HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-07-30-TAC-min.pdf Lexington Transportation Advisory Committee
Thursday, July 30, 1998 Meeting
7.30 PM, Room 111
Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Don Graham Ed Ganshirt
Bill Mix Ben Turk
Betty Eddison Sara Arnold
Nancy Kolb
1. An update was given on LEXPRESS service contracts.Nancy Kolb is concerned that
Joseph's Limousine Service inability to resolve problems will affect its ability to deliver
on the service contracts.Nancy Kolb will be meeting with Joseph's representatives next
week.
2. The Transit Guide is nearly complete and going to the printer early next week.All ads
have been sold;however,6 coupon spaces remain.They will be offered to other
departments in Town Hall.
3. Bill Mix and Sally Castleman's terms on the Transportation Advisory Committee(TAC)
will expire in September.Both members have expressed an interest in continuing their
role on the TAC. Don Graham suggested refreshing TAC membership by requesting the
resignation of Nick Santosuosso,who has not been active.Liz Andrews would also be
contacted regarding her interest in participating on the TAC.The possibility of making
Rebecca Rogers an official member could then be accomplished through appointment to
a vacant seat.Alternatively,the charge of the TAC could be changed to allow an
additional member,with that member being a high school liaison with a one year
membership.A change in the charge would need to be brought to the Board of
Selectmen.Don Graham and Nancy Kolb will continue to work to resolve TAC
membership issues.
4. The CNG bus purchase and operating budget was discussed.The purchase cost and
funding available is dependant on appropriation of federal funding and negotiations with
the bus dealership. Several assumptions also are present in the operating cost estimate
including the cost of fuel,amount of fuel required and vehicle maintenance costs.These
assumptions are the best available information likely to be available before the buses are
purchased.The possibility of seeking the assistance of Robert Haven with funding issues
was discussed.Betty Eddison can contact Senator Bayern with the appropriate request.
The CNG bus procurement and operation must be reviewed and approved by the Board
of Selectmen before it is finalized.Nancy Kolb will prepare a briefing for the Selectmen
and preview with Betty Eddison before the next TAC meeting.Presentation to the
Selectmen tentatively scheduled for the September 14 Board of Selectmen's meeting.
5. Nancy Kolb is working on a driver's policy and procedure manual and is beginning to
formulate a strategy for getting the TMA underway Don Graham will work with Nancy
Kolb on the details of the bus purchase such as color schemes and interior layout.
6. Minutes of the June 11,July 9 and July 16, 1998 were approved.
7 Next meetings: Thursday September 3, 1998, 7:30 PM,Room 111 and Wednesday
September 9 7:30 PM, Selectmen's Meeting Room.
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