Kankakee Times

River Valley Metro Mass Transit District Board of Trustees met March 28.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Chairman Allen called the regularly scheduled River Valley Metro Board of Directors meeting to order at 3:00 pm.

Attending Board Members: Chairman Nick Allen, Vice Chairman Norman Grimsley, Treasurer Susan Legris, Secretary Kelly St. Aubin, Board Members: Mark Argyelan, Carole Franke, Jerry Pearce

Staff Members Present: Managing Director Robert Hoffmann and COO Ken Munjoy

Others Present: Siron Sims (First Transit), Geoff Olson (Kankakee County Planning)

Pledge of Allegiance: David Hinderliter led the Metro Board and others in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public with Business to Come Before the Board: 

None

Consent Agenda: Carole Franke made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Kelly St. Aubin seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken of those in attendance, with all in favor. Consent agenda approved.

Communications:

Chairman’s Report: (Nick Allen)

None

Managing Director’s Report: (Robert Hoffmann)

Lois and Mandy are in Chicago for FTA financial management training.

Two new pieces of legislation were recently introduced that could have some effect on us. The first is Federal (HR1501) introduced by Congressman Davis. It would increase the share of transit funding allocated to the Small Transit Intensive Communities (STIC) program. The seconded is Illinois SB633, which would require free bus rides for veterans who are 70% or more disabled and for high school students who receive free milk or lunches at school. Transit agencies would need to track these rides and submit an annual statement to the state for reimbursement.

Payment for 3rd Quarter operations was received from the state on Monday 3/27/17(was due 1/15/17).

Operations Report: (Siron Sims)

February ridership = 62144; Year to date ridership = 570,839

We have 39 operators with 1 in class. We have 4 interviews scheduled this week and expect to start a new class next week.

Complaint Customer Service Report:

No major complaints. Two accidents occurred during the last month. One was preventable, one was not.

Board Report:

Norm Grimsley reported that this week’s rotary meeting will be held at the Metro Centre, providing an opportunity for members to see the facility. All board members are invited to attend.

New Business:

Local Share proportions were reviewed by a committee and recommendations were presented to the board. Board members will review and be prepared to vote at next month’s meeting.

2017 Title VI Program was presented to all board members. Norm Grimsley made a motion to approve and Mark Argyelan seconded the motion. Approved unanimously.

Old Business:

COA Update: Due to issues with the Federal State of Good Repair spreadsheet, our consultant’s contract end date has been extended long enough to complete the project.

FY2016 Audit: Mark Argyelan commended Rob and staff on a very clean audit. Motion to approve by Mark Argyelan and seconded by Susan Legris. Approved unanimously.

Questions from the news media:

None

Other Business to come Before the Board:

None

Executive Session

Motion to go into executive session was made by Carole Franke and seconded by Kelly St. Aubin at 3:21 PM. Roll call vote passed unanimously.

Returned from executive session and resumed open session at 3:28 PM.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn by Jerry Pearce, seconded by Mark Argyelan, and a unanimous yes vote of all members, meeting was adjourned at 3:28 p.m.