Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority public meetings in 2021
33 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Personnel Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Personnel Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from February 16, 2021, and to approve the CEO evaluation form and process for FY2021. The meeting is open to public comment and includes a presentation on the evaluation. No other substantive actions are on the agenda.
- Approve February 16, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approve CEO Performance Evaluation Form FY2021
- Review Personnel Committee PowerPoint on CEO evaluation
Legislative Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Legislative Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from October 8, 2021, and receive updates on state and federal legislative matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.
- Approve October 8, 2021 meeting minutes
- State legislative update by Ron Pierce
- Federal legislative update by Harry Glenn and Steve Palmer
Finance/Planning Committee
The Finance/Planning Committee will consider several action items, including a fiber optic joint project agreement, a bus purchase, a union contract, a claim settlement, and a school pilot program with Pinellas County Schools. They will also receive reports on finances, quarterly performance, and ridership.
- Fiber Optic Joint Project Agreement
- Bus Purchase
- Union Contract
- Claim Settlement
- Pinellas County School Pilot and UPASS
Nominating Committee
The PSTA Nominating Committee is meeting to approve the previous year's minutes and to act on staff recommendations for 2022 board officers and committee appointments. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on internal board leadership.
- Approve November 13, 2020 meeting minutes
- 2022 Board Officers – staff recommendations
- Board Committee Appointments
Board of Directors
The PSTA Board of Directors will consider action items including 2022 federal legislative priorities and Florida Consortium electric bus contracts. The consent agenda includes routine approvals like meeting minutes, the 2022 board schedule, a Microsoft license upgrade, bus filters, a claim settlement, and bus graphics. Information items cover a brand refresh and a solar project update.
- Federal Legislative Priorities 2022
- Florida Consortium Electric Bus Contracts
- Microsoft License Upgrade
- Claim Settlement
- Solar Project Update
Legislative Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority's Legislative Committee is meeting to approve minutes and discuss draft 2022 federal legislative priorities, along with state and federal legislative updates. The meeting is open to the public, with options for in-person or phone participation.
- Approve September 1, 2021 meeting minutes
- Review draft 2022 Federal Legislative Priorities
- State legislative update from Ron Pierce
- Federal legislative update from Harry Glenn/Steve Palmer
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to discuss and adopt the final Fiscal Year 2022 budget and millage rate resolutions. The meeting also includes discussions on software maintenance agreements, bus stop easements, and solar energy grant resolutions.
- Adoption of Final FY22 Millage Resolution (Resolution 21-08)
- Adoption of Final FY22 Budget Resolution (Resolution 21-09)
- Renewal of Downtown Circulator Service Agreement
- Largo Bus Stop Easement Agreement
- Resolution for Potential Solar Energy Grant (Resolution 21-05)
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors is holding a public hearing to consider and adopt the tentative FY22 millage rate and budget. The board will hear staff presentations, public comments, and vote on resolutions to set the tentative millage rate and approve the proposed budget. A final public hearing is scheduled for September 29, 2021.
- Adopt Tentative FY22 Millage Resolution (Resolution 21-06)
- Adopt Tentative FY22 Budget Resolution (Resolution 21-07)
- Public hearing on tentative FY22 millage rate and budget
- Final public hearing scheduled for September 29, 2021
Finance/Planning Committee
The Finance/Planning Committee will vote on several operational agreements, including software maintenance, the St. Pete Looper, and an AVA agreement with Clearwater. The body will also adopt a resolution for a potential solar energy grant and approve a bus stop easement in Largo. Information items cover the five-year bus replacement plan and updates to financial policies.
- Approve Software Maintenance Agreements
- Approve St. Pete Looper Agreements for FY22-FY24
- Approve AVA Agreement with Clearwater
- Adopt Resolution 21-05 for Potential Solar Energy Grant
- Approve Largo Bus Stop Easement Agreement
Legislative Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority's Legislative Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates on state and federal legislative matters. The main discussion item is a draft of PSTA's state legislative agenda for fiscal year 2022, which outlines the agency's priorities.
- Approve August 16, 2021 meeting minutes
- State legislative update from Ron Pierce
- Federal legislative update from Harry Glenn and Steve Palmer
- Draft state legislative agenda for FY2022 presented by Brad Miller
Legislative Committee
The committee will review the June 2, 2021, meeting minutes and a state advocacy summary from Al Burns. Members will also receive updates regarding state and federal legislative developments.
