June Meeting of the Board

METRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING OF THE BOARD
FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2012
METRA GENERAL OFFICES - BOARD ROOM
547 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

9:00 A.M.
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ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC COMMENT

MINUTES

1. Approval of the Minutes from the May 11, 2012 Board Meeting

CONSENT AGENDA

Procurement ($100,000 or greater)

2. Master Purchase Agreement for Cab Seats for the Amerail Rehabilitation Project

3. Master Purchase Agreement for Passenger Window Glazing for the Amerail Rehabilitation Project

4. Blanket Purchase Order for Burro Crane Parts and Services

5. Blanket Purchase Order for Purchase, Service and Repair of Electric and Hydraulic Pumps

6. Blanket Purchase Order for Locomotive Traction Motor Support Bearings

7. Blanket Purchase Order for Decals and Reflective Tape

8. Blanket Master Purchase Agreement for Event Recorder Parts for the Amerail Rehabilitation Project

9. Blanket Purchase Order for Electronic Components for Rail Crossing Signal Components (Two Groups)

10. Blanket Purchase Order for AC/DC Relay Repair Parts

11. Master Purchase Agreement for Main Track Switch Ties

12. Blanket Purchase Order for Rubber Highway Crossings

13. Blanket Purchase Order for Vendor Rolled Stock Tickets

14. Blanket Purchase Order for the Repair and Installation of Overhead Doors

15. Blanket Purchase Order for Repairs to Aerial Devices on Vehicles

16. Contract for Construction Services for Rehabilitation of the BNSF Cicero Station

17. Blanket Purchase Order for Printing, Storage and Delivery of Metra Electric Public Timetables and Station Support Materials

18. Master Purchase Agreement for Passenger Window Rubber for the Amerail Rehabilitation Project

19. Blanket Purchase Order for Locomotive Air Conditioners and Accessories

20. Master Purchase Agreement for Diaphragm Tube Parts for the Amerail Rehabilitation Project

21. Contract Change Order for Construction Services to Rehabilitate the M.E.D. Commuter Rail Station at 211th Street in Richton Park, IL

22. Contract Change Order to Pay for Lease of Vehicles

Procurement - Professional Services Contract

23. Professional Services Contract for Executive Search Services

Real Estate & Contract Management

24. Beautification License Agreement with the City of Harvey

25. Land Lease Agreement with 200 Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Christy's Restaurant

26. Agreement with the Professional Golfers Association of America ("PGA") to Run Additional Trains for the 2012 Ryder Cup Matches at Medinah Country Club

27. Amendment No. 22 to the Purchase of Service Agreement with the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District on Metra's Electric