Cities of Richardson and Highland Park; Towns of Addison and University Park Gary A. Slagel - Assistant Secretary

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1 MINUTES DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS' October 28, 2014 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1 The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board of Directors' meeting convened on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at 6:40 p.m., at DART Headquarters, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, Texas, with Chair Strauss presiding. Citv of Dallas Jim Adams Richard Carrizales - Secretary Jerry L. Christian Amanda Moreno Cross Pamela Dunlop Gates Michele Wong Krause Robert Strauss - Chair City of Garland Michael T. Cheney City of Irving Rick Stopfer City of Plano Paul N. Wageman City of Cockrell Hill and Dallas William M. Velasco, II Cities of Carrollton and Irving Randall D. Chrisman Cities of Farmers Branch and Plano Faye Moses Wilkins - Vice-Chair Cities of Garland, Rowlett, and Glenn Heights Mark C. Enoch Cities of Richardson and Highland Park; Towns of Addison and University Park Gary A. Slagel - Assistant Secretary Mr. Gary Slagel and Ms. Amanda Moreno Cross were absent DART Board_Minutcs.docx ; 8:00am

2 General Items: 1. Approval of Minutes: October 7, 2014 Mr. Chrisman moved for the approval of the October 7, 2014, Board of Directors' Meeting Minutes, with no additions, deletions, or corrections. Chair Strauss deemed the October 7, 2014, Board of Directors' meeting Minutes approved as prepared. 2. CAC Report on the October 16,2014 Meeting Items: Ms. Phyllis Silver, Chair of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), provided an overview of the CAC meetings that convened on September 18, 2014, and October 16, 2014 (Copies on file with the Office ofboard Support). Chair Strauss directed the Board members' attention to the action agenda items prior to continuing with agenda items 3, PAAG Report and Most Valuable Driver Award and 4, Public Comments. 5. Authorization to Convev a Permanent Utility, Sidewalk and Landscape Easement to the City of Rowlett, Located on Property Known as Parcel R1-001, in Rowlett, Texas Ms. Moses Wilkins moved for approval of Resolution that states that: Section 2: The amount to be paid for the permanent utility, sidewalk and landscape easement by the City of Rowlett shall be the value determined by an appraisal prepared by a Texas State Certified Appraiser and reviewed and approved by DART's Chief Appraiser. The President/Executive Director or his designee is authorized to take such action and execute such documents as shall be necessary to convey the permanent utility, sidewalk and landscape easement to the City of Rowlett, as described in Exhibit 1, for the fair market value as determined by an appraisal. Mr. Carrizales seconded and the item was approved unanimously. 6. Call for Public Hearing for May 2015 Service Modifications Ms. Dunlop Gates moved for approval of Resolution that states that the President/Executive Director, or his designee, is authorized to call a public hearing on or about December 9, 2014 to receive public comments on the proposed May 2015 service modifications as shown in Exhibit 1. Mr. Chrisman seconded and the item was approved unanimously. 7. +Contract for Medicare Advantage PPO Plan for Retiree Medical Benefits Mr. Christian moved for approval of Resolution that states that the President/Executive Director, or his designee, is authorized to award a one-year contract, with four (4) annual renewal options (subject to legal review) for a Medicare Advantage PPO Plan for retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents to Aetna Life Insurance Company for a total authorized amount not to exceed $460,519 ($368,415 DART cost and $92,104 Retiree cost) DART Board_Minutcs.docx 2 11/5/2014; 8:00 am

3 Ms. Dunlop Gates seconded and the item was approved unanimously. 8. +Approval of Determination under Sect IV.G of Employment Agreement between the Agency and the President/Executive Director Mr. Adams moved for approval of Resolution stating that Gary Thomas, President/Executive Director, shall receive the amount specified in paragraph G of Article IV of the Employment Agreement between DART and Gary Thomas authorized in Resolution No Ms. Dunlop Gates seconded and the item was approved by a majority vote with Mr. Cheney opposing and Ms. Moses Wilkins abstained. 9. +FY 2014 Performance Review of Director of Board Support, Director of Internal Audit and General Counsel Mr. Adams moved for approval of the following Resolutions as written: Resolution Resolution Resolution Director of Board Support Performance Review Director of Internal Audit Performance Review General Counsel Performance Review Mr. Christian seconded and the items were approved by a majority vote with Mr. Cheney, Ms. Moses Wilkins, Mr. Enoch, Mr. Wageman, and Mr. Stopfer opposing FY 2015 Performance Measures for Director of Board Support and General Counsel Mr. Adams moved for approval of the following Resolutions: Resolution stating that: Section 2: The Board hereby adopts the specific performance measures attached to this resolution as Exhibit 1, as the goals and performance measures that are to be used in evaluating Nancy Johnson's performance for Fiscal Year 2015; and Nancy Johnson has acknowledged receiving and has stated her agreement with the performance measures as shown in Exhibit 1 attached to this resolution. Resolution stating that: Section 2: The Board hereby adopts the specific performance measures attached to this resolution as Exhibit 1, as the goals and performance measures that are to be used in evaluating Scott Carlson's performance for Fiscal Year 2015; and Scott Carlson has acknowledged receiving and has stated his agreement with the performance measures as shown in Exhibit 1 attached to this resolution. Ms. Dunlop Gates seconded and the items were approved unanimously FY 2014 Performance Review Related to President/Executive Director This item was deferred DART Board_Minutes.docx 3 11/ ; 8:00am

