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Home My WebLink About12-25 Minutes Paducah Transit Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes December 17, 2025 CALL TO ORDER The monthly meeting of the Paducah Transit Authority (PTA) was called to order by Board Chair – Chip Cox at 3p.m. Members present were Vice Chair Tommy Whittemore, Mark Davis, Leigh Ann Ballegeer, Laura Grumley, Patrick White, and Chip Bohle. Exec. Director – Jeremi Bumpus, CFO -Samantha Sanders, and Chuck Simpson HR Director/Secretary to the Board Board Chair – Chip Cox led the Board in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance Public Comments: N/A Executive Session: Mr. Tommy Whittemore made a motion to go into executive session as permitted by KRS 61.810 (1) (b), Mr. Mark Davis moved to second the motion and all board members approved. Mr. Mark Davis made a motion to come out of executive session. Mr. Patrick White moved to second the motion and all members voted to come out of executive session. No business items transacted during the executive session. On Call Vehicle / Board Resolution: Jeremi informed the Board that following his discussion with KY-OTD a formal resolution would serve as documented approval for the current specific on call staff utilization of PATS owned vehicles. Vehicle utilization would be for the performance of PATS related duties and business activities only. Following the review and discussion Mr. Tommy Whittemore made a motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Patrick White moved to second the motion and all board members approved. Executive Director Vehicle / Board Resolution: Following the review and discussion Jeremi was directed to revise the resolution for final Board approval. The resolution will be formally acknowledged during the scheduled January 2026 meeting. REVIEW OF MINUTES Following the review of the November, 2025 minutes Mr. Mark Davis made a motion to accept the November meeting minutes. Mr. Patrick White moved to second the motion and it passed with all members voting yes. REVIEW OF BANK STATEMENTS – credit card charges, vendor payments: The complete updated reviews for periods ending November 30, 2025 were conducted by Board Chair- Chip Cox and CFO – Samantha Sanders. Each cash account statement for November, 2025 had been reviewed and initialed. Board members then reviewed the P&L, Balance Sheet, Credit Card Charges, and Vendor Payments. Following the completion of the reviews Mr. Mark Davis made a motion to approve the reconciliation and review of expenses. Mr. Patrick White moved to second the motion and it passed with all members voting yes. MANAGER’S REPORT – Jeremi Bumpus Review of Monthly Summary, Ridership, and Cash Forecast (P&L) It was noted that because of PATS transition to small urban / 5307 status future board presentations will be required to be split between what occurs within the 5307 urban zone and what occurs within the 5311 rural zone. 5311: Total operating expenses = $23,086.65 and total farebox = $1,272.30. Total contract revenue = $21,306.13, total Federal funds expended = $14,206.00 and total local funds expended = $7,608.35. Total unlinked D&R trips = 3,500, total Fixed Route = 9,369. There were no incidents or vehicle accidents to report for the December meeting. 5307: Total operating expenses = $240,350.58 and total farebox = $10,969.13. Total contract revenue = $96,429.79, total Federal funds expended = $114,690.00 and total local funds expended = $114,691.45. Ridership was down slightly due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday and in general due to the onset of seasonal/cooler weather. The blue line was the most utilized for the month and the peak ridership occurred during the 1p.m., routes. Samantha Sanders provided a brief review of the cashflow forecast as provided on page 28 of the board pack and then momentarily referred the Board to page 13 to provide a monthly update regarding the money market account, noting that with the funds transferred and monthly interest, the account balance was at $1.9 million. Old Business: Annual Christmas Luncheon: December 19th Annual Compliance Review - Official KY-OTD letter acknowledging successful completion of the compliance review attached, page 29. New Business: Annual Board Review of Bylaws – Jeremi to update the bylaws regarding the City of Paducah ordinance pertaining to board member compensation. The Board will then review for approval during the January 2026 meeting. Next Board Meeting: January 21, 2026 at 3p.m. Adjourn – Ms. Laura Grumley motioned to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Patrick White moved to second the motion. Meeting adjourned.