HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 08-29 HHSCMINUTES OF THE
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING
Administration Building Conference Room
1001 N.Idaho Road,Apache Junction,AZ
August 29,1995,6:30 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
CARMEN HUERTA,CHAIRPERSON
CAROL URICH
JENNIE BENNETT
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
ED BARKER
JAMES BANCROFT
STAFF PRESENT:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY,CITY CLERK
COUNCIL LIAISON:
ANNE SURRA
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Carmen Huerta.The roll was taken
by City Clerk Kathleen Connelly.
Attending this meeting were Michelle Lamb,founder,and Gary Gledhill,one of the
coordinators,to present "We Go Where You Go",a non-profit organization.She
provided handouts on the latest information.She explained their organization
setup and that there would be representatives from the community.She has
received responses from the Governor's office and five government agencies
regarding funding.She explained how the funding sources would work.
They are looking for funding from the community:$12,000 each per bus,not air
conditioned.Backup units for operation 24 hours per day would be $400.Their
useful life span for public use is rated at 4 years.She explained how the fleet
of 3,000 busses would be used,with 4 replacement busses available.The money
would be obtained through grants.She listed the grants available currently and
their efforts in obtaining them for this project.She also said that the
operation would be self-supporting in 2 years.
Commissioner Urich clarified the fact that they do not have any busses set up now
or operating at this time.
This project would mean 72 jobs for active seniors or disadvantaged persons as
drivers.Also site supervisors,3 volunteers.Drivers would be paid $10 per
hour,plus benefits.
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Chairperson Huerta asked what other states were using this plan.The reply was
the State of Nevada.They are not operating at this time.There are responses
from five counties in Arizona,concerning the electric bus.The bus range is 3
to 5 miles,with one hour for transfer.
She explained how the $1 round trip ride fare that the community pays stays in
the community.Also,i t could go to $4 under certain circumstances.
The routes to be used and number of passengers per bus were discussed.The bus
has a sloping ramp for wheelchairs,but she didn't have other information with
her about access for the disabled.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly asked where they would take these people.The
response was that it would go beyond the city when the Governor's office responds
to make that happen.
Councilmember Anne Surra expressed some doubts about the viability of this
program in this city,due to past experiences with transportation programs.One
concern is the nature of the area,with the population so spread out,and
distances from their homes to the place where they would get this transportation.
The busses would run on 1 mile grids,not down each residential street.
Michelle Lamb expressed her openness to suggestions as to how this program might
work in this community.
Chairperson Carmen Huerta and the other Commission members thanked Ms.Lamb and
said that they would take this data to the rest of the Commission members and
discuss it.If they have any recommendations,they will contact Ms.Lamb.
The program was discussed by the Commission,including the idea of including
school children and not using the school busses.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly informed the Commission that she has not heard from
Olivia Guerrero regarding compliance with recordkeeping requirements.Her
request is on the agenda to go before the City Council next week.
Commissioner Urich made a motion to recommend to the City Council that the
progress of the "We Go Where You Go"plan be monitored as i t is implemented in
other communities,and that it is a good idea,which needs further study and more
complete development on their part to qualify for our consideration here.Motion
seconded by Commissioner Bennett,passed unanimously.
It was agreed that,as City Clerk Kathleen Connelly suggested,i f they are
interested,she apply under the normal cycle which is by January of next year,
and meet all of the requirements.
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Council Liaison Anne Surra and Commission members discussed efforts to help
homeless families.
Commissioner Bennett moved for adjournment,seconded by Commissioner Urich.
Passed unanimously,at 8:05 p.m.
Carmen Huerta,Chairman
ATTEST:
Kathleen Connelly,City C
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