Chicago Transit Authority Board met March 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Agenda: The posted agenda for the meeting is available at www.transitchicago.com, “About CTA”, “Reports and Notices”, “Meeting Notices, Agendas”, “3/8/2017”,”Regular Board Meeting Agenda”.
Roll Call: Directors Terry Peterson (Chairman), Arabel Alva Rosales (Vice-Chairman), Kevin Irvine, Andre Youngblood, Alejandro Silva, Johnny Miller.
Public Comment: Alderman Patrick Thompson, Brooke Ohnmeis, Benjamin Huey, Michael Payne, Tommy Sams, Ken Franklin.
Minutes: Chairman Peterson asked for a motion to recommend approval of the Board Minutes of February 8th, 2017. Mr. Miller moved for approval and the motion was seconded by Mr. Silva. The motion passed with six yes votes.
Executive Session: None
Board Matters: Chairman Peterson asked for a motion to approve Agenda Items 5-A and 5-B, two ordinances making appointments to the Retirement Plan for Chicago Transit Authority Employees and the Chicago Transit Authority Retiree Health Care Trust. Mr. Miller moved for approval and the motion was seconded by Mr. Silva. The motion was approved with six yes votes.
Chairman Peterson next asked for a motion to approve Agenda item number 5-C, a resolution setting the time of the June 2017 Chicago Transit Board Regular Meeting. Ms. Alva Rosales moved for approval and the motion was seconded by Mr. Irvine. The motion was approved with six yes votes.
Chairman Peterson next asked for a motion to approve Agenda item number 5-D, an ordinance electing a Vice-Chairman of the Chicago Transit Board. Mr. Silva moved for approval and the motion was seconded by Mr. Miller. The motion was approved with six yes votes.
Chairman Peterson next asked for a motion to approve an ordinance appointing members to certain standing committees of the Chicago Transit Board. Mr. Youngblood moved for approval and the motion was seconded by Mr. Irvine. The motion was approved with six yes votes.
Committee on Strategic Planning and Service Delivery: Acting Chairman Alva Rosales presented the report. The committee approved the July 16th, 2016 committee minutes. Ms. Alva Rosales also stated that that all Committee agenda items, listed on the Board agenda, were presented, reviewed, discussed, placed on the omnibus, and recommended for Board approval. Ms. Alva Rosales concluded her report.
Committee on Finance, Audit, and Budget: Chairman Silva presented the report. The committee reviewed the monthly report on Finance, and approved the February 8th, 2017 committee meeting minutes. Mr. Silva also stated that all Committee agenda items, listed on the Board agenda, were presented, reviewed, discussed, placed on the omnibus, and recommended for Board approval. Mr. Silva concluded his report.
Chairman Peterson asked for a motion to approve the omnibus as stated by Directors Alva Rosales and Silva. Mr. Silva moved for approval and the motion was seconded by Mr. Youngblood. The motion was approved with six yes votes.
All approved March 2017 Board ordinances are available on-line, at www.transitchicago.com, “About CTA”, “Transit Board Meetings”, “Ordinances”, “Ordinance Numbers 017-19 through 017-27.
Construction Report: Chief Infrastructure Officer Chris Bushell presented the Construction Report. The report is available on-line at www.transitchicago.com , “About CTA”, “Board Presentations”, March 8th, 2017 Board Presentations”, “Construction Report”.
New Business: None.
Motion to Adjourn: Chairman Peterson asked for a motion to adjourn the March 8th, 2017 Chicago Transit Board meeting. The motion was moved by Mr. Irvine and approved by unanimous voice vote.
http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/agendas_minutes/Regular_Board_Minutes_-_3_8_17.pdf
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