Justin Dixon

The Board of Trustees meeting agenda includes the review of May 2026 financial claims and monthly financial records. Services and operational resolutions to be discussed include participation in the Madison County Community Connect program, amendments to motor vehicle lease and maintenance agreements, and the co-location of a residential transition facility at the MCT Logistics Valley Station site. Additionally, the agenda covers the release of executive session minutes and a closed-session discussion regarding lawfully closed minutes under the Open Meetings Act.

The board meeting agenda included financial reports, such as the review of payment claims, monthly financial records, and the presentation of draft operating and capital budgets. Resolutions were considered regarding the authorization of a downstate operating assistance grant agreement, the award of contracts for driver relief vehicles and leasing heavy-duty bus tires, and the execution of an intergovernmental agreement. Additionally, an agreement with the Madison County State's Attorney's Office was discussed for approval.

The agenda focuses on financial matters, including the consideration of monthly claims, a review of financial records, and the tentative annual budget and appropriation for the upcoming fiscal year. Service-related discussions involve awarding contracts for the construction of a driver relief facility, engineering services for bridge and trail inspections, and the acquisition of property. Additionally, the board will discuss applications for grant programs, the establishment of a school connector path program, community outreach, the release of executive session minutes, and a performance of legal requirements regarding closed meeting minutes.

The meeting included discussion and approval of payments and claims, excluding those to the Agency for Community Transit initially, then later approving those as well with one abstention. The monthly financial report was reviewed and approved. The board also discussed and approved resolutions for filing applications with the Illinois Department of Transportation for statewide planning and research funds for transportation services analysis, the Department of Transportation for FY 2022 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Discretionary Grant Program for MCT Trail Safety Enhancements, awarding a contract and obligating additional Section 5307 grant funds for facility improvements, authorizing shuttle service for a June NASCAR event, and awarding a contract for Oates Associates, Inc. for the MCT Goshen Trail Bethalto Extension Alignment Study. There was also a presentation of the new MCT website and an executive session to discuss the acquisition or lease of real property and litigation.

The meeting agenda includes the election of officers, consideration of previous meeting minutes, and financial matters such as payments, claims, and budget amendments. Service-related discussions cover the Managing Director's report, Title VI Program update, capital needs assessment, trails lifestyle discussion, and authorizations for various agreements and contracts, including legislative consulting services, RideFinders Vanpool vehicles, a diesel melter purchase, an intergovernmental agreement with SIUE, and a contract option for light-duty coach transit buses.