BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2004; 4:00 P.M.
2910 EAST FIFTH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702
-MINUTES-
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Chairman Edward Lee Walker
Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino
Commissioner Margaret Gomez
President David Harper
Council Member Danny Thomas
Mayor Pro Tem Fred Harless
Council Member Daryl Slusher
STAFF PRESENT Fred Gilliam, President/CEO
Sallie Crosby, Chief Counsel
Gina Estrada, Executive Assistant/Board Liaison
SUPPORT STAFF
The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors
convened its Board Meeting on March 22, 2004 and was called to order by
Chairman Walker at 4:03 p.m.
- Approval of the Board Minutes for Monday, February 23, 2004, Board
Meeting.
- Approval of a resolution authorizing the President/CEO, or his designee to finalize and execute a contract with Klingermann American Car Care Centers for Preventive Maintenance Services for Vanpool Vehicles for a three-year base period with two one-year options in an amount not to exceed $1,071,722. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the FY 2004 operating budget. Funding for future fiscal years is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
- Approval of a resolution authorizing the President/CEO or his designee to finalize and execute a contract with BFI Waste Services of Texas for trash compactor and other related trash removal services for a two-year base period with three one-year options in an amount not to exceed $173,340. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the FY2004 operational budget. Additional funding is subject to future budget approval.
- Approval of a resolution authorizing the President/CEO, or his designee, to
enter into a one-year Interlocal Agreement with the City of Austin, Travis
County, Austin Independent School District, University of Texas, Texas
Legislative Council and The House of Representatives for the Regional Radio
System in an amount not to exceed $83,135. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is
available in the FY 2004 operating budget.
- Approval of a resolution authorizing the President/CEO or his designee to
finalize and execute a contract with Muniz Concrete & contracting to provide
construction services for Sidewalks and Bus stop Accessibility Improvements
under BGA Program # 4 in an amount not to exceed $88,309.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the Build Greater Austin (BGA) FY
1999 and Build Greater Austin (BGA) FY2000 budgets for Program # 4.
- Approval of a resolution authorizing the President/CEO or his designee to
finalize and execute a contract for miscellaneous concrete construction with
Muniz Concrete and Contracting, Inc. and Prism Development, Inc. for a two-
year base period to include one option year in an amount not to exceed
$992,710. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the FY 2003
capital budget.
- Approval of a resolution authorizing the President/CEO or his designee to
finalize and execute a contract with C. D. Henderson Construction Services,
Ltd. for Construction of the North Operations and Maintenance Facility project
in an amount not to exceed $17,038,200. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is
available in the FY 2004 capital budget. Funding for future fiscal years is
contingent upon funding availability in future budgets.
- Approval of a resolution authorizing the President/CEO or his designee to
finalize and execute an Interlocal Agreement with Capital Area Rural
Transportation Services (CARTS) for rural transportation services for a three-
year base period with two one-year options in an amount not to exceed
$2,426,734. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the FY 2004 operating
budget. Funding for future fiscal years is contingent upon available funding in
future budgets.
- Approval of a resolution authorizing the President/CEO or his designee to
purchase from Texas Motor Transportation Association Inc. 2.534 acres at Ed
Bluestein Boulevard and East 51st street, Travis County, Texas for an
amount not to exceed $170,000 to expand the Northeast Operations Facility.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the FY 2004 capital budget.
- Approval of a resolution authorizing the President/CEO or his designee to
finalize and execute a Development Agreement with the City of Leander and
Leander Partners Ltd. for the San Gabriel Park subdivision in anticipation of
Capital Metro's acquisition of San Gabriel Park's 13.66 acre Lot 1, Block B.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact.
- Approval of a resolution authorizing the President/CEO or his designee to
finalize and execute a contract with the City of Austin for the sale of a utility
easement running across the North Operations Facility in the amount of
$16,420. FISCAL IMPACT: CMTA will receive $16,420 for this easement.
- Approval of a resolution authorizing the President/CEO or his designee to
enter into negotiations for strategic land options in Travis and Williamson
Counties within the Capital Metro Service Area on such terms and conditions
specified in Executive Session on March 15, 2004. FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the FY2004 capital budget
Items 1 through 12 were on consent and it was moved by Gomez seconded by Thomas to approve the above resolutions. The motion carried a vote of 7 ayes (Walker, Gomez, Harless, Thomas, Slusher, Harper and Trevino) 0 nays.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
- Update on Great Customer Care Program.
Rick L'Amie, Vice President of Communication gave a brief presentation (see attachment). Also announced that a workshop will be held on April 3, 2004 at the Joe C. Thompson Conference Center from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Discussion on Central Texas Air Quality.
No report. Chairman Walker requested that an update from the work session be given at
the April work session.
- Legislative Update.
