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Luzerne County Transportation Authority Board of Directors Meeting

Agenda

August 27, 2026

Board Leadership and Administration

Chair Charles Sciandra

Vice Chair Michael Cefalo

Secretary Lynette Villano

Assistant Secretary Gary Polakoski

Treasurer John Young

Assistant Treasurer Joseph Zeller

Board Members Valerie Kepner, Ph.D., Joe Padavan, Gerald Alshefski, Solicitor Attorney Joseph Blazosek, Assistant Solicitor Attorney Joe Joyce Jr,

Executive Director Bob Fiume

Work Session — 4:00 p.m.

Action Items and Discussion Items

  1. LCTA Fare Policy
  2. Veterans Day Fare-Free Resolution
  3. LCTA-AVAIL Support Warranty License Renewal
  4. Senior Shared Ride Escort Policy
  5. Agreement of Sale for the purchase of real estate
  6. Video surveillance cameras
  7. LCTA Telecommuting Policy
  8. LCTA Family and Medical Leave Act Policy

Executive session: If needed, an executive session will take place after the work session and before the voting session.

Voting Session — 5:00 p.m.

  1. Pledge of Allegiance — Chairman Charles Sciandra
  2. Roll Call
  3. Public Comment
  4. Approval of Minutes
    • June 23, 2026 Board Meeting
    • June 23, 2026 Program of Projects Meeting
  5. Treasurer’s Report — John Young
  6. Chairman’s Report — Charles Sciandra
  7. Solicitor’s Report — Attorney Joseph Blazosek
  8. Executive Director’s Report — Executive Director Bob Fiume
  9. Action and Formal Items
    1. Motion to approve the LCTA Fare Policy.
    2. Motion to approve the Veterans Day Fare-Free Resolution.
    3. Motion to approve the LCTA-AVAIL Support Warranty License Renewal.
    4. Motion to approve the Senior Shared Ride Escort Policy.
    5. Motion to approve an Agreement of Sale for the purchase of real estate along South Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, from Penn Avenue Realty Company and authorize the proper officers to execute the agreement on behalf of the Authority.
    6. Motion to approve the award of a contract to Advanced Communication Solutions, LLC, for the installation, integration, and furnishing of video surveillance cameras, in an amount not to exceed $46,759.
    7. Motion to approve the LCTA Telecommuting Policy.
    8. Motion to approve the Family and Medical Leave Act Policy Statement.
  10. Board Committee Reports
    • Customer Service and Marketing Committee — Dr. Valerie Kepner
    • Operations and Safety Committee — Gary Polakoski
    • Strategic Planning Committee — Mike Cefalo
    • Personnel and Continued Progress Committee — Joe Padavan
    • Finance and Budget Committee — Joseph Zeller
  11. Old Business
  12. New Business
  13. Remarks
  14. Adjournment

Download the August 27, 2026 LCTA Board of Directors meeting agenda (PDF)