Mario Marrero

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several resolutions, including Municipal Town Dues for FY 2027, authorizing the Executive Director to enter into FTA Grant Agreements, authorizing an Authorized Officer to enter into ConnDOT Grant Agreements, and approving the revision of The Connecticut Drug And Alcohol Testing Consortium Drug And Alcohol Testing Policy. Reports were received on Quarterly Operations and Quarterly Treasurer's Reports, which were accepted. Departmental reports covered Capital and Procurement, highlighting vehicle procurement and upcoming RFPs for Financial Auditing Services and Paratransit Software. HR reported on Medicare Credible Coverage letters and employee events. Updates were also provided on Safety and Security, Facility Maintenance, and Fleet Maintenance. The Executive Director reported on facility progress, various meetings attended in preceding months, ongoing committee participation, and agency recruitment efforts. An update was also shared regarding the Executive Committee meeting of December 10, 2025.

The meeting included the presentation and acceptance of the Quarterly Operations Report and Quarterly Treasurer's Report. Highlights of the HR, Procurement, Safety and Security, Facility Maintenance, and Fleet reports were shared. The Executive Director updated the Board on the Triennial Review process and progress, commending staff for their efforts in meeting FTA requirements. Issues with State matching grant funding payments and collaboration with CTDOT to resolve the issues were discussed. Discussions also took place regarding the next steps for the new property and facility and vehicle electrification.

The executive committee meeting included updates on operational and administrative matters from the Executive Director.

The meeting included discussions and approvals of several resolutions, including municipal town dues for FY 2022, authorization for the Executive Director to enter into grant agreements, filing of GNHTD's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Updates, and approval of the FY 2022 Annual Agency Budget. Bylaw changes were reviewed and approved. Reports were presented on quarterly operations and the treasurer's report, with discussions on COVID-19 impacts and agency revenues. Updates were provided on human resources, capital and procurement, safety and security, facility maintenance, and fleet maintenance. The Executive Director provided updates on COVID-19 impacts, facility issues, and efforts to fill Board vacancies. The committee approved an increase given to the administrative staff and the decision to post the Executive Director position internally.

The meeting included discussions and resolutions related to the adoption of the AIG/Valic Plan Restatement, constructing a new facility at a property located at 30 Edmund Street in Hamden, Connecticut, and directing the Real Estate Development Committee to lead on real estate acquisition and building projects at that location. The board also reviewed the Quarterly Operations Report, the Quarterly Treasurer's Report, the HR report, the Procurement report, updates on upcoming projects and bids, highlights of the D&A program and the Workers Compensation program, the Facility report, and the Fleet report. A discussion followed regarding the next steps for the Edmund Street property.