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108 Craig Benedict: About the expansion of the OPT system. In the past 10 years, there has not been anything new but now <br />109 we have new funding sources from a few different locations. Another funding source is 5311, which is a rural community <br />1 10 transpiration system. There are also 5307 monies. <br />111 <br />1 12 Paul Gutherie: The theme of your April meeting the kickoff of a large expansion in service. <br />113 <br />114 Craig Benedict: We want to rebrand OPT having it work well with all the other transit providers. As an interim measure we <br />115 will order generic bus signs with an Orange County symbol until we brand them with their own symbol. <br />116 <br />117 Bret Martin: Review of Endorsement of BOCC Action: OPT Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Plan. <br />118 <br />119 Janice Tyler: For seniors, it was that our social work staff could approve folks for easy rider, would ya'II consider that here <br />120 that our team could certify someone without seeing a medical provider. <br />121 <br />122 Bret Martin: I can't answer that. Continued review. <br />123 <br />124 Tom: Magnuson Can we make changes at this late date? <br />125 <br />126 Bret Martin: If it is something that is definitely governed by the plan adopted by the BOCC, then the answer is no but <br />127 something that would result in an administrative decision, then yes. <br />128 <br />129 Tom Magnuson: I took issue with the appeal process. From the user standpoint, that will be uncomfortable. The people <br />130 who rejected me are going to evaluate the rejection. <br />131 <br />132 Bret Martin: We run into issues of decisions being made by people who do not meet often enough. <br />133 <br />134 Paul Gutherie: Is there a hearing officer independent of the operating departments? <br />135 <br />136 Craig Benedict: If someone disagrees with my decision, it will go to the Board of Adjustment. I would keep a record of <br />137 comments. <br />138 <br />139 Ted Triebel: The expanded service into Alamance County, was there cooperation between the two counties and is there a <br />140 funding source from Alamance County to OPT. <br />141 <br />142 Bret Martin: The answer to your second question is no. The first question is yes. <br />143 <br />144 MOTION made by Heidi Perry to endorse the resolution as modified by the BOCC and that we revisit the issues <br />145 of fairs and complaints procedures three months after the beginning of the system and three month intervals. <br />146 Seconded by Alex Castro. <br />147 <br />148 Alex Castro: You said revisit, I think subject of further study, those issues you mentioned. We need to spend <br />149 time looking at provision and coming up with more definitive words. <br />150 <br />151 Paul Gutherie: Would you accept the idea the OUTBoard would continue to look at these issues for procedural <br />152 and administrative changes. <br />153 <br />154 MOTION made by Heidi Perry to endorse the resolution as modified by the BOCC and that we revisit the issues <br />155 of fairs and complaints procedures three months after the beginning of the system and three month intervals. <br />156 Seconded by Alex Castro. <br />157 VOTE: Unanimous <br />158 <br />159 Bret Martin: Review of Endorsement of BOCC Action: OPT Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Plan. Title VI prohibits <br />160 discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial <br />161 assistance. Introduction to the Title VI Plan to be provided at the meeting. <br />162 <br />163 Heidi Perry: When someone completes this form, where does it go? <br />164 <br />