September Region 10 HSTP "Kick-Off" Meeting Minutes.

Region 10 “Kick-Off” Meeting Minutes

HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION PLAN (HSTP) REGION 10

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (RTC)

Meeting - MINUTES

September 12, 2007

6:30 P.M.

Flora Public Library

216 Main St.

Flora, IL

Attendees:

Name	Organization
Dan Williams	Lawrence-Crawford Association for Exceptional Citizens
Debra Staggs	Rides Mass Transit
Cheryl Compton	Heartland Human Services
Linda L. Mitchell	C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation
Trena Linson	Wabash County Health Department
Jim Weber	Jasper County Board
Donald E. Mitchell	Hamilton County Board
Sue Pettit	Clay County Board
Leonard Waldhoff	Effingham County Board
Yvonne Hutchings	Southeastern Illinois Agency on Aging

HSTP Coordinators Present: Sean Horn, Seth Gunnerson

MEETING NOTES

Call to Order

Mr. Horn called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.

Roll Call

Attendees signed in.

Mr. Horn and Mr. Gunnerson introduced themselves.

At this time Mr. Horn asked everyone to introduce themselves.

New Business

Introduction of the Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP)

a. Mr. Horn provided an overview of the South Central Illinois Regional Planning & Development Commission’s (SCIRP&DC) role in the HSTP process.

b. Mr. Horn gave background information on the HSTP. He also detailed the goals of the plan and the aspects involved. It was pointed out that there is a need for a HSTP at the state level.

Discussion of Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom Programs:

Mr. Horn explained what the JARC and New Freedom Programs were and provided examples of rural projects. He then described the application process that agencies must follow when submitting project applications.

Purpose and Responsibility of the Regional Transportation Committee (RTC):

Mr. Gunnerson described the purpose of the RTC in the HSTP process. He then stated the responsibilities of the members serving on the RTC.

A question arose as to who would be writing the committee by-laws. Mr. Gunnerson indicated that the state was providing a template for the committee by-laws and that the coordinators would develop a set of by-laws for the RTC to approve.

A question was also asked if the state was providing a template for the Regional Plan of Projects, Mr. Gunnerson responded that the state had provided an outline so that all regions would be using a similar method to develop their plans.

Attendees were asked to complete the Region 10 Human Services Transportation Committee Member Information handout. They were also asked to indicate at the bottom of the handout if they were not interested in serving on the RTC.

Discussion took place on how best to send future communications to members present. It was decided that e-mail was the preferred method for the majority present.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Mr. Gunnerson adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.

Human Services Transportation Committee Member Information survey results

A majority of persons present indicated that the preferred meeting days should be Tuesday or Wednesday in the afternoon or early evenings.

There was no clear indication for a preferred meeting location.

Most indicated a preference to receive future correspondence through e-mail.