HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-03-TAC-min.pdf Lexington Transportation Advisory Committee
Thursday, September 3, 1998 Meeting
7.30 PM, Room 111
Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Don Graham Ed Ganshirt
Sara Arnold Sally Castleman
Ben Turk Bill Mix
Rebecca Rogers Betty Eddison
Nancy Kolb
1. An update was given on CNG bus procurement.Outstanding issues were outlined in a
briefing dated August 31, 1998 written by Don Graham and Nancy Kolb.The briefing
was provided to the Selectmen.The issues raised with regard to the CNG bus purchase
were in the areas of fuel source,cost,and economy maintenance;and contract
operations. The briefing recommended continuing with the CNG bus procurement,but
also developing a fall back plan should a fatal flaw in the project be identified.The
Committee discussed the contents of the memo and strategies for carrying out the
recommendations.
2. Nancy Kolb reported that Joseph's Limousine Service was signed for a temporary
contract beginning September 1, 1998.Nancy also noted that the Transit Guide was
mailed to all Lexington postal customers by August 21 and that everyone should be
encouraged to use the coupons in the Guide.
3. Don Graham reported that Liz Andrews will be returning to the committee, leaving only
one vacant seat(which must be resigned by Nick Santasuosso).A vote was taken to
formalize the position of High School Student Liaison as a non-voting member and was
adopted by all committee members.Committee members also unanimously supported the
appointment of Rebecca Rogers to that seat,effective retroactively
4. Minutes of the July 30 meeting were approved.
5 Next meeting: Wednesday October 14, 1998,7:30 PM,Room 111 (Note meeting
originally scheduled for September 9 was cancelled.)
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