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.