Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority public meetings in 2022
53 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors will meet to approve the 2023 board officers, several contracts including security guard services and banking services, and receive updates on the SunRunner bus rapid transit system and a mobility software dispute. The agenda also includes consent items such as minutes, committee appointments, and various agreements.
- Approve 2023 Board Officers
- Security Guard Contract
- Bus Stop Easement Agreement
- BAT Lanes Maintenance Agreement with FDOT
- Clearwater Transit Center Design Services Contract Amendment
Finance Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Finance Committee will consider several action items, including a contract amendment for the Clearwater Transit Center design, a maintenance agreement with FDOT for BAT lanes, and a security guard services contract. The committee will also review the monthly financial statement and quarterly reports. The meeting includes a discussion of the PSTA Mobility Software dispute.
- Clearwater Transit Center Design Services Contract Amendment
- BAT Lanes Maintenance Agreement with FDOT
- Security Guard Services contract
- Limited Use Fare Media item
- Banking Services Contract Extension
Nominating Committee
The PSTA Nominating Committee will consider approving prior minutes, selecting 2023 board officers, and making board committee appointments. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on internal governance.
- Approve November 15, 2021 minutes
- 2023 Board Officers - staff recommendations
- Board Committee Appointments
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors will consider an interlocal funding agreement for the Clearwater Transit Center and adopt 2023 state and federal legislative priorities. The board will also approve consent items including banking services, a marketing contract amendment, IT software agreements, and equipment purchases. Reports include performance updates, a South St. Pete CRA mobility study, and a proposed homeless population initiative.
- Pinellas County Clearwater Transit Center funding via interlocal agreement
- 2023 State and Federal Legislative Priorities adoption
- Banking services contract approval
- Marketing contract amendment
- IT software agreements and onboard 5G routing equipment purchase
Planning Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Planning Committee will consider approving the August 17, 2022 meeting minutes and receive information on two studies: a mobility study for the South St. Pete Community Redevelopment Area and a proposed homeless population initiative. No final decisions are expected on the information items.
- Approve August 17, 2022 meeting minutes
- South St Pete CRA Mobility Study presentation
- Proposed Homeless Population Initiative with Directions for Living
Finance Committee
The PSTA Finance Committee is meeting to approve the September minutes and take action on several financial items, including an interlocal funding agreement with Pinellas County for the Clearwater Transit Center, a design services contract amendment, and various technology and marketing contracts. They will also receive reports on the monthly financial statement, contracts, and ridership performance.
- Pinellas County Clearwater Transit Center funding agreement
- Clearwater Transit Center design services contract amendment
- Marketing contract amendment
- Information technology software contracts
- Onboard 5G routing equipment and intelligent vehicle diagnostic equipment
Legislative Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Legislative Committee is meeting to approve its August minutes and review draft 2023 state and federal legislative priorities. The committee will discuss and take action on these priority documents, which guide the agency's advocacy efforts. No other substantive business is listed.
- Approve August 3, 2022 meeting minutes
- Review and act on PSTA Draft 2023 State Legislative Priorities
- Review and act on PSTA Draft 2023 Federal Legislative Priorities
Executive Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Executive Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from August 3, 2022, and to review the draft agenda for the upcoming October board meeting. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.
- Approve August 3, 2022 meeting minutes
- Review draft October board agenda
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors is holding its second public hearing to adopt the final FY23 millage rate and budget, with resolutions 22-03 and 22-04. The board will also consider a land swap with Clearwater, a contract amendment for SunRunner project management, and a CEO performance evaluation with compensation adjustment.
- Adopt final FY23 millage resolution (Resolution 22-03)
- Adopt final FY23 budget resolution (Resolution 22-04)
- Land swap agreement with City of Clearwater
- SunRunner project management/construction management services contract amendment with HDR
- CEO performance evaluation and compensation adjustment
Finance Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Finance Committee will consider several action items, including a land swap agreement with the City of Clearwater and an amendment to the SunRunner project management/construction management services contract with HDR. The committee will also review financial policies and receive monthly financial and ridership reports.
