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 Present: Jan Schumacher; Andy Anderson; Kevin Bateman; Dave
Blankenship; Scott Schaffenacker; Dave Hepler
Absent: None
Guest: Jon Wright; Lynn Haseley; Bob Pharis; Tom Irwin; Crystal
Bale; Emily Davenport; Bob Farmer; Chuck Ruben
Mrs. Schumacher called the meeting to order at 6:50pm.
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to
approve the minutes from the April 14, 2015 meeting as printed.
Motion passed
Old Business:
Public Transportation: Mrs. Schumacher reported Pam, Jan, Andy,
Alison and Angie are working together on significant changes to the
program. It's been suggested that the current name/acronym LMPT is
too obscure and difficult to remember.
It has been suggested the program name be changed to STARS (Safe
Transportation - Always Reliable Service).
Angie is trying to obtain quotes on the cost involved to re-wrap
all of the existing vehicles in a more eye-catching graphic,
including the new name.
 The improved collaboration between Community Action and Logan
County will make a significant difference in making the program more
successful and help it grow.
Mrs. Schumacher read an update from Mrs. Meagher to the
committee.
The quarterly report for third quarter (January through March)
was submitted to IDOT on April 22nd. Ridership has remained fairly
level this entire year, while expenses have gradually declined each
quarter.
The sub-group agreed that efforts need to be made to increase the
number of non-senior riders. Employers, educational institutions and
housing complexes will be the initial target of marketing.
We have maxed out reimbursement from the federal grant ($130,252)
and will have received approximately $150,000 so far from the state
grant of $393,666.
Mrs. Meagher is also working on the application for next fiscal
year, which begins July 1st. Resolutions and agreements will need
to be provided with the application, but details should be ironed
out before those are brought to the full board in June.
Angie is also working on the Consolidated Vehicle Procurement (CVP)
app for this year. Since it takes several years to receive vehicles
which are awarded with the grant, we are encouraged to request
vehicles each year.
In April, Logan County received two 12-passenger buses. We also
received notification today that we will receive four additional
12-passenger buses next week. The total fleet now includes twelve
vehicles, seven of which are owned by Logan County (one minivan and
six 12-passenger buses).
Mrs. Schumacher would like Mrs. Meagher to come next month.
Events at Airport: Nothing to report.
Website: Mrs. Schumacher reported she has two proposals from
MSC and SOCS. Mrs. Schumacher used the white board at the Safety
Complex to compare the prices of each company .
Mr. Anderson suggested not going with SOCS because they were much
higher than MSC. A motion was made by Mr. Hepler, seconded by Mr.
Anderson, to go with MSC. Motion passed.
Mrs. Schumacher would like to get this started as soon as
possible. Voting via Telephone: Mrs. Schumacher reported
Mrs. Turner said no one locally has this.
Mr. Bateman wanted to drop this item because no one will have
time to listen to the whole meeting through the phone.
Mr. Anderson wanted to adopt this in case someone does want to
call in and listen to the meeting.
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Mrs. Schumacher asked where we would get the wording.
Mrs. Schumacher will contact Clay Johnson from the City to see
what their wording is for voting via telephone. Insurance Administration: Keep on agenda.
Per-Diem Guidelines: Mrs. Schumacher reported Finance
will address this item.
New Business
Policy for appointments: Mrs. Schumacher reported the County
Board wants to get more people involved and stop just
reappointing members to committees.
Lincoln Rural Fire Dept. Appointment: Mr. Bateman
reported he feels the County Board should retain the current
Lincoln Rural Fire Department Trustee; as they are in union
negotiations.
Mrs. Schumacher explained Tom Irwin's term is up and we have to
reappoint someone or they will have a vacant.
Mr. Ruben reported the County Board should have informed Fire
Trustee that they were going to run an ad in the paper regarding the
trustee positions.
Mr. Haseley asked if the board interviewed Tom Irwin or Crystal
Bale before selecting their candidate.
Mrs. Schumacher reported no; the county board took the
recommendation from Andy Anderson who is the insurance chairman.
Mr. Haseley reported Tom Irwin has only been on the board for
three years.
 A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Schaffenacker,
to table until next month.
Mr. Hepler asked Mr. Wright if the County Board could make the
Lincoln Rural Fire Trustee Board a 5 member board instead of a 3
member board.
Mr. Wright will research this. Mr. Wright looked up an example on
his phone. Mr. Wright reported the Lincoln Rural Trustees would need
to discuss if they want to go to 5 member board.
Mr. Ruben does not feel the County Board should make all Fire
Districts a 5 member board. Mr. Wright will research to see if the
County Board can make it a 5 member board.
North Greens Golf Course: Mr. Bateman wants to table this
item until Atlanta can provide the county board with a more detailed
financial statement. How many rounds where played, average over the
three years, what is the greens fee and do they offer a membership
fee?
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Schaffenacker,
to table this item. Motion passed.
Mr. Bateman will call Fred Finchum, Mayor of Atlanta, to let him
know what information he wants for next month.
Process for Taking Official County Board Positions: Mrs.
Schumacher will draft language regarding voice vote and roll call
vote.
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to
adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting ended at 8:10 pm.
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