Month: April 2022

Transit Commission Discusses “Trippers”, Lack Of Coordination Between Transit Schedule And School Start And End Times

The Fox Cities Transit Commission met 04/26/2022. One of the items they discussed was the “Tripper” routes. I didn’t know what “Trippers” were, but apparently, they’re special routes that Valley Transit runs during the school year that students can ride for free. The Appleton Area […]

Transit Commission Receives Update On Valley Transit II Services – 5 New Drivers Hired, On-Time Performance Up To 96%

The Transit Commission met 04/26/2022 and received an update on the Valley Transit II service for elderly and disabled people provided by Running, Inc. This service had struggled earlier in the year with long wait times and delays caused by a lack of drivers. During […]

Finance Committee And Transit Commission Vote To Amend Lamers Contract To Run Downtown Trolley, Increasing Total Cost By $5,000

Both the Finance Committee (on 04/25/2022) and the Transit Commission (on 04/26/2022) took up a request to approve a contract amendment between Valley Transit and Lamers Bus Lines for the trolley service that runs on weekends in the downtown area. This was a very rushed […]

Municipal Services Committee Votes To Hold Soldier’s Square Resolution Until Next Committee Meeting

The Municipal Services Committee met 04/25/2022 and took up Resolution 6-R-22, the Soldier’s Square Resolution. The committee ultimately ended up voting to hold the item for two weeks until the next Municipal Services Committee meeting to give time for staff to provide some cost estimates […]

Parks And Recreation Committee Reviews 2021 Green Tier Legacy Communities 2021 Annual Report

The Parks and Recreation Committee met 04/25/2022. Most of the meeting was taken up with discussion about the Green Tier Legacy Communities 2021 Annual Report. Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities told the committee that in 2010 the Wisconsin DNR created this program for communities […]

Director Vandehey And Alderperson Doran Respond To Questions About Water Main Resolution – Staff Recommendations Estimated To Be Ready By Mid-May

I reached out to Director of Public Works Paula Vandehey and Alderperson Chad Doran (District 15) regarding the Water Main Resolution that Alderperson Doran recently submitted. The resolution was referred to staff and I wanted to know when we could expect it to come before […]

Human Resources And Information Technology Committee Meeting 04/27/2022 – Will Discuss Addition Of/Changes To Three Positions

The Human Resources and Information Technology Committee is meeting 04/27/2022 at 6:30PM. They’ll be voting on 3 requests regarding either adding or changing positions. Valley Transit is asking approval to add a Safety and Compliance Specialist position at an estimated starting cost of $106,000. This […]

Safety And Licensing Committee Meeting 04/27/2022 – Will Vote On Table Of Organization Change For Fire Department, Receive Information On Police Department Traffic Safety Unit

The Safety And Licensing Committee is meeting 04/27/2022 at 5:30PM. They will be voting on hazard mitigation plan agreements with Winnebago and Calumet counties. They also have a number of alcohol licenses to vote on including a Class “B” Beer and “Class B” Liquor License […]