Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2022
25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board will consider approving the 2023 budget, along with several procurement and contract items. Action items include purchasing twenty Motorola radios for $79,017, a Tyler Change Order not to exceed $39,200, an audit renewal for $103,500, and a supplemental legal services agreement with Dedrick Moore, LLP. The board will also vote on minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting.
- Approval of 2023 CATS budget
- Purchase of twenty Motorola APX 4500 Radios NTE $79,017.00
- Tyler Change Order NTE $39,200.00
- P&N Audit Renewal NTE $103,500.00
- Authorization for supplemental legal services contract with Dedrick Moore, LLP
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners - Board Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 budget and authorized spending for radios, an audit renewal, and a change order. The Board also approved a supplemental legal services agreement with Dedrick Moore, LLP, following a failed motion to defer the item.
- Approved 2023 CATS Budget (6-0)
- Approved purchase of 20 Motorola APX 4500 Radios NTE $79,017.00 (6-0)
- Approved Tyler Change Order NTE $39,200.00 (6-0)
- Approved P&N Audit Renewal NTE $103,500.00 (6-0)
- Denied deferment of supplemental agreement for Dedrick Moore, LLP (3-4)
- Approved supplemental agreement for legal services contract with Dedrick Moore, LLP (4-3)
- Approved November 15, 2022 board minutes (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will review executive and financial reports and committee updates. The meeting includes consideration of the 2023 Health Benefits Contract and a new legal services contract with Dedrick Moore, LLP.
- Consideration of the 2023 Health Benefits Contract
- Authorization to enter into a new legal services contract with Dedrick Moore, LLP
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners - Board Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved corrected ad valorem tax millage rates for the City of Baton Rouge and the City of Baker. The board also approved a contract extension for P&N and the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan. An executive session was held to discuss a Metro Council investigation.
- Approved corrected 2022 ad valorem tax millage rate of 10.60 mills for City of Baton Rouge (7-0)
- Approved corrected 2022 ad valorem tax millage rate of 10.60 mills for City of Baker (7-0)
- Approved P&N Contract Extension (7-0)
- Approved Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (7-0)
- Approved September 27, 2022 special board minutes (7-0)
- Approved amendment to agenda to enter executive session regarding Metro Council investigation (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a corrected ad valorem tax millage rate of 10.60 mills for the City of Baton Rouge and the City of Baker for 2022. The board will also vote on a P&N Contract Extension and approval of a Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan. Administrative and committee reports will be presented.
- Adoption of 10.60-mill ad valorem tax rate for Baton Rouge (corrected from May 17, 2022 approval)
- Adoption of 10.60-mill ad valorem tax rate for Baker (corrected from May 17, 2022 approval)
- Approval of P&N Contract Extension
- Approval of Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
- Executive and Financial Report
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners - Board Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved several operational contracts and administrative updates. They also authorized the acceptance of a $24,564.08 court judgment and the pursuit of recouping those funds without litigation.
- Approved August 16, 2022, board meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved Bridgestone of America Tire Lease (7-0)
- Approved Title VI Plan (7-0)
- Approved RockIt Science Contract (7-0)
- Approved adding Theodore Richards as bank signatory and removing William Deville and John Cutrone (7-0)
- Approved acceptance of $24,564.08 judgment in Carver v. CATS (7-0)
- Approved authorization for legal counsel to seek recouping funds from the suit without litigation (7-0)
- Approved amended legal services contract with Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will meet to review administrative reports and vote on several contracts and authorizations. The board will also address a court-ordered judgment payment.
- Approval of the Bridgestone of America Tire Lease
- Approval of the RockIt Science Contract Renewal
- Approval of the Title VI Plan
- Payment of a $24,564.08 judgment in the matter of Carver v. CATS
- Updating bank signatories for Whitney/Hancock Bank accounts
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners - Board Minutes
The Board approved the purchase of nine electric vehicles and eleven charging stations for the Plank-Nicholson BRT Project. Other approved actions included the 2021 Annual Audit, a Collective Bargaining Agreement, and a legal services contract amendment.
