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PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 11th, 2022
Boone/Bancroft Conference Room, City Hall
320 East McCarty Street, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Committee Member(s) - Present
Mrs. Angela Hirsch, Chair
Mr. Wayne Lee
Mr. Glenn Bonner
Mr. Joshua Hale
Committee Member(s) - Absent
Ms. Sara Eichholz
Ms. Susan McCurran
Mr. Ian Shadrick
Council Liaison
Staff:
Mr. Mark Mehmert
Mr. Gerry Stegeman
Guests :
Anna Watson, News Tribune, and Alec Pettus, ABC 17 (KMIZ)
1. Introductions:
The meeting was called to order by Chair Angela Hirsch at 3:33p.m. Self -introductions were
completed by all attendees.
2. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Wayne Lee moved to accept the agenda as presented; Mr. Joshua Hale seconded the motion.
The motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes
Mr. Wayne Lee moved to accept the August 30, 2022 minutes as presented; Mr. Glenn Bonner
seconded the motion. The motion carried.
4. Committee Discussion
a. FY23 Transit budget/Recap of committee testimony: Ms. Hirsch thanked the
committee for their hard work during the FY23 budget hearings, their attendance
and the voices advocating for transit. It's important for transit to maintain the level
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of service for this community. The FY23 city budget should be approved soon with
a positive standing for transit
b. Citizens for JEFFTRAN update
In a previous P-TAC meeting, a discussion was held with the importance of outreach
and re -engagement with members of Citizens for JEFFTRAN. Assignments to
committee members were given by Ms. Hirsch. Mr. Wayne Lee reported, no
successful contacts at this point, but will continue. Mr. Glen Bonner reported, he
spoke with ILRC staff, and seemed supportive to P-TAC and transit. Hirsh added,
more outreach to non-profit organizations will be required. P-TAC requires a solid
and strong collation/partnership for the future of transit.
c. Fare discussion update
The recommendation for fare increases with agreement of partnering of an
electronic payment system for transit was sent to the Public Works and Planning
Committee. The PW&P committee was pleased to be informed of the
recommendation. The next steps are the public participation process requirements.
Katrina Williams will lead this process. Hirsch has requested Katrina Williams be
placed on the upcoming agenda for discussion(s) and what is expected of our
committee.
d. Informal well wishes to P-TAC Staff
Ms. Hirsch announced to the committee, Mark Mehmert will be resigning as Transit
Director with the City of Jefferson. On behalf of this committee, your work and your
role in the committee has been very appreciated, it's been a pleasure working with
you, and we wish only the best for you in the future.
Mark Mehmert thanked the committee and stated, Mr. Gerry Stegeman, has been
named the interim Transit Director. There will be adjustments, a challenging
learning curve, but appreciates the continuing P-TAC support during the transition.
Mehmert also added, the JEFFTRAN employees are stellar assets to the City of
Jefferson and it's been a privilege working with everyone the past seven years.
Ms. Hirsch welcomed and congratulated Mr. Stegeman. Mr. Stegeman appreciated
and added, looks forward to the challenges and added, there has already been
challenges with staffing but employees remain positive during these taxing times
with medical leaves, retirements, and such especially the past two -three months but
in weeks ahead things will get better. He looks forward to working with the P-TAC
committee as well.
e. FY23 P-TAC Calendar discussion
FY23 Calendar will be adopted in an upcoming meeting when Vernon returns from
medical leave. The next scheduled meeting is November 8w, 2022. Ms. Hirsch added,
election of officers will need to be held and bi-laws need to be reviewed for accuracy
of terms etc.
5. Adjourn
Mr. Lee moved to adjourn.
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