Amador County – The Amador County Transportation Commission discussed funding areas and programs last week, and looked a partnership that is booming on Sutter Hill. Executive Director Charles Field said ACTC is trying to get funding for solar power collectors to be placed atop Park & Ride structures, but he told the commission not to get its “hopes up,” because the “state is having trouble selling bonds.” Supervisor John Plasse said he would like to see an April 21st “Transit Service Workshop” put on hold, until Amador Regional Transit System and the commission can see if unmet transportation needs are taking funds away from road maintenance and repair. Plasse said so much money has gone into unmet transit needs that there is no money left for streets and roads. Supervisor Richard Forster agreed, saying he would like to see that come back after they talk discuss the commission budget. Field said the workshops on transit needs “may still be required” by funding sources. The ARTS board had 2 “blue slip” items brought by Field, with one seeking permission to put up a banner for Amador Council of Tourism on the new Transit Center building in Sutter Creek. The blue slip was used because ACT wanted to put up the banner by the end of last week. Forster said the issue did not actually require a blue slip, because there was no imminent danger to public health or safety. Forster said Field has the power to approve a temporary sign agreement. Maureen Funk, executive director of Amador Council of Tourism, presented the ARTS board of directors with a check for a “year’s rent,” totaling $12. The rent should have been $1 a year, but the contract was written for $1 per month, to rent office space in the new Transit Center in Sutter Creek. ACT also will staff a visitors’ center there. Funk said: “My membership is growing just from the 1 month being there.” She said the visitor’s center and ACT are already getting frequent visitors, even without signs. Forster said “we keep duplicating our mistakes of not getting our signage up before the building opens.” Rebecca Brown, an ACT volunteer, lauded the new facility, where the “structure blends in with the setting,” and where the sounds of cows help add to the tranquility of the location. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Monday, 22 March 2010 18:00
ACTC Discusses Funds, Tourism Council Partnership
Amador County – The Amador County Transportation Commission discussed funding areas and programs last week, and looked a partnership that is booming on Sutter Hill. Executive Director Charles Field said ACTC is trying to get funding for solar power collectors to be placed atop Park & Ride structures, but he told the commission not to get its “hopes up,” because the “state is having trouble selling bonds.” Supervisor John Plasse said he would like to see an April 21st “Transit Service Workshop” put on hold, until Amador Regional Transit System and the commission can see if unmet transportation needs are taking funds away from road maintenance and repair. Plasse said so much money has gone into unmet transit needs that there is no money left for streets and roads. Supervisor Richard Forster agreed, saying he would like to see that come back after they talk discuss the commission budget. Field said the workshops on transit needs “may still be required” by funding sources. The ARTS board had 2 “blue slip” items brought by Field, with one seeking permission to put up a banner for Amador Council of Tourism on the new Transit Center building in Sutter Creek. The blue slip was used because ACT wanted to put up the banner by the end of last week. Forster said the issue did not actually require a blue slip, because there was no imminent danger to public health or safety. Forster said Field has the power to approve a temporary sign agreement. Maureen Funk, executive director of Amador Council of Tourism, presented the ARTS board of directors with a check for a “year’s rent,” totaling $12. The rent should have been $1 a year, but the contract was written for $1 per month, to rent office space in the new Transit Center in Sutter Creek. ACT also will staff a visitors’ center there. Funk said: “My membership is growing just from the 1 month being there.” She said the visitor’s center and ACT are already getting frequent visitors, even without signs. Forster said “we keep duplicating our mistakes of not getting our signage up before the building opens.” Rebecca Brown, an ACT volunteer, lauded the new facility, where the “structure blends in with the setting,” and where the sounds of cows help add to the tranquility of the location. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Latest from
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