Board Minutes March 19 2014

CATA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 4/16/14 – ACTION ITEM V - A
MINUTES OF THE
CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2014
4:00 P.M. – CATA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING
PRESENT:
Joseph Sambaer
Julie Brixie
Patrick Cannon
Peter Kuhnmuench
Robin Lewis
Douglas Lecato
Ralph Monsma
Robert Swanson
Nathan Triplett
Anne Wilson
Mark Grebner
John Prush
ABSENT:
None.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Sambaer called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD:
Ody Norkin, representing Michigan Flyer, distributed a letter to the CATA Board
reporting on a partnership they currently have with Ann Arbor Area Transportation
Authority and a possible partnership to offer seniors and persons with disabilities a
discount on Michigan Flyer.
CHAIRPERSON’S COMMENTS:
None.
CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Director of Finance
Sandy Draggoo introduced Marilyn Wieschowski, CATA’s new Director of Finance.
Delhi Township Visit
Sandy Draggoo reported that last night we hosted Delhi Township trustees as our
guests to introduce them to our organization and to provide them with a tour of our
facility. Chair Sambaer and Board Member, Doug Lecato, were also in attendance.
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We are currently working on scheduling the other governmental unit boards for
visits in the next few months.
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) East Lansing Charrettes
Sandy Draggoo reported the East Lansing Charrettes begin tonight from 6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. at the East Lansing High School.
APTA Public Transportation and Universities Conference
Sandy Draggoo reported that John Prush, Jeff Kacos, Andrew Brieschke and Matt
Greene would be attending the conference at the University of Illinois at the end of
March.
A question was asked about a recent accident involving a CATA vehicle. Discussion
ensued.
ACTION ITEMS – PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
A.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 19, 2014, BOARD MEETING
B.
APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT
1.
2.
3.
C.
January 2014 – Interim Income Statement
February 2014 – Cash Summary
February 2014 – Investments
CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR
MOTION: That the CATA Board of Directors authorizes CATA Board
Chair, Joseph D. Sambaer, and CEO/Executive Director, Sandra L.
Draggoo, to execute a contract with Shouldice Brothers for the purchase
and installation of an emergency backup generator in the amount of
$378,285, and authorizes a 5% contingency allowance of $18,914 to
cover unexpected costs as approved by the CEO/Executive Director, on
such terms and conditions as the Board Chair and CEO/Executive
Director deem appropriate and are approved by legal counsel.
D.
CONTRACT FOR BUS FUELING AREA PAVEMENT
MOTION: That the CATA Board of Directors authorizes CATA Board
Chair, Joseph D. Sambaer, and CEO/Executive Director, Sandra L.
Draggoo, to execute a contract with Baruzzini Construction Company in
the amount of $194,900 for removal and replacement of the asphalt
pavement in the bus fueling area, and authorizes a 10% contingency
allowance of $19,490 to cover unexpected costs as approved by the
CEO/Executive Director, on such terms and conditions as the Board
Chair and CEO/Executive Director deem appropriate and are approved
by legal counsel.
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E.
BUS RAPID TRANSIT (“BRT”) PROJECT – PHASE 2, TASK ORDER 1,
WITH URS
MOTION: That the CATA Board of Directors authorizes Board Chair,
Joseph D. Sambaer, and CEO/Executive Director, Sandra L. Draggoo,
to enter into a supplemental agreement with URS Corporation
("URS") for Phase 2, Task Order 1, under the Michigan Avenue/Grand
River Avenue Corridor Project Agreement, dated June 3, 2009, in an
amount not to exceed $493,143, on such terms and conditions as
the Board Chair and CEO/Executive Director deem appropriate and
are approved by legal counsel, for the following tasks:
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F.
Develop the following documents: Basis of Design, Comprehensive
Project Public Involvement Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Plan, Final Design Work Breakdown Structure Plan;
Attend environmental assessment events;
Complete a BRT related Comprehensive Operational Analysis;
Update the Safety and Security Management Plan and the Bus Fleet
and Facility Maintenance Plans;
Assist with public private partnership strategies, negotiations, and
agreements; and
Prepare Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery
("TIGER") grant applications to pay BRT planning, design, and
engineering and for BRT construction costs.
AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY #400 BYLAWS, SECTION 1.04
MOTION: The Bylaws of the Board of Directors of the Capital Area
Transportation Authority (the "Bylaws") are hereby amended, pursuant
to Section 6.01. Amendments, as follows:
1.
Section 1.04. Vacancies is fully restated, as follows:
SECTION 1.04. VACANCIES. The following shall apply when
there is a vacancy in the office of Chair, Vice-Chair, or
Secretary/Treasurer:
A.