- Approval of June 2, 2021, meeting minutes
- State Advocacy Summary review
- State Legislative Updates
- Federal Legislative Updates
- Forward Pinellas Legislative Workshop discussion
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review several action items including an exterior advertising revenue contract and the SEIU labor union contract. The committee will also discuss industrial supplies for facilities maintenance and review monthly and quarterly financial reports.
- Exterior Advertising Revenue Contract
- SEIU Labor Union Contract
- Benefits Broker selection
- Facilities, Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Industrial Supplies
- Monthly Financial Report
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review several action items including an exterior advertising revenue contract and the SEIU labor union contract. The committee will also discuss benefits brokerage and industrial supplies for facilities maintenance.
- Exterior Advertising Revenue Contract
- SEIU Labor Union Contract
- Benefits Broker selection
- Facilities, Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Industrial Supplies
- Monthly Financial Report
Planning Committee
The committee will review the Transit Development Plan Annual Progress Report and receive an update on the FY22 Budget. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 16, 2021, meeting.
- Transit Development Plan Annual Progress Report
- FY22 Budget Update
- Approval of June 16, 2021, meeting minutes
Board of Directors
The PSTA Board of Directors will review the SunRunner Equity Forum summary and receive committee updates. The meeting includes consideration of a professional services contract extension for SunRunner and an interior bus lighting replacement project.
- SunRunner Professional Services Contract Extension
- Interior Bus Lighting Replacement
- FY22 TRIM Notice
- Claim Settlement review
- SunRunner Equity Forum Summary presentation
Finance Committee
The PSTA Finance Committee is meeting to approve the June minutes, extend the SunRunner professional services contract, settle a claim, replace interior bus lighting, and set the FY22 millage rate. They will also receive reports on monthly finances, contracts, and ridership.
- SunRunner Professional Services Contract Extension
- Claim Settlement for Diane Randall
- Interior Bus Lighting Replacement
- FY22 Millage Rate
- Monthly Financial Statement
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority board is meeting to consider action items including a fare policy update and a waiver of the vehicle donation policy, alongside routine consent items and budget updates. The meeting also includes public comment, legislative updates, and committee reports.
- Waiver of PSTA's Vehicle Donation Policy (Action Item 6.A)
- Fare Policy/Title VI update with Flamingo Fares analysis (Action Item 6.B)
- Health Insurance Renewal (Consent Item 5.D)
- Commission on Transportation Disadvantaged Agreements, Resolution 21-04 (Consent Item 5.C)
- FY22 Budget Update (Information Item 7.A)
Finance Committee
The committee will review updates on paratransit software, transportation uniforms, and trolley operator safety barriers. The meeting also includes discussions on state grant approvals and a bus stop easement agreement in Pinellas Park.
- Review of PSTA Access Paratransit Software
- Approval of State Grant Resolution 21-02
- Pinellas Park Bus Stop Easement Agreement
- Discussion on Trolley Operator Safety Barriers
- Review of April operating statistics and monthly financial statements
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee will review the FY21 Q2 Organization Scorecard update and discuss the May Board agenda. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 7, 2021, meeting.
- Approval of April 7, 2021, meeting minutes
- FY21 Q2 Organization Scorecard update
Legislative Committee
The committee will review updates regarding state and federal legislative matters. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 7, 2021, meeting.
- State Legislative Update by Ron Pierce
- Federal Legislative Update by Harry Glenn and Steve Palmer
- Approval of April 7, 2021, meeting minutes
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors is meeting to consider several action items, including a proposed Jolley Trolley agreement with 10-year cost estimates and a waterborne transportation (ferry) proposal. The board will also review a diversity and inclusion presentation, approve a contract award for autonomous vehicles, and hear updates on service changes and performance.
- Jolley Trolley Agreement with 10-year cost estimates
- Waterborne Transportation (ferry) proposal
- AV Contract Award
- Risk Information Systems Renewal
- June Service Changes/Reopening
Finance Committee
The committee will review summaries regarding Risk Information Systems renewal and an AV Agreement. Members will also discuss the Jolley Trolley agreement, including 10-year cost estimates.
- Risk Information Systems Renewal summary
- AV Agreement award summary
- Jolley Trolley Agreement review including 10-Year Cost Estimates
- Monthly Financial Report
- March Operating Statistics
Planning Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Planning Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss waterborne transportation options, and review upcoming June service changes and reopening plans. The agenda is largely informational, with no major funding or rezoning decisions listed.
