Matthew Clarke

The meeting included an oath of office for board members and a presentation regarding a fare equity analysis and the fiscal year 2027 Geauga Transit budget. Agenda items approved included operating financial statements and capital plans, as well as a resolution authorizing the purchase of four replacement road supervisor vehicles. The board also held an executive session for negotiations with public employees and received reports on operations, a six-month outlook, and a CEO report.

The board meeting included the formal recognition of a departing board member and an executive session to discuss public employee negotiations. Key business items involved the approval of operating financial statements and capital plans for transit services, the authorization of a public transportation agency safety plan, and the purchase of ten replacement transit vans at a cost not to exceed $1,015,160.00. Additionally, the board approved the temporary duplication of an account/budget analyst position and authorized revisions to the organizational chart, followed by reports on operations and future planning.

The board conducted the election of officers, approved financial statements for Laketran, STS, and Geauga Transit, and reviewed capital plans. Key actions included the authorization of an agreement with Signature Imagewear, the purchase of four low-floor expansion vehicles, and the replacement of a facility generator including the contract for its installation. The board also held an executive session to discuss preparations for upcoming collective bargaining with employees.

The board meeting included an executive session to discuss public employee compensation and employment terms. Agenda items included the approval of operating financial statements and capital plans for Laketran, STS, and Geauga Transit. The board also authorized updates to the Laketran Policy Manual and approved the purchase of gasoline replacement Dial-a-Ride vehicles for Geauga Transit. The meeting concluded with a six-month look-ahead report and briefings from the CEO and the operations department.

The meeting included a presentation providing an update on the Painesville Transit Center, during which the board requested a subsequent presentation in January detailing methods to reduce the total project budget. Key agenda items involved the approval of the October 2025 financial statements for Laketran, STS, and Geauga Transit, along with the respective Capital Plans, subject to audit. Furthermore, the Board approved several resolutions, including Resolution 2025-036 authorizing the calendar year 2026 Operating Budget and Capital Budget; Resolution 2025-037 for the 2026 Special Transportation Services Operating Budget; Resolution 2025-038 designating public depositories for Laketran monies for the period commencing January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030; Resolution 2025-039 authorizing an agreement with Chi Corporation for server replacement; and Resolution 2025-040 establishing the Board of Trustees Meeting dates/calendar for 2026.