PPRTA Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 – 1:30 p.m.
El Paso County’s Centennial Hall (200 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903) – Hybrid Teams Meeting

Agenda Item 1: Call to Order/Establish a Quorum

In the absence of the Chair and with no Vice-Chair currently elected, Board Secretary Rick Sonnenburg called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM

Agenda Item 2: Approval of the Agenda

Director Todd Dixon moved to approve the agenda, as amended to correct the typographical error related to the date of the minutes for approval of the minutes to June 12, 2024, seconded by Director Longinos Gonzalez. The motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item 3: Appointment of Board Vice-Chair

Mr. Sonnenburg noted the office of Vice-Chair is vacant and opened the floor for nominations. Director Randy Helms nominated Director Yolanda Avila. Mr. Sonnenburg asked if there were any other nominations. Director Carrie Geitner nominated Director Brian Risley. Mr. Sonnenburg asked if there were any other nominations. There were no other nominations. Mr. Sonnenburg asked if both candidates were willing to serve. Both candidates affirmed their willingness to serve. Board Attorney Jennifer Ivey asked the Board if it wanted to conduct an open vote or secret ballot. Director Longinos Gonzalez moved to vote by secret ballot, seconded by Director Randy Helms. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Ivey distributed the ballots, collected the ballots and tallied the votes. Ms. Ivey announced that Director Brian Risley was elected as Board Vice-Chair by a majority vote of the Board. The Board took a ten-minute recess.After election, Vice-Chair Brian Risley reconvened the meeting at 1:52 PM.

Agenda Item 4: Public Comment Period for Items Not on the Agenda

There were none.

Agenda Item 5: Approval of the Minutes from the June 12, 2024 Meeting

Director Todd Dixon moved to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Director John Graham. The motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item 6: Citizen Advisory Committee Monthly Report

Presented by Mr. Jim Godfrey.

Director Yolanda Avila moved to accept the report, seconded by Director Longinos Gonzalez.

The motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item 7: Financial Reports

1. Monthly Report. The financial reports were not available for the meeting but would be sent out as soon as possible.
2. FY 2024 Mid-Year Budget Amendment: Conduct Public Hearing and Approve. Ms. Lisa Corey presented the Mid-Year Budget for discussion and review. Vice-Chair Brian Risley opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Vice-Chair Brian Risley closed the public hearing. Director Todd Dixon moved to approve the two resolutions approving the budget amendment and appropriating the funds, seconded by Director Randy Helms. The motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item 6: Monthly Reports

1. Certificate of Appreciation for CAC Members Ann Esch and Emily Magnuson. Director Yolanda Avila moved to approve the Certificates of Appreciation, seconded by Director Dave Donelson. The motion carried unanimously. Director Holly Williams Presented the Certificate of Appreciation and the PPRTA Hardhat to CAC Member Emily Magnuson. The Certificate and Hardhat for Ann Esch will be delivered to her.
2. Citizen Advisory Committee Monthly Report, Mr. Jim Godfrey presented the Monthly Report. Director Dave Donelson moved to accept the monthly report, seconded by Director John Graham. The motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item 7: Financial Reports

1. Monthly Report. The financial reports were not available for the meeting but would be sent out as soon as possible.
2. FY 2024 Mid-Year Budget Amendment Presentation and Set Public Hearing. Mr. Rick Sonnenburg presented the Mid-Year Budget for discussion and review. Director Longinos Gonzalez moved to approve setting the public hearing for the Board Meeting at 1:30PM July 10, 2024 at El Paso County’s Centennial Hall. Seconded by Director John Graham. The motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item 8: 2024 Capital, Maintenance and Public Transportation Contracts

1. City of Colorado Springs
   Ms. Gayle Sturdivant, City of Colorado Springs, requested a positive recommendation for the following contracts:
   1. Lumen, UPRR Mainline over Fontanero Bridge Replacement, Utility Coordination, Capital: $110,000.
   2. DiExSys LLC, Vision Zero Suite License Renewal and Geocoding of Safety Data, Traffic Software, Capital: $39,996.
   3. Streetlight Data, Inc, Active Transportation Mode Share, Traffic Software, Capital: $60,231
   4. TBD, North Gate Blvd and Struthers Intersection Improvements: CM/GC: Pre-construction Services, Maintenance: NTE $100,000 (City General Fund).

Ms. Gayle Sturdivant, City of Colorado Springs, presented an information item for the following contract:

5. STV Infrastructure, On-Call Project Manager, Project management for transit projects, Transit: $312,500.00 PPRTA, $312,500.00 FTA Grant, $625,000.00 Total.

Director Todd Dixon moved to approve the contracts as presented, seconded by Director John Graham. The motion carried unanimously.

