MST HIGHLIGHTS

May 9, 2005 BOARD MEETING

 

MAY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

 

The MST Board adopted Resolution 2005-23 recognizing Paul Scott, Jr., Utility Service Person, as MST Employee of the Month for May 2005 for observing consistently performing his duties and responsibilities in an exceptional manner with a focus and commitment to job safety, job quality, and team work.

 

AMENDMENT TO PERS CONTRACT

 

The MST Board adopted Resolution 2005-24 approving an amendment to the Public Employees’ Retirement System retirement contract. The amendment will change the existing retirement formula to include Section 21548 (Pre-retirement optional settlement 2 death benefit) to local miscellaneous members.

 

FY 2006 BUDGET

 

The MST Board: 1) approved the FY 2006 budget which contemplates both a fare increase and service reductions; 2) authorized staff to file the appropriate state and local grant applications to execute the budget; 3) approved Resolution 2004-25 authorizing filing federal grant applications; 4) referring FY 2006 proposed service reductions options to Planning/Operations Committee for further review; 5) scheduling public hearings and appoint hearing officer(s) for the proposed fare increase and reduction in service; 6) approved FY 2006 Objectives; and 7) appoint a subcommittee of the Board to meet with employers to look at other funding resources.

 

SAND CITY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

 

The MST Board authorized the General Manager/CEO to enter into an agreement with Sand City for transit services and shelters. Sand City would split the cost of repainting the shelters at the Edgewater Transit Exchange and make an annual contribution of $25,000 to MST with a 3% annual escalator. This would cover half the annual cost of shelter maintenance. Further, ownership of the shelters would be transferred to MST.