- Approve March 24, 2021 meeting minutes
- Waterborne Transportation presentation by Cassandra Borchers
- June Service Changes and Reopening summary by Cassandra Borchers
Executive Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Executive Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates on diversity and inclusion efforts, a collaboration with HART, and the upcoming board agenda. No votes on major contracts or policy changes are listed.
- Approve February 3, 2021 meeting minutes
- Diversity & Inclusion presentation by Trish Collins and Tamika White
- PSTA/HART collaboration update by Brad Miller
- Review of April board meeting agenda
Legislative Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority's Legislative Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates on state and federal legislative matters, including letters of support. The committee will also hear a presentation on waterborne transportation, specifically a ferry PowerPoint. No votes on policy or funding are scheduled; the agenda consists of routine informational items.
- Approve March 3, 2021 meeting minutes
- State legislative updates from Ron Pierce
- Federal legislative updates and letters of support from Harry Glenn/Steve Palmer
- Waterborne transportation ferry PowerPoint presentation by Brad Miller
- Next meeting scheduled for May 5, 2021
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will review the FY20 audit report and discuss a funding agreement with FDOT for a Bus on Shoulder Pilot. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items regarding transit advertising, insurance claims, and interlocal agreements.
- FY20 Audit Report review
- FDOT/Bus on Shoulder Pilot funding agreement
- Transit Advertising Contract Modification with Vector Media
- Dunedin AVA Pilot Interlocal Agreement
- Forward Pinellas Transit Planning Funding Agreement
Finance Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Finance Committee will review the FY20 audit report, consider an interlocal agreement for a Dunedin AVA pilot, and accept an insurance claim settlement. The committee will also approve the previous meeting's minutes and hear reports on monthly finances and ridership.
- FY20 Audit Report presented by Debbie Leous
- Dunedin AVA Pilot Interlocal Agreement
- Acceptance of insurance claim settlement
- Hybrid bus overhaul batteries discussion
- Monthly financial statement and February operating statistics
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee will vote on approving the February 17, 2021 minutes and two funding agreements: one with FDOT for a Bus on Shoulder pilot and one with Forward Pinellas for transit planning. They will also hear information items on a proposed 10-year Jolley Trolley agreement and FY22 budget assumptions.
- Approve February 17, 2021 meeting minutes
- Funding agreement with FDOT for Bus on Shoulder pilot
- Forward Pinellas transit planning funding agreement
- 10-year Jolley Trolley agreement discussion
- FY22 budget assumptions presentation
Legislative Committee
The committee will review updates regarding the 2021 PSTA State Legislative Priorities. The meeting also includes reports on federal legislative activities.
- Update on 2021 PSTA State Legislative Priorities
- Federal legislative update
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors is meeting to consider action items including paratransit operation contracts, a Clearwater multimodal facility design, and the CEO's evaluation and compensation. The agenda also includes consent items, committee updates, and performance reports.
- Approve January 27, 2021 meeting minutes
- Bulk fluids purchase contract
- Extension of AVA (autonomous vehicle) service in St. Petersburg with amendments from St. Pete and Beep
- PSTA Access paratransit operation contracts with Bay Area and First Transit
- Clearwater Multimodal Facility design
Finance Committee
The PSTA Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes and discuss several action items, including paratransit operation contracts, a transit advertising contract modification, and bulk fluids procurement. They will also receive reports on monthly finances, quarterly reports, and ridership/performance statistics.
- Approve January 20, 2021 meeting minutes
- Review PSTA Access paratransit operation contracts
- Consider transit advertising contract modification
- Discuss bulk fluids procurement
- Receive monthly financial statement and quarterly reports
Planning Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Planning Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss two major projects: the Clearwater Multimodal Facility design and an extension of the AVA autonomous vehicle service in St. Petersburg. The committee will also receive an update on the SunRunner transit-oriented development. No final votes are scheduled on these items at this meeting.
- Approve January 20, 2021 meeting minutes
- Clearwater Multimodal Facility design presentation
- AVA extension in St. Petersburg, including first amendments with St. Pete and Beep
- SunRunner Transit Oriented Development update
Personnel Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Personnel Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, evaluate the CEO's FY 2020 performance and compensation, and discuss the agency's compensation plan. The agenda includes action items on CEO evaluation materials and a compensation plan review.
- Approve January 13, 2021 meeting minutes
- FY 2020 CEO evaluation for Brad Miller with salary comparison and compensation summary
- 2021 CEO evaluation tabulation sheet and final comments review
- PSTA Compensation Plan discussion and personnel committee action