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Paducah Transit Authority
Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes November 18, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
The monthly meeting of the Paducah Transit Authority (PTA) was called to order by Vice Chair – Tommy Whittemore at 3:01p.m. Members present were Mark Davis, Durwin Ursery, Zach Hosman,
Terrance Adams, and Patrick White. Executive Director – Arthur Boykin and Chuck Simpson - Human Resources Director / Secretary to the Board Guests: David Hampton and Ashley Simmons
with Kemper CPA Group
Vice Chair – Tommy Whittemore led the Board in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comments: N/A
REVIEW OF MINUTES
Following the review of the October 28th minutes Mr. Terrance Adams made a motion to accept the October meeting minutes. Mr. Durwin Ursery moved to second the motion and it passed
with all members voting yes.
REVIEW OF STATISTICAL AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
Mr. Boykin directed the Board to page 3 to review the ridership summary stating that the 3p.m., yellow line had the most ridership followed by the 2p.m. It was also noted that the Blue
and Green routes had the most overall ridership. The Board was informed that the monthly bus pass purchases were down by 24% based on YTD information and ridership was down by 29.64%
YTD.
Mr. Boykin then reviewed the cash flow chart and pointed out that the current balance was at $2.48 million. Medicaid income was down 17%, operating expenses were also down primarily
due to a reduced workforce. Office supply expenses were up primarily because it now includes the acquisition of PPE, cleaning supplies, and the portable sanitizer units necessary for
cleaning the vehicles daily. Following the review of the statistical and financial reports Mr. Zach Hosman made a motion to approve. Mr. Mark Davis moved to second the motion and it
passed with all members voting yes.
MANAGER’S REPORT
Mr. Boykin informed the Board about the following transit business:
Pilgrim’s Hickory Plant Transportation has begun with low ridership numbers at this time.
OLD BUSINESS
Christmas Performance/Recognition Review: Arthur requested that the Board revisit and consider an amended performance review award due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns. Arthur informed
the Board that out of concern the agency would not host the annual luncheon meetings to minimize any potential COVID exposure incidents. Mr. Boykin then requested consideration to
add an additional $25 per employee to the performance awards that would have been spent on providing the luncheon. It was again stated that PATS does not bill the State for this or
any ineligible expenses. Following the discussion Mr. Mark Davis motioned to approve the $75 employee performance rewards.
Mr. Patrick White moved the second the motion and it passed with all members voting yes.
Lien Release/Vehicle Disposal: the Board was informed that nine listings for vehicles were about to be put up for auction on Ebay as of next week.
NEW BUSINESS
Kemper FY20 Audit Presentation: David Hampton addressed the Board and provided a summary presentation / overview of the completed audit report:
Auditors Report: pages 1&2
Report on Internal Controls: page 14
Paragraph 4: No deficiencies for the FY20 audit
Report on Compliance:
Paragraph 5: PATS in compliance with FY20 audit
Net assets increased due to funding for new replacement vehicles. Operating loss of ($387.281) due to the pandemic. Expenses decreased ($369,583) also due to the pandemic.
Following the review and discussion it was noted that there was a fiscal year amount discrepancy on page 5 of the audit that would need to be corrected. With the correction noted Mr.
Terrance Adams made a motion to approve the revised FY20 Audit. Mr. Mark Davis moved to second the motion and it passed with all members voting yes.
Review of October Bank Reconciliation Approval: The reviews were conducted by Vice Chair – Tommy Whittemore and Executive Director Arthur Boykin and each cash account statement was confirmed.
Mr. Boykin then reviewed the credit card statement noting a replacement refrigerator had recently been acquired for the breakroom and an expense related to the telephone voice recording
system was also mentioned. A brief review of the vendor summary was then provided. Following the completion of the reconciliation review Mr. Terrance Adams made a motion to approve
the account reviews. Mr. Zach Hosman moved to second the motion and it passed with all members voting yes.
Next Board Meeting: December 16, 2020
Adjourn – Mr. Terrance Adams motioned to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Mark Davis moved to second the motion. Meeting adjourned.