- Land swap agreement with City of Clearwater
- SunRunner project management/construction management services contract amendment with HDR
- Claim settlement
- Review of financial policies
- Monthly financial statement and ridership/performance report
Public Hearing
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is holding a public hearing to consider and adopt a tentative FY23 millage rate and budget. The board will hear staff presentations, take public comments, and vote on resolutions to adopt the tentative millage rate and budget. A final public hearing is scheduled for September 28, 2022.
- Adopt Tentative FY23 Millage Resolution (Resolution 22-01)
- Adopt Tentative FY23 Budget Resolution (Resolution 22-02)
- Public comments on millage rate and budget
- Final public hearing announced for September 28, 2022
Personnel Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Personnel Committee is meeting to approve minutes, conduct the CEO performance evaluation, and discuss the employee compensation plan for fiscal year 2023. These are action items, meaning the committee may vote or make recommendations.
- Approve August 5, 2022 meeting minutes
- CEO performance evaluation for Brad Miller, including evaluation tabulation and comments
- CEO compensation plan for FY23, with comparison to APTA salary data and 2020 compensation study
- Employee compensation plan for FY23 presented by Brad Miller and Trish Collins
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors is meeting to consider action items, most notably approving October 2022 service changes. The board will also hear updates on PSTA Access, the upcoming Community Bus Plan, and performance statistics, along with routine consent agenda items like minutes and an easement agreement.
- October 2022 Service Changes action item
- Duke Easement Agreement on consent agenda
- PSTA Access Update information item
- Upcoming Community Bus Plan presentation
- July 2022 operating statistics report
Planning Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Planning Committee is meeting to approve minutes and discuss several items, including proposed October 2022 service changes, an update on PSTA Access, the Transit Development Plan/Bus Service Plan, and the Clearwater Transit Center project. These are discussion and action items, not final decisions by the full board.
- Approve July 20, 2022 meeting minutes
- October 2022 service changes presentation
- PSTA Access program update
- Transit Development Plan/Bus Service Plan update
- Clearwater Transit Center project update
Finance Committee
The PSTA Finance Committee is meeting to consider approving the July minutes and a Duke Energy easement agreement, and to discuss a new ridership report, millage rate funding scenarios, and monthly/quarterly financial reports. These items involve potential property agreements and future funding decisions for the transit authority.
- Duke Energy easement agreement
- New draft ridership/performance report
- Millage rate funding scenarios
- Monthly financial report
- Quarterly reports
Personnel Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Personnel Committee is meeting to approve the January 20, 2022 minutes, adopt a CEO evaluation form/process, and receive information on the employee compensation plan. The meeting is open to public comment.
- Approve January 20, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approve CEO evaluation form/process
- Review employee compensation plan
Legislative Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Legislative Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its July 13, 2022 meeting and to receive federal and state legislative updates. The agenda contains no action items beyond the minutes approval, so the meeting is largely procedural and informational.
- Approve July 13, 2022 meeting minutes
- Federal legislative update by Harry Glenn
- State legislative update by Ron Pierce
Executive Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Executive Committee is meeting to approve the July 13, 2022 minutes and receive information on the Quarter 3 scorecard and the August board agenda. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.
- Approve July 13, 2022 meeting minutes
- Review Quarter 3 scorecard
- Review August board agenda
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority board will consider setting the FY23 millage rate, approve a diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic plan, and vote on contracts for a transit app and Duke Energy. They will also hear updates on October service changes and performance.
- FY23 millage rate action item
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Strategic Plan
- Transit App Agreements (data sharing and integration)
- Master Service Agreement with Duke Energy
- October 2022 service changes report
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors will set the FY23 millage rate, approve several contracts including a Duke Energy master service agreement and transit app agreements, and receive updates on service changes and performance. The board will also hear a presentation on a school outreach program and consider a diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic plan.
- FY23 millage rate setting
- Master Service Agreement with Duke Energy
- Transit App Agreements (data sharing and integration)
- SunRunner Design Services Contract Change Order
- October 2022 Service Changes
Finance Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes and several action items, including agreements with Duke Energy, a change order for SunRunner design services, transit app agreements, and remanufactured alternators. They will also receive information on federal COVID relief fund timing and review monthly financial, contract, and ridership reports. The meeting is a regular committee session with public comment and action items for approval.
