Welcome to the Summer Meeting. Board of Directors August 19, ATA Headquarters Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania

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1 Welcome to the Summer Meeting Board of Directors ATA Headquarters Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania

2 In 2015 APTA, ATA and the entire public transportation industry commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On July 26, 2015, the nation marked the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of This is the official transit industry logo in observance of this milestone. APTA and ATA will support special programs that highlight transit as a key stakeholder in partnership with the disability community, working on communications initiatives; and other activities. A recent example is described in this report, when ATA assisted LIFT and Rep. Gabler with the Disability and Aging Resources Expo held July 23rd in Johnsonburg. Americans have more and better transportation in part because of the passage of the ADA in In the 25 years since, mobility and accessible transportation have expanded, and the public transportation industry has improved the accessibility to transit services and facilities not only for persons with disabilities, but also for all Americans. (Right) One of the official logos for the 25th Anniversary of ADA Board of Directors ATA Headquarters Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania

3 ATA REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA I. Opening Prayer II. III. IV. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of May 20, 2015 Annual Board of Directors Meeting Minutes V. Treasurer s Report VI. Committee Reports 1. Executive Committee July 21, Personnel Committee 3. Budget Committee 4. Policy Committee 5. Joint Executive Committee 6. Facilities and Equipment Committee VII. VIII. IX. Old Business New Business Chief Executive Officer s Report X. Adjournment iii

4 ATA REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES A Regular Board of Directors meeting was conducted on at the Authority s Regional Transit Facility, 44 Transportation Center, Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania. The following members were present: Ken Wingo, Chairman Rhett Kennedy, Treasurer David Wolfe, Secretary Dick Stover John Todd Harry Whiteman Kristen Vida Bill Setree The following were in attendance: James A. Meyer, ATA Solicitor Thomas Wagner, Meyer and Wagner Law Offices H. James Thomas, Cameron County Commissioner Deborah Pontzer, Congressman Glen Thompson s Office Michael Imbrogno, ATA Chief Executive Officer Coletta Corioso, ATA Chief Financial Officer Dessa Chittester, ATA Chief Operating Officer Debbie Addeo, ATA Administrative Secretary Chairman Kenneth Wingo called the meeting to order at 10:38 a.m. He then asked Jake Meyer to open the meeting with a prayer, which was then followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Debbie Addeo read roll call. Michael Galluzzi (Cameron County) Joan Robinson- McMillen (Clearfield County) and Anthony Viglione (Clearfield County) were not present at the meeting. Notification of their absence was given prior to the meeting. Page 1 of 4

5 ATA REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2015 The next item on the agenda was the acceptance of the May 20, 2015 Annual Board of Directors meeting minutes. Chairman Wingo asked the Board members if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes as presented. With no further additions or corrections offered by the members, a motion to accept the May 20, 2015 Annual Board meeting minutes was made by Rhett Kennedy. Harry Whiteman seconded the motion, with all Board members in favor. A copy of the meeting minutes was included in the packet. The next item on the agenda was the Treasurer s report. Rhett Kennedy, Treasurer, gave the Treasurer s Report. As of August 10, 2015, ATA had the following balances: General Fund $2,125, Act 26 Account 42,792 Act 3 Account 370,620 MATP Account 472,503 Unrestricted Cash Account 595,707 Total $3,607,536 Accounts Payable: 63,026 Accounts Receivables (Total): $217,095 Current: 6, days: 201, days: 2, days: 2,474 > 90 days: 4,259 With no further discussion, Kristen Vida made a motion to approve the Treasurer s Report as presented. John Todd seconded the motion, with all Board members in favor. The Committee Reports were the next item on the agenda. Executive Committee Meeting July 21, 2015 An Executive Committee meeting was conducted on July 21, With no further discussion, a motion to approve the July 21, 2015 Executive Committee meeting minutes was made by Rhett Kennedy. Dave Wolfe seconded the motion, with all Board members in favor. A copy of the meeting minutes was included in the packet. There was no business discussed under Old Business and New Business. Page 2 of 4

6 ATA REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2015 The last item on the agenda was Chief Executive Officer s Report. Copies of the CEO s report, along with staff director s reports were given to the Board members for their information and review as part of the Board packet. Michael then gave a brief update and highlighted various projects/items that he and the staff have recently completed and/or are still working on. Michael commented that Coletta, Dessa and Mary Koch have done an excellent job in working with Clarion University and Monroe Township. Currently there are three buses being wrapped for the general public and Clarion University students to ride on. Michael stated there were two findings in the PennDOT Compliance Review that was conducted on July 27 th. The first being ATA not having a way for ADA passengers to make ride reservations on days that the office is closed, and ATA needs to make revisions to our No-Show Policy. Michael stated that this will necessitate us to take the No-Show Policy to the Policy Committee then to the Board for their consideration and adoption. ATA has 180 days to address these findings. A review of the Controller s Report for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 was given. This report is comprised of the following sections: Section A Statement of Overall Operations Section B Statistical Report Section C Operational Expenses and Revenue Michael stated that we will be revising the Controller s report in the near future. Harry Whiteman asked if there has been a change regarding the capital expenses for goods that cost $5000 or more. Michael reported there has been no change. Chairman Wingo asked if there is any new information regarding the proposed regional transportation authority in northwestern Pennsylvania and if it would affect our Clarion operations. Michael said there has been nothing new to the best of his knowledge. Chairman Wingo asked if there were any comments from Commissioner Thomas or Deborah Pontzer. Ken Wingo suggested at this time that the material that is sent out to the Board for their review before the Board meetings should also be sent to Congressman Thompson s office. Michael then gave an updated progress report for the ATA Performance Measurables, indicating that the report is self-explanatory with the actual figures in blue and the target figures in red. Page 3 of 4

7 ATA REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2015 Chairman Wingo asked if there were any comments from the Board members or staff. At the time Rhett Kennedy stated that ATA provided the trolley for the Little League State Softball Championship held in Bradford and Rhett stated that ATA s involvement proved to be a success for the tournament. Ken Wingo stated the Board/Staff Workshop will be at the Red Fern on October 9, With no further business, at 12:18 p.m., a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Rhett Kennedy. Kristen Vida seconded the motion, with all Board members in favor. Page 4 of 4