2. City of Manitou Springs
   Mr. Andrew Morren, City of Manitou Springs, requested a positive recommendation for the following contract:
   1. Pyramid Construction Inc, Manitou Street Improvements 2024, Construction Maintenance: $354,158 for PPRTA; $423,298.20 Other; Total $777,456.20.

Director Todd Dixon moved to approve the contracts as presented, seconded by Director Randy Helms. The motion carried unanimously

Agenda Item 9: Member Governments and Other Reports

1. City of Colorado Springs Transit Services Monthly Update
   This was an information item provided by Ms. Lan Rao
2. Town of Green Mountain Falls – Director Todd Dixon requested the Board to direct Board Attorney Ivey to prepare an Intergovernmental Agreement between Town of Green Mountain Falls and PPRTA for PPRTA funding for advancement of a PPRTA-3 Capital project by the Town of Green Mountain Falls and request for Reimbursement in 2025.
   Director John Graham moved to approve the proposal at this concept stage and direct Ms. Ivey to draft the agreement,  seconded by Director Longinos Gonzalez. The motion was carried unanimously.
3. City of Manitou Springs Proposal for Revenue Allocation Adjustment
   Director Todd Dixon moved to approve the preferred option #1 for the City to spend all of its existing PPRTA-2 Capital Funds before requesting any supplemental funding, seconded by Director John Graham. The motion was carried with a vote of 5.25 Yay to 2 Nay.
4. City of Colorado Springs Monthly Change Order & Property Acquisition Report
   This was an information item provided by Ms. Gayle Sturdivant.
5. El Paso County Monthly Change Order & Property Acquisition Report
   This was an information item provided by Mr. Josh Palmer

Agenda Item 10: Administrative Actions and Reports

1. Appointment/Reappointment of Citizen Advisory Committee Members
   Mr. Rick Sonnenburg presented the Board’s Subcommittee recommendation to appoint Mr. Rick Hoover and Mr. Rich Zamora to the two vacant At Large regular positions. Director Randy Helms moved to approve the motion, seconded by Director Todd Dixon. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Comprehensive Intergovernmental Agreements with Member Governments
   Ms. Jennifer Ivey presented this information item.
3. Staff Field Review Report
   Mr. Rick Sonnenburg presented this information item

Agenda Item 11: Agenda Topics for the Next Meeting

There were none

Agenda Item 12: PPRTA Member Announcements

1. Director Longinos Gonzalez of El Paso County invited all to the Rodeo & County Fair
2. Director Todd Dixon of Green Mountain Falls: “40 Horses” is coming to Green Mountain Falls the last Saturday of July
3. Ms. Gayle Sturdivant of Colorado Springs invited the RTA to see the Circle Drive Bridge’s Girder Placement on July 23 from 7PM to 11PM, a second viewing will take place in August.
4. Director Carrie Geitner: The Summer Fest kickoff will take place prior to the County fair.

Agenda Item 13: Adjournment

Board Vice-Chair Brian Risley adjourned the meeting at 2:42 PM.

Attendees

Present	Name	Agency / Affiliation
	Director Holly Williams	El Paso County
X	Director Longinos Gonzalez	El Paso County
X	Director Carrie Geitner	El Paso County
	Director Stan VanderWerf	El Paso County (Alternate)
	Director Cami Bremer	El Paso County (Alternate)
X	Director John Graham	City of Manitou Springs
	Director Nancy Fortuin	City of Manitou Springs (Alternate)
X	Director Randy Helms	City of Colorado Springs
X	Director Yolanda Avila	City of Colorado Springs
X	Director Brian Risley	City of Colorado Springs
	Director Mike O’Malley	City of Colorado Springs (Alternate)
	Director Nancy Henjum	City of Colorado Springs (Alternate)
	Director Michelle Talarico	City of Colorado Springs (Alternate)
	Director David Leinweber	City of Colorado Springs (Alternate)
	Director Lynette Crow-Iverson	City of Colorado Springs (Alternate)
X	Director Todd Dixon	Town of Green Mountain Falls
	Director Katharine Guthrie	Town of Green Mountain Falls (Alternate)
	Director Paul Belt (resigned)	Town of Ramah
	Director William Schaal	Town of Ramah (Alternate)
X	Director Byron Wall	Town of Calhan
X	Mr. Rick Sonnenburg	PPRTA Program/Contracts Manager
X	Ms. Lisa Corey	PPRTA Financial Manager
	Mr. Dan Jablan	PPRTA Legislative Lobbyist
X	Ms. Jennifer Ivey	PPRTA General Counsel
X	Mr. Andrew Gunning	PPACG Executive Director
	Staff of Member Governments and Citizens