River Valley Transit Authority  

 

May 17, 2022

REVISED 5/16/2022

Time:         5:30 PM

Place:         144 West Third Street, 3RD Floor, Williamsport, PA 17701

Purpose:     Inaugural Board Meeting

Note:          The CDC states if you are not fully vaccinated, you should wear a mask in indoor public places.

Agenda Items

Item # 1          Call to Order – Attorney Jill Nagy

Item # 2         Call for a Chairperson – Attorney Jill Nagy

Item # 3         Approval of RVTA Board Bylaw’s

Item # 4         Election of Officers

Item # 5         Appointment of Executive Director of RVTA

Item # 6         Appointment of RVTA Solicitor

Item # 7         Appointment of RVTA Auditor

Item # 8         Resolution # 2022-001 – to adopt the 2022-2023 RVTA Operating Budget

Item # 9         Resolution # 2022-002 – approving a Professional Services Agreement with Geisinger Heath, Guardian and Health Equity 

Item # 10        Resolution # 2022-003 – approving the revising of the River Valley Transit Authority Hiring and Maintenance of Essential Requirements (Retention) and Employment Qualifications/Driver Policy 

Item # 11        Resolution # 2022-004 – authorizing approval of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program

Item # 12        Resolution # 2022-005 – authorizing approval of SAFTI required RVTA Policies

Item # 13        Resolution # 2022-006 – authorizing the adoption of Substance Abuse/Zero Tolerance Policy         

Item # 14        Resolution # 2022-007 – authorizing entry into the State Association for Transportation Insurance Worker’s Compensation Pool (effective July 1, 2022)

Item # 15        Resolution # 2022-008 – to adopt and transfer all existing River Valley Transit (RVT) – Contracts, Professional Service Agreements and Proposals for transfer to River Valley Transit Authority (RVTA)

Item # 16        Resolution # 2022-009 – authorizing RVTA to enter into an Assumption Agreement with Bridgestone for Tire Leasing Services Contract

Item # 17        Resolution # 2022-010 – authoring RVTA to enter into a Professional Services contract with Paycor for Payroll and HR benefits

Item # 18        Resolution # 2022-011 – between RVTA and Woodlands Bank for Line of Credit and authorize opening of new checking accounts and assigning check signors

Item # 19        Resolution # 2022-012 – committing the Local Match for FY 2022-2023

Item # 20       Resolution # 2022-014 – adopting the official Safety Plan for RVTA

Item # 21        Authorize transfer of Petitions for Collective Bargaining Unit (ATU Local 1496)

Item # 22       Authorize assignment acceptance of Transit Worker Protection Agreement

Item # 23       Authorize submission of Request to be named the Federal Recipient for Transit Funds

Item # 24       Resolution # 2022-013 – accepting the 2022 RVTA meeting dates

Item # 25       New Business

Item # 26       Public Comments

Item # 27       Adjournment

Next Meeting Date: 

  • RVTA June Board Meeting – Wednesday, June 8, 2022 (5:30pm – TTCII)