Effective 3/6/23 The Lycoming Mall bus stop (1512) will move to Regal Movie Theater on the opposite side of the mall. Bus stop change will affect the Lycoming Mall/Lyco Crossing route, TriTown route and Geisinger Trips. Please plan accordingly.
Millionaire Exp does not run on days when school is not in service.
Place: Michael Room, 144 West Third Street, 3RD Floor, Williamsport, PA 17701
Purpose: RVTA Board Meeting
AGENDA I. ROLL CALL
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Board of Directors meeting – April 18, 2023
IV. FINANCIAL BUSINESS A. April Financial Report B. Woodlands LOC C. FY24 Administrative Salaries
V. OPERATIONS REPORT A. April Ridership / Operations Report
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Strategic Plan B. Bus Shelter Purchase
VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Executive Director Contract B. Resolution Authorizing Application Filings with FTA C. Donation of Retired Bus to Duboistown Fire Dept. D. Shared Ride Subcontractor Agreement
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IX. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Tuesday, June 20, 2023 – Trade and Transit Centre II
Place: Michael Room, 144 West Third Street, 3RD Floor, Williamsport, PA 17701
Purpose: RVTA Board Meeting
AGENDA I. ROLL CALL
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Board of Directors meeting – February 21, 2023
IV. FINANCIAL BUSINESS A. March Financial Report
V. OPERATIONS REPORT A. March Ridership / Operations Report
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Strategic Plan B. Bus Shelter Purchase C. Executive Director Search
VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Woodlines Line of Credit Increase B. FY24 Operating Budget & Local Match C. FY24 Health Insurance Renewal D. CTL Lease for TTCI Second Floor
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IX. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Tuesday, May 16, 2023 – Trade and Transit Centre II
Proposal Submission Deadline: April 14, 2023 Question Submission Deadline: April 7, 2023
INTRODUCTION
River Valley Transit Authority (known henceforth as “RVTA”) invites and welcomes Proposals for their Bus Shelter addition and Solar Lighting upgrade project. Please take a moment to read and become familiar with the proposal requirements. All proposals submitted for consideration must be received by the time specified above under the “Proposal Submission Deadline.”
Proposal Submission Deadline: April 21, 2023 Question Submission Deadline: April 14, 2023
INTRODUCTION
River Valley Transit Authority (known henceforth as “RVTA”) invites and welcomes Proposals for their Overhead Doors replacement Project. Please take a moment to read and become familiar with the proposal requirements. A Pre-Bid Meeting will take place on Friday April 7, 2023 at 10am at 1500 West Third Street Williamsport PA 17701. All proposals submitted for consideration must be received by the time specified under the “Proposal Submission Deadline.”
DATE: March 13, 2023 FOR RELEASE: Immediate CONTACT: Todd Wright, River Valley Transit, 570-326-2500
RVT Begins Trial to Williamsport High School Campus
Williamsport, PA… River Valley Transit offers bus service from downtown Williamsport to the main entrance of the Williamsport High school effective immediately. There are 4 round trips between the hours of 7:45am and 6pm on weekdays. The Millionaire Express bus is for the general public as a fixed route, meaning that it has designated start and end locations and operates Monday through Friday.
For a limited time “family members can get to the school at the top of Millionaire Drive to escort their students, meet with teachers and attend functions” said Todd Wright, acting Executive Director of River Valley Transit. Students may use the public transit option when they need rides outside of the regular school bus operations. Riders can use any of the designated bus stops along West Fourth Street between William Street and Millionaire Drive to get to the school. Stand on the north side of West Fourth street and look for the bus with “Millionaire Express” illuminated on the front of the bus above the windshield. Departure times, locations and complete schedules are on the website www.rideRVT.com.
Regular fares apply for all routes and students under the age 17 pay only $1 for each ride. Seniors over the age of 65 may ride free with the Pennsylvania State ID card. Bus passes may be purchased from the bus operator, in advance at the Transit Centre, 144 West Third Street or on their smart phone using the Token Transit application. Small discounts are offered when purchasing passes in advance at the Transit Centre. Touchless bus passes on a smart phone are purchased directly on the Token Transit application.
If the ridership is significant there will be further discussion after the 90 days trial service about continuing the Millionaire Express route. More information on Public Transit is available at www.rideRVT.com or call 570-326-2500.
Place: Michael Ross Room, 144 West Third Street, 3RD Floor, Williamsport, PA 17701
Purpose: RVTA Board Meeting
AGENDA I. ROLL CALL II. EXECUTIVE SESSION III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Board of Directors meeting – January 17, 2023 IV. FINANCIAL BUSINESS A. January Financial Report V. OPERATIONS REPORT A. January Ridership / Operations Report VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Strategic Plan B. Bus Shelter Purchase VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Fastenal Parts Vending Proposal B. Vehicle Ownership Transfer C. Audit Services RFP III. PUBLIC COMMENT IX. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Tuesday, March 21, 2023 – Trade and Transit Centre II X. ADJOURNMENTJanuary 17, 2023
The staff position will perform a wide range of administrative and support activities to successfully facilitate the operation of RVTA’s Michael Ross Event Center (MREC), Williamsport Trolleys and general marketing programs. The position is also responsible for all of aspects of community and stakeholder outreach, strategic planning and assisting in the development of public-private partnerships with a goal of increasing public transportation utilization.
Essential Functions:
Oversee Michael Ross Event Center (MREC) daily schedule including municipal meetings and private events.
