Board of Directors
MREC, Third Floor Trade and transit II
Williamsport, PA 17701

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 5:30pm

The Board of Directors of River Valley Transit Authority held its regular meeting on April 18, 2023. Mr. Noah Bower, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
I. ROLL CALL
Board Members Present: Noah Bower, Max Moore, Richard Staiman (Zoom), Marshall Welch and Solicitor Jill Nagy (Zoom)
Administration Present: Todd Wright, Chris Smith, Garry Phillips, Skip Cochran, Steve Smith, Chris Clark, Theresa Bertucci, Nicole Farr, Bethany Jones
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chairman Bower noted a Strategic Planning Session was held on last Tuesday April 11,2023 and an Executive Session was held last Friday, April 17,2023 to discuss personel matters.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Chuck Cruz moved to accept the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting on February 21, 2023. Mr. Max Moore seconded. The motion carried.
IV. FINANCIAL BUSINESS
A. March Financial Report
Nicole Farr presented the comprehensive financial report for March 2023 as well as presented the current schedule of bills for approval.
Mr. Max Moore moved to accept the March financial report as presented. Mr. Marshall Welch seconded. The motion carried.
V. OPERATIONS REPORT
A. March Ridership / Operations Report
Mr. Todd Wright presented the March ridership report noting activity is stable and outperforming prior year statistics. Mr. Wright stated the past 3 years 2021 – 2023 trends look the same but as we are gaining over prior years. He also noted that Senior ridership is not comparable to prior years, but still improving to 2022. We also stopped the bonus-bucks program which we figured it would lower our senior ridership.
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VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Strategic Plan
Chairman Bower stated April 6th workshop did occur as planned with board members, management, PennDOT and other participants. STV will get a document together the information provided. They will then provide us with a draft document.
B. Bus Shelters
Mr. Todd Wright stated there is no update on this project. We are in the process of updating our procurement processed which will guide us better with these items. Mr. Wright also stated hopefully it will be on again next month and hopefully submitted.
C. Executive Director Search
After brief discussion Chairman Noah Bower called for a motion appointing Mr. Todd Wright as the Executive Director of RVTA. Mr. Marshall Welch accept the appointment. Max Moore seconded. All approved
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Woodlands Line of Credit
Mr. Todd Wright explained that we already took an email vote on this but we need to ratify the individual consents to increase the line of credit. Mr. Marshall Welch moved to accept the increase. Mr. Max seconded. All in favor
B. FY24 Operating Budget & Local Match
Mr. Todd Wright stated as we discussed on Tuesday at the budget session, we are looking at 10.3-million-dollar budget with a little saving in health insurance this coming year. We are looking at an anticipated fixed route fare increase as a matter of timing will be 10%. Mr. Wrights recommendation that the budget is being adopted to input into Dot Grants with him providing the administrative salaries at a later date. They will fall within the parameters of the approved budget. Mr. Max Moore moved to accept the budget. Mr. Chuck Crew seconded. All in favor.
C. FY24 Health Insurance Renewal
Mr. Todd Wright gave comparison which we received from USI. Geisinger is giving us a savings of $35,000.00. The insurance was used quite a bit this year so Geisinger offered us a 25% increase but it is still less the Benecon from 21-22. These new rates will have a July 1st implantation. Mr. Wright did ask USI to lock in the rates. Mr. Chuck Crew moved to accept Geisinger as the insurance company. Mr. Marshall Welch seconded. All in favor.
D. CTL Lease for TTCI Second Floor
Mr. Todd Wright presented the CTL Lease for 2nd Floor of TTCI – 1,681 sq. ft. for 5 years at $11.00 sq. ft. totaling $1,590.91 with payment of additional of utilities. There is two additional years to increase – $1,600.00 approx. 2nd year and $1,800.00 approx. 3rd year. Mr. Wright stated CTL is aware they will have to dual ensure the space due to the city still owns the building. Jill Nagy stated she reviewed this with FTA and PennDOT, they are okay with the lease. Mr. Max Moore moved to accept the lease with CTL. Mr. Chuck Crews. All in favor
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VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
IX. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 – at 5:30 pm – MREC, Third Floor – Trade and Transit II, Williamsport, PA.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Max Moore moved the meeting adjourn at 6:05 p.m. Mr. Marshall Welch seconded. Motion carried.