8/28
Nov 14, 2025 | HTMMTS Meeting Minutes, Local Advisory Council
HARBOR TRANSIT MULTI -MODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
LOCAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
August 13 , 2025 at 1:15 P.M., Four Pointes Center for Successful Aging
1. Meeting ca lled to order 1:15pm by Carrie Uthe, Chairperson
2. Roll Call by the Board Chair
Christina Shannon – Absent
Carrie Uthe – Present
Lisa Greenwood – Present
Heather Phillips – Absent
Sarah Wheeler – Present
John Phillips – Present
Rebecca Hop p – Absent
Kim Sibilsky – Present
Brandon Bucek – Present
Bonnie Shears – Present
Harbor Transit Staff Present:
Tom Burghardt
Shonda Walski
Brian Woline
3. Approve or Change Agenda – Sibilsky motion to approve , seconded by Wheeler . Motion passes .
4. Call to Audience – No Comments
5. General Business
a. Approval of the May 14, 2025 Meeting M inutes – Sibilsky motion ed to approve , Wheeler seconded. Motion passes.
b. Welcome and Int roduction of New Council Member, Bonnie Shears – Uthe welcomed Shears to the council and gave a brief summary of her background.
c. At-Large Member Resignation – The council was informed that Norm Cunningham has submitted his resignation due to relocation.
6. Reports
a. Operations Report – Tom Burghardt
– Ridership : 13,928 rides in April 2025; Trinity @ the Lakes ridership continues to grow.
– Trolley : July 2025 recorded 15,706 rides.
– On-Time Performance : April pick -ups 93%, drop -offs 97%. YTD average: 92% / 94%.
– No-Shows : 192 in April (down from 442 in 2024).
– Safety : No crashes, injuries, or major road calls.
b. Finance Report – Scott Borg
– Revenue : $3.3M YTD (61% of budget); fares $115K Demand Response, $1.6K Trolley.
– Expenses : $3.6M YTD (75% of budget). Operations is the largest share ($2.3M).
– Balance Sheet : $1.1M cash, $2.2M land, $444K in construction in progress.
– Fund Balance : $6.6M ending.
c. Marketing Report – Scott Borg
– 50th Anniversary : Ongoing campaigns (ads, guides, social media, Squishy Bus). Celebration set for Sept 12, 12–4 PM .
– Summer Services : Lakeshore Trolley and Park & Ride for local events.
– Community Events : Loutit Library Touch -A-Truck (June 16); Farmers Market table (Aug 6).
– Advertising : Midwest Miniatures bus wrap completed; Harbor Lights Dental wrap in progress.
d. Director’s Report – Scott Borg
– FTA Review : Completed July 31 with no repeat findings; two minor issues resolved.
– NEPA Approval : FTA cleared new Operations Center on July 9; groundbreaking set for Spring 2026.
– Facility Planning : Met with Township officials; next review Sept 2.
– Coast Guard Festival : 2,779 Park & Ride riders (up 948 from 2024); Saturday service steady at ~5,000 riders.
7. Council Members’ Comments
– Sibilsky : Referenced the Coast Guard Festival Saturday shuttle and asked if coordination had taken place with Public Safety regarding timing around the start of the fireworks.
– Greenwood: Requested guidance on how to check her account balance using the Lakeshore Go App.
– Uthe: Referenced Coast Guard Festival activities and suggested focusing attention on the south end of town by utilizing Park & Ride signage and related measures.
8. Meeting adjourned at 2:15pm.
Sep 26, 2025 | HTMMTS Boards, Meeting Schedule
Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Bi-Monthly Regular Meeting Dates
The Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System Board of Directors will regularly meet bi-monthly at the following dates and locations. The meetings will begin at 4:30 pm.
November 19, 2025* – City of Grand Haven, 519 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417
January 28, 2026 – Grand Haven Charter Township, 13300 168th Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417
March 25, 2026 – Spring Lake Township, 102 West Savidge Street, Spring Lake, MI 49456
May 27, 2026 – City of Ferrysburg, 17290 Roosevelt (use Ridge Road entrance), Ferrysburg, MI 49409
July 22, 2026 – Village of Spring Lake Administrative Offices, 102 West Savidge Street, Spring Lake, MI 49456
September 23, 2026 – City of Grand Haven, 519 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417
(*) Denotes the Third Wednesday due to Thanksgiving
