CNYAPT  MEETING JANUARY 12, 2006

 

President Dave Deuel called the meeting to order at 10:21 a.m. at Jamesville – Dewitt High School with 22 members present.  Followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

Secretary’s Report  

A motion was made by Tim Durham, seconded by Diane Watkins, to accept the minutes from the 12/8/2005 meeting. Motion carried.

 

Treasurer’s Report

A motion was made by Carol Hawk, seconded by Joyce McMaster to accept the treasurer’s report with a balance carried forward of $1704.36.  Motion carried.

 

Committee Reports

Matt is going to look up and report on more precise job dis

 

Legislative Committee: No Report at this time.

 

Head Mechanics Committee:

The meeting schedule is as follows:

February 15th                      March 15th                             April 19th                      May 17th

@ Central Square              @Matthews Bus                    @Barbagallo’s             @Auburn

(B&L Distributors)                                                          (Cummings)                  (D&W)

 

Job postings:

There is a posting in Solvay for Director of Transportation.  There are 16 or 17 applicants but only a few have school experience.

 

Rodeo:

The State Special Needs Rodeo is looking for teams.  Let us know if anyone is interested.

It’s time to get the ball rolling.  This year’s rodeo is Saturday, May 20th at the Oswego County Fairgrounds.

 

Poster Committee: NO report at this time.

The theme for 2006 will be – BE AWARE! CROSS WITH CARE!

 

Safety Committee:  No report at this time.

 

Scholarship Committee: No report at this time.

 

Special Needs Committee : No Report at this time.

 

State Fair Committee:

The State Fair is a NO GO this year as not enough Chapters would volunteer.  Only 4 chapters out of 20 were willing to send staff for a day. Do we or do we not want to take on the whole thing as a chapter?

 

SBDI + MI :  No report at this time.

 

Summer Safety Camp:

The committee is due to meet soon.  The safety camp will be on June 23, 24 + 25 at Hobart College. 

 

Professional Development Committee: No Report at this time.

 

DOT – DMV – No report at this time.

 

Operation Safe Stop: No report at this time.

 

Communications Committee: No report at this time.

 

Old Business:

  1. There are still districts that need to pay their dues.  A bill will be sent to the districts

      that still owe.  The payments are now past due.

  1. F-M is still building a safety bus for the chapter’s use!

 

New Business:

  1. There are some new regulations for new (first time) CDL applicants. The new regulations are attached at the bottom of this document.  You can also find them on the NYAPT website.
  2. Bill Housty’s dad passed away in December.  Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers

      are with Bill during this difficult time.

  1. Patricia Bullis from the DMV was killed in a tragic car accident.  She was a huge help to all of us while working on the “S” Endorsement.  Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
  2. Peter Mannella says Happy New Year to all!
  3. Don’t forget the Winter Workshop in February – Schedule is posted on the NYAPT Website.
  4. There will be no picnic at the conference this year.  Conflicts from last year were part of the decision. 
  5. PTSI is having a Drug and Alcohol Workshop February 22nd.  Check their website for details.

 

Round Table:

 

Carol Hawk:

Can’t believe there is no snow and what a mild winter we have had so far.

Terri Smith:

Things are good in Skaneateles!

Margaret Wise:

Everything is quiet in Auburn!

Lynn Matulock:

She is doing well.  They are having a driver health problem @ T-NT.

Scott Griffo

He is enjoying T-NT and all the weekly problems there!

Melissa Curtis-Owens:

Things are good @ P.E.A.C.E. Inc

Joyce McMaster

Things are good in Cazenovia.  Right now she is “fighting” with parents over a particular bus stop.

Tim Durham

Chuck says hello to all.  He is presently out of work with some health Problems.

Rich Denison

Nice to see everyone!

Terri Kuss:

Things are fine in Syracuse!

Kathryn Rivas:

Things are good.  Pat is at a meeting today so she could not be here.

Doug Abbey:

He is doing well.

Rich Rogers:

He is doing fine.  They are presently looking into Routing software. They are having a problem with some driver shortage

Tom Gunn:

Things are going well in Oswego.

James Dark:

All is well at J-D!

Karen Doucette

Happy New Year to everyone!  How many Mechanics do we all have in

relation to the size of our fleet?  Please e-mail Karen to let her know at

ktranspo@twcny.rr.com.

