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BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATING COMMITTEE
MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING
DATE June 20, 2022
TIME 8:00 a.m.
Committee Members Present: Perri Shuga, Mary Dougherty, Jeremy Oswald, Carla
Becker
Committee Members Excused:
Committee Member Absent: Jeff Benton
Staff Present: Carrie Linder, Mark Abeles-Allison
Other Present: Pat Daoust, Shari Nutt
1. Call to Order and Introductions-Chairperson Dougherty called the meeting to order at
8:03 and introductions were made.
2. Discussion and Possible Action-Review and approval of the March 2, 2022 meeting
minutes. Oswald motions, to approve the March 2, 2022 minutes. Campbell seconds,
motion carried.
3. Review of May 23, 2022 meeting notes-May 23, 2022 meeting notes were reviewed
and are to be placed on file.
4. Discussion and Possible Action -Transportation Copayment Waiver Policy
Recommendation to Human Services Board-Linder provided an overview of the co-
payment waiver and the assumed process to be carried out should someone request a
waiver of co-payment. Discussion occurred regarding the Federal Poverty Level of
150%. Committee suggested increasing it to 200%. Discussion regarding adding a
short intro on the form so users understand the use of it. Discussion to allow for a photo
of the form to be an acceptable way to submit the information.
Oswald motions, Becker seconds, motion carried to recommend including the three
updates to the policy and form and forward to the DHS board for review and possible
action.
5. General Marketing Plan for Transportation-
Door 2 Door-Video is being produced and will be ready fo ruse on social media
platforms. The county wide mailing of the post card did not go to PO Boxes. Need to
FINAL: Approved at the
9/22/22 TCC meeting
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figure out how to get them there for future purposes. Mobility Manager is going back to
senior meal sites. Ridership is slowly increasing with rides every day. May saw 47
rides. June had 16 rides through June 10. Other outlets include the old hospital
building in Washburn and Housing Authority units.
More outreach in general needs to occur.
Comprehensive transportation directory is way to have all transportation information in
one location. CORE has been working on a transportation directory. CORE has an
intern that may be able to dedicate time to it as well. Needs to be in an excel format, so
it can be updated by any provider.
Linder will share spreadsheet for 85.21 to provide a consistent format.
6. Other information presented by County Administrator Mark Abeles-Allison-
Secretary for the WI Department of Transportation has been invited to the upcoming
county board meeting for recognition. Perhaps the TCC would like to include
information to recognize the WIDOT efforts.
The 2023 budget is being developed. The TCC is encouraged to consider and prepare
for any transportation needs for consideration. Also consider 2024. Daoust stated D2D
may need a larger budget to pay higher wages for drivers.
Abeles Allison will discuss the expansion of D2D with the Ashland County
administrator. BART has received calls from Ashland County residents for rides but the
services is only for Bayfield County residents at this time.
Future Meeting Date
Next meeting
Adjournment
8:55 meeting was adjourned by Mary Dougherty.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Carrie Linder.