Chicago Transit Authority Board met Aug. 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Roll Call: Directors Terry Peterson (Chairman), Arabel Alva Rosales (Vice-Chairman), Alejandro Silva, Kevin Irvine, Andre Youngblood, and Johnny Miller.
Public Comment: None
President’s Report: President Carter called on Vice-President for Planning, Carole Morey, who gave an update on the # 11 bus route, stating that the experiment would conclude in September, 2017. President Carter also awarded commendations to select CTA staff.
Minutes: Chairman Peterson asked for a motion to recommend approval of the Board Minutes of July 12th, 2017. After being moved for approval and seconded, the motion passed with five yes votes (Irvine abstained).
Executive Session: None
Board Matters: Chairman Peterson asked for a motion to approve Agenda Item 6-A, a resolution setting the time (1:00 PM) of the September, 2017 regular CTA Board Meeting. After being moved and seconded, the motion was approved with six yes votes.
Committee on Finance, Audit, and Budget: Committee Chairman Silva presented the report. The committee reviewed the monthly report on Finance and approved the July 12th, 2017 committee meeting minutes. Mr. Silva also stated that all other Committee agenda items, except Contract number H-1 which was deferred by the committee, 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 Director Silva. After being moved and seconded, the motion was approved with six yes votes.
All approved August 2017 Board ordinances are available on-line, at www.transitchicago.com, “About CTA”, “Transit Board Meetings”, “Ordinances”, “Ordinance Numbers 017-71 through 017-79.
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”, August 9th, 2017 Board Presentations”, “Construction Report”.
New Business: None.
Motion To Adjourn: Chairman Peterson asked for a motion to adjourn the August 9th, 2017 Chicago Transit Board meeting. That motion was moved and approved by unanimous voice vote.
http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/agendas_minutes/Regular_Board_Minutes__-_8_9_17pdf.pdf
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