Download GOLDEN EMPIRE TRANSIT DISTRICT MINUTES OF THE

GOLDEN EMPIRE TRANSIT DISTRICT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
5:30 PM
1830 GOLDEN STATE AVENUE
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301
DIRECTORS PRESENT:
Jim Baldwin
Elliott Kirschenmann
James Hunter
DIRECTORS ABSENT:
Annazetta Henderson, Cindy Parra
ATTORNEY PRESENT:
Isaac St. Lawrence
STAFF PRESENT:
Jeanie Hill
Bruce Seibel
Judi Daunell
Eileen Brush
Sharon Pierce
Chris James
Emery Rendes
Melissa Ash
Candra Cheers
Gina Hayden
Ricardo Perez
Dennis Heffernon
Tracy Moensch
OTHERS PRESENT:
Bob Snoddy
The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Snoddy led the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Director Kirschenmann moved and Director Baldwin seconded to approve the agenda. The
motion was carried with the following vote: Three (3) Ayes; Two (2) Absent (Henderson,
Parra).
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Director Baldwin moved and Director Kirschenmann seconded to approve the minutes of
November 3, 2015. The motion carried with the following vote: Three (3) Ayes; Two (2)
Absent (Henderson, Parra).
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK DISBURSEMENTS
Director Baldwin moved and Director Kirschenmann seconded to approve the accounts payable
check disbursements. The motion carried with the following vote: Three (3) Ayes; Two (2)
Absent (Henderson, Parra).
AGREEMENT BETWEEN GOLDEN EMPIRE TRANSIT DISTRICT AND CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD
Director Baldwin moved and Director Kirschenmann seconded a motion to approve an
Agreement with the City of Bakersfield for $500,000 to be used for bus stop improvements. The
motion carried with the following vote: Three (3) Ayes; Two (2) Absent (Henderson, Parra).
RIDE WITH RESPECT CAMPAIGN
Ms. Hayden shared a PowerPoint presentation with the Board. Items that the Board directed
staff to investigate included: Incorporating the slogan "Don't forget - Ride with Respect," or a
similar slogan, on all posters from this point forward; empower drivers and/or other GET
employees to reward "random act of kindness" behavior; when the video is complete, do a PSA
with the media. This was an informational item only.
OCTOBER 2015 FINANCIAL POSITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Ms. Ash reported on the October 2015 financial reports. This was an informational item only.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES UPDATE
Ms. Hill shared information about current Human Resources Department activities. This was an
informational item only.
HIGH SPEED RAIL UPDATE:
Director Hunter commented that the alternate alignment was presented by Ms. Diana Gomez
today for the first time at the CHSRA meeting in Fresno; however, the timeline for completion of
an EIR has not changed.
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Administration and Finance − Baldwin
No meeting was held.
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B. Facilities and Equipment − Kirschenmann
The item of discussion at the November 19th committee meeting was the Memorandum of
Understanding with the City of Bakersfield and County of Kern regarding bus stop
improvements. Director Kirschenmann briefed the Board when the Agreement with the
City of Bakersfield item was heard.
C. External Affairs − Hunter
No meeting was held.
D. Marketing − Henderson
No meeting was held.
E. Operations and Service Development − Parra
No meeting was held.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/BOARD COMMENTS
Director Baldwin commented about the importance of reinforcing “random acts of kindness” on GET
buses.
Director Kirschenmann shared that he and his wife had a little girl over the weekend.
Director Hunter stated that he had developed a suggested list of Discussion Topics for the strategic
planning workshop being planned. He asked that all directors receive a copy via email.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT/COMMENTS:
Ms. Hill shared that the reason Ms. King was not in attendance at tonight’s Board meeting is that
she has recently been elected to the Executive Board for the California Transit Association
(CTA) and needed to be in Pasadena this afternoon for a 4 pm meeting. Ms. King also wanted to
inform the Board that she was notified by email that GET has received ISO 14001 Certification
and will be receiving the certificate shortly. On Thursday, GET will be receiving CTA’s
Innovation Award for our EMS program. Directors Hunter and Henderson will be in attendance
to receive the award.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board moved into executive session at 6:38 p.m. to discuss Conference with Legal Counsel
– Anticipated Litigation [Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1)] – Two Tort Claims and
returned to open session at 6:45 p.m.
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OPEN SESSION
Attorney St. Lawrence stated that the Board met with legal counsel and staff on the items
referenced in the executive session on the agenda. No action was taken that would require
disclosure under the Brown Act.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Director Hunter moved that the meeting be closed. The meeting
concluded at 6:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary of the Board of Directors
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