Melvin Barkley

The Board of Directors meeting covered several key items, including the approval of financial statements, authorization to execute a contract for legislative consulting services, an amendment to a task order for taxi services supporting a workforce transit program, and a contract for employee medical, dental, and vision benefits. Additionally, the Board engaged in a discussion regarding the proposed fiscal year 2027 operating and capital budget, which included presentations on safety and ridership performance metrics, revenue and expense projections, and capital improvement plans.

The board meeting covered several key business items, including the authorization of contracts for security guard services, digital passenger signage and audio paging systems, and web hosting and design services. The board discussed monthly financial and grant reports, authorized an audit services contract for upcoming fiscal years, and reviewed updates on customer service functions, phone and contact center system upgrades, the A-train Enhancement Program, and transit fare policy. Additionally, the board considered an application for a federal grant to support safety enhancements at railroad crossings.

The board discussed the status of an electronic security and access control project, which is nearing completion and remains under budget, and received an overview of planned digital passenger signage for A-train platforms. Additionally, the board reviewed the current status of the vehicle fleet, noting the age and maintenance costs of existing buses and discussing a new task order to develop a long-term fleet transition strategy to inform future procurement and grant applications.

The Board discussed the progress of the Electronic Security and Access Control project, including planned digital signage for A-train stations. They reviewed a proposed task order for a Fleet Transition Plan to address alternative fuel technologies. Additionally, the Board received informational reports covering safety, service, and ridership performance trends for March 2026, as well as updates on the procurement process for unarmed security guard services and audit services for the upcoming fiscal years.

The board meeting included recognition of service for a departing board member and the introduction of newly appointed members and alternates. The board convened into an executive session to discuss agency cyber security assessment reports and security devices. The meeting also included the approval of monthly financial statements, quarterly reports, and interlocal agreements with King County, Washington, and the City of Lubbock, Texas, for cooperative purchasing.