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.
Jul 11, 2025 | HTMMTS Agenda, Local Advisory Council
Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System (HTMMTS)
Local Advisory Council Meeting Agenda
May 14, 2025 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
Norman Cunningham
Lisa Greenwood
Heather Phillips
John Phillips
Christina Shannon
Sarah Wheeler
Carrie Uthe
Rebecca Hopp
Kim Sibilsky
Brandon Bucek
3. Approve or Change Agenda
4. Call to Audience
5. General Business
a. Approval of the February 12, 2025 Meeting Minutes
b. Welcome and Introduction of New Council Member – Brandon Bucek
c. At-Large Member Nomination and Vote
6. Reports
a. Operations Report
b. Finance Report
c. Transportation Directors Report
7. Board Members’ Comments
8. Adjournment
The next regularly scheduled Harbor Transit Local Advisory Council meeting will be held on August 13, 2025, at Four Pointes Center for Successful Aging.
Attachments:
• Local Advisory Council Meeting Minutes from (February 12, 2025)
• Operations Report
• Finance Report
• Directors Report
• Local Advisory Council 2025 Meeting Schedule
• HTMMTS Board Meeting Minutes
• Candidate Resume – Bonnie Shears
• Candidate Resume – Cindy Wilhelm
LAC Membership Roster (Updated May 2025)
May 27, 2025 | HTMMTS Agenda
Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System (HTMMTS) Board Meeting Agenda
Ferrysburg City Hall
17290 Roosevelt Rd. Room # 5,
Ferrysburg, MI 49409
May 28, 2025 AT 4:30 PM
- Meeting Called to Order
- Roll Call
- Approval March 26, 2025 HTMMTS Board Meeting Minutes
- Additions/Corrections to the Agenda
- Approval of Regular Agenda
- General Business/Call to Audience
- Consideration for Approval of Consent Agenda:
- Discussion/Action Payable Warrants.
- File/Receive Financial Reports.
- File/Receive LAC Meeting Minutes.
- Approval Appointment Bonnie Shears as At-Large-LAC Board Member.
- Discussion/Action FY2025 New Grant Project
- New Business:
- Discussion/Action of FY2025-26 Budget Amendment
- Discussion/Action of FY2025-26 Resolution of Intent
- Discuss/Action of BS&A Cloud migration contract.
- Reports:
- Operations Report – Tom Burghardt
- Executive Directors Report – Scott Borg
- Board Members Comments:
Craig Bessinger
Bill Cargo
Ashley Latsch
Kevin Mclaughlin
Joel TePastte
Brady Selner
Gordon Gallagher
Cathy Pavick
Bill Cate
Deanna McIntyre
Will Whittemore
Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held on July 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM at the Village of Spring Lake Administrative Offices, 102 West Savidge Street, Spring Lake, MI 49456
Mar 26, 2025 | HTMMTS Agenda, HTMMTS Boards
Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System (HTMMTS) Board Meeting Agenda
Spring Lake Township
102 West Savidge Street
Spring Lake, MI 49456
March 26, 2025 AT 4:30 PM
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approve January 22, 2025, HTMMTS Board Meeting Minutes
4. Public Hearing discussing trolley fare increases
A. Public comments on trolley fares
5. Close Public Hearing
6. Additions/Corrections to the Agenda
7. General Business / Call to Audience
8. Consideration for Approval of Consent Agenda
A. Approval of FY2025 Capital Grant Projects
B. Approval of Payables Warrant
C. File/Receive Financial Statements
D. File/Receive LAC meeting minutes
E. Approval of updates Harbor Transit’s DBE program
F. Approval/Appointment Brandon Bucek LAC Board Member
9. New Business
A. Discussion/Action of Harbor Transit 2024 Financial Audit & Request for Improvement of Deficiencies-CAP (Presented by Michael Vredeveld of Vredeveld Haefner CPA’s LLC)
B.Discussion/Action of Increase in Trolley Fares
C. Discussion/Action of Contract with Village of Fruitport
D. Discussion/Action on EEO Program Amendments – Resolution 2025- 0326-01
E. Discussion/Action on Personnel Manual Amendments – Resolution2025-0326-02
F. Discussion/Action on the Contract Amendment with Progressive A/E.
10. Marketing Update – Annelise Walker
11. Operations Update – Scott Borg
12. Executive Director’s Report – Scott Borg
13. Board Members Comments:
Craig Bessinger
Bill Cargo
Ashley Latsch
Gordon Gallagher
Brady Selner
Bill Cate
Cathy Pavick
Joel TePastte
Kevin Mclaughlin
Deanna McIntyre
Will Whittemore
Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held on May 28, 2025, at 4:30 PM City of Ferrysburg Administrative Office, 17290 Roosevelt Road. Use the Ridge Ave Entrance.
