Gerzim Daniel

The board meeting included a moment of silence for a deceased employee and the presentation of a financial reporting award. Key business actions included authorizing the advertisement of various construction and consulting services, selecting vendors for investment advisory and communication services, and approving contracts for toll equipment, vehicle maintenance, and road infrastructure projects. Additionally, the board approved cooperative procurements for technology systems, an interlocal agreement for employee life insurance, 2026 annual work authorizations, and the final system budget. The meeting also featured briefings on anticipated procurements, a performance report, an executive director report, and an executive session regarding security, litigation, and personnel matters.

The Board received a presentation on the 2026-2028 Relationships and Opportunities Advancing Development (ROAD) Program. Key procurement and contract approvals were granted, including construction services for tollway fiber optic cables, gate replacements, roadway lighting, bridge rehabilitation, and equipment procurement. Additionally, the Board authorized information technology support services, a data software license renewal, and an interlocal agreement for transponder purchases. The Board also conducted the election of the NTTA Secretary, reviewed the Consolidated Monthly Performance Report, and held an executive session to discuss legal matters and personnel evaluations.

The committee discussed and approved requests to advertise for construction services related to bridge deck sealing on the Dallas North Tollway and engineering services for wrong-way driving prevention systems. Additionally, the committee approved a contract for construction services for fiber optic cable installation, authorized an annual network switch replacement, and approved interlocal agreements for toll interoperability and transportation research.

The committee discussed and approved the funding for retirement benefits and selected a vendor for investment advisory services. Additionally, the committee approved the final NTTA System Budget for FY2026 and an interlocal agreement with the City of Dallas regarding employee life insurance benefits.

The board meeting included acknowledgments of employee achievements and an advertising award for the External Affairs Department. Key business items involved the authorization to advertise for construction and engineering services, approval of several contracts including fiber optic cable installation, and authorization of cooperative and exempt procurements. The board also approved various interlocal agreements, retirement system benefit arrangements, and internal audit documents. Additionally, the board received briefings on the consolidated monthly performance report and executive director contract updates. An executive session was held to discuss legal matters, security devices, and personnel evaluations, with no final actions taken upon reconvening.