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Paducah Transit Authority
Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes March 18, 2026
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, Chip Bohle, Joe Benberry,
Mark Davis, Laura Grumley, Leigh Ann Ballegeer, and Patrick White. Exec. Director – Jeremi Bumpus 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
REVIEW OF MINUTES
Following the review of the February, 2026 minutes Mr. Chip Bohle made a motion to accept the February meeting minutes. Mr. Mark Davis 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 February 28, 2026 were conducted by Board Chair- Chip Cox and Executive Director – Jeremi Bumpus. Each cash account statement for February,
2026 had been reviewed and initialed. Board members reviewed the P&L, Balance Sheet, Credit Card Charges, and Vendor Payments. Jeremi noted that the $60,000 vendor expense was to
upgrade the vehicle video surveillance software which had been done in July, however, PATS just recently received the invoice. It was also noted that there was no transfer to the Money
Market account pending an approval from KY-OTD which was received as of today. Following the completion of the reviews Mr. Mark Davis made a motion to approve the reconciliation and
review of expenses. Mr. Joe Benberry 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)
The Board was provided with the split review of the rural 5311 and the small urban 5307 zones as posted on pages 15 and 16 of the Board pack.
5311:
Total D&R operating expenses = $107,905.80 and total farebox = $2,438.72. Total contract revenue = $35,730.61, total Federal funds expended = $54,372.00 and total local funds expended
= $51,095.08. Total ridership = 13,014, fixed route portion was 9,273 and demand response was 3,741. The blue line was the most utilized for the month and the peak ridership occurred
during the 10 a.m., routes.
5307:
Total operating expenses = $232,179.41 and total farebox = $2,760.13. Total contract revenue = $40,655.31, total Federal funds expended = $111,514.00 and total local funds expended
=
$111,514.31. Total unlinked D&R trips = 3,741, total Fixed Route = 9,273. There were no incidents or vehicle accidents to report for the March meeting.
Old Business: no business items to report
New Business:
Jeremi provided an overview of how “Intercity Grant Funding” is now affected by PATS split funding status now that our region is considered small urban and subject to 5307 funding regulations.
Transports to and from the local Greyhound Bus station were previously part of PATS 5311 intercity funding, however, the geographic location of the Greyhound station is now within
the 5307 urban zone and therefore PATS cannot apply for 5311 rural intercity funding.
The Board was also reminded that the AQS Quilt show is next month (April) and PATS will be providing both Trolleys on the previous/established downtown trolley loop to assist with transportation.
Next Board Meeting: April 15th, 2026 at 3p.m.
Adjourn – Mr. Chip Bohle motioned to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Patrick White moved to second the motion. Meeting adjourned.