Notes of the Business Affairs Committee Meeting Held

February 8 , 2007 at
NCTD, 810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside CA 92054

Those present: Gerry Seelman, Chairman (PSOMAS); Pete Aadland, NCTD Advisory Officer; Lance Schulte (NCTD), Debbie Gianni (NCTD)

I.   Call to Order

     The meeting began at 9:15 a.m.

II.  Approval of Minutes of July 12, 2006

     Minutes approved for review by the committee.

III. Old Business

A.
The 2007 goals were reviewed. Gerry stated that there is a need to target businesses and business leaders to increase awareness of TABNC. Gerry Seelman will set up a meeting with business leaders in San Diego. Gerry suggested that Ted Owen can target Chamber of Commerce meetings in San Diego area.

B.
Schedule presentation for employer rideshare/incentive programs for next General Membership meeting. Pete will contact Alison from Ridelink to do a presentation at the April 27, 2007 TABNC General Meeting, and NCTD Board Members will be invited to the meeting.

C.
Schedule TABNC board member introduction to NCTD board. Pete will schedule the TABNC board member introduction at a future NCTD board meeting.

D.
Schedule TABNC introduction to SANDAG Transportation Committee. It was decided to wait on scheduling the TABNC introduction to SANDAG Transportation Committee. C. SANDAG Presentation – This was discussed in under item A.

IV. New Business

A.
CSUSM

      1. Increase student transit awareness
      2. NC Leadership involvement with TABNC

Discussion took place regarding the CSUSM leadership program. Pete suggested that the leadership students be part of transit day. Further information will be brought to the next meeting from Prof. David Bennett

B.
TABNC Mover Event Lance Schulte reported on his ideas for the TABNC "Mover" awards event. Discussion took place on the criteria for choosing the recipients for the award, and when it should take place. A time in early Spring was suggested to avoid potential event/holiday conflicts. Gerry suggested that the first event should be a luncheon, and having a speaker at the luncheon could increase attendance. Pete reported that Ridelink has a similar event and that the "Mover" event could be similar.

V.  Comments

VI. Announcements

SPRINTER smart growth working group-Lance reported on the first SPRINTER smart growth working group meeting.

VII. Next Meeting – April 12, 2007

VIII. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

Submitted by Debbie Gianni, NCTD Administrative Assistant

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Chairman of the Business Affairs Committee 

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