4 12. +Review and Amendment of General Counsel, Director of Board Support, and President/Executive Director Contracts Mr. Adams moved for approval of Resolution stating that: The Board hereby adopts the extension of the General Counsel's employment agreement through September 30, Ms. Dunlop Gates seconded and the item was approved unanimously. For clarification, Chair Strauss inquired if there would be a need to approve the contracts of the other Direct Reports. Mr. Adams replied no, there were no contract changes, or modifications, to the other Direct Reports' contracts. General Items: 3. PAAG Report and Most Valuable Driver Award Ms. Susie Reukema, Assistant Director of REACH of Plano and a Paratransit Access Advisory Group (PAAG) representative, briefed the Board on the PAAG report (on file with the Office ofboard Support). Mr. Doug Douglas, Vice President of Mobility Management, presented the Most Valuable Driver Award to Ms. Sherry Moss, Paratransit Operator. 4. Public Comments Other Items: All individuals addressing the Board are noted in agenda item 13, Public Comments. 13. Public Comments Vice-Chair Moses Wilkins reviewed the rules that govern the Public Comments portion of the meeting, including the Code of Conduct for Citizens, News Media, and Visitors at DART Board Meetings (on file with the Office of Board Support). The following individuals addressed the Board: Mr. Thomas Bonner; Dallas, TX: Mr. Bonner voiced his disapproval, in reference to a bus operator eating while on duty on October 10, 2014, to bring it to management's attention, so that they are able to intervene prior to another incident. He also extended gratitude to Board-member Wageman, and Board-member Velasco. Chair Strauss referred Mr. Bonner to Mr. Tim Newby, Vice President of Transportation. Ms. Moses Wilkins left the meeting at 7:04p.m. Mr. Brandon Barber; Mesquite TX: Mr. Barber voiced concern in reference to violations charges to bus operators due to cameras on DART buses. He recommended the Board consider retraining the bus operators instead of charging them for red-light violations or rail-road crossing violations. Mr. Cheney left at 7:05p.m. Ms. Deborah Donnell; Dallas, TX: Ms. Donnell spoke in reference to littering and foul language at various bus transit location. She then concluded be requesting funds in reference to an alleged injury to herself on a DART bus DART Board_Minutes.docx ; 8:00am

5 Chair Strauss referred Ms. Donnell to Mr. David Leininger, Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Sharvi Pruitt; Dallas, TX: Ms. Pruitt stated she has been riding DART for 31 years. She commended the Board for the expansion of the DART system. Ms. Pruitt concluded by voicing the need for newer buses in her neighborhood around Park Lane, Ridgecrest Road and Fair Oaks Avenue. Chair Strauss referred Ms. Pruitt to Mr. Todd Plesko, Vice President of Planning and Development. Mr. Henry Brown; Mesquite, TX: Mr. Brown voiced his concern regarding Employee health insurance and disciplinary action taken against operators. Ms. Rosemarie Rieger; Dallas, TX: Ms. Rieger, Organizer with North Texas Jobs with Justice, spoke in reference to employee health insurance changes and the removal of coverage for an employee's spouse. Mr. Kerry Yarbrough; Richardson, TX: Mr. Yarbrough voiced concern regarding the lack of communication in reference to the Downtown Dallas weekend rail maintenance. He concluded by reminding the Board in relation to the need for eye-level non-smoking signs at DART platforms. Mr. William Sanders, Jr., Dallas, TX: Mr. Sanders voiced his concern regarding employee issues. Mr. Velasco left the meeting at 7:29p.m. Ms. Sherlyn Samuels; Dallas, TX: Ms. Samuels spoke in reference to various employee issues. Mr. DeBoss Christian; Dallas, TX: Mr. Christian voiced concern regarding the Smart Drive cameras. Mr. Bernard Wade, Dallas, TX: Mr. Wade spoke in reference to various employee issues. Mr. Derrick Drennon; Dallas, TX: Mr. Drennon spoke in reference to DART retirement benefits and bond issuance. Mr. Albert Dirla; Dallas, TX: Mr. Dirla spoke in reference to employee healthcare issues, in particular to not allowing employees to insure their spouse. He opined that DART did not give efficient advance notice to the employees to make necessary adjustments. Mr. Dirla also voiced concern regarding other employee issues. Ms. Carla Lindesay; Garland, TX: Ms. Lindesay spoke in reference to customer issues and the need for satisfied employees. She concluded by requesting customer surveys be conducted properly and ask the right questions to receive accurate feedback. Mr. Thomas Whitehead; Dallas, TX: Mr. Whitehead voiced his thoughts in reference to unfairness on the subject of his retirement, and his need to continue working. I DART Board_ Minutes.docx s 11/512014; 8:00am

6 Mr. Kenneth Day; Dallas, TX: Mr. Day voiced his concern regarding employee health insurance and other employee ISSUeS. Mr. Michael Key; Dallas, TX: Mr. Key spoke in reference to employee health insurance and the use of Smart Drive cameras. Mr. Enoch left the meeting at 7:55p.m. Ms. Renita Hill; Dallas, TX: Ms. Hill spoke in reference to a medical claim issue and Aetna's denial to cover the claim. Chair Strauss acknowledged her concern and stated that something would be done. Ms. Michelle Bye; Lewisville, TX: Ms. Bye voiced concern regarding bus schedules needing to be adjusted to accommodate rush hour traffic to stay in sync with the train schedules. 14. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05p.m. ~~ {'L_; Josefina Chavira, CAP Board/Committee Secretary /jc + Same Night Item * Briefing Item DART Board_Minutes.docx 6 11/ ; 8:00am