- Agreements with Duke Energy
- SunRunner Design Services Contract Change Order
- Transit App Agreements (Data Sharing and Integration)
- Remanufactured Alternators
- Timing of Federal COVID Relief Fund Usage
Planning Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Planning Committee will vote on the FY23 millage rate and approve a shelter deployment plan with engineering design support. The committee will also approve the minutes from the June 15, 2022 meeting. Additionally, staff will present information on service changes scheduled for October 2022.
- Vote on FY23 Millage Rate
- Approve Shelter Deployment Plan with Engineering Design Support 2022
- Approve June 15, 2022 Minutes
- Informational presentation on October 2022 Service Changes
Executive Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Executive Committee is meeting to approve the June 8, 2022 minutes, review a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan, and discuss the draft agenda for the July board meeting. The meeting is largely procedural, with the DEI plan being the main substantive item.
- Approve June 8, 2022 meeting minutes
- Review Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Strategic Plan
- Discuss draft July Board Agenda
Legislative Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Legislative Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its June 8, 2022 meeting and receive updates on state and federal legislative matters affecting the transit authority. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed beyond the minutes approval.
- Approve June 8, 2022 meeting minutes
- State legislative update by Ron Pierce
- Federal legislative update by Harry Glenn
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors will meet to approve consent items, including an easement agreement with Largo and IT contracts, and take action on health benefits contracts. They will also review the draft FY2023 budget, fleet electrification benefits, and federal funding split as information items.
- Easement agreement with Largo
- Information technology contracts
- Waste management and recycling services
- Health benefits contracts
- FY23 draft budget
Planning Committee
The committee will review the FY 2023 draft budget summary and proposed budget. The meeting also includes an information item regarding the Federal Formula Funding Split.
- Approval of May 19, 2022, meeting minutes
- FY 2023 Draft Budget presentation
- Federal Formula Funding Split information item
Finance Committee
The committee will review action items including an easement agreement with the City of Largo and various service contracts for IT, waste management, and health benefits. The meeting also includes reports on monthly financial statements and May operating statistics.
- Easement Agreement with City of Largo
- Information Technology Contracts
- Waste Management and Recycling Services
- Health Benefits Contracts
- Monthly Financial Statement
Executive Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Executive Committee is meeting to approve the March 2, 2022 minutes, review the FY22 Q2 organization scorecard, and discuss the June board agenda. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approve March 2, 2022 meeting minutes
- Review FY22 Q2 organization scorecard
- Discussion of June board agenda
Legislative Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority's Legislative Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and receive updates on state and federal legislative matters affecting the transit agency. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Approve minutes from March 2 and April 13, 2022 meetings
- State legislative update from Ron Pierce
- Federal legislative update from Harry Glenn
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors is meeting to consider consent agenda items including contracts and grants, and to take action on the Federal Grant Program of Projects and the SunRunner Rising Development Study. Public comment is allowed on non-agenda items and consent items.
- Specialized Consultant Services contract
- Transit Infrastructure Construction Contract
- Waste Management Contract Amendment
- Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged Grant Approvals
- Federal Grant Program of Projects (FFY 2022)
Planning Committee
The committee will review the Federal Grant Program of Projects for FFY 2022 and discuss the SunRunner Rising Development Study. The meeting also includes the approval of April 20, 2022, meeting minutes.
- Review of FFY 2022 Federal Grant Program of Projects
- Discussion of SunRunner Rising Development Study
- Approval of April 20, 2022, meeting minutes
Finance Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes and take action on several financial items, including specialized consultant services, a transit infrastructure construction contract, a Waste Management contract amendment, CTD grant approvals, and a claim settlement. The committee will also receive reports on monthly finances, quarterly reports, and ridership/performance metrics.