Dave Deuel

Judy is sick today but says hello!  They are getting 7 new buses and getting rid of 4.  The union is still negotiating.

Peg Gilbert

Things are fine at ESM!

Matt Conti

A Healthy & Happy New Year to everyone!

 

Our next meeting will be on Thursday, February 9th  at the  F-M District Offices in the large conference room.  8119 East Seneca Turnpike Manlius, New York 13104.

 

Directions from Rt. 481 –exit at the Fayetteville Exit – to Rt. 5 East – Rt. On

NY-257 /Fayette St. – Continue into Manlius to end.  Go left on NY-173 (E. Seneca Tpke)

Stay on 173 for about 0.8 miles.  District Offices will be on your left.

 

A motion was made by Rich Rogers, seconded by Karen Doucette to adjourn the meeting at 11:15.  A presentation by Frank Simone from Easy Bus followed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                   Respectfully submitted,

                                                                   Peg Gilbert

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FIRST-TIME CDL APPLICANTS

 

Effective February 1, 2006, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles will be implementing changes that affect

new applicants for a Commercial Driver License (CDL). On or after that date, all first-time CDL applicants must

meet the Federal requirements set forth in 49 CFR 391 in order to get a CDL permit, or, if already holding a CDL

permit, to get a CDL license.

 

What is 49 CFR 391? It is Part 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, which sets minimum

qualification standards for persons who drive commercial motor vehicles. You must meet those minimum standards to

be eligible for a commercial driver license, unless your commercial driving will be limited to municipal vehicles

and/or school buses only. If you drive only municipal vehicles or school buses, you can have a CDL with an

“A3”restriction that allows you to drive only those types of vehicles.

 

The information below will help you answer the question: “Do you certify that you comply with federal

requirements set forth in 49 CFR 391?”, found on page 2 of the MV-44 Application for Drivers License or Non-

Driver ID Card, in the box labeled “Commercial Driver License Applicants Only”.

 

You can answer YES to this question on the MV-44, certifying that you do comply with the federal requirements set

forth in 49 CFR 391, ONLY IF you can answer “yes” to ALL FIVE (5) of the questions below. If you cannot answer

yes to all five questions, then you are not eligible for a CDL, unless your commercial driving will be limited to

municipal vehicles and/or school buses only.

 

1. If you are applying for a Class A CDL, are you at least 21 years old?

OR

     If you are applying for a Class B or Class C CDL, are you at least 18 years old?

Note: If you receive a Class B or Class C CDL, you can only drive commercially within New York State, until you are

21. However, you may not transport hazardous materials or drive a school bus. At age 21, these restrictions no

longer apply.

 

2. Can you read and speak the English language well enough to:

    • converse with other people,

    • understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language,

    • answer questions from officials,

    • and make entries on reports and records?

 

3. Have you had a physical examination within the past

24 months that was conducted in accordance with Part 391,

“Physical Qualifications and Examinations”?

Note: The physical examination conducted just for bus drivers who are subject to Article 19-A of the NYS Vehicle and

Traffic Law does not meet the Part 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, unless the federal medical

standards, procedures and forms were used, and you received a “Medical Examiner’s Certificate” (card).

 

4. Were you issued a “Medical Examiner’s Certificate” (wallet-size card) certifying that you are physically qualified to

drive a commercial motor vehicle?

Note: Effective 2/1/06, when completing the MV-44 Application for Drivers License or Non-Driver ID Card, you must

enter the Medical Examiner’s License or Certificate Number/Issuing State and the Medical Certificate Expiration Date

to prove you meet this standard. If you do not have a Medical Examiner’s Certificate or need instructions on how to

obtain one, you should contact the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), New York Division, at

(518) 431-4145 or visit the FMCSA web site at www.fmcsa.dot.gov.

 

5. Do you affirm that you are not currently disqualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle due to a license / permit

suspension, revocation, denial of privilege, or as the result of a conviction for a felony involving the use of a

commercial motor vehicle?

 

Remember – If you cannot answer “Yes” to all the above questions, you are not eligible for a CDL, unless your

commercial driving will be limited to municipal vehicles and/or school buses only.

 

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