Jennifer Schoen

The agenda for the upcoming meeting includes reports from the Managing Director and the District Attorney. Key items for action involve the Fairgrounds to Amory Trail Task Order, emergency drainage work on Main Street, and a Memorandum of Understanding with BJC Healthcare Memorial Hospital regarding a bus stop transformation project.

The board meeting covered a range of operational updates and administrative actions. Key discussion topics included the Managing Director's reports on various meetings regarding infrastructure projects, public transit service coordination, and website compliance. The Board addressed new business, including the adoption of a required security policy for insurance purposes, approval of a Task Order for bike trail design, authorization for the replacement of doors at a transit station, and acceptance of a van donation request. Additionally, a proposal for a new parking lot was reviewed and subsequently tabled pending the receipt of formal bids.

The board reviewed several operational and administrative items, including updates on bus route reviews, behavioral health resource center coordination, electric charging station infrastructure, and upcoming service promotions for events at Busch Stadium. New business included the approval of contract bids for the Cap 23 project, the adoption of the 2026-2027 budget for Chestnut Health Services, and the approval of various service maintenance agreements with Bi-State Development. Additionally, the board approved an MOU for a road extension, land acquisition compensation costs, and the direct hiring of security personnel for the Belleville station.

The board discussed a range of operational updates, including bus shelter improvements, code of conduct issues on MetroLink trains, staffing changes regarding Metro TSS officers, and ongoing coordination with local police departments and regional transit committees. New business included the decision to table a quote for a Gateway Bobcat UIV purchase, the approval of a task order for permanent easements required for MetroLink infrastructure, and the approval of an electric invoice from the City of Mascoutah for Mid America Airport connectivity.

The meeting addressed several reports and new business items. Key reports included updates on the MetroLink Expansion project and preplanning for the summer revenue service launch. Concerns were raised regarding Code of Conduct issues observed during recent MetroLink rides and inadequate security response times at Washington Park Station. Additionally, training was completed on new IDOT grant reimbursement procedures, and a review process for bus service delivery in St. Clair County by Benesch company was initiated. In new business, the Board approved the Rebuild III CTE Proposal to support DC Charger Requirements for a charging station, an A-Age quote for replacing exterior lights at the Belleville Station, and the Cap 23 Pre-Bid Electric Power Equipment Bids, pending IDOT approval.