- Approve April 20, 2022 meeting minutes
- Specialized consultant services contract with Trevor Endreson, Nick Sagan, Vu Nguyen, Al Burns
- Transit infrastructure construction contract presented by Mark Knight and Sharon Spellman
- Waste Management Inc. contract amendment presented by Al Burns
- Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) grant approvals presented by Ross Silvers
Public Hearing
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is holding a public hearing to present and receive comments on its Federal Grant Program of Projects/Capital Budget for federal fiscal year 2022. The agenda includes a presentation by Debbie Leous and Pam Reitz, followed by public comments. No decisions are scheduled; the hearing is for input on the proposed projects.
- FFY 2022 Program of Projects presentation
- Public comments on capital budget
- Federal grant program of projects
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will review recommendations regarding TD Equity Fare Policy and examine key assumptions for the FY 2023 budget. The meeting also includes updates on marketing, banking services, and SunRunner BRT transit signal priority agreements.
- TD Equity Fare Policy Recommendations
- SunRunner BRT Transit Signal Priority Interlocal Agreements (St. Pete and Pinellas County)
- FY23 Budget Assumptions
- Marketing Services Summary
- Banking Services Summary
Finance Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes and take action on marketing services, banking services, and SunRunner BRT transit signal priority agreements with Pinellas County and St. Pete. They will also receive information on pandemic ridership trends and monthly financial reports. The agenda includes routine approvals and reports, with no major budget decisions listed.
- Approve March 23, 2022 meeting minutes
- Marketing services contract discussion
- Banking services contract discussion
- SunRunner BRT transit signal priority agreements with Pinellas County and St. Pete
- Comparative pandemic ridership trends presentation
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee will consider approving the March 23 minutes and act on TD Equity Fare Policy recommendations. They will also receive updates on PSTA Access accountability metrics and FY23 budget assumptions. The meeting is primarily for discussion and action on these items.
- Approve March 23, 2022 minutes
- TD Equity Fare Policy recommendations
- PSTA Access accountability metrics for March 2022
- FY23 budget assumptions
Legislative Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Legislative Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates on state and federal legislative matters. Staff will also discuss a 2023 federal earmark request and the federal RAISE grant.
- Approve March 2, 2022 meeting minutes
- State legislative updates from Ron Pierce
- Federal legislative updates from Harry Glenn
- 2023 federal earmark request discussion
- Federal RAISE grant discussion
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. They will also discuss a 2023 federal earmark request and a federal RAISE grant application. No votes on these items are scheduled; they are informational only.
- Approve March 2, 2022 meeting minutes
- State legislative updates presented by Ron Pierce
- Federal legislative updates presented by Harry Glenn
- Discussion of 2023 federal earmark request
- Discussion of federal RAISE grant
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will consider a recommendation for SEIU compensation adjustments and review the FY21 Audit Report. The meeting also includes committee updates on Park Street Terminal, Forward Pinellas, TBARTA, and school transportation safety.
- SEIU compensation adjustment recommendation
- FY21 Audit Report review
- Park Street Terminal TRAC update
- Review of February operating statistics
- Claim settlements summary
Finance Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Finance Committee will consider approving minutes, a SEIU compensation adjustment recommendation, the FY21 audit report, and claim settlements. They will also receive reports on monthly finances and ridership/performance. The meeting is scheduled for March 23, 2022, at PSTA Headquarters.
- SEIU Compensation Adjustment Recommendation
- FY21 Audit Report
- Claim Settlements
- Monthly Financial Report
- February Operating Statistics
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee will meet to approve the February 18, 2022, meeting minutes. The committee will also receive an information presentation regarding the PSTA Access Roundtable.
- Approval of February 18, 2022, meeting minutes
- PSTA Access Roundtable summary and PowerPoint presentation
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee will review draft compensation systems and the FY 22 Performance Scorecard. The committee will also review the upcoming March Board agenda.
- Approval of January 5, 2022 meeting minutes
- Presentation on PSTA Compensation Systems (Draft)
- Review of FY 22 Performance Scorecard
- Review of March Board Agenda
Legislative Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Legislative Committee is meeting to approve the previous month's minutes and receive updates on state and federal legislative matters affecting the transit agency. The agenda is largely procedural, with no action items beyond the minutes approval.
