6/18/24 – Authority Meeting Minutes Documents, Minutes posted by River Valley Transit June 19, 2024 River Valley Transit Authority River Valley Transit AuthorityBoard of Directors Meeting MinutesMREC, Third Floor Trade and Transit Center IIWilliamsport, PA 17701 Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:30pm The Board of Directors of River Valley Transit Authority held its regular meeting on June 18, 2024. Mr. NoahBower, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 5:26 p.m.I. ROLL CALLBoard Members Present: Noah Bower, Chuck Crews, Max Moore, Richard Staiman, Jill NagyAdministration Present: Todd Wright, Chris Smith, Ben Gair, Steve Smith, Cameron Serafini, GarryPhillips, Skip Cochran, Stacie ElliftawiII. EXECUTIVE SESSIONAn executive session was held at 5:00 p.m. to discuss real estate and personel issues.III. APPROVAL OF MINUTESMr. Moore moved to accept the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting of May 21, 2024. Mr.Crews seconded. The motion carried.IV. FINANCIAL BUSINESSA. May Financial ReportMr. Gair presented RVTA’s financial report for May.Total expenditures through the end of the May 2024 total $9,456,826 or 89.19% ofour budgeted amount. Salaries expended total 85% of the budgeted amount or$4,299,682 through the end May 2024. Para-transit salaries and benefits are a yearendentry from regular other salaries based on hours worked on ADA by theCompliance Officer.The cash status report indicates $622,124.77 available in various bank accounts.The line of credit currently has $432,196.88 available for drawdown. The total lineis for $4,500,000 and currently $4,067803.12 is drawn on the line. Total interestexpense on the line of credit for the month of May was $25,217.54.Checks cut since the last board meeting total $205,283.72. The majority of the costsincluded consists of fuel purchases totaling $60,989.60.Mr. Crews motioned to accept the May financial report and approve the current schedule of bills. Mr.Moore seconded. The motion carried.Secretary Initial ______Page 2B. Audit UpdateMr. Wright said calls have been set up with Tim Kraft of RKL to review the audit. The 2022 audit will bepresented to the city of Williamsport in July.C. FY25 Administrative Salary DetailMr. Wright said the final preparations for the FY 25 budget will be completed including 2 percentraises for all employees. These raises are performance based. Mr. Staiman made a motion to acceptthe raises. Mr. Moore seconded the motion. The motion carried.V. OPERATIONS REPORTA. May Ridership / Operations Report / Marketing ReportMr. Wright presented the ridership for May. RVTA carried 70,053 passengers during May. 12,144 ofthose passengers were seniors. Mr. Wright noted it has been a 7% increase. Mr. Wright presented themaintenance report for May, 42 road calls were made, 18 were mechanical, 21 were non-mechanical,and 3 were accidents. Mr. Wright noted the maintenance department is on track with theirpreventative maintenance schedule. Two bus operators retired and 3 new operators are currently intraining.RVTA will be conducting customer satisfaction survey in July. RVTA will be operating an express bus forthe Hughesville Fair from July 10-20.VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESSVII. NEW BUSINESSA. Cummins Repair RFPMs. Elliftawi presented an RFP for Cummin’s Inc. This will cover bus engine and component repairs andoverhauls. RVTA will receive a 30% discount for all parts with this agreement. The contract has beenawarded for three years. Mr. Moore made a motion to accept the contract. Mr. Crews seconded themotion. The motion carried.B. Fleet CNG tank Inspections/RepairsMs. Elliftawi presented an RFP for Susquehanna Fire Protection Company for the Amerex firesuppression system and component repairs and overhauls. Susquehanna Fire Protection Company wasthe only bidder for this project. RVTA will receive a 10% discount due to Susquehanna being a memberof the Costars program. They will be utilized for RVTA’s Fleet CNG tank inspections and repairs. Thetotal cost for the repairs will be $45,000.00. Mr. Crews made a motion to accept the contract. Mr.Moore seconded the motion. The motion carried.Secretary Initial ______Page 3C. Avail TrainingMr. Wright stated that some employees will be participating in training provided by AvailTechnologies. This will help employees learn the different aspects of Avail that operate on RVTA’svehicles. The total cost is $8,700.00. Mr. Staiman made a motion to accept, Mr. Moore seconded themotion. The motion carried.D. Appointment to Pension BoardMr. Wright noted that a member of the RVTA Board of Directors needs to be a part of the pensionboard. Mr. Crews was nominated as a member of the board. Mr. Moore made a motion to accept thenomination. The motion carried.VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTIX. DATE OF NEXT MEETINGTuesday, July 16th, 2024 at 5:30 pm – Trade and Transit Center II in the Michael Ross Event.X. ADJOURNMENTMr. Moore motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 PM. Mr. Crews seconded. Motion carried.Meeting adjourned. Minutes 6-18-2024 Download