START Board

We transport people. START safely provides the greater Jackson Hole community with convenient transportation that is affordable, service-oriented, and environmentally friendly, improving the quality of life in the region. June 13, 2019 Board Meeting 11:30-1:30, Town Council Chambers Desired outcomes for our work: ● Decisions and activities that move the system toward a hub & spoke structure (e.g.: supporting the creation of intercept lots, changes/upgrades to Stilson) ● Initiating dedicated funding sources ● Coordinated messaging that increases understanding and appreciation of the transit system ● Optimizing routes and equipment use ● Expanding routes Outcomes for today’s meeting: ● Review WY formal board meeting laws ● Clarify JHMR/TVA contract rate considerations Content Processes Notes/Minutes Time Opening Call to Order and Roll Call Board:​ Seadar Davis, Cathy Kehr, Jim Hunt, 11:30- Susan Wes Gardner, Susan Mick, Herb Brooks, Brett 11:35 Simic Approval of Minutes: Liaisons: ​Greg Epstein, Doug Self, Pete Muldoon Staff: ​Darren Brugmann, Courtney Schwartz, Jeff Deal Absent: Wyoming Informational session on 11:35- Formal Meeting Wyoming-specific board meeting laws 12:05 laws and ​JPA - 3rd Amendment review July 4 modified Modify schedule to one bus? Motion 12:05- schedule 12:15 Darren JHMR/TVA Finance subcommittee discussion and Motion 12:15- Contract Rate recommendations 12:40 Susan, Jim, Cathy, Darren Green Line Update on funding expansion through 12:40- Summer summer 12:50 Expansion ● $177,000 estimated cost for Darren expanded hrs. Line item is not included on the town recommended budget as they  have already committed expanded funding to START this year for new equipment. ● $52,000 committed from county for 37 days before new budget ● Ridership data? Public Comment Limit remarks to 5 minutes 12:50- 1:00 Matters from ● County Liaison: Greg Epstein 1:00- Board ● Town Liaison: Pete Muldoon 1:15 ● Teton Valley Liaison: Doug Self ● Matters from the Board Matters from Quick updates on: 1:15- Staff ● current RFPs 1:30 Darren ○ Route plan decision ○ Microtransit ● WYDOT/Transit subgroup meetings ● Little libraries at bus stops ● Marketing - JH Public Art, Green Line raffle, Stilson banner Executive Session If needed (only matters related to real estate, personnel or litigation) Adjournment Next Board Meeting 1:30 ● July 11, 2019 ● Town Council Chambers Board Workshop: John Heymann – Roles, Responsibilities, Communication, and Effective Strategic Process ● Thursday, June 20, 9-12:00 ● Community Foundation, 245 E. Simpson Items for future agendas: Fare Policy Draft ● 15% fare revenue? ● Look at fare revenue by line ● How to increase 7:30PM Teton Valley commuter line ridership? Hospital parking during construction could be limited - potential partnership? ● Airport Partnership? _____________________________ Courtney Schwartz, Administrative Assistant (Minutes Editor) _____________________________ Date The undersigned duly qualified and acting chairman of the Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit Board certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes approved at a legally convened meeting of the Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit Board. ____________________________ Susan Mick, Chair