Minutes - Oct. 19, 2015 Reg. Meeting

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BK -00027 PG -0912 Transit System Coordinator, and a portion of the administrative salaries of three other staff members and benefits, travel, general office supplies, space rental, technology supplies, and indirect cost for the administration of the system. Also included in this request is 85% reimbursement for vehicle insurance on 18 vehicles. A local match of 15% ($25,822.00) will be required. A public hearing is also required for a grant application under the 5310 Elderly and Disabled Transportation Program under the Federal Transit Administration to improve and enhance transportation services to elderly and disabled citizens. The proposal is to purchase one replacement 21' LTV lift equipped vehicle to offer bus stop type options within the new Zone Routing System. The goal of this grant opportunity is to provide additional mobility options and affordable transportation for elderly and disabled Lee County residents. The application will be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for consideration and submission to the Federal Transit Administration for final approval. Lee County is requesting $58,450.00 to replace one lift equipped vehicle. Chair Dalrymple opened the public hearing that had been advertised for this date and time. No one present spoke for or against either of the grant applications. Chair Dalrymple closed the public hearing. Commissioner Reives moved to waive the Board's policy to approve the grant applications after the public hearing. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Reives further moved to approve the applications for the FY 2016-17 Community Transportation Program Grant and FY 2016-17 Section 5310 Elderly and Disabled Federal Grant Application as presented. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Frazier moved to hold a public hearing at 6 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2015, to consider an economic incentive agreement for "Project Flint". Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. With no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Oldham moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None