Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System
Board Meeting Minutes
May 28, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the HTMMTS Board was called to order at 4:33 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Board members present: Bessinger, Latsch, McLaughlin, Pavick, McIntyre, Whittemore
Board members absent: Cargo; Cate; Gallagher, arr. 4:55 p.m.; Selner; TePastte
Also present were Executive Director Borg, Finance/Asst. Director Appel, Human Resources Director Dumbrell, and Interim Marking Specialist Uthe.
III. APPROVAL OF MARCH 26, 2025, REGULAR BOARD MINUTES
Motion by Pavick and seconded by Whittemore to approve the board minutes. Which motion carried.
IV. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Motion by McLaughlin and seconded by Pavick to approve the meeting agenda. Which motion carried.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS None.
VI. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Payable Warrants
2. Receive Financial Reports
3. Receive LAC Meeting Minutes
4. Approve Bonnie Shears as At-Large LAC Board Member
5. Approve FY 2025 New Grant Project
Motion by McLaughlin and seconded by Latsch to approve the items listed on the Consent Agenda. Which motion carried.
VII. OLD BUSINESS None.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Action of the FY 25-26 Budget Amendment
Appel presented information related to a notification from the State that HT was in the wrong reimbursement rate group. Changes were made to account for HT’s rural service, which made up the shortfall for the change in the reimbursement rate group.
Management and the Board will reevaluate COLA or bonuses for staff near the end of the FY 25-26 year.
Motion by Pavick and seconded by McIntyre to approve the FY 25-26 Budget Amendment. Which motion carried pursuant to the following vote:
Yeas: Bessinger, Latsch, McLaughlin, Pavick, McIntyre, Whittemore
Nays:
Absent: Cargo, Cate, Gallagher, Selner, TePastte
2. Discussion/Action of the FY 25-26 Resolution of Intent
Motion by Pavick and seconded by Whittemore to approve the FY 25-26 Resolution of Intent. Which motion carried pursuant to the following vote:
Yeas: Bessinger, Latsch, McLaughlin, Pavick, McIntyre, Whittemore
Nays:
Absent: Cargo, Cate, Gallagher, Selner, TePastte
3. Discussion/Action of the BS&A Cloud Migration Contract
Motion by McLaughlin and seconded by Latsch to approve the BS&A Cloud Migration Contract. Which motion carried pursuant to the following vote:
Yeas: Bessinger, Latsch, McLaughlin, Pavick, McIntyre, Whittemore
Nays:
Absent: Cargo, Cate, Gallagher, Selner, TePastte
IX. REPORTS AND CORESPONDENCE
1. Operation’s Report, which included information about:
a. Ridership is down 5%, as compared to April of last year.
b. Significant drop in no shows, as compared to April of last year.
c. April rider rating was 4.9 out of 5.
d. Largest number of riders for the year, at Trinity at the Lakes, 325.
2. Executive Director’s Report, which included information about:
a. FTA Triennial Review pushed to July 23, 2025
b. NEPA Study updates should be returned to FTA on May 29, 2025
c. Groundbreaking for new operations center expected Spring of 2026 and construction is slated as a 13-month project.
X. BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
1. Whittemore praised finance for their work and noted hope that COLA is available for staff.
2. Bessinger and Board Members agreed the next HTMMTS Board Meeting will be held July 16, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m.