HARBOR TRANSIT MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
LOCAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
February 16, 2022 at 1:15 P.M., GH Community Center
Meeting called to order by Carrie Uthe, Chairperson at 1:18PM
Members Present:
Chrysteen Moelter-Gray
Warren Roosen
Ray Harz
Norman Cunningham
Christina Shannon
Carrie Uthe
Non-Members Present:
Angie DeVries – Grand Haven, MI,
Lisa Greenwood – Grand Haven, MI,
Heather Phillips – Grand Haven, MI
Harbor Transit Staff:
Scott Borg, Transportation Director
Dana Appel, Finance/Compliance Director
Tom Burghardt, Operations Supervisor
John Phillips, Safety & Training Coordinator
Teresa Dreese, Lead Dispatcher
Annelise Walker, Marketing Coordinator
Trina Robinson, HTMMTS Finance Consultant
Chairperson motioned to amend the LAC Meeting Minutes on November 10, 2021 to read HTMMTS LAC meeting minutes changed from meeting agenda and approve.
Moelter-Gray 1st – Cunningham 2nd
General Business / Call to Audience
New Name: Local Advisory Council (from Committee)
Scott Borg introduced Harbor Transit staff:
Dana Appel, Finance/Compliance Director
Tom Burghardt, Operations Supervisor
John Phillips, Safety & Training Coordinator
Teresa Dreese, Lead Dispatcher
Annelise Walker, Marketing Coordinator
Trina Robinson, HTMMTS Finance Consultant
Tom Burghardt provided Rider Comparison 2016-Feb 16, 2022
Dana explained funding increases and % of increases of new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Funding
Dana explained funding increases and % of increases.
Revenue Report and current budget was provided
Council will determine to questions on the survey.
Should have survey ready by March 31, 2022.
Drop surveys off at Four Points, to be filled out.
Last survey covered Fare increase and interest in Beach Express
Review of Local Advisory Council Membership and Term Dates.
Council requires 10 members. Still need three members at large and representative from Spring Lake Village
Chrysteen Moelter-Gray-term expires Nov 2024 represents Momentum?
Warren Roosen-term expires Nov 2022, represents Ferrysburg
Ray Harz-term expires Nov 2024, member at large
Norman Cunningham-term expires Nov 2024, member at large
Christina Shannon-term expires Nov 2023, represents Four Points
Carrie Uthe-term expires Nov 2024 represents Spring Lake Township
Fare increase was explained along with RMPay system. This will require switching to the Cloud to run RouteMatch.
A minimum of three months advanced notification will be given to passengers before increase is implemented.
Cash payments will be accepted at the Harbor Transit office only.
Discussion on how to communicate with council member and the area/organization they represent. Scott suggested Council members attend HTMMTS Board meeting.
Discussion regarding how council members would like to receive meeting packets.
If there are passengers causing trouble, the driver should radio in, other passengers should call 911. Cameras on buses will record any situation that may occur.
Dana discussed Revenue Report and current budget
Tom discussed new buses are on order, staff shortages, COVID, and the challenges for the staff.
Scott, Transit Director discussed the new building update: still looking for land, $13.8 Million for the new building.
Linking with MATS, looking for a name for that new service.
Current employees: 10 fulltime & 20 part-time, previous 10 FT & 50 PT.
Momentum Center pickup times were discussed.
Link with MATS at Mercy Health at the Lakes the catch MATS bus or GoBus. Need to educate staff and passengers on how to use the service.
Scott stated to maintain old punch fare cards – do not expire.
Suggested to schedule round trip when calling for initial pickup.
Grand Haven Bridge will resume construction March 1st.
The Local Advisory Committee’s next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2022,
1:15pm at the Grand Haven Community Center
Meeting was adjourned at 2:35 by Carrie Uthe