START Board
Regular MeetingJackson, WY · January 14, 2021
Minutes
START Board Proceedings
January 14, 2021 Jackson, WY
The START Board held a virtual meeting via Zoom. Upon roll call the following were found in
attendance of the virtual meeting:
START Board: Susan Mick, Anna Kerr, Cate Watsabaugh, Jared Smith, Ty Hoath, Brett Simic
Cathy Kehr was not present for this virtual meeting.
Staff: Larry Pardee, Lea Colasuonno, Sandy Birdyshaw, Darren Brugmann and Courtney Schwartz.
Liaisons: Arne Jorgensen – Town of Jackson
A. Swearing in new START Board Members. Sandy Birdyshaw swore in new START Board
members Anna Kerr and Cate Watsabaugh.
B. Meeting Minutes. The Board Retreat October 22, 2020 meeting minutes and December 22,
2020 meeting minutes were approved unanimously by the START Board.
C. Public Comment. A community member logged in as JH Community Center made public
comment stating that the Circulator is coming in around 50 times a day and would like to know
how many people this route serves. JH Community Center maintains their stance that is it not
appropriate to have service through their neighborhood and requested an update on how many
people are being service by the Rancher/Hansen stop.
D. Vote on Executive Committee for 2021. Susan Mick nominated Jared Smith for Chairperson.
Motion made by Susan Mick, 2nded by Wes Gardner, to nominate Jared Smith for Chairperson.
START Board agrees unanimously. Motion passes.
Susan Mick nominated Ty Hoath for Vice Chairperson. Motion made by Susan Mick, 2nded by
Wes Gardner, to nominate Ty Hoath for Vice Chairperson. START Board agrees unanimously.
Motion passes.
Jared Smith nominated Susan Mick for Secretary. Motion made by Jared Smith, 2nded by Ty
Hoath, to nominate Susan Mick for Secretary. START Board Agrees unanimously. Motion passes.
There was discussion if a Treasurer is required to be on the Executive Committee of the START
Board since the START Board does not manage money. Town Attorney, Lea Colasuonno, will
investigate the by-laws to see if a Treasurer is required. It was mentioned that Cathy Kehr would
likely be a candidate for this position.
E. FY22 Ops Plan. The Director communicated the staff FY22 goal recommendations and
necessary steps to accomplish these recommendations to the START Board. The START Board
discussed and re-established the current committees for work outside the route plan to begin.
Motion made by Susan Mick, 2nded by Wes Gardner, to form an Advocacy and Outreach
Committee. START Board agrees unanimously. Motion passes.
The Finance Committee will now be referenced as the Executive Committee.
Executive Committee: Develop funding policy recommendations.
Susan Mick, Cathy Kehr, Jared Smith
Operations Committee: New service or change in service recommendations.
Jared Smith, Ty Hoath, Wes Gardener, Brett Simic
Governance: (ad hoc committee) Review bylaws, board policies and procedures, passenger code
of conduct templates for updates.
Susan Mick, Cathy Kehr, Jared Smith
Marketing Committee: Education/outreach to increase ridership and celebrate success.
Anna Kerr, Ty Hoath, Brett Simic
Advocacy and Outreach Committee: Write letters to legislators, electeds, attend local meetings.
Anna Kerr, Susan Mick, Cate Watsabaugh, Wes Gardner
F. Committee Updates. None.
G. Matters from Board. Arne Jorgensen communicated that while a simple solution does not
currently exist for how to ensure mask compliance on START Bus he will continue to advocate for
it and encourages START Bus to keep striving towards that goal.
H. Matters from Staff. Darren communicated to Arne and the START Board that START Buses will
not be moving from stops unless passengers are wearing masks and START Bus will be working
with local law enforcement to ensure mask compliance. Salt Lake Express charter service has
been downsized based on ridership data. START Bus is currently operating at 50% of allowed
capacity and at 57% less passengers than compared to last winter season. About 50% of the
riders are TVA employees and Mountain Resort Employees, 20% ski passes and 30% passenger
fares.
I. Executive Session. None.
J. Proposed items for future START Board Meetings. None.
K. Adjournment. The next START Board meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on Thursday,
February 11, 2021 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Motion made by Brett Simic, 2nded by Jared, to
adjourn. Motion passes.
2/22/21
_____________________________________________________
Courtney Schwartz, Date
Administrative Assistant (Minutes Editor)
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 Date
Agenda
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.
January 14, 2021 START Board Meeting
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11:30 am -1:30 pm
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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.
January 14, 2021 START Board
Meeting
Zoom Virtual Meeting
11:30 am -1:30 pm
Desired outcomes for our work:
Route Plan Implementation
● Increase service on existing routes
● Prioritize new routes with new funding
● Easier commuter connection to town routes
Travel Demand Management
● Recommend employers mitigate the effects of their employees and guests on our community
○ Implement employer transit pass
○ Incorporate new TDM requirements for large projects in Land Development Regulations.
Outcomes for today’s meeting:
● Executive Committee appointment
● FY22 priorities
● Committee Updates
Content Processes Notes/Minutes Time
I. Opening Call to Order and Roll Call Board: Cathy Kehr, Wes Gardner, Susan 11:30 -
Susan Mick, Brett Simic, Ty Hoath, Jared Smith, 11:35
Swearing In new START Board Members Cate Watsabaugh, Anna Kerr
● Anna Kerr Liaisons: Luther Propst, Arne Jorgensen,
● Cate Watsabaugh
Doug Self
Staff: Darren Brugmann, Courtney
Approval of Minutes:
Schwartz, Jeff Deal
Board Retreat October 22, 2020 Absent:
December 22, 2020
II: Public Comment 11:35 -
Items not on the agenda. Limit remarks to 5 minutes 11:40
III: Discussion and/or Possible Action Items
Executive Vote on executive committee for 2021 11:40 -
Committee ● Chairperson 12:00
Susan ● Vice-Chairperson
● Secretary
FY22 Ops Plan Review the START Board retreat summary 12:00 -
Susan and set direction 12:30
● Determine FY22 goals
● Determine committees for work
outside of route plan to begin
● Recommendations from the Transit
Director
Committee Updates Committee Purpose - small group research 12:30 -
Susan and discussion outside of board meetings to 1:00
inform full board decisions. Committees
cannot exceed 4 members as 5 board
members constitutes a quorum.
Determine current ad-hoc committees
required to reinvigorate board work for the
new year:
● Operations - Wes, Ty, Brett
○ Goal - new or change in
service recommendations
● Governance - Susan, Jared, Cathy
○ Goal - review bylaws, board
policies/procedures,
passenger code of conduct
templates for updates
● Finance - Susan, Cathy, Jared
○ Goal - continue to develop
funding policy
recommendations
● Marketing - Wes, Brett, Ty
○ Goal - education/outreach
to increase ridership,
celebrate success
IV: Matters from Board 1:00 -
● County Liaison: Luther Propst 1:15
● Town Liaison: Arne Jorgensen
● Teton Valley Liaison: Doug Self
V. Matters from Staff 1:15 -
● Ridership update 1:30
● Winter Service Update
VI: Executive Session
If needed (only matters related to real estate, personnel, or litigation)
VII: Adjournment 1:30
Next Board Meeting: February 11, 2020, 11:30 - 1:30, Virtual.
Items for future agendas:
_____________________________________________________
Courtney Schwartz, Date
Administrative Assistant (Minutes Editor)
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 Date
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