the four service alternatives: (1) add buses on the existing route; Mr. Phillips moved, seconded by Mr. Munsey, that extension of the RCB service to Herndon be implemented, which motion was unanimously passed. Ayes: 6 Mr. Tucker, Mr. White, Mr. Munsey, Mr. Barnett, Mr. Phillips and Mr. Moore. ATTITUDE SURVEY: RESIDENT AND METROBUS RIDER ATTITUDES TOWARD METROBUS: Mr. Warrington referred to the Attitude Survey furnished July 24 on Resident and Metrobus Rider Attitudes, which had been deferred to allow Board review for discussion. Mr. Warrington introduced Mr. Noonchester who reviewed portions of the survey and Mr. Munsey's suggestion that the staff pursue some means by which signs could be placed on the buses, giving more route information other than destination. Mr. Noonchester stated that this would be studied. AUTHORITY TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR RENOVATION OF METROBUS GARAGE FACILITY, This item was deferred a week pursuant to Mr. Coates' request. AUTHORITY TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR RENOVATION OF METROBUS GARAGE FACILITY, NORTHERN DIVISION (1Y1080): This item was deferred a week pursuant to Mr. Coates' request. AUTHORITY TO MODIFY METRO CAR CONTRACT (220061) FOR REPLACEMENT OF SEAT CUSHIONS: Mr. Dodge referred the Board to copies of the previously furnished Procurement Action No. 2, Contract No. 220061, to modify the contract with Rohr Industries to replace self-skinning polyurethane seats in the first 300 cars with vinyl covered neoprene cushions. Mr. Dodge stated that action had been deferred July 24 pending a meeting with the area fire chiefs to obtain their endorsement of the new material. Mr. Dodge reported that the fire chiefs had declined endorsement. Mr. Dodge reported that the National Bureau of Standards' testing of the new material had been conducted and he reported on their observations revealing the neoprene to be less flammable material. He reported that the National Bureau of Standards report would not be submitted before 30 days. He stated that the fire chiefs, while in support of the changed material, responded that they would await receipt of the National Bureau of Standards report. Mr. Dodge reported the view of the staff that the neoprene is the best available material and requested authority for contract modification. He noted that within one month, should the National Bureau of Standards report indicate that this was not acceptable, the contract could be changed. Mr. Moore moved, seconded by Mr. White, that action be deferred until the National Bureau of Standards report is received. Lengthy discussions were held following which the motion was withdrawn, and Mr. Munsey moved that authority be granted to commence negotiations for the substitution of the neoprene cusions with the understanding that the results of the negotiations will be brought back to the Board for for final procurement action. The motion was seconded by Mr. White and unanimously passed. Ayes: 6 Mr. Tucker, Mr. White, Mr. Munsey, Mr. Barnett, Mr. Phillips and Mr. Moore. AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY FOR PROVISION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY FOR METRORAIL (MA-043): Mr. Garrett referred the Board to furnished copies of the General Manager's July 28 memorandum to the Board requesting approval of the agreement between WMATA and the Potomac Electric Power Company and reviewed the main features of the agreement. Mr. Garrett responded to Mr. Barnett that the major arcas of concern previously reported to the Board, which dealt with voltage and rates, had been resolved. At Mr. Moore's request, action was deferred two weeks to allow the District of Columbia further review. TRANSFER OF 500 PARKING SPACES FROM CHEVERLY STATION TO NEW CARROLLTON STATION: Mr. Platt referred the Board to furnished copies of the General Manager's July 30 memorandum to the Board covering request from Prince George's County to transfer 500 parking spaces from Cheverly Station to New Carrollton Station. He reported that the May 20, 1971, add-on policy provided 1,000 parking spaces each at the Cheverly and New Carrollton Stations. On June 3, 1971, the Board adopted the General Plan for the Cheverly Station with 500 spaces to be constructed initially and 500 future, with the expansion to the full 1,000 spaces being dependent on development of a flood control program. Mr. Platt stated that Prince George's requested that the Cheverly Station parking facility be held to 500 spaces and that 500 spaces be transferred to the New Carrollton Station, making a total of 1,500 at New Carrollton. Mr. Platt reported that it was the recommendation of the staff that the transfer be approved as requested. Discussion was held regarding cost implications of the transfer and the lack of cost figures being available to make comparisons, wherein the Board requested that future similar changes be presented with accompanying cost estimates. Upon motion by Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Barnett and unanimously passed, the transfer was approved. Ayes: 6 Mr. Tucker, Mr. White, Mr. Munsey, Mr. Barnett, Mr. Phillips and Mr. Moore. STATUS REPORT ON COST OF METRO FACILITIES FOR THE HANDICAPPED: Mr. O'Hearn referred the Board to furnished copies of a summary sheet containing obligations and estimates for Metro facilities for the handicapped, in response to WSTC Executive Secretary Fischer's letter of June 25, concerning cost overruns for handicapped facilities. Mr. O'Hearn reported that twenty-five stations have reached the stage where meaningful comparisons can be made between the estimates and the obligations, with the overall program running under the sum of the estimates by more than $5.3 million. He noted that the funds would be monitored with reports made to the Board. CONSENT CALENDAR: By consensus of the Board the following items were approved: (A). Authority to Award Contract for Procurement of 400 Gallon (B). Authority to Award Contract for Procurement of ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 12:10 P.M. Slow fron Delmer Ison, Secretary STERLING TUCKER District of Columbia Vice Chairman FRANCIS W WHITE Maryland Second Vice Chairman EVERARD MUNSEY Virginia WALTERE WASHINGTON CLEATUS E BARNETT Alternate Directors RUFUS PHILLIPS CHARLESE BEATLEY JR Virginia JAMES E COATES JERRY A MOORE, JR District of Columbia CARLTON A SICKLES NORMAN L CHRISTELLER Maryland Officers JACKSON GRAHAM WARREN OUENSTEDT DELMER ISON ROYT DODGE Chief of Design and Construction RALPH L WOOD Chief of Oporations and Maintenance 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 |