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Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 9th, 2015
John G. Christy Building (City Hall)
Boone/Bancroft Room (Upper Level)
11:00 a.m.
Commission Members (present)
Terry Donner, Royal Speidel, Ann Bax, Frank Underwood, Wayne Lee, and William Case.
Dr. William Marshall (absent).
Staff:
Matt Morasch, Public Works Director
Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Director
Gerry Stegeman, Transit Operations Supervisor
Glenna Vernon, Transit Administrative Assistant
Council Liaison:
City Councilman Bob Scrivner
Guests:
Donna Deetz (Trolley Company)
Madeleine Leroux (News Tribune)
The meeting was called to order by Public Works Director, Matt Morasch at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Morasch
welcomed all attendees and requested self -introductions.
After introductions, Transit Director Mark Mehmert presented a power -point presentation which
included the history of transit in Jefferson City including pertinent statistics on JEFFTRAN's
operational funding cost structure and recent enhancements. Operations Supervisor Gerry
Stegeman answered questions regarding JEFFTRAN operations.
A brief discussion took place in regards to the transit operations budget. The 2015 fiscal year
budget is approximately $2.4 million dollars. The budget is made up of federal, state and city funds
as well as fare -box proceeds.
Separately, JEFFTRAN receives some funding from the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which
is leveraged at a 5:1 ratio and assists with the purchase of rolling stock (buses) and transit -related
facilities such as the city Central Maintenance (CM) facility, the JEFFTRAN transfer facility, bus
barn, JEFFTRAN Administration building at 820 E. Miller St and bus stop shelters.
It was noted that some businesses purchase bus stop shelters as a means of bringing more
customers to their location. The 2015 budget is also available on-line at www.jeffcitymo.org.
Mr. Morasch reviewed the duties of the committee and provided a copy of the ordinance which
created the Public Transit Advisory Committee (2014-52). After a brief discussion and overview of
the function of the Public Transit Advisory Committee (TAC), Mr. Morasch asked for nominations
for officers.
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After discussion. Mr. Royal Speidel moved to nominate Ms. Ann Bax as Chair. Mr. Terry Donner
seconded the motion.
The motion passed, 5-1.
Mr. Lee nominated Mr. Case as Vice -Chair. The motion passed, 6-0.
Mr. Frank Underwood volunteered to serve as secretary in the absence of city staff.
Since the officers had now been established, Ms. Bax led the remainder of the meeting.
A lengthy discussion of meeting times took place. The group coalesced on quarterly meetings.
Exceptions will be made when topics/situations require a need to be addressed or a quicker
response is requested by the City Council, the Public Works Committee or the Transit Advisory
Committee. Mr. Morasch suggested the next meeting take place in April or May. Administrative
Assistant Glenna Vernon will work directly with Ms. Bax in preparation for future meetings and
ensuring the proper public postings of such.
Councilman Bob Scrivner addressed the Committee and expressed the importance of working
towards answering the question(s) of:
1. Where does transit fit in the city's services overall?
2. What is appropriate level of transit funding?
3. What is the level of community support for transit?
Mr. Morasch asked the committee to put the proposed fare increase on the next TAC meeting
agenda. Open House events and city council hearings as well as the required advertising will be
part of any fare increase discussions.
Mr. Case asked if staff has surveyed the community in regards to ridership, routes, or other
feedback. A survey of JEFFTRAN ridership occurred as part of the 2006 plan. Citizens for
JEFFTRAN is currently compiling a survey of riders.
Councilman Scrivner suggested there may be many potential transit partners, such as the Office of
Administration, St. Mary's and Scholastic. Some of these employers may be willing to provide
incentives to employees to take advantage of riding JEFFTRAN.
Mr. Lee moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Speidel seconded. Meeting adjourned at 12:16 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
G. Vernon, Administrative Assistant
Transit Division