I. Call to Order – 8:00 A.M.

II. Roll Call & Introductions

Present:

Don Bergen - Transit Advisory Board Member

Rhonda Czarneke – Transit Advisory Board Member

Karen Mabry - Transit Advisory Board Member

Richard Miers – Transit Advisory Board Member

Robert (Bob) Perusich - Transit Advisory Board Member

Gary Parsons – Havasu Area Transit Manager – Facilitator

Absent:

Charles (Chuck) Hindman - Transit Advisory Board Member

Pat Creason - Transit Advisory Board Member

Guest Speaker:

Kelly Garry – Assistant

III. Open Meeting Laws and Board By-Laws Requirement:

Assistant City Attorney Kelly Garry informed the board of the “open meeting law” which requires the board to have and follow an agenda. Only items on the agenda may be discussed.

While there is no law or requirement to have by-laws, by-laws do give the board direction and it would be beneficial to have even basic by-laws.

Kelly Garry informed the board that there was no history of a resolution forming the transit advisory board therefore, she would develop a resolution to send to the city council. The resolution would be reviewed by the board at the next meeting. By-laws would be discussed at that time.

IV. Reduced Fare Gold Token Program:

Gary informed the board that due to the current city budget revenue shortfalls that all programs were be reviewed.

The gold token program was developed to assist low income, elderly and disabled riders with reduced fares for their basic ride needs. These riders were allowed to purchase twenty gold tokens per month at $1.50 each, which was a half fare.

With inception of the new service, the curb-to-curb fare for elderly and disabled riders was reduced form $3.00 down to $2.00. Gold token sales have been reduced by 75%.

With 10% of the current gold tokens being used on the fixed route and an increase in token fraud, it was recommended that the program be terminated.

HAT will pursue the development of monthly passes to afford low income riders with cost effective transportation.

V. Status of New Buses:

Gary Parsons informed the board that a new bus is scheduled to arrive on Friday, May 2. The second bus will arrive next week. Gary plans on bring one of the buses to the next meeting for the board to view.

VI. Status of Vacant Board Position

Gary informed the board that no applications had been received at the City Clerks office. A council communication was filed for the council to re-announce the vacant position at the March 25 meeting with a due date of applications set for May 30.

Gary encouraged the board that if they knew of any qualified individual who would make an positive impact to apply for the position.

VII. Recap of Tree Planting Ceremony:

Gary recapped the Arbor Day tree planting ceremony at the transfer station on Friday, April 25. Approximately 35 people including the Boy Scouts showed up to help plant trees.

The landscaping project is scheduled to be completed by

May 2.

VIII. Call to the Public - No response.

IX. Next Meeting – June 5, 2008, 8:00 A.M.

Interagency Council

Don Bergen would like to hear about the projected transit facility that is currently on the city CIP at the next meeting.

IX. Adjournment – 9:15 A.M.