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JZ, Minutes Of Meeting
December 20, 1982
Present Sally Castleman, Bea Phear, Don Graham, Bill Mix, Lance Newmann,
Webb Sussman, Joyce Hals and Sara Arnold
Issues to discuss Choice of vehicle for new contract -
Bus Type vs Van Type
Considerations
Vehicle Durability
Van - 5 years 1. with diesel engine
Bus - 10 years ,/
Lead Time
Van 6 weeks to 2 months
Bus Up to 6 months
Image
Van. More Asthetic and perhaps more acceptable
Bus Reaction Unknown
Cost Van and Bus start at comparable prices; Bus rises faster with
special additions
Conclusion
Go with the tested, durable vehicle Let the contractor provide used
buses during the first 6 months
We well get a reaction from the public during the first 6 months The
The public should want the more durable bus
Specs for contract
Don and Webb will work on specs for the first 6 months of the contract
Sara will get information on recomended requirements and check that the
rest of the contract is in is in order
Next Meeting Tenatively Jan 4, 1983, noon
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