HomeMy WebLinkAbout210806 PTAC MinutesPublic Transportation Advisory Commission
Administrative Conference Room, Galesburg City Hall, 55 W. Tompkins Street
Friday, August 6, 2021
1:00 p.m.
Members Present: Stephanie Grimes, Rose Morris, and Linda Miller, 3. Absent: Josh Kilpatrick,
and John Hanlon, 2. A quorum was declared present.
Also present: Steve Gugliotta, Pamilyn Usher, Mary Foutch, Ericka Gugliotta.
Linda Miller called the meeting to order at 1:07 p.m.
Public Comment:
None.
Public Hearing:
Agenda Item PT-21-0704
Rebuild Illinois Transit Capital Grant Round 2 Application
The Public Hearing was called to order at 1:08 p.m.
The City has the opportunity to apply for the Rebuild Illinois Capital Program. Proposals are now
being accepted for a second round of grants to public downstate transit providers as part of the
program. This grant is intended to help expand and improve service, provide more
transportation options, and promote an enhanced quality of life in communities through the
state.
The Rebuild Illinois Transit Capital Grant Program provides 100% funding for all approved
proposals which means the City of Galesburg would not have to provide any type of match.
The City would like to apply for two projects. The roof repair at the Transit Maintenance Facility
at 1025 Monmouth Blvd at an estimated cost of $10,000 and new dispatching software and
hardware estimated at $100,000.
A motion was made by Rose Morris, seconded by Stephanie Grimes, to approve the
applications for the Rebuild Illinois Transit Capital Grant. The motion carried.
The Public Hearing adjourned at 1:14 p.m.
Approve Special Minutes of May 27, 2021
Linda Miller made a motion, seconded by Stephanie, to approve Special Meeting minutes from
May 27, 2021. The motion carried.
Agenda Item PT-21-0701
Service Contract with Carl Sandburg College
This service contract allows the payment from CSC to be counted as local match rather than
program revenue. As local match, the contract amount will allow the City to utilize more of the
Downstate Operation Assistance Program (DOAP) funds allocated by the State of Illinois.
This service contract would not change any routes or frequency thereof to the CSC campus. All
currently enrolled CSC students, faculty and staff will continue to have unlimited access to all
City of Galesburg Transit routes during all City of Galesburg Transit operating hours between
September 2021 and August 2022.
The City of Galesburg Transit and Carl Sandburg College Administration has agreed on a service
contract of $1500 for the year.
Stephanie Grimes made a motion, seconded by Rose Morris, to approve agenda item PT-21-
0701. The motion carried.
Agenda Item PT-21-0702
Service Contract with Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging
In March of 2021 the City of Galesburg Transit went into a service contract with the VNA to
provide transportation to those 60 years of age and older. The VNA was contracted by Western
Illinois Area Agency on Aging (WIAAA) regarding the service contract. At that time the VNA
informed WIAAA they no longer were interested in providing transportation.
WIAAA met with the City of Galesburg Staff to discuss the current contract with the VNA and
propose going into a new contract with WIAAA starting in October and ending September 30,
2022.
Stephanie Grimes made a motion, seconded by Linda Miller, to approve agenda item PT-21-
0702. The motion carried.
Agenda Item PT-21-0703
Title III carryover funding for FY 2021 for Title III-B transportation
Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging (WIAAA) Board of Directors approved use of Title III
carryover funding for use in FY 2021 for Title III-B transportation. This one-time only grant is to
be used for the purchase of tires or other needed equipment, maintenance and/or repairs on
transportation vehicles.
The funds awarded under this application must be obligated no later than September 30, 2021.
The City of Galesburg has been approved for up to $15,304. The City of Galesburg does have to
provide a $2,701 match for this one-time grant.
Rose Morris made a motion, seconded by Stephanie Grimes, to approve agenda item PT-21-
0703. The motion carried.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Rose Morris, seconded by Stephanie
Grimes, to adjourn the meeting at 1:42 p.m.
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Clerk