PPRTA Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 – 1:30 p.m.
Special Meeting, Virtual Teams Meeting Only

Agenda Item 1: Call to Order/Establish a Quorum

Board Chair Holly Williams called the meeting to order at 1:34PM.

Agenda Item 2: Approval of the Agenda

Director Brian Risley moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Director Yolanda Avila. The motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item 3: Public Comment Period for Items Not on the Agenda

There were none.

Agenda Item 4: Resolution of Appreciation for Town of Ramah Director Paul Belt

Director Holly Williams presented the Resolution of Appreciation. A motion was made by Director Carrie Geitner to accept the Resolution of Appreciation, seconded by Director Brian Risley.

The resolution was approved unanimously.

Agenda Item 5: Approval of the Minutes from the July 10, 2024 Meeting

Director Brian Risley 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. Larry Tobias, PPRTA CAC 1st Vice-Chair.

Director Brian Risley moved to accept the report, seconded by Director John Graham.

The motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item 7: Financial Reports

This is an information item presented by Ms. Lisa Corey.

The financial reports were not available for the meeting but would be sent out as soon as possible.

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

1. City of Colorado Springs
   Ms. Gayle Sturdivant, City of Colorado Springs, requested approval for the following contract:
   1. Inliner Solutions, LLC. Pre-Overlay Pipe Lining Project, Pipe Lining Services, Capital Maintenance, $119,462.50 Maintenance, $312,000.00 Capital, total $431,462.50.

Director John Graham moved to approve the contract as presented, seconded by Director Randy Helms. The motion carried unanimously.

2. El Paso County
   Mr. Josh Palmer, El Paso County, requested approval for the following contract:
   1. Spencer Family Partnership LLLP, Beacon Lite Road, Roadway Improvements (property acquisition), Capital, $150,000.

Director Holly Williams moved to approve the contract as presented, seconded by Director John Graham. The motion carried unanimously.

3. Town of Ramah
   Mr. Rick Sonnenburg presented this item on behalf of Ms. Cindy Tompkins, requesting approval for the following contract:
   1. Academy Paving, Paving, Paving portions of Rock Island Ave and Commercial Street.

Director John Graham moved to approve the contract as presented, seconded by Director Todd Dixon. 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 IGA Regarding Advancement of Funding for PPRTA-3 Capital Project.
   Mayor Todd Dixon of the Town of Green Mountain Falls requests approval for this item as presented.
   
   Director John Graham moved to approve the request, seconded by Director Carrie Geitner. The motion was carried unanimously.
3. Board Policy #34: PPRTA-3 State and Federal Discretionary Grant Match Fund.
   Mr. Rick Sonnenburg stated that one element of draft Board policy #34 is in conflict with the Establishing IGA and is not ready for approval. Chairperson Holly Williams suggested that draft Board Policy #34 be referred to the CAC for further study.
   
   Director Brian Risley moved to approve postponing this item and referring it to the CAC, seconded by Director Randy Helms. The motion was carried unanimously.
4. City of Colorado Springs Monthly Change Order & Property Acquisition Report
   This was an information item provided by Ms. Gayle Sturdivant.
5. City of Colorado Springs: Powers-North Reimbursement Update
   This was an information item provided by Ms. Gayle Sturdivant.
6. El Paso County Monthly Change Order & Property Acquisition Report
   This was an information item provided by Mr. Josh Palmer.

Agenda Item 10: Agenda Topics for the Next Meeting

The next scheduled Board meeting will be a Special Meeting due to the postponement of the starting time until 2PM, from the regularly scheduled 1:30 start time, due to September 11th Memorials being held that day.

Agenda Item 11: PPRTA Member Announcements

1. Director Holly Williams reminded everyone that there are a lot of parades coming up and to enjoy Labor Day.
2. Ms. Gayle Sturdivant of Colorado Springs informed the Board of the Defense Community Improvement Program and the Construction of the North Gate Interchange is set to begin next year and that the City of Colorado Springs has a grant and will match it with 30% funding from its PPRTA Intersection Improvements Fund.

Agenda Item 12: Adjournment

Board Chair Holly Williams adjourned the meeting at 2:06 PM.

Attendees

Present	Name	Agency / Affiliation
X	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 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