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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Coordination Committee - Minutes - 8/4/2020Minutes are subject to change before approval at the next TCC meeting Bayfield County Transportation Coordinating Committee August 4, 2020 at 1 PM Zoom Video Conference Committee members present: Carrie Linder, Carla Becker, Jeff Benton, Mary Dougherty, Jeremy Oswald, Beth Probst, Rachel Pufall, Sam Ray, Carol Salminen, Perri Shuga-Campbell, Nick Esberner, Jenise Swartley Committee members excused: Lori O’Keefe Carrie Linder called the meeting to order at 1:02 PM. Committee members introduced themselves. Carrie Linder provided a brief history of the Transportation Coordination Committee’s (TCC) formation and explained the need for a coordinated response to specialized transportation needs in Bayfield County. The TCC will meet every two months initially and then move to an as-needed basis. The TCC is an advisory committee -- the committee’s recommendations go to the Human Services Board and then to the County Board. The TCC’s recommendations will likely be implemented in 2022. TCC members are eligible for a per diem of $75.00 per meeting and Carrie sent them the necessary paperwork. Jenise Swartley, CORE Community Resources, introduced herself and explained her role as the TCC committee’s coordinator. The committee members discussed their perspectives and goals re: transportation issues and the following were common themes: make transportation more accessible, consolidate information re: existing resources into one spot, coordinate rides, and research options for our region. Jenise will gather information re: existing transportation resources in our region and present them at the October meeting. Focus of the next meeting: identify gaps and opportunities from the transportation mapping and elect a chair and vice-chair.Next meeting: October 7th 3:30 PM Meeting adjourned at 2:35 PM Minutes respectfully submitted by Mary Dougherty