Andrea Lofye, Government Relations gave an update on the State level: A special
session of the legislature has not been announced. According to legislators and staff, a
special session would not occur any earlier than mid-April. On a Federal level the House
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider the Reauthorization legislation
this week and House passage of the measure is expected the following week. This bill
includes $275 billion for highways and transit. The Senate has passed a bill including
$318 billion in funding. The current extension of the previous authorization bill expires
April 30, 2004. Congress is in recess until April 19.
- Update on Agreements for Regional Mobility Projects for Funding
Impacts/Mechanism/Regional Visioning.
Rob Smith, Director of Strategic Planning gave an update on Central Texas Envision,
said the information have been given to the consultants and he may be ready for a
presentation at the May board meeting.
- Board of Director's Update by the President/CEO.
Fred Gilliam, President/CEO gave his report (see attachment).
Rick L'Amie gave an update on the SXSW (see attachment).
Mr. Gilliam also announced that Dr. Dianne Mendoza, Director of Business
Communications received an award that recognizes communication leadership for
the year named, "AWC Liz Carpenter Lifetime Achievement Award."
- President/CEO's Employment Agreement.
It was moved by Harless seconded by Trevino to approve the above resolution.
The motion carried a vote of 7 ayes (Walker, Gomez, Harless, Thomas, Slusher, Trevino
and Harper) 0 nays.
Mayor Pro Tem Harless was head of the committee appointed by Chairman Walker to
review the contract. He said Mr. Gilliam passed with flying colors and the extension will
be from 2005 to 2007 and Mr. Gilliam has agreed.
Chairman Walker added by saying, the extension is good news for the community and the
agency. The areas improved are the appearance of the fleet, absentism from 14.5 to
8%, on time performance was 82% now is 92%, accident is 2.3 per 100,000.
maintenance improvements and the park and ride were on time and on budget.
Chairman also praised staff. Budget was tuff but it was below, ridership up, air quality,
hybrid buses, freight and there are more, again, thank you.
Mr. Gilliam said he certainly pleased with the confidence that the board has in him and
staff internal and external progress will continue and thanks to all.
Trevino had a motion to reconsider Harless motion had earlier to Item 18 President/CEO
agreement. Harless revised to include adopting amendment no. 1 to the employment
agreement.
It was moved by Harless seconded by Trevino to approve the above resolution.
The motion carried a vote of 6 ayes (Walker, Harless, Thomas, Slusher, Trevino and
Harper) 0 nays.
The board went into executive session at 4:05 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION: An executive session will be held under the
authority of Section 551.074 of Chapter 551 of the Texas
Government Code regarding Personnel matters-President/CEO's
Employment Agreement.
The board returned from executive session at 4:21 p.m.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION - Public Comment
- Update on the Customer Satisfaction Advisory Committee (CSAC), Rene Barrera (see attachment). The Board recessed at 5:08 and returned at 6:00 p.m. Public Communications
- Representative of ATU 1549, Norm Couture regarding CMTA Bus System. Mr. Couture wanted to thank the board of directors. Students have come to their aid. Take notice and talk to ATC. They will go back to the table on April 7 & 8 ask for the board to work magic.
- Representative of Student Government at UT-Austin, Laura Gladney-Lemon regarding UT Shuttle Service. Lauren Curchman spoke in behalf of Ms. Lemon, There is a resolution supporting the workers. UT is responsible for student safety. Unsafe for students to get on buses when operators do not have benefits. An operator is on the committee so they hear both sides.
- Representative of UT Students for a Safe and Fair Shuttle, Chris Hamilton regarding UT Service. Mr. Hamilton handed the board a 120-page petition, 1,500 signatures (see attachment). Students are passing around pictures of the burned buses. He also spoke on operator's benefits. If Capital Metro and UT cannot handle the situation, they will.
- Glenn Gaven regarding UT Shuttle Service. 1 of 3 buses has the red warning lights on. ATC has no operator director or maintenance supervisor.
- Cordie Ray regarding UT Shuttle and Commuter Rail. No show.
- David Cater regarding Union Contract Neighbor to Capital Metro and wants CMTA to change the contract. Council Member Slusher requested this be put on the Operations/Business Development Committee for next month.
The Board of Directors may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary,
to receive advice from legal counsel regarding any item on this agenda in accordance
with Section 551.071 of the Texas Government code.
ADA COMPLIANCE: Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications
are provided upon request. Please call 512-389-7583 (voice or 711 Relay) or email
nancy.crowther@capmetro.org if you need more information.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Lee Walker, Chairman; Commissioner Margaret Gomez, Vice
Chairperson; Alderman Fred Harless, Secretary; Council Member Danny Thomas;
Council Member Daryl Slusher; Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino; and President of Anderson
MUD David Harper. Board Liaison: Gina Estrada 389-7458, email
gina.estrada@capmetro.org
The board meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Please call Gina Estrada at 389-7458 for copies of attachments.
________________________________ Date: March 22, 2004
Gina Estrada
Executive Assistant/Board Liaison
Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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