Steve Smith

The board reviewed financial reports, including the October financial update. Discussion topics covered the manager's report regarding ridership and operations, a service agreement with EMTA, and updates on procurement threshold policies. The board approved the purchase of a new 40' Gillig CNG bus and the acquisition of Token Transit validators and software. Additionally, committee updates were provided, and the status of triennial findings was discussed.

The board meeting included a review of financial updates, specifically detailing expenditures, salary percentages, interest expenses, and receipt of operating grant funds. A manager's report provided ridership statistics, updates on new bus production, and information regarding infrastructure maintenance projects. Committee updates were provided, noting upcoming finance committee meetings and new member assignments. The board discussed lease amendments for the Church Street Transportation Center regarding square footage adjustments. Additionally, status reports on triennial findings and procurement threshold discussions were noted.

The board reviewed and approved the monthly financial report, a budget amendment for the fiscal year, and an updated passenger fare structure scheduled to take effect in July. The manager's report included updates on ridership statistics, the status of the Transportation Development Plan, installation plans for transit validators, the public comment period for the Transportation Improvement Plan, and recruitment efforts for bus operators and maintenance personnel. Additionally, updates were provided by the Finance and Maintenance committees, and a status update was given regarding triennial findings.

The board discussed financial updates, including the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Williamsport and the River Valley Transit Authority to address outstanding financial balances. Reports provided covered February ridership and operations, Transit Worker Appreciation Month, and ongoing employee surveys. Updates were presented regarding committee activities, the status of triennial property findings, and the progress of the Transit Development Plan, including upcoming outreach and survey efforts. Additionally, the board reviewed the 2027-2030 Williamsport Area Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Improvement Program and approved revisions to the substance abuse policy.

The Board reviewed the August financial report, noting expenditure levels, cash status, and significant payments, while opting to table acceptance pending review of interest calculations. The board authorized an increase to the line of credit from $2.1 million to $3.1 million and accepted the FY23-24 audit report as well as the scope for the FY25 audit. Additionally, the Board discussed ridership figures, received the final report for the FTA triennial review, approved the WATS/PennDOT/RVTA planning agreement, and accepted a stop enhancement study for 3rd and Chestnut streets. Finally, the Board reviewed a nepotism policy and authorized a three-year contract with Bridgestone Tires.