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Sunset Empire Transportation District
Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
Astoria Transit Center Meeting Room
900 Marine Drive, Astoria
June 21, 2005 9:30 a.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

CALL TO ORDER:

Chair Jack Harris called meeting to order at 9:30 am

ROLL CALL:

Chair Harris
Vice-Chair Gannaway
Commissioner Kee
Commissioner Fenske
Commissioner Goforth
Commissioner Shannon
Commissioner Mendenhall

COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: - None

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA: None

APPROVAL OF May 17, 2005 MINUTES:

Motion by Vice-Chair Gannaway, seconded by Commissioner Goeforth to accept the May 17, 2005 minutes. Chair Harris, Vice-Chair Gannaway, Commissioners Kee, Fenske, Goeforth, Shannon and Mendenhall voted yes. Motion passed.

REPORTS FROM CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS:

Commissioner Mendenhall: None

Commissioner Shannon: None

Commissioner Fenske:

Ms. Fenske shared with the board that her car was in the shop so she had the opportunity to ride the bus. She reported that while riding the bus she was able to observe a driver in training. The driver that was training was very helpful and she noted that his training was very thorough.

Commissioner Gannaway:

While at a doctor’s office Mr. Gannaway was able to talk to a lady that used the DAR program for the first time and was very pleased with the service.

Commissioner Goforth:

Ms. Goeforth commented on the lovely Ft. Clatsop audio tape.

Chair Harris: None

Commissioner Kee: None

Mr. Kee was talking to some patrons at different bus stops, they would like to see signs put on the back of the buses so they can see what route it is coming and going.

FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MAY 2005

Motion by Commissioner Shannon, seconded by Commissioner Goeforth to table the approval of the May financials until the July 2005 meeting. Chair Harris, Vice-Chair Gannaway, Commissioners Kee, Goeforth, Shannon, Mendenhall and Fenske voted yes. Motion passed.

Starting July NWR financials will be separate from the SETD financials.

The board would also like Ms. Higgins to provide information explaining why the line items expenses are more than what is budgeted. This information will be provided via e-mail before the next meeting.

CORRESPONDENCE:

Letter from Chuck Meyer – Regarding an incident he allegedly had with a bus driver on May 24th and some additional concerns.

Chair Harris first of all wanted to bring up the fact that the Mission Statement for SETD does not mention safety.

Chair Harris wrote a response letter to Mr. Meyer and wanted to share it with the board. After Mr. Harris was finished reading the letter a motion was made to send the draft as presented with minor changes.

Motion by Commissioner Shannon, seconded by Commissioner Mendenhall to send the letter as presented with minor changes. Chair Harris, Vice-Chair Gannaway, Commissioners Kee, Shannon, Mendenhall, Fenske and Goeforth voted yes. Motion passed.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2005-06 Budget

Hearing opened at 10:40 a.m.

Public comments: None

Hearing closed 10:42 a.m.

RESOLUTIONS : None

Resolution 2005-03: A Resolution to Authorize Transfer of Appropriations within funds: Motion by Commissioner Goeforth, seconded by Commissioner Kee to approve the Resolution 2005-03.

ROLL CALL VOTE	YEA	NAY	ABSENT
Chair Harris	X
Fenske	X
Gannaway	X
Goforth	X
Kee	X
Mendenhall	X
Shannon	X

Motion passed.

Resolution 2005-04: Resolution Making Appropriations for the 2005-06 Fiscal Year Budget. Motion by Commissioner Kee, seconded by Commissioner Fenske to approve the Resolution 2005-04.

ROLL CALL VOTE	YEA	NAY	ABSENT
Chair Harris	X
Fenske	X
Gannaway	X
Goforth	X
Kee	X
Mendenhall	X
Shannon	X

Motion passed.

Resolution 2005-05: A Resolution Adopting the Sunset Empire Transportation District 2005-06 Fiscal Year Budget. Motion by Commissioner Mendenhall, seconded by Commissioner Kee to approve the Resolution 2005-05.

ROLL CALL VOTE	YEA	NAY	ABSENT
Chair Harris	X
Fenske	X
Gannaway	X
Goforth	X
Kee	X
Mendenhall	X
Shannon	X

Motion passed.

Resolution 2005-06: A resolution Levying Ad Valorem Taxes for the 2005-06 Fiscal Year Budget. Motion by Commissioner Kee, Seconded by Commissioner Mendenhall to approve the Resolution 2005-06.

ROLL CALL VOTE	YEA	NAY	ABSENT
Chair Harris	X
Fenske	X
Gannaway	X
Goforth	X
Kee	X
Mendenhall	X
Shannon	X

Motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS:

Appointment of Delegates to the CEDC

Chair Harris appointed Commissioner Shannon as SETD delegate to the CEDC. Chair Harris volunteered to be the alternate.

NEW BUSINESS:

Chair Harris appointed Commissioner Mendenhall to be the NWACT delegate. Commissioner Shannon will be the alternate.

OTHER ITEMS:

Staff Reports:

Included for your board review.

Policy for pets on the bus.

As the policy stands right now it says that it is up to the drivers discretion if he/she will allow the pet on the bus. Mr. Smith has checked with different transportation companies to see what they have for this policy. After checking with several companies Mr. Smith found that they do not say that pets are not allowed on the buses but word it as working animals are allowed. We would like to ask the board to rephrase the current policy to say working animals allowed.

Motion by Commissioner Shannon, seconded by Commissioner Kee to table further discussion until a written proposal is presented at the July meeting to reword this page in the current policy manual. Until the new proposal is approved temporary signs may be placed on the busses saying SERVICE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED. Chair Harris, Vice-Chair Gannaway, Commissioners Kee, Shannon, Mendenhall, Fenske and Goeforth voted yes. Motion passed.

Next meeting scheduled for July 19, 2005

There being no further business Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 10:45 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Secretary/Treasurer

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