Deborah S. Cooley

The meeting commenced with the Chairman calling the session to order. Key discussions included the Traffic & Revenue Report for July and August 2025, showing marginal increases in traffic and revenue year-over-year comparisons. An annual update was provided on the Medical Tolls Program for FY 2025, detailing ticket distribution and patient limitations. The Commission reviewed and approved the final actual budget operating expenses for FY 2025, noting a significant variance under budget. Furthermore, the Commission unanimously approved the revised and final Capital Projects Plan for FY 2026 through FY 2031, which encompasses various projects such as steel bridge painting and tunnel infrastructure replacements. Financial matters included an update on the Finance Plan relative to bond covenants and authorization granted to the Finance Committee for issuing audited financial statements for FY2025. The session included a closed session consultation with legal counsel regarding dispute matters, followed by certification upon reconvening in open session. Authorization was also delegated to the PTST Project Construction Committee regarding expected arbitration panel actions. An update on the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel (PTST) design and construction progress was provided, noting ongoing work with TBM cradle removal and utility installations.

The Commission meeting included legislative updates from Senator Lynwood Lewis and Delegate Barry Knight, covering topics such as transportation funding, the Virginia Clean Economy Act, collective bargaining rights, and the casino gaming bill. Traffic and revenue reports for January and February 2020 were presented, showing increases in both categories. The Commission approved an addendum to the HNTB task order for construction management services, the FY 2021 preliminary budget, and the District's preliminary capital plan for FY 2021-2026. Additionally, they approved the District's bridge floater policy and authorized the issuance of an RFP for audit services. Committee appointments were made, and the meeting included a closed session for personal matters and consultation with counsel, followed by a project site tour and an update on the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel project.

The meeting included an investment advisory update, resolutions for Robert Bloxom Sr., and an overview of the Medical Tolls Program for FY 2020. Traffic and revenue reports for March and April 2021 were presented, along with the adoption of the final budget for current expenses for FY 2021 and approval of the revised long-term capital plan for FY 2021-2026. The commission discussed the transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Reserve Maintenance Fund and awarded the District Fuel Contract to James River Solutions. Updates were provided on the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel design and construction, as well as the Chesapeake Channel Tunnel project. A closed meeting was held for personal matters and consultation with counsel. Other business included updates on the district's operating status and a reminder about the start of the Peak Season Tolling period.

The meeting included reports on traffic and revenue for November and December 2024, an election of officers effective March 1, 2025, a review of actual expenditures versus budget for the six months ending December 31, 2024, and approvals for a revised retention policy and revised operations employee manual. The commission also authorized staff to advertise the recommend award of design and construction phase services to Greenman Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) for the Steel Bridge Painting Project, and to advertise the RFB for Ventilation Building repair work. Updates were provided on the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel (PTST) design and construction, including the completion of approximately 96% of the tunnel excavation. The commission also discussed legal matters in a closed session and approved PTST Change Order 13.

The meeting addressed several key areas including traffic and revenue reports for March and April 2020, an investment advisory update from PFM, and the adoption of the final budget for current expenses for FY 2021. The commission also discussed and approved an audit services contract, a revised long-term capital plan for FY 2021-2026, and the transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Reserve Maintenance Fund. Updates were provided on the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel project, modeling for the Chesapeake Tunnel, and VRSA insurance renewal for FY 2021.