Region 10: 2021 Meeting Minutes (10/19)

 

HSTP Region 10

Quarterly Meeting Minutes

Tuesday October 19, 2021

11:00 AM

 Olney Library

                                          

 

Betty Cox	Clay Co. Rehab-Flora
Heather Baker	Charleston Transitional Facility-Olney
Mike Egbert	Opportunities for Access-Mt. Vernon
Cory Young	Marion Co. Horizon Center-Salem
Janice Zwilling	Lawrence-Crawford Assoc.-Lawrenceville
Mark Auten	TRADE Industries-McLeansboro
Jeffrey Drake	RIDES Mass Transit-Harrisburg
Gidget Simpson	CILA Corporation
John Gillmore	Central Il. Public Transportation-Effingham
Pete Niccum	Community Support Systems-Teutopolis
Terri Finn	HSTP Coordinator-Salem

 

The quarterly HSTP Region 10 meeting was held on Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 and called to order by Chairperson Mark Auten at 11:04am.  Introductions of all attendees were done.    

 

Approval of July 2021 minutes: After review of the July meeting minutes, Mark Auten asked if there were any additions or corrections.  Hearing none Janice Zwilling made a motion to approve the minutes and Betty Cox 2^nd the motion.  Minutes approved.  

 

Regional Plan: Terri Finn handed out the Region 10 Plan for the committee to review the new format and updated information that has been added to the Plan.  Each committee member received a trip generator form for their county and was asked to add, delete or correct any information that they felt needed updated.  All committee members updated those during the meeting and handed them back in to Terri.  Terri also asked each members that had not completed their Contact List, please complete and return to Terri asap.   

 

Agency Transportation Issues: The Chairperson asked if there were any new service updates to be reported. 

Jeffrey Drake- Rides MTD has increased their hourly wage to $16.00 an hour in an effort to entice new hires along with sign on and referral bonuses. He also reported that DHS has a working group that is focusing on workforce development.  

Mark Auten-TRADE Industries offers a $1,000 bonus (spread over a period of time), a $1,000 referral and $1000 stay on bonus. Some agencies have seen shut downs due to outbreaks.

Betty Cox- CCR is starting to get a few more applicants.  CCR has good benefits and are closed weekends and holidays and that does help getting staff also. 

Cory Young mentioned that how Unemployment is hoping to start a database that employers can report if a person is offered an interview, offered a job, or even if the person does not show up for the job after being hired.

Peter Niccum- CSS has obtained 4 buses, thanks to Jeff Waxman, and are doing some of their own transportation and routes.  They do contract with CIPT to handle 3 of their routes.  Peter said obtaining the 4 buses has helped save them money.  Peter asked if anyone knew how to receive web based Driver Training series online.  Mark Auten stated that Relias Learning (online) does have some Driver Training series and RTAC also has some web based information for Driver Training as well.  Cory Young also suggested that workers compensation or insurance carrier might have any Driver Training.  Terri Finn will send Pete information on web based training that an agency in Region 11 uses.

 

General Discussion:  Terri Finn stated how there are no updates on the CVP applications and no information in the near future. She did mention how the final round 2018 vehicles are to be issued next week.  She wasn’t sure if the new system was delaying the process or not. She has become aware that Jeff Waxman has been processing more of the vehicle disposal requests.   

 

The committee then decided the dates for the 2022 meetings:

 

JANUARY 18^th, 2022----CONFERENCE CALL

APRIL 19^th, 2022

JULY 19^th, 2022

OCTOBER 18^th, 2022

 

Adjourn: The Chairperson asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Janice Zwilling made the motion with Betty Cox 2^nd the motion.  The meeting was adjourned at 11:43am.