WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY 600 Fifth Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 (202) 637 1234 458th Meeting of Board of Directors October 23, 1975 9:30 A. M. I (A). Approval of Minutes of October 16, 1975. . Chairman V(E). Proposed Revision to Metrobus Rules and VI (L). Approval for Public Hearing on Proposed 1 VII. Mr. White Use of Fiscal 1976 Section 5 Funds, VIII (F). Report of Revenue and Operations Committee-- Mr. Barnett AGENDA Page 2 October 23, 1975 XII(J). Authority to Reimburse Washington Gas Light Mr. Alldredge XIII. Authority to Enter into Service Agreement Mr. Garrett Mr. Robertie JACKSON GRAHAM WARREN OUENSTEL SALEHE WOOD Cofperation un A aint thin M metro WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY 600 Fifth Street, N.W, Washington, D. C. 20001 (202) 637-1234 MINUTES 458th Meeting of Board of Directors The meeting was called to order at 10:20 A. M. Present were: Directors Mr. Joseph Alexander Mr. Walter E. Washington Mr. Jackson Graham Mr. Paul Johnson Mr. Vernon Garrett Ms. Judy Valentine Mr. N. K. Hook, Jr. Miss Dee Allison Mr. Colin Alter Mr. Robert Moore Mr. Douglas Schneider Staff Others Alternate Directors Mr. Rufus Phillips Rev. James E. Coates Mr. Carlton R. Sickles Mr. Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Mr. Norman L. Christeller Mr. John Bowman Mr. Joseph Muldoon Mr. Mark Akins Mr. Roger Hassett Mr. Gerald Gough Mr. Howard Lyon Mr. Paul Willis Mr. Alvin Williamson Mr. William Alldredge Mr. Wayne McDaniel Mr. Edward Daniel Mr. Jack Meyer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of October 16, 1975 were approved as submitted. REPORT BY CHAIRMAN: Mr. Alexander reported that the delay in the start of the meeting was due to over-run of the Board's earlier meeting with the Secretary of Transportation for discussions on Metro financing. Mr. Alexander reported that he felt the meeting had been most beneficial in that the Authority's position and financial needs had been fully addressed. REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER: Mr. Graham reported that Metrorail public hearing No. 81 had been held as scheduled October 21, concerning the location of the Farragut North Station elevator for the handicapped. Mr. Graham referred the Board to furnished copies of an October 20 memorandum covering the public hearing schedule for the month of November and first week of December, covering Metrobus Public Hearings Nos. 44-48. Mr. Graham referred the Board to furnished copies of his October 21 covering memorandum to correspondence between the Authority and Fairfax County, whereby the County agreed to pay for any cost increase above 6% for Community-Type Contract Service to Mantua Hills. Mr. Graham noted that in accordance with the County's indemnifying WMATA against loss under the contract, contract addendum had been transmitted to Mantua Hills for execution. Mr. Graham referred the Board to furnished copies of his October 22 covering memorandum transmitting a signed amended Memorandum of Understanding reporting that pursuant to Board action on August 5, 1975 instructing staff to include all community-type mileage in the capital cost allocation formula, it was necessary to amend the existing Memorandum of Understanding. Mr. Graham called on Messrs. Sheehan and Alldredge who reported that the sheet metal workers and the plumbers strikes had been settled leaving only the steam fitters to reach settlement. Mr. Alldredge reported that the strikes were impacting the Phase II operations day for day. Mr. Graham called on Mr. Ison who referred to the Board to furnished copies of the comparison of revenue since the adjusted fare structure went into effect, showing a 2.2% net revenue increase. Mr. Graham called on Mr. Gaul who referred the Board to furnished copies of his October 22 memorandum to the Board covering the status of delivery of Metro revenue cars as of October 18, noting that Rohr was six cars behind schedule as compared to four cars behind schedule as of last week. He reported that the staff Equipment Engineer was this date in Winder, Georgia to discuss and seek a solution to the delivery schedule. Board discussion was held concerning the need to evaluate Rohr's delivery performance in view of future phase requirements. REPORT BY NVTC, D.C. AND WSTC: No reports were given. PROPOSED REVISION TO METROBUS RULES AND REGULATIONS: Mr. Robertie referred the Board to furnished copies of the proposed revised Metrobus Rules and Regulations which had been previously furnished the Board and referred to the local jurisdictions for review. Mr. Robertie reported that NVTC had approved the revisions but that WSTC and D.C. had not given approval. Mr. White reported that WSTC had discussed the revisions at its October 22 meeting and requested that action be deferred two weeks to allow further review and comment. The Board agreed and the matter was ordered to be placed on the November 6 agenda. APPROVAL FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED TARIFF FOR METROBUS CHARTER, Mr. Warrington referred the Board to furnished copies of the General Manager's October 23 memorandum and related WMATA Tariff No. 3, reflecting a number of price changes to be presented at a proposed public hearing on December 2. Mr. Warrington pointed out that the increases are for added costs, primarily operators' wages, and added fuel costs, for Metrobus Charter, Contract and Special Services, with the objective of retaining competitive position on pricing while assuring net revenue from operations, and he reviewed the proposed changes in the rate structure. After discussion, upon motion by Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Washington and unanimously passed, the date of December 2 was approved for public hearing. Ayes: 6 Mr. Alexander, Mr. Tucker, Mr. White, Mr. Munsey, Mr. Washington and Mr. Barnett. |