Note:  The following record contains motions and actions of the SCC.  An audio library of meeting proceedings is on file at the HCAOG office.

MEETING   RECORD

Regular Meeting

Thursday, January 7, 2010 2:30 pm

HTA Conference Room

133 V Street, Eureka

            PRESENT: 

Larry Pardi, Vice-Chair                            City of Arcata (A&MRTS)

Cheryl Tucker                                      College of the Redwoods

Valerie Warner                                     City of Eureka

Ross Jantz                                         HCAR

Jaison Chand                                       City Ambulance of Eureka

STAFF:

            Spencer Clifton                                      HCAOG Staff

Marcella Clem                                      HCAOG Staff

Debbie Dees                                         HCAOG Staff

ABSENT: 

            Neleen Fregoso, Chair                           Humboldt Transit Authority

            Leishara Ward                                     Caltrans

John Crotty                                       City of Fortuna Parks & Recreation

Tom Dewey                                     Humboldt State University

Terry Castner                                     KT/Net

Anita Huff                                         Blue Lake Rancheria

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of January 7, 2010 was called to order at 2:36 pm by Vice-Chair Larry Pardi. 

1.            INTRODUCTIONS

2.            APPROVAL OF MEETING RECORD: (November 4, 2009)

MOTION WAS MADE (Chand/Jantz) to approve meeting record as submitted. 

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.            PUBLIC PARTICIPATION  - None

4.            DISCUSSION ITEMS

            A.            MONTHLY STATISTICAL REPORTS

No monthly statistical reports were provided.

OVER

B.              FFY 2010 5311 REGIONAL APPORTIONMENT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS (POP)

Committee reviewed program estimates and discussed potential projects for the FFY 2010 5311 grant cycle.  Committee consensus was that the three transit operators (ETS, A&MRTS, and RTS) further discuss potential projects. 

C.              FFY 2010 FTA SECTION 5311(f) INTERCITY BUS PROGRAM GRANT CYCLE

MOTION WAS MADE (Warner/Tucker) to support a Humboldt Transit Authority 5311(f) grant application requesting $200,000 operating assistance for the commuter portion of the Southern Humboldt transit service. 

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.            CALTRANS

No information was reported. 

6.                ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

            A.            ELECTION OF OFFICERS

SCC Chair:

Nominations were opened for Chair. 

NOMINATION WAS MADE to elect Larry Pardi as SCC Chair for calendar year 2010. 

Nominations closed. 

VOTE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

SCC Vice-Chair:

Nominations were opened for Vice-Chair. 

NOMINATION WAS MADE to elect Nel Fregoso as SCC Chair for calendar year 2010. 

Nominations closed. 

VOTE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.            INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

Cheryl Tucker informed that College of the Redwoods is investigating potential usage of old Jefferson School site. 

Larry Pardi noted recent press release announcing new transit service to Weaverille. 

Brief discussion occurred regarding potential future usage of a “swipe card” for Dial-A-Ride transit service.  Jaison noted that he was gathering information on the topic.  It was noted that funding for this effort may be difficult due to current unavailability of State Transit Assistance Fund (STAF) resources. 

8.            ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 3:30 pm.   

                                    Respectfully submitted,

Debra Dees

Administrative Assistant 

Boards & committees

• Service Coordination Committee

Document type

• Minutes