River Valley Transit Authority
Board of Directors
MREC, Third Floor Trade and transit II
Williamsport, PA 17701

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 5:30pm

The Board of Directors of River Valley Transit Authority held its regular meeting on July 18, 2023. Mr. Noah Bower, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. ROLL CALL
Board Members Present: Noah Bower, Max Moore, Richard Staiman, Marshall Welsh, Chuck Cruz and Solicitor Jill Nagy (Zoom)
Administration Present: Todd Wright, Chris Clark, Nicole Farr, Bethany Jones, Steve Smith, Chris
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chairman Bower noted an Executive Session was held from 5:00 – 5:25 to discuss personnel and real estate matters
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Max Moore moved to accept the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting on June 20,2023. Mr. Richard Staiman seconded. The motion carried.
IV. FINANCIAL BUSINESS
A. July Financial Report
Bethany Jones presented the comprehensive financial report for June 2023 as well as the unaudited financial. Mr. Chuck Cruz moved to accept the June 2023 financial report. Max Moore seconded. The motion carried
V. OPERATIONS REPORT
A. June Ridership / Operations Report
Mr. Todd Wright presented the May ridership/operations report. Mr. Wright state we carried 86,000 passengers and senior ridership is on the rebound from stopping the bonus buck program.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Strategic Plan
Chairman Noah Bower stated that the final comments were sent to Alexis. We should have the final report in hand in about a week then discussion on
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B. Lycoming County Parking Agreement
Mr. Todd Wright stated he spoke with Mya Toon from the county regarding the agreement. The county responded to Mr. Wright’s initial 5-year rate proposal with a flat rate of $35.00 per space for a 5-year term. Jill is reviewing the parking rates at BARTA as a comparison.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Pullman Rail Car
Mr. Todd Wright stated he was approached by Jason Fink of the Williamsport Chamber in Commerce about purchasing the Pullman railcar which RVTA does not have a use for. Before a decision can be made, research needs to be done on the funding to see what procured we had to follow in the transfer of asset.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
IX. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 – at 5:30 pm – MREC, Third Floor – Trade and Transit II, Williamsport, PA.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Max Moore moved the meeting adjourn at 6:01 p.m. Mr. Richard Stainman seconded. Motion carried.