Chadd Cassidy

The meeting agenda included a review of the mission statement and performance measurements, as well as a discussion regarding board training and administrative introductions.

The meeting focused primarily on adopting several resolutions concerning capital commitments and authorizing the President & CEO to enter into various agreements. Key actions included amending Resolution #578 regarding capital investment for a project, adopting Resolution #579 for extending a contract for a Business Intelligence Software Platform, and adopting resolutions #580, #581, and #582 which committed capital and granted approval for snowmaking, trails, and electrical improvements at Belleayre Mountain, Gore Mountain, and Whiteface Mountain, respectively. Additionally, Resolution #583 committed capital for carpet conveyor systems at Gore and Belleayre Mountains.

The meeting commenced with a call to order and confirmation of a quorum, noting the proceedings were being recorded. New business primarily involved the consideration and adoption of several resolutions. Resolution #572 approved and adopted the Olympic Authority's 2026/2027 Budget and 2025-2030 Financial Plan. Resolutions #573 and #574 authorized the President & CEO to enter into agreements for uniform apparel purchases and website development services, respectively. Resolution #575 approved funding and authorization for a new Dasher Board System for the USA Rink. Resolution #576 granted approval for the renewal and amendment of the Food and Beverage Concession License Agreement with Sodexo Live!. Resolution #577 committed capital and authorized agreements for the Snowmaking Booster Pump Station Project at Gore Mountain Ski Center. Resolution #578 concerning a Facilities Strategic Plan Agreement was tabled for additional review and discussion.

The meeting agenda covered the President's Report and several New Business items requiring Board authorization. Key resolutions involved committing capital and operating funds for various projects and agreements. These included Resolution #578 for a Facilities Strategic Plan Agreement, Resolution #579 to extend the contract for Business Intelligence Software Platform services, and resolutions (#580, #581, #582) committing capital for snowmaking, trails, and electrical improvements at Belleayre Mountain, Gore Mountain, and Whiteface Mountain, respectively. Resolution #583 addressed capital commitment for new Carpet Conveyor Systems at Gore and Belleayre Mountains.

The Board of Directors approved and adopted the Olympic Authority's 2026/2027 Budget and 2025-2030 Financial Plan, following required public review periods that began on September 23, 2025. The Board also authorized the President & CEO to enter into an agreement with Marnmut Sports Group for a three-year Uniform Supply and Sponsorship Agreement for staff uniforms, with a total contract value not to exceed $851,471.60. Furthermore, approval was granted for a Professional Services Agreement with Fueled Digital Media, LLC for website development, design, hosting, and maintenance services, with a total contract amount up to $653,000.00. The Board committed capital for the purchase and installation of a Dasher Board System for the USA Rink from Athletica Sport Systems Inc. for $436,000.00. Authorization was also given to enter into an amendment to renew and amend the Food and Beverage Concession License Agreement with Service America Corporation, d/b/a Sodexo Live!, for an additional five years through April 30, 2032. Finally, capital was committed for the Snowmaking Booster Pump Station Project at Gore Mountain Ski Center, with an anticipated cost of approximately $1,200,000.00.