Feb 10, 2026 | HTMMTS Agenda, Local Advisory Council
HARBOR TRANSIT MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
LOCAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
February 11, 2026, at 1:15 P.M.
Four Pointes Center for Successful Aging
1. Meeting called to order
Carrie Uthe, Chairperson
2. Roll Call by the Board Chair
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Lisa Greenwood
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Heather Phillips
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Christina Shannon
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Sarah Wheeler
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Carrie Uthe
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Rebecca Hopp
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Kim Sibilsky
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Brandon Bucek
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Bonnie Shears
3. Approve or Change Agenda
4. Call to Audience
5. General Business
a. Approval of the November 12, 2025, Meeting Minutes
b. Discussion/Action – Open Member Position
6. Reports
a. Operations Report
b. Marketing Report
c. Finance Report
d. Transportation Director’s Report
7. Board Members’ Comments
8. Adjournment
The next regularly scheduled Harbor Transit Local Advisory Council meeting will be held on May 13, 2026, at Four Pointes Center for Successful Aging.
LAC Membership Roster (Updated November 2025)
| Member Name |
City Represents |
Term |
| Lisa Greenwood |
City of Grand Haven – Disability / User |
3-year term; 11/28 |
| Heather Phillips |
City of Grand Haven – Disability / User |
3-year term; 11/28 |
| *Open Position |
Grand Haven Township |
— |
| Christina Shannon |
Member at Large – Disability |
2-year term; 11/26 |
| Sarah Wheeler |
Village of Spring Lake – Disability |
3-year term; 10/28 |
| Carrie Uthe |
Spring Lake Township – Disability |
3-year term; 11/27 |
| Rebecca Hopp |
Ferrysburg Council on Aging |
3-year term; 8/27 |
| Kim Sibilsky |
City of Grand Haven – 60+ / User |
3-year term; 8/27 |
| Brandon Bucek |
City of Grand Haven – Disability / User |
3-year term; 5/28 |
| Bonnie Shears |
Member at Large – 60+ / User |
3-year term; 8/28 |
Jan 27, 2026 | HTMMTS Agenda, HTMMTS Boards
Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System Meeting
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Location:
Grand Haven Charter Township
13300 168th Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Regular Meeting
4:30 PM
Board:
Ashley Latsch, President
Brady Selner, Vice President
Bill Cate, Secretary
Gordon Gallagher, Treasurer
Bill Cargo, Board Member
Craig Bessinger, Board Member
Erin Lyon, Board Member
Cathy Pavick, Board Member
Dee McIntyre, Board Member
Joel TePastte, Board Member
Will Whittemore, Board Member
Administration:
Scott Borg, Executive Director
Dana Appel, Finance / Assistant Director
Tom Burghardt, Operations Supervisor
Andrea Dumbrell, HR Director
Harbor Transit:
440 North Ferry Street
Grand Haven, MI 49417
NOTICE and AGENDA
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. Public Hearing:
Adoption of Harbor Transit’s Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Budget
5. Close Public Hearing
6. Consent Agenda
Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the Board Members and 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 November 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Board Minutes
b. Discussion / Action on Payable Warrant
c. Receipt of the Financial Statements
d. EEO Data – Harbor Transit
7. New Business
a. Discussion / Action – Approval of Contracts for Construction of the New Operations Center on 172nd Ave, Grand Haven Township
b. Discussion / Action – Approval of Amendment to Christman Co Contract (GMP)
c. Discussion / Action – FY2026–2027 Requested Budget
d. Discussion / Action – FY2026–2027 Fee Schedule
e. Discussion / Action – FY2026–2027 Uniform Millage Rate Determination
f. Discussion / Action – FY2026–2027 Resolution of Intent
g. Discussion / Action – Hard Cap Resolution No. 2026.0101
h. Discussion / Action – Appointment of WMSRDC WestPlan Policy Committee Representative and Alternate
i. Discussion / Action – FY2026–2027 FTA Certs/Assurances and Master Agreement
8. Reports and Correspondence
a. Marketing Update
The Board will receive an update from the Marketing Specialist. (Discussion only)
b. Operations Update
The Board will receive an update from the Operations Supervisor. (Discussion only)
c. Executive Director’s Update
The Board will receive an update from the Executive Director. (Discussion only)
9. Board Members’ Comments
(Discussion only)
10. Adjournment
Next Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting:
March 25, 2026, at 4:30 PM
Spring Lake Township
102 West Savidge Street
Spring Lake, MI 49456
Additional Information:
Board Members of the Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System will attend meetings in person.
