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. September 12, 2019 Board Meeting Agenda 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: ● Update on JHMR/TVA discussion ● Understand Snow King TDM update process ● Generate ideas on SPET Initiative advocacy ● Prepare for Oct. 10 Board retreat Content Processes Notes/Minutes Time I. 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 August 8, 2019 Staff: ​Darren Brugmann, Courtney Schwartz, Jeff August 15, 2019 Deal August 21, 2019 Absent: II. Discussion and/or Possible Action Items JHMR/TVA Update on START Board 11:35- Contribution recommendation on TVA/JHMR 11:50 Susan funding contribution rate. 3 policy questions were posed: 1. Should START implement a cost-based business approach for contracts and fare structures? 2. From a policy perspective, should any of the cost of the Master Plan obligation to provide employee transportation to Teton Village be subsidized? 3. Are you in agreement with a 1-year transition to the recommended approach (partial implementation this FY20 and full implementation for FY21 and beyond?)  ● Board presentation​ - Policy Questions - As presented at September 9th JIM meeting ● Revised finance committee recommendation​ - As presented at September 9th JIM meeting Snow King TDM What are the ​current TDM requirements 11:50- update and how can the update help START 12:05 Darren meet its objectives? SPET Initiative How specifically will individual board 12:05- Update members help advocate for the 12:20 maintenance facility within our legal rights as citizens? ● Brainstorm ideas ● Dos and Don’ts of Advocating as provided by Town Legal Board Retreat Information gathering and review for 12:20- Preparation October 10 Board Retreat 1:05 Susan Darren Draft Retreat Goals: ● Fare policy - DRAFT ● 1,3 yr plans inc. capital ● Route plan adjustments/considerations ● START Routing Plan 2020-2025 Interim Report #1 -DRAFT - Table of Contents & Chapter 1 Review and refocus on ITP goals Prepare for retreat by reviewing fare policy draft and route plan analysis goals ● What questions do you need answered from a policy perspective in order to be able to make decisions on each? III. Public Comment 1:05- Limit remarks to 5 minutes 1:10 IV. Matters from Board 1:10- ● County Liaison: Greg Epstein 1:20 ● Town Liaison: Pete Muldoon  ● Teton Valley Liaison: Doug Self ● Matters from the Board V. Matters from Staff - ​Darren 1:20- Staff Report: 1:30 ● 2020-2025 Route Plan ● RouteMatch – Data Issues ● Driver Recruitment VI. Executive Session If needed (only matters related to real estate, personnel or litigation) VII. Adjournment 1:30 Next Board Meeting ● September 26, 2019 ● Town Council Chambers Items for future agendas: _____________________________ 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