Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Shannon Porche’s organization
Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Cats Board Of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting
The meeting included administrative updates, including employee recognition for milestone awards and details on upcoming community engagement events. Financial reports were presented, highlighting operating revenue and expenses, net surplus, and the status of assets and liabilities. The board approved the renewal of the LUBA Workers Compensation contract and the Carr, Riggs & Ingram audit services contract. Additionally, the board entered into an executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations and the professional competence of an employee.
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The board meeting covered several operational and administrative topics, including employee recognitions for exceptional service, an update on hiring initiatives for operators and mechanics, and a status report on the annual audit and federal transit reviews. The board reviewed preliminary financial reports for the period ended June 30, 2026. New business included the approval to adopt and levy ad valorem tax millage rates for the City of Baton Rouge and the City of Baker, as well as the approval of contracts for ADA Paratransit and Microtransit services, the renewal of the Tyler Munis ERP system, an amended cooperative endeavor agreement for the Bus Rapid Transit project, and a contract extension with the Keystone Consulting Group. The board also convened an executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations and the North Transit Center.
Jun 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Cats Board Of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting covered several key administrative and operational topics. A lobbyist provided an overview of the 2026 legislative session, highlighting house bills related to funding and audit reporting. The meeting included recognition of employees for their service anniversaries and a financial update indicating positive property tax revenue and adequate cash position. Operational reports included updates on hiring efforts, submission of the NTD report, establishing a regional mobility coalition framework, community outreach activities, and discussions with TSA administrators regarding safety and cybersecurity. Finally, the board conducted an executive session to discuss an employee matter.
May 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
CATS Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting
The meeting included administrative updates such as the introduction of a new Chief Financial Officer, reports on employee wellness and leadership development initiatives, and system training updates. New business items addressed the authorization of banking signatories and the approval of a point-of-sale system for the North Transit Center. Executive session discussions focused on collective bargaining negotiations and arbitration matters, resulting in authorization for legal expenditures related to an ATU Local 1546 case.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