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.
Individuals with special accessibility needs, including sight or hearing impaired, large print, or interpreter services, should contact the Human Resources Director at 616-842-3220, ext. 4, at least two business days prior to the Board Meeting.
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
Sep 24, 2025 | HTMMTS Agenda, HTMMTS Boards
Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System
Board Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Board:
Craig Bessinger, President
Ashley Latsch, Vice President
Bill Cate, Secretary
Gordon Gallagher, Treasurer
Bill Cargo, Board Member
Deanna McIntyre, Board Member
Kevin McLaughlin, Board Member
Cathy Pavick, Board Member
Brady Selner, Board Member
Joel TePastte, Board Member
Will Whittemore, Board Member
Administration:
Scott Borg, Executive Director
Dana Appel, Finance/Asst. Director
Tom Burghardt, Operations Supervisor
Andrea Dumbrell, HR Director
Harbor Transit
440 North Ferry Street
Grand Haven, MI 49417
HTMMTS MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
City of Grand Haven | 519 Washington Avenue | Grand Haven, MI 49417
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 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:
– Budget
– Capital Projects
– COLA-Wage Scale
f. Approve 2025-2026 HTMMTS Board Meeting Dates
The Board will consider approval of FY 2025-26 Bi-Monthly Regular Meeting Dates. The Board will take appropriate action.
5. New Business
a. Approve MERS Defined Contribution Plan Adoption Agreement and Addendum
The Board will consider changes to the MERS Defined Contribution retirement plan. The Board will take appropriate action.
b. Review of Executive Director’s Performance Appraisal
The Board will review the Executive Director’s Performance Appraisal. This item is for discussion only.
c. Elect HTMMTS Board Officers
The Board will elect HTMMTS Board Officers for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Board will take appropriate action.
6. Reports and Correspondence
a. Marketing Update – The Board will receive an update from the Marketing Specialist (discussion only).
b. Operations Update – The Board will receive an update from the Operations Supervisor (discussion only).
c. Executive Director’s Update – The Board will receive an update from the Executive Director (discussion only).
7. Board Members’ Comments
The Board will receive comments from Board Members (discussion only).
8. Adjournment
Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting: November 19, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., City of Grand Haven, 519 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Accessibility Notice
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.
Jul 11, 2025 | HTMMTS Agenda, HTMMTS Boards
Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System Board Meeting
NOTICE & AGENDA
VILLAGE OF SPRING LAKE | 102 WEST SAVIDGE STREET | SPRING LAKE, MI 49456
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
4:00 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 MAY 28, 2025, REGULAR MEETING BOARD MINUTES
b. APPROVAL OF THE BILLS MEMO IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,727,829.39
c. RECEIPT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
d. RECEIPT OF THE ESTIMATED FY2025 BUDGET
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Approve Resolution 25-0716-01 – Amendments to the Personnel Manual
The Board will consider changes to the PTO Payment Upon Termination Policy in the Personnel Manual. The Board will take appropriate action.
b. Discussion/Action on AIA Agreement with the Christman Construction Company.
c. Discussion/Action on new Park and Ride Fare.
6. 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.
7. BOARD MEMBERS’ COMMENTS
The Board will receive comments from Board Members. This item is for discussion only.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held on September 24, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., at City of Grand Haven, MI.
