Region 9: 2022 Meeting Minutes (6/9)
HSTP Region 9
Quarterly Meeting Minutes
6/9/2022
Attendees:
|
Sherry Hicks |
Fayco Enterprises-Vandalia |
|
Nathan Nichols |
Central Il. Public
Transportation-Effingham |
|
Joe Domer |
Madison Co. Transit\Agency
for Community Transit-Granite City |
|
Wendy Settles |
IMPACT Center for
Independent Living-Alton |
|
Eric Robke |
Community Link-Breese |
|
Paul Klosterman |
Community Link-Breese |
|
Melissa Marti |
Bond Co. Transit-Greenville |
|
David Riegel |
FAYCO & Fayette Co.
Board-Vandalia |
|
Mike Egbert |
Opportunities for Access
Center for Independent Living-Mt. Vernon |
|
Sara Nollman-Hodge |
South Central
Transit-Centralia |
|
Vicki Clift |
South Central
Transit-Centralia |
|
Dave Patton |
Rural Transit Assistance
Center-Macomb |
|
Terri Finn |
Human Service
Transportation Coordinator-Salem |
Call to Order- The Region 9 quarterly HSTP meeting was called to
order at 11:07 a.m. by Sherry Hicks.
Introductions-All those in attendance introduced themselves and
announced their agency.
Approval of March 2022
meeting minutes-Motion by David
Riegel, second by Joe Domer. Minutes
approved with no additions or corrections.
Regional Plan-Terri Finn led the discussion on survey results and
the draft gaps & needs section of the Regional Plan. The Committee decided to add information about
the lack of workforce negatively effecting transit. Terri will update the plan
and the Committee will review the complete Plan at the next meeting, if
complete, the Committee will approve the final document.
CVP applications-All agency applicants went through their requests for
vehicles and explained the reasons for requests. The Committee was given opportunity to ask
questions of the applicants.
·
FAYCO: requesting
1 minivan, 3 Light duty vehicles and 4 medium duty vehicles, all replacements
due to age of current vehicles and expansion of a residential home.
·
Central IL Public
Transit: requesting 2 mini vans, 3 medium duty and 1 super medium duty, all
replacement.
·
Bond County
Transit: requesting 2 mini vans & 3 light duty vehicles for
replacement.
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Community Link:
requesting 2 medium duty vehicles for expansion of their day program.
·
South Central
Transit: requesting 13 medium duty, 2 super medium duty vehicles, all
replacement.
·
Challenge
Unlimited: requesting 4 minivans, 2 medium duty, & 4 super medium duty
vehicles, all replacements.
·
Residential
Options: requesting 2 minivans for replacement.
Transportation Concerns –
Agency
Updates:
Joe Domer gave a route update
on MCT\ACT’s SIU-E route and the Riverbend route. Riverbend route was changed to serve more
riders. MCT has also launched a new website.
Terri Finn informed the
Committee of a coordination\mobility management situation with a resident of
Madison Co. that was needing to get to Montgomery Co. for a housing
appointment. Terri explained how ACT,
Tri-Co. Transit, Macoupin Co. Transit, & Macoupin Co. Health Dept. all worked
together to coordinate a trip for the rider. She thanked all of those involved
for their help.
Sherry Hicks discussed Fayco
sending staff to IDOT’s maintenance training.
Dave Patton expanded on trainings as well as agencies using the RTAC
5311 email group to discuss such topics as the statewide parts shortage or
just to engage in conversations about maintenance, parts, or any other issues. There was also discussion on having a Region 9
HSTP group email.
General Discussion- Handouts: Belleville MetroLink Open House info
Next meeting-The
next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 8th in Macoupin County. Location
info will be listed on the upcoming meeting notice.
Adjourn- Motion to adjourn at 11:52pm by Sara Nollman-Hodge,
second by Todd Nickel.
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