Coordinate MREC cleaning and attendant schedule and room setup; ensure events are facilitated in a satisfactory manner for local partners and private event hosts.
Ensure MREC contracts are completed and provide necessary documentation for timely billing to the finance department.
Manage annual MREC budgeted expenses.
Maintain Williamsport Trolley rental schedule and ensure contracts are completed.
Coordinate Trolley schedule with Operations Department and ensure all documentation is provided to the Finance Department for billing and payment.
Assist Marketing Manager with facilitation of RVTA surveys, ridership promotions and public transit rider education.
Assist Marketing Manager with developing and posting content on RVTA’s social media platforms.
Attend community events such as Chamber Outings, job fairs, health expos to promote RVTA transportation services and MREC rentals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Key Skills:
The Special Services and Outreach Coordinator will be an experienced leader with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communication or other relevant field; or equivalent experience.
An effective communicator, with strong oral and written skills.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and various other computer programs relevant to position tasks.
Must be familiar with the geography of RVTA’s service area and knowledgeable of RVTA’s Fixed Route bus schedules and operations.
Must be knowledgeable with ADA Compliance and Regulations.
Must possess solid organization skills and be able to perform multiple tasks and manage multiple responsibilities concurrently.
Must have ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
Work Environment:
Primarily works in an office environment between 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Scheduled hours will vary according to the needs of RVTA.
Attendance to community and outreach events outside of normal working hours is required.
Oversight of MREC events will require attendance outside of normal working hours and includes
May be required to perform over-night travel as needed for business training or furthering the mission of RVTA.
RVTA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, RVTA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. RVTA conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Applications accepted online:
Please visit Indeed website to complete and sumbit your application.
Please no calls the RVTA administrative office.
All applicants must possess a valid drivers license and have an excellent driving record. All positions are subject to residency requirements and to all applicable Federal Regulations governing workplace anti-drug and alcohol programs in the transit industry as specified by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and 49 CFR P655 and 49 CFRP Part 40, and the “Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988”. This shall include analytical urine drug testing and breath testing for alcohol for: reasonable suspicion, random, post-accident, return to duty, and follow-up during the course of employment.
2023 RVTA Board meetings will be held at 5:30pm on the in the Michael Ross Room on the third Tuesday of each month at the Trade & Transit Centre II, 3rd floor, 144 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pa.
January 17, 2023 February 21, 2023 March 21, 2023 April 18, 2023 May 16, 2023 June 20, 2023 July 18, 2023 August 15, 2023 Septembber 19, 2023 October 17, 2023 November 21, 2023 December 19, 2023
Members Present: Noah Bower, Max Moore, Chuck Crews, Richard Staiman and Trisha Marty. Administration Present: Todd Wright, Nicole Farr and Renee Smith.
Others: Jill Nagy with Summers Nagy Law Firm, Bethany Jones, Steve Smith, Adam Winder, Lynn Montague, James Montague, Brett Kelley, Chris Smith, Sam Polys, Cameron Serafini, Brenda Wright, Dorn Johnson, Tim Garman, Duane Forrest, Justin Dymeck, Allison Staiman, Joanne Hawk, Ken Hawk, Jamie Gilbert, Garry Phillips, Josh Warfel, Skip Cochran, Kate Vornhold and Chris Clark.
Mr. Bower called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.
Item # 1: Approval of October 18, 2022 meeting minutes:
Mr. Staiman made a motion to accept the minutes with one correction, seconded by Mrs. Marty, with all ayes the motion carried.
Item # 2: Resolution #2022-034 – Professional Services Agreement Definiti (Defined Benefit Pension Plan & Actuarial Plan Administration services):
Mr. Wright stated that this agreement is for pension services along with actuarial plan administration for RVTA. These services will extract all RVTA employee information from the city and establish our own database for RVTA and pension calculations. This agreement is for years two years with the initial year of 2022. The initial fee of $5,500 was for the preparation and continues with a bi-annual agreement for 2023 and 2024. The fees set forth in the agreement are $10,000 in the even years and $5,000 for the odd years. There is also an additional expense of $350 per benefit calculation.
Mrs. Marty made a positive motion to approve this agreement, seconded by Mr. Moore, with all ayes the motion carried.
Mr. Bower asked if there were any questions on the proposed meeting dates for 2023. Mr. Moore made a positive motion for recommendation, seconded by Mr. Crews, with all ayes the motion carried.
Item # 4: New Business: N/A Item # 5: Old Business:
Five (5) Year Strategic Plan – Mr. Bower presented each member with a strategic plan outline from the consultant STV and reviewed the plan with the board. Ms. Nagy stated that STV is the consultant River Valley Transit Authority
that PennDot is supplying to conduct this plan and will be fully funded by PennDot. This will take a couple months to complete and will encompass a comprehensive plan for the next five years.
Item # 6: Public Comments:
Mr. Bower indicated that anyone who would like to speak with public comment to please state your name and you will have three (3) minutes to speak, with a maximum time for comments of thirty (30) minutes. Ms. Nagy confirmed this is correct.
• Mr. Duane Forrest, President of the Local 1496 union would like to set up a time to meet with the board members.
• Mrs. Hawk expressed her concerns relating to a personnel matter at RVTA.
• Mr. Dymeck also expressed his concerns for a personnel matter at RVTA.
• Mr. Hawk expressed his concerns for a personnel matter at RVTA.
Ms. Nagy stated that there will be a RVTA Board Executive session following this meeting, pertaining to a personnel matter.
Mrs. Marty made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Crews. The meeting adjourned 5:45pm.
