4-29-2026 Transportation Coordinating Commitee Minutes

Transportation Coordinating Committee April 29th, 2026 Meeting Minutes 1 | P a g e Call to Order: The meeting was called to order January 29th at 1:00 pm by Chair Supv. Hacker. Roll Call: Present: Kevin Bottesi, Allan Brixius, Lauren Daun, Shirley Fessler, Birgit Kelly, Steve Roekle, Catherine Wagner, Supv. Don Weiss, and Supv. Paul Hacker. Also in attendance were Linda Grider, Mobility Manager; Adam Miller, Business Services Manager - ADRC of the Lakeshore; Supv. Dan Heilman, Derek Muench, and William Fessler. Excused: Heather Ihlenfeldt, Deanna Genske Approval of Agenda as Printed: Motion by Shirley Fessler, second by Steve Roekle, to approve agenda as printed. Motion was passed unanimously. Approval of Minutes of the November Meeting: Motion by Steve Roekle, second by Kevin Bottesi, to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on January 28th, 2026. Motion was passed unanimously. Public Comment: None Discussion on City Paratransit: Derek Muench, Director of Parking and Transit in Sheboygan spoke on what they did in Sheboygan regarding brining city paratransit in house. This does not affect the 85.21 programs currently running, it is specific to the City of Manitowoc paratransit program. Discussion was held on what this would mean for service to residents, as well as how it may affect 85.21 down the road. The city is looking at this for financial reasons as well as to safeguard themselves from private providers pulling out. Further discussion will be had. 2026 1st Quarter Reports: Linda Grider led the quarterly ridership reports review. Adam Miller reviewed financial portion of reports. Allan Brixius motioned to approve reports, Shirley Fessler seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Correspondence: None Committee Member Concerns: Paul asked what the status of the new bus is, no update at this time Adjourn: There being no other business, Steve Roekle made motion to adjourn the meeting, second by Kevin Bottesi. Motion was passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 2:05 pm. Respectfully submitted, Adam Miller, Business Services Manager ADRC of the Lakeshore