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EUPTA approves 25-year DeTour Historical Museum lease and updates procurement and policies

Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority Board · March 1, 2026
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Summary

The EUPTA board approved a 25-year lease with the DeTour Historical Museum, approved a revised cell phone policy, and recorded that Fox Motors won the bid for two SUVs; the board also directed procurement work on new ferry point-of-sale devices.

The board approved a 25-year lease with the DeTour Historical Museum and took several administrative and procurement actions at the Oct. 7 meeting.

On a motion by Joe Henne, seconded by Lynda Garlitz, the board approved the presented 25-year lease with the DeTour Historical Museum. The motion was recorded as carried. The minutes do not specify lease financial terms or further conditions.

The board also approved changes to the agency cell phone policy on a motion by Lynda Garlitz, seconded by Joe Henne. Separately, the finance report noted that bids were received for two SUVs; Fox Motors of Marquette won the bid for the two vehicles. The agenda item regarding purchase of vehicles had been removed from the Director's Report and the board recorded the prior procurement outcome.

Finally, the board heard that EUPTA is pursuing replacement point-of-sale devices for ferry operations and has contracted Arcadis to recommend a vendor to ensure better customer support and a seamless transition before current devices lose manufacturer support in 2026.

The board’s recorded votes on motions at the meeting were unanimous among members present.