The MST Board adopted
Resolution 2007-12 recognizing Marc Friddle, Coach Operator, as MST Employee of
the Month for January 2007. On December 11, 2006, while on duty, Marc retrieved
a wallet, which had been left in a parking lot. The wallet contained a large sum of cash. He took it upon himself to identify and
contact the owner of the wallet to advise them that he had found it. The owner was ecstatic that her wallet was
returned and very thankful for his actions.
The MST Board adopted
Resolution 2007-13 recognizing Kenneth Walker, Coach Operator, as Employee of
the Year for 2006. In November of 2005, Kenneth was selected as a DOT
(Department of Transportation) trainer and was instrumental in the instruction
of several newly hired Coach Operators throughout the past year. In 2006,
Kenneth received his ninth (9th), consecutive safe driving award
while maintaining an average on time schedule adherence of 88% for 2006, which
exceeds MST’s system-wide goal of 87%. Additionally, in 2006, Kenneth had
outstanding overall attendance and continued to provide excellent customer
service.
The MST Board approved an
amendment to the employment agreement with the General Manager/CEO; and to
approve a 3% annual Performance Incentive for the General Manager/CEO.
The MST Board approved
resolution 2007-14 authorizing staff the right to transfer excess cash into the
State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) managed by the State
Treasurer’s Office. LAIF is a “safe and liquid” investment vehicle for excess
cash not immediately needed for operations or capital spending.
The MST Board approved
budget transfers to the Capital and Operating budgets to revise Federal earmark
and SAFETEA-LU funds and transfer Local Transportation Funds to the Fixed-Route
BUS operating budget for increased insurance reserves.
The MST Board accepted the
audited financial reports for FY 2006 as prepared by Vavrinek, Trine, Day &
Co. These reports are prepared and issued in accordance with state and federal
regulations.
The MST Board directed staff
to hire a facilitator to conduct a strategic planning and performance goals
setting workshop.