- Approve February 2, 2022 meeting minutes
- State legislative update from Ron Pierce
- Federal legislative update from Harry Glenn
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors is meeting to consider a site access agreement with Duke Energy and to receive updates on the SunRunner equity analysis, a Dunedin interlocal agreement extension for AVA services, and the agency's Sustainable Strategic Plan progress. The board will also hear a presentation on PSTA's participation in the Pinellas Race Equity Leadership Council and take public comment on non-agenda items.
- Site Access Agreement with Duke Energy (action item)
- Dunedin Interlocal Agreement Extension for AVA Services (consent agenda)
- SunRunner Equity Analysis (consent agenda)
- PSTA's Sustainable Strategic Plan Progress Report (information item)
- Presentation on PSTA's participation in the Pinellas Race Equity Leadership Council
Finance Committee
The committee will review the January 19, 2022 meeting minutes and a site access agreement with Duke Energy. Members will also receive monthly financial statements, quarterly reports, and performance updates.
- Site Access Agreement with Duke Energy
- Monthly Financial Statement
- Quarter/Performance updates
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee will consider approving the January 19, 2022 minutes, a Dunedin interlocal agreement extension for AVA (autonomous vehicle) services, and a SunRunner equity analysis. It will also receive a progress report on PSTA's Sustainable Strategic Plan. No other substantive decisions are listed.
- Approve January 19, 2022 meeting minutes
- Dunedin Interlocal Agreement Extension for AVA Services
- SunRunner Equity Analysis
- PSTA's Sustainable Strategic Plan Progress Report
Legislative Committee
The PSTA Legislative Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates on state and federal legislative matters, as well as a memorandum of understanding with HART. No votes on substantive policy are scheduled; the agenda consists mainly of informational briefings.
- Approve January 5, 2022 meeting minutes
- State legislative update by Ron Pierce
- Federal legislative update by Harry Glenn
- PSTA/HART Memorandum of Understanding discussion by Brad Miller
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors will vote on the CEO's evaluation and compensation, and consider a contract change order for the SunRunner project. They will also hear updates on the Flamingo contract services, waterborne transportation, and a development study along the SunRunner corridor.
- CEO evaluation and compensation decision
- SunRunner project management/construction management contract change order
- Travel training services contract
- Bus filters purchase
- TRAC appointments
Personnel Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Personnel Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from December 13, 2021, and to discuss recommendations regarding the CEO's evaluation and compensation. The agenda includes supporting documents for the evaluation, but no other substantive items are listed.
- Approve December 13, 2021 meeting minutes
- CEO evaluation and compensation recommendations
Finance Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Finance Committee is meeting to consider action items including approving prior minutes, transit bus filters, travel training services, and a contract change order for the SunRunner project. They will also receive information on Flamingo Contract Services and reports on finances, contracts, and ridership.
- Approve November 17, 2021 minutes
- Transit bus filters discussion
- Travel training services proposal
- SunRunner project management/construction management contract change order
- Monthly financial reports for October and November
Planning Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Planning Committee is meeting to elect officers, approve prior minutes, and receive information on three topics: the SunRunner Rising transit-oriented development study, the Spring Break service plan, and waterborne transportation options. No votes on these information items are scheduled; action items are limited to officer election and minutes approval.
- Elect Committee Chair/Vice-Chair
- Approve October 20, 2021 minutes
- SunRunner Rising Development Study (TOD summary and PowerPoint)
- Spring Break Service Plan
- Waterborne Transportation (summary and PowerPoint)
Legislative Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Legislative Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, approve prior minutes, and receive state and federal legislative updates. No votes on transit policy or funding are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.
- Elect Committee Chair/Vice-Chair
- Approve December 1, 2021 meeting minutes
- State legislative updates by Ron Pierce
- Federal legislative updates by Harry Glenn/Steve Palmer
Executive Committee
The PSTA Executive Committee is meeting to approve the September 1, 2021 minutes and review the agenda for the upcoming January board meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial actions listed.
- Approve September 1, 2021 meeting minutes
- Review of January board agenda