- Approved purchase of 9 electric vehicles and 11 charging stations from Gillig (8-0)
- Approved 2021 Annual Audit (8-0)
- Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement (8-0)
- Approved WSP Task Order 1, not to exceed $645,000 (8-0)
- Approved amended legal services contract with Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP, not to exceed $120,000 (5-2)
- Approved July 19, 2022, board meeting minutes (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, receive administrative reports, and consider three action items. These include designating The Advocate as the official journal, approving the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, and authorizing a settlement for a workers' compensation claim by Jesse Donahue, which may be discussed in executive session.
- Approval of minutes from June 21 and June 29, 2022 meetings
- Action item: Designate The Advocate as official journal through June 2023
- Action item: Approve the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP)-Safety Committee
- Action item: Authorize settlement of Jesse Donahue's workers' compensation claim under the board's 2004 settlement policy
- Notice that the settlement matter may be discussed in executive session per Open Meeting Law
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners - Board Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan and authorized a settlement for claims made by Jesse Donahue. The board also designated The Advocate as the official journal of record through June 2023.
- Approved Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (6-0)
- Approved settlement of claims for Jesse Donahue (6-0)
- Designated The Advocate as official journal of record through June 2023 (6-0)
- Approved June 21, 2022, monthly board minutes (6-0)
- Approved June 29, 2022, special board meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved amendment to July 19, 2022, board agenda (6-0)
- Approved entering executive session at 5:11 pm (6-0)
- Approved ending executive session at 5:30 pm (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 21, 2022. Key action items include approval of a Mansfield Oil contract renewal, purchase of 10 ADA vehicles, and authorization to enter into a contract with the interim CEO. The board may also vote on new legal services contracts and discuss them in executive session.
- Consideration of Mansfield Oil Contract Renewal
- Consideration of Underground Storage Tanks – Modification and Repairs
- Consideration of purchase of 10 ADA vehicles per state contract
- Consideration of renewal of Keystone Consulting Group, LLC
- Consideration of authorization to enter into a contract with Interim CEO Dwana Williams
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners - Board Minutes
The Board approved the purchase of 10 ADA vehicles and several professional service contracts. They also authorized repairs to underground storage tanks and renewed a consulting agreement. The board entered and exited an executive session to discuss specific agenda items.
- Approved purchase of 10 ADA Vehicles per State Contract not to exceed $1,410,816.00 (8-0)
- Approved underground storage tanks and repairs to SEMS, Inc not to exceed $52,450.00 (8-0)
- Approved renewal of Keystone Consulting Group, LLC/Edselle K. Cunningham, Jr. not to exceed $125,000 (8-0)
- Approved new legal services contract with Breazeale, Sache & Wilson, LLP not to exceed $75,000 (8-0)
- Approved new legal services contract with Dedrick Moore, LLP not to exceed $75,000 (8-0)
- Approved Mansfield Oil Contract Renewal (8-0)
- Approved May 17, 2022, board meeting minutes (8-0)
- Deferred agenda item 5 (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners - Board Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved a 10.06 mill tax rate for both the City of Baton Rouge and the City of Baker for 2022. The board also authorized contract negotiations for the Interim CEO and settled two workers' compensation claims.
- Adopted 10.06 mills ad valorem tax rate for City of Baton Rouge 2022 (9-0)
- Adopted 10.06 mills ad valorem tax rate for City of Baker 2022 (9-0)
- Approved waiving bus fares for National Dump the Pump Day on June 17, 2022 (9-0)
- Authorized contract negotiations with Interim CEO Dwana Williams (9-0)
- Authorized settlement of Barbara Moore claims per 2004 policy (9-0)
- Authorized settlement of Debra Hamilton claims per 2004 policy (9-0)
- Approved April 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss ad valorem tax millage rates for Baton Rouge and Baker. The board will also consider authorizing contract negotiations with Interim CEO Dwana Williams and settling two workers' compensation claims.
- Adoption of 10.06 mills ad valorem tax rate for the City of Baton Rouge
- Adoption of 10.06 mills ad valorem tax rate for the City of Baker
- Proposal to waive bus fares for National Dump the Pump Day on June 17, 2022
- Authorization to enter contract negotiations with Interim CEO Dwana Williams
- Settlement of claims for Barbara Moore and Debra Hamilton
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, receive executive and financial reports, and consider several action items. These include renewing ADA paratransit services, extending a consulting contract with Insight Business Consulting, LLC, approving the 2021 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire, and authorizing new legal services contracts with two law firms. Some items may be discussed in executive session.
