APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of August 7, 1975, were approved as submitted. REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER: Mr. Graham introduced former Board member and present Falls Church Vice Mayor, Lee M. Rhoads, In connection with the showing of a film on the history of mass transit produced by his son, Lee Rhoads. Mr. Graham called on John Warrington, who referred the Board to furnished copies of a flyer "The Metro TTY" describing a system just installed for informing deaf citizens in the metropolitan area of Metrobus and Metrorail information by means of teletyped questions and answers. Mr. Graham called on Mr. Boleyn who reported that the Fiscal Year 1977 Budget would be furnished the Board in advance of the next Board meeting. REPORT BY NVTC, D. C., AND WSTC: Mr. Phillips reported that the NVTC Chairman was in the process of appointing a committee to work on the transfer of Virginia Interstate Highway 66 funds to Metro construction. Mr. Moore referred to a newspaper article which quoted the General Manager as stating that the pending D. C. application to transfer interstate highway funds to the Authority probably delayed a long-term solution to the Authority's financial problems. Mr. Moore stated that the District of Columbia was acting in good faith in offering to transfer to Metro the interstate highway funds and strongly challenged the remarks of Mr. Graham in connection therewith. He noted that Mr. Graham was doing an excellent job as an engineer in building the system. Mr. Moore stated that his remarks represented his own views and that he was not speaking for any other person. Mr. Alexander opened discussion concerning the Federal commitment to provide the major portion of the financing required to complete the 98mile system. He stated that Metro was seeking federal contributions under the same formula by which systems in other cities are being funded; that the federal government is contributing 80% of the funding for these other cities, and therefore should contribute 80% of the financing required for Metro. Other Board members supported the Chairman's statement. Mr. Sickles stated that the adoption of the Compact, which provided for the regional system, depended from the very beginning on substantial federal financial support. BIMONTHLY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING: Mr. Garrett referred the Board to furnished copies of Report No. 110 of the Office of Engineering, copy of which has been made a part of the official file. AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE AND OPERATE SHIRLEY HIGHWAY BUS PROJECT Mr. Alexander noted that the Resolution proposed on August 7 had been deferred at his request to examine further the long-term requirements of the Backlick Road Metro property now being utilized as a fringe parking facility for the Shirley Highway Express Bus Project. Mr. Alexander moved adoption of the proposed Resolution by amending the last paragraph to delete the words "until such time as it shall be determined that such property is no longer required for the construction of the regional rail rapid transit system." The motion was seconded by Mr. White with discussion held relative to the costs of WMATA operating the parking facility and the process by which the property would be disposed in the future should it be determined excess property. The staff responded that operational costs would be minimal and that future disposition of the property should it be determined to be excess would be brought to the Board for approval, pursuant to established policy. Mr. White inquired if the bus miles incurred on the Shirley Highway Express service would be included in the cost allocation formula. Mr. Herman responded affirmatively. Mr. Alexander withdrew the amendment and moved adoption of the Resolution in its original form, which motion was seconded by Mr. White and unanimously passed, which Resolution reads as follows: WHEREAS, the Federally-assisted Shirley Highway Bus Project terminated on December 31, 1974; and WHEREAS, there is a demonstrated need for the continuation of such service; and WHEREAS, this Board on June 30, 1974, authorized the acquisition of the 90 buses being used in the Shirley Highway Project; and WHEREAS, it is considered to be in the best interests of the Authority to also acquire title to all other property, including but not limited to the bus maintenance facility, being used in the Shirley Highway Project; and WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Transportation has informed the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission that: and "The existing grant contract can be amended to WHEREAS, the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission and WMATA entered into an agreement dated October 2, 1972, under which WMATA leased to NVTC for a five-year period the property located at Backlick Road in Fairfax County for use as a fringe parking facility; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the General Manager is hereby authorized to take such action and execute all necessary agreements to provide for the transfer to the Authority, at no cost, the 90 buses and other equipment and facilities used in the operation of the Shirley Highway Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Authority shall, effective as of January 1, 1975, continue to operate the service being rendered to the Shirley Highway corridor as a part of its areawide Metrobus service; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Authority shall terminate, at no cost to Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, the lease for the real property at Backlick Road in Fairfax County, Virginia; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Authority shall operate effective as of January 1, 1975, at its cost, the fringe parking facilities at Backlick Road in Fairfax County until such time as it shall be determined that such property is no longer required for the construction of the regional rail rapid transit system. Ayes: 4 - Mr. Alexander, Mr. White, Mr. Moore and Mr. Christeller. AUTHORITY TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR RENOVATION OF METROBUS GARAGE FACILITY SOUTHEASTERN DIVISION (1Y3080): Mr. Dodge reported that action had been deferred on this recommendation pursuant to the District of Columbia's request for more detailed information. Mr. Dodge reviewed the proposed rehabilitation program and scope of work for renovation of the facility. Mr. Moore reported that the District of Columbia had reviewed the proposal and was in agreement and moved approval of Procurement Action No. 2, Contract No. 1Y3080, to award the contract to Thomas E. Shroyer & Company. The motion was seconded by Mr. White and unanimously passed. Ayes: 4 Mr. Alexander, Mr. White, Mr. Moore, and Mr. Christeller. AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY FOR PROVISION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY FOR METRORAIL (MA-043): Mr. Dodge noted that this item had been deferred on July 31 at the District of Columbia's request and deferred to Mr. Moore. Mr. Moore reported that the District had not resolved two remaining concerns--one relating to a thirty-year commitment and the second concern being advance monies for capital improvements. Mr. Moore requested another week's deferral for resolution. The Board agreed. BOARD CONSIDERATION OF STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON PROPOSED METROBUS ROUTE CHANGES TO INTERFACE WITH PHASE OF METRORAIL OPERATIONS, DOCKET 875-5: Mr. Russell referred the Board to furnished copies of a proposed covering Resolution to the staff's August 6 recommendation on the June 24 public hearing No. 41 on Proposed Metrobus Route Changes to Interface with Phase I of Metrorail Operations, Docket No. 875-5 for changes in Metrobus Routes 82, 84, 86, 88, E-2, E-4, E-6, G-4, 87, 89, F-5, F-7, F-9, G-5, G-7, G-9, F-1, and F-4, as proposed in the hearing document. Mr. Russell reviewed the changes proposed. Discussion was held wherein Mr. Moore requested that action be deferred one week to allow clearance by the District of Columbia Department of Transportation on the traffic circulation pattern at the Rhode Island Avenue Station. The Board agreed. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 11:37 A. M. вони вит Delmer Ison, Secretary FRANCIS WHITE Martin Second Vice Chair EV1 RAHD MURNEY WALIERE WA HINION Disinct of Columbia CLEATUS E BARNET Maryland Alternate Directors HUFUS PHILLIPS CHARLESE BEATLEY IR Virginia JAMES F COATES JRRY A MOON: JR District of Ci turion CARLTONA SKILS NORMAN CHRISTELLR Maryland Officers JACKSON GRAHAM WARREN QUENSTEDT General Courise! ROYI DODGE Chief of Design and Construchan RALPHL WOOD Chiet of Operations and Manten ince SUBJECT: Proposed Agreement Between WMATA and the An Agreement has been negotiated with the Potomac Electric Power Company. The main features of this Agreement are: 1. Potomac Electric Power Company will provide service for each facility by the need dates as defined in the Agreement. 2. PEPCO will own, operate, maintain and replace, as required, facilities installed by PEPCO. 3. The Authority will reimburse PEPCO the cost for installing equipment in excess of that which PEPCO would normally install. 4. A Cost of Service Study will be made by PEPCO and WMATA to determine PEPCO's cost of serving Metrorail. The results of the Cost of Service Study will be used to develop an electric rate for primary electric service. Secondary service furnished will be billed at applicable filed tariffs. 5. The Authority shall have access to PEPCO pertinent documents concerning any bills rendered to the Authority by PEPCO. 6. The Agreement may be amended or modified by mutual agreement by the Authority and PEPCO. The term of the Agreement is thirty years. It is recommended that the Board approve the attached M metro Attachment Jackson Graham |