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Authority adopts full-time Transportation Coordinator role requiring captain's license
Summary
The Charlevoix County Transportation Authority voted Feb. 11 to create a full-time Transportation Coordinator position requiring a captain's license, with an initial $30.00/hour salary plus county benefits and MERS contribution; the motion passed 2-1.
The Charlevoix County Transportation Authority voted Feb. 11 to create a full-time Transportation Coordinator position that requires a captain's license and carries an initial salary of $30.00 per hour with county fringe benefits and a MERS contribution.
The action came after members debated whether the role should remain within Transit or be posted as a separate, dedicated position. Authority member Michael Cunningham said he preferred the position remain with Transit, citing existing expertise and concerns about costs. Authority member Scott Hankins argued for a dedicated full-time coordinator who also serves as a captain, and Authority member Pat Klooster supported posting the position to gauge interest.
Member Scott Hankins moved to adopt the position as described; Pat Klooster seconded the motion. The roll-call vote was 2 in favor (Hankins, Klooster) and 1 opposed (Cunningham), resulting in the motion carrying.
The adopted posting specifies a mandatory captain's license under qualifications and an initial wage of $30.00 per hour; county fringe benefits and a Michigan Employees' Retirement System (MERS) contribution were included in the approved terms. The board did not record additional cost estimates at the time of the vote.
Next steps noted by members include posting the position and proceeding with candidate recruitment; staff will follow up on posting logistics and any cost details that members requested. The board scheduled its next meeting for March 11, 2025.