Chair. Should the office of Chair become vacant, then the
Vice-Chair shall vacate the office of Vice-Chair and
assume and succeed to the office of Chair for the
unexpired term of the office with no election being
necessary. If the Vice-Chair shall fail or refuse to assume
and succeed to the office of Chair, then the Board shall
elect a Chair from among its members to serve for the
unexpired term of the office;
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B.
Vice-Chair. Should the office of Vice-Chair become
vacant due to the Vice-Chair assuming and succeeding to
the office of Chair or for any other reason, then the
Secretary/Treasurer shall vacate the office of
Secretary/Treasurer and assume and succeed to the
office of Vice-Chair for the unexpired term of the office
with no election being necessary. If the Secretary/
Treasurer shall fail or refuse to assume and succeed to
the office of Vice-Chair, then the Board shall elect a ViceChair from among its members to serve for the unexpired
term of the office; and
C.
Secretary/Treasurer. Should the office of
Secretary/Treasurer become vacant, then the Board shall
elect a Secretary/Treasurer from among its members to
serve for the unexpired term of the office.
2.
All Bylaws and Policies of the Board shall remain in full force and
effect, except as modified by this Amendment.
3.
This amendment to the Bylaws is effective March 19, 2014.
A motion was made by Ralph Monsma to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion
was supported by Robin Lewis and carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEM – DISCUSSION AGENDA
I. ACTION ITEM – DISCUSSION AGENDA
A. MILLAGE RENEWAL ELECTION AND BALLOT LANGUAGE (ROLL CALL
VOTE)
MOTION: The CATA Board of Directors adopts the resolution set forth in the
following Certificate of Resolution (including estimated 2016 tax revenue to
be inserted) to submit the necessary ballot proposition language on the
August 5, 2014, ballot to renew the CATA base millage at 3.007 (that being
$3.007 per thousand dollars of taxable value) on real and personal property
located within the City of Lansing, City of East Lansing, Meridian Township,
Lansing Township, and Delhi Township for the years 2016 through 2020.
CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION
At a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Capital Area Transportation
Authority held at 4615 Tranter Street, Lansing, MI, on March 19, 2014, at 4:00 p.m.,
there were
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Present: Julie Brixie, Patrick Cannon, Peter Kuhnmuench, Douglas Lecato, Robin
Lewis, Ralph Monsma, Joseph Sambaer, Robert Swanson, Nathan Triplett and Anne
Wilson.
Absent: None.
The following Resolution was offered by Peter Kuhnmuench and supported by Robin
Lewis.
The following ballot proposition shall be submitted to a vote of the qualified electors
of the City of Lansing, the City of East Lansing, Meridian Township, Lansing
Township, and Delhi Township at the general election on August 5, 2014.
Shall the previously voter approved millage of 3.007 mills (that being $3.007
per thousand dollars of taxable value) be renewed and authorized to be levied
by the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA), for continued service, as
provided for by Public Act 55 of 1963, as amended, on real and personal
property located within the City of Lansing, City of East Lansing, Meridian
Township, Lansing Township, and Delhi Township for the years 2016 through
2020 inclusive, which is a period of five years? (The current levy of 3.007
mills was approved by the voters in 2010 and is authorized through 2015.)
If approved and levied, this millage would generate approximately
$____________ in 2016.
YES: 10
NO: 0
The Board vote resulted in:
Yeas: 10
Nays: 0
The Resolution was declared adopted.
The undersigned, being the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Capital Area
Transportation Authority, hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and complete
copy of a Resolution duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Board at which
meeting a quorum was present and remained throughout and that an original thereof
is on file in the Minutes of said meeting, filed with the Capital Area Transportation
Authority.
Date: March 19, 2014
Robert Swanson
Secretary, Board of Directors
Capital Area Transportation Authority
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Ralph Monsma invited Board members to attend the kick off of the East Lansing
charrettes tonight at East Lansing High School. Mr. Monsma reported on the
stellar job Debbie Alexander has been doing in the presentations regarding the
Bus Rapid Transit project.
Discussion ensued with questions and answers regarding the charrettes.
Sandy Draggoo reported that we have been sending out requests for letters of
support from our government officials for two TIGER grants to help fund the BRT,
one for $150,000,000 for construction and one for $3,000,000 for planning.
Sandy Draggoo and Doug Lecato reported on the APTA Legislative Conference
that they attended recently with Debbie Alexander in Washington, D.C.
Sandy Draggoo reported that on Monday, March 24, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. she and
Debbie Alexander will make a presentation on the BRT to Lansing City Council for
the Committee of the Whole.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 4:59 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Swanson
Secretary/Treasurer
Dawn Williams
Recording Secretary
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