METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1900 Main, Houston, Texas 77002

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1 METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1900 Main, Houston, Texas MINUTES September 24, 2015 MOTIONS to RESOLUTIONS to Presiding - Chairman of the Board, Gilbert A. Garcia, CFA Board Members Present: Jim Robinson, Vice Chairman (Harris County) Sanjay Ramabhadran (City of Houston) Barron F. Wallace (City of Houston) Christof Spieler (City of Houston) Diann Lewter (City of Houston) Lisa Castañeda (Harris County) Board Members Absent: Cindy Siegel (Multi-Cities) Don Elder (Multi-Cities) The Regular Board Meeting of the Metropolitan Transit Authority Board of Directors was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Gilbert A. Garcia. Approval of the Minutes: Chairman Gilbert A. Garcia called for a Motion for approval of the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of August 27, Board Member Lewter moved for the approval of the Minutes. Board Member Wallace seconded the Motion. All Board Members present voted in favor. MOTION Public Comments: Mark Hogue commented on METRO s New Bus Network and various bus routes. Mark Rodriguez commented on the purchase of his property for the East End Rail Line. Diane Reed commented on METRO s New Bus Network and bus route 3. John Stokes commented on METRO s New Bus Network and bus routes 8 and 10. Ali Rashid commented on METRO s New Bus Network and bus route 151. Pravin Sunbar commented on METRO s New Bus Network and bus route 151.

2 William Keller commented on METRO s New Bus Network and bus routes 161 and 162. Frances Heggans commented on METRO s New Bus Network and bus route 249. Griff Griffin commented on METRO s HOV lanes. Jose Avila commented on METRO s New Bus Network and bus route 3. Teresa Gallagher commented on METRO s New Bus Network and bus route 25. Diane Latson commented on METRO s New Bus Network and bus route 151. Michael Cashin commented on METRO s New Bus Network and bus routes 161 and 162. Rose Nelson commented on METRO s New Bus Network. Geraldine Garner commented on METRO s New Bus Network and route 360. Patricia Hall commented on METRO s New Bus Network and bus route 360. Otis Robinson commented on METRO s New Bus Network. Bill Baerg commented on METRO s New Bus Network and bus routes 161 and 162. Dominich Mazoch commented on METRO s New Bus Network. Vincent Treviño commented on METRO s New Bus Network. David Tidmore commented on METRO s New Bus Network and bus route 68. President and CEO s Report: President and CEO, Thomas C. Lambert reported on the following matters: Transparency Award from Texas Comptroller s Office. Recognition to Chief Vera Bumpers and METRO Police Staff on the service they provide to our customers and this community. Items for Separate Consideration: Chairman Garcia called for consideration of Item 7. The Motion was made by Board Member Wallace to approve the amendments to METRO s Bylaws to update the language to reflect changes in state law, correct obsolete language and reflect current practices in the conduct of Board activities. Board Member Lewter seconded the motion. All Board Members present voted in favor of Item 7. Motion

3 RESOLUTION Approving amendments to METRO s Bylaws to update the language to reflect changes in state law, correct obsolete language, and reflect current practices in the conduct of Board activities; and making findings and provisions related to the subject. Chairman Garcia states that Item 8 has been pulled. Chairman Garcia called for consideration of Item 9. The Motion was made by Board Member Lewter to approve the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget which includes the Operating, Capital, General Mobility and Debt Service Budgets. MOTION RESOLUTION Approving and adopting the budget and business plan for fiscal year 2016; and making findings and provisions and related to the subject. Chairman Garcia called for consideration of Item 10. The Motion was made by Board Member Spieler to approve the modifications to METRO s Business Assistance Fund Administration Guidelines to provide assistance to businesses affected by the construction of the Harrisburg Overpass and seconded by Board Member Jim Robinson. All Board Members present voted in favor of Item 10. MOTION RESOLUTION Approving modifications to METRO s Business Assistance Fund Administrative Guidelines to provide assistance to businesses affected by the construction of the Harrisburg Overpass; and making findings and provisions related to the subject. Consent Agenda Items: Chairman Garcia called for consideration of Items Board Member Lewter moved for approval of the Items. Board Member Robinson seconded the Motion. All Board Members present voted in favor of Items MOTION By Motion, as reflected in these Minutes, the Board approved the acceptance of the monthly committee reports including the investment and financial reports and passed the following Resolutions:

4 RESOLUTION Authorizing the President and CEO to execute and deliver a contract with ASK-INT TAG, LLC (ASK) for the purchase of fare media cards; and making findings and provisions related to the subject. RESOLUTION Authorizing the President and CEO to execute and deliver contracts with multiple vendors for marketing and public education media of METRO s New Bus Network and other ridership initiatives; and making findings and provisions related to the subject. RESOLUTION Authorizing the President and CEO to execute and deliver contracts for information technology off-the-shelf hardware and software, warranty and services; and making findings and provisions related to the subject. RESOLUTION Authorizing the President and CEO to execute and deliver contracts with multiple vendors for information technology hardware and software licenses, maintenance, services and support; and making findings and provisions related to the subject. RESOLUTION Authorizing the President and CEO to execute and deliver contracts with AJ Hurt Jr., Inc., Three L. Inc., Apache Oil Co., and Lubemark for the purchase of bus fluids; and making findings and provisions related to the subject. RESOLUTION Authorizing the President and CEO to execute and deliver a contract with Tribologik Corporation for laboratory testing and analysis of fluids, gases and waste liquids; and making findings and provisions related to the subject. RESOLUTION Authorizing the President and CEO to execute and deliver a contract with BAE Systems Control, Inc., to provide extended warranty and maintenance services for 100 ORION 5800 HYBRID (HD200 Model) Diesel Transit Buses; and making findings and provisions related to the subject. Public Comments: Maria Rios commented on METRO s New Bus Network and bus route 10. Trinidad Renteria commented on METRO s New Bus Network and bus route 79. Maria Ramirez commented on METRO s New Bus Network and bus route 56.

5 Chairman s Report: Chairman Garcia congratulated METRO on receiving the Texas Comptroller s Platinum Transparency Award. Board Committee Reports: Chairman Garcia called on the Chairs of the METRO Board Committees to give their reports. Board Member Siegel - Finance/Audit Committee- Board Member Lewter presented in Board Member Siegel s absence. Board Member Lewter - Administration Committee Board Member Spieler - Capital/Strategic Programs Committee Board Member Robinson - Public Safety, Customer Service and Operations Presentation: New Bus Network - President and CEO, Thomas C. Lambert There being no other matters to come before the Board, Board Member Wallace moved to adjourn. The Motion was seconded by Board Member Lewter. All Board Members voted in favor to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 12:17 p.m. The date for the next Regular Board Meeting is Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Alva I. Treviño General Counsel and Assistant Board Secretary