Special Transportation Advisory Committee
The Special Transportation Advisory Committee (STAC) advises and makes recommendations to the Benton County Commissioners regarding transportation services that provide access to the community for the senior and disabled citizens of Benton County, and regarding the biennial allocation of ODOT and Federal Transit Administration grant funds.
STAC Role
The role of the STAC, as described in its by-laws, is to assist the Benton County Board of Commissioners to advocate for the transportation needs of seniors and persons with disabilities; and to develop recommendations for the proposed distribution of Special Transportation Fund federal and state grant monies by the County.
STAC Membership
The Committee consists of nine (9) members, appointed by the Board of Commissioners, as follows:
- All members shall reside in Benton County or shall represent an organization which provides substantial transportation services within the County;
- No member shall be an employee of Benton County;
- Three members shall be Providers or Provider Representatives, engaged in providing transportation services;
- Six members shall be either users, user representatives, or members at large. Consideration should be given to including at least one disabled user and at least one elderly user.
The following is a list of the current STAC membership and the interests represented, including any vacant positions:
- Transportation provider representative (Dial-a-Bus) Steve Harder
- Transportation user or representative of users (Seniors/Disabled) Axel Deininger
- Transportation representative of users (Home Life) Dave Zaback
- Transportation provider representative (99 Express) Drew Foster
- Transportation user or representative of users (Veterans/Disabled) Steven Black
- Transportation provider representative (Corvallis Transit) Tim Bates, Vice-Chair
- Transportation user or representative of users (Seniors/Disabled) Tom Wogaman
- Transportation user or representative of users (Seniors/Disabled) Mary Marsh-King, Chair
- Transportation provider representative (Grace Center) Tera Stegner
To apply to serve as a member of the STAC, please contact the Benton County Board of Commissioners office and request an application, or download the application form here.
Benton County Board of Commissioners
205 NW 5th St.
Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: 541-766-6800
Fax: 541-766-6893
STAC Meetings
The STAC invites you to attend their meetings, which are open to the public and occur the fourth Tuesday of every month from 1:30-3:00 p.m. at the Benton County Sunset Building, 4077 SW Research Way, Corvallis, Oregon, in the Sunset Meeting Room.
Department: Public Works Department (Web page)
Note: This is a state-mandated board
Download and view agendas and minutes
| Meeting Date | Notice | Agenda PDF | Minutes PDF | Meeting Packet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2017 Special Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting | - | Agenda PDF | Minutes PDF | Meeting Packet PDF |
| June 27, 2017 Special Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting | - | Agenda PDF | - | - |
| May 23, 2017 Special Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting | - | Agenda PDF | Minutes PDF | - |
| April 25, 2017 Special Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting | - | Agenda PDF | Minutes PDF | - |
| March 28, 2017 Special Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting | - | Agenda PDF | Minutes PDF | - |
| January 24, 2017 Special Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting | - | Agenda PDF | Minutes PDF | - |
| January 3, 2017 Special Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting | - | Agenda PDF | Minutes PDF | - |