Transportation

TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION COMMITTEE MEETING September 2, 2025 Multi-Purpose Room Chairperson Mike Bub called the meeting to order at 11:02 AM. Members Present: Mike Bub, Rod Adams, Lisa Carbaugh Members Absent: None Also Present: Jenn Viergutz, ADRC of Taylor County; Amber Fallos, Black River Industries, Sheila Wundrow, Taylor County Veterans Services and Michelle Grimm, UW Extension. Approve Minutes of the December 10, 2024 Meeting MOTION by Carbaugh to approve the December 10, 2024 meeting minutes as presented, second by Adams. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED. Approve Agenda MOTION by Adams to approve the agenda with 8 items for the September 2, 2025 meeting, second by Carbaugh. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED. Public Input None Reports ADRC of Taylor County Viergutz stated that ridership is going well and no issues with the transportation services. She that with the advertising that was done through the Supporting Healthy Aging Coalition and ADRC they were gained a few more Volunteer Drivers raising the pool to 15. We offered free mini bus rides during the month of March. Part of the Three Year Aging Plan indicates that we will continue to target and market the rural areas for the mini bus to raise participation. The casino bus continues to be the most popular form of transportation with many times needing two buses. Black River Industries (BRI) Fallos stated that ridership is going well. They operate 12 busses and 13 vehicles. They contract in town and are able to get clients and others to work, fun, and other necessities as needed. Their busses run to Philips, Abby/Colby and to the Western Taylor County areas to serve their clients. Currently they are serving 170 individuals. Taylor County Veterans Service Office Wundrow reported that they currently have 5 volunteer drivers that are available to take Veterans to VA Authorized Medical Appointments. As of December , they provided 75 total round trips equaling 9228 miles. Medford Taxi No one present Others None MOTION by Carbaugh to approve the funds from the 85.21 Trust fund be used towards the purchase of the 2013 County Vehicle to replace the current vehicle used at the Gilman site ; second by Carbaugh. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Viergutz will follow the County’s proper disposal procedures when disposing of the current Gilman vehicle. The next meeting of the Taylor County Transportation Coordination Committee will be scheduled as needed, generally early December to approve the 85.21 Application. MOTION by Adams to adjourn meeting, second by Carbaugh. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 11:27 AM. Jenn Viergutz, Director