- Consideration of ADA Paratransit Services Renewal
- Renewal of Insight Business Consulting, LLC contract
- Approval of 2021 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
- Authorization for new legal services contract with Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP
- Authorization for new legal services contract with Dedrick Moore, LLP
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners - Board Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved the renewal of ADA Paratransit Services and a consulting contract with Insight Business Consulting, LLC. Members also authorized the 2021 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire and approved new two-month legal services contracts. The board provided updates on the 'Lynx by CATS' microtransit pilot and BYD bus deliveries.
- Approved ADA Paratransit Services Renewal (8-0)
- Approved renewal of Insight Business Consulting, LLC/Michael J. Falgout (8-0)
- Approved 2021 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire and authorization for execution (8-0)
- Approved new two-month legal services contracts with Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP and Dedrick Moore, LLP (7-1)
- Approved minutes from March 15 Annual Meeting, March 15 Board Meeting, April 5 Special Meeting, and April 11 Special Meeting (Unanimous)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners - Special Board Minutes
The Board of Commissioners voted to remove the CEO's title and duties immediately while allowing him to remain on contract. Dwana Williams was appointed as the Interim CEO.
- Stripped CEO of all title and duties effective immediately (7-2)
- Appointed Dwana Williams as Interim CEO (7-1)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners - Special Board Minutes
The Board of Commissioners met for a special session to discuss the 2021 CEO evaluation and a strategy session. The board voted to enter an executive session for these discussions. No other substantive actions were recorded.
- Approved motion to enter executive session for CEO evaluation (8-0)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will consider a discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of CEO Bill Deville, and may vote to enter executive session under Louisiana Open Meetings Law. Other agenda items include approval of February 15 meeting minutes, an executive and financial report, and committee reports (some committees did not meet). No other action items are listed.
- Discussion of CEO Bill Deville's character and professional competence, with possible executive session vote
- Executive and Financial Report by Mr. Bill Deville and executive staff
- Committee reports from Finance & Executive, Technical (no meeting), Audit (no meeting), Planning, and Community Relations
- Approval of minutes from February 15, 2022 board meeting
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners - Board Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved the February 2022 meeting minutes and voted twice to enter executive session to discuss the character, professional competence, or health of the CATS CEO. The board also voted to extend the meeting time to 7:00 pm.
- Approved February 15, 2022, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Denied motion to avoid executive session regarding CEO (2-6)
- Approved motion to enter executive session regarding CEO (6-2)
- Approved extension of meeting to 7:00 pm (8-0)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners - Annual Meeting Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved the nominations for the 2022 officer positions. The meeting was adjourned following this action.
- Approved 2022 Board Officers: Kalhi Cohran (President), Linda Perkins (Vice-President), Antoinette Pierre (Secretary), and Matt Thomas (Treasurer) (7-1)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners - Board Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2022 Oil & Oil Related Productions Solicitation and renewed property, executive, and general liability insurance with Stone Insurance. The board also entered an executive session to discuss a cooperative bargaining agreement update.
- Approved minutes of January 18, 2022, meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Oil & Oil Related Productions Solicitation 2022 (9-0)
- Approved renewal of property, executive, and general liability insurance with Stone Insurance (9-0)
- Approved motion to enter executive session for cooperative bargaining agreement update (9-0)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will meet to review executive and financial reports. The agenda includes consideration of an oil-related productions solicitation and the renewal of various liability insurances.
- Approval of Oil & Oil Related Productions Solicitation 2022
- Renewal of property, executive, and general liability insurance with Stone Insurance
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners - Board Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved the renewal of the Mansfield Oil contract and the Atlas Task Order Three Addendum. The meeting also included financial reports showing total assets of $50,545,200 as of December 31, 2021.
- Approved minutes of December 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Atlas Task Order Three Addendum (3-2)
- Approved renewal of Mansfield Oil Contract (7-0)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will consider two action items: approval of the Atlas Task Order Three Addendum and renewal of the Mansfield Oil Contract. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes, president's announcements, and administrative reports. No committee meetings were held prior to this session.
- Consideration of Atlas Task Order Three Addendum
- Consideration of Mansfield Oil Contract renewal
- Approval of minutes from December 14, 2021 board meeting
- Executive and Financial Report from staff