Advisory Board
The Jackson County Transit Advisory Board serves as the advisory body to Jackson County Transit as lead agency in the operation of public transportation in the county. Advises on all public transportation matters including proposed routes, service changes, ridership policies, fare structures, funding and budgets.
The Transportation Advisory Board meets quarterly on the 3rd Wednesday at 1:30 PM at Jackson County Transit, 1148 Haywood Rd, Sylva, NC 28779.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Chairperson: Si Simmons, Mountain Projects
Director: Rene Moore, Jackson County Transit
Assistant Director: Zack Beck, Jackson County Transit
James Davis, Department on Aging
Chuck Oaks, Disability Partners
Chris Weatherford, Dept. of Social Services
Kevin Tafoya, ECBI Transit
Sheila Setzer, Veterans Services, Department on Aging
Jenny Hooper, Jackson County Board of Commissioners
Kevin King, Jackson County Manager
Darlene Fox, Jackson County Finance Director
Sarajane Melton, Southwestern Commission
Cristian Mireles, Community Paramedic
German Vivas, Public Board Member
Jackson County Transportation Board Minutes
September 10th, 2025 1:30 p.m.
Old Business:
Performance Review
➤ Rene Moore discussed the Agency Trip Count for April - June 2025, with an increase in trolley trips over the quarter.
➤ Financial management is the topic of the next training for Rene that will be taken during September 16th thru the 17th.
➤ Recent staffing changes include the departure of two full-time drivers, the promotion of a part-time driver into a full-time role, and ongoing process of filling the remaining full-time driver position. At this time, two part-time positions also remain open.
New Business:
➤ Public hearing for the FY 27-28 will be on September 16th.
➤ The compliance review got postponed to October, with the exact date yet to be determined.
➤ One van is eligible for replacement for the FY 27-28, while 3 vans are eligible for replacement in the FY 26-27.
➤ Introduction of new board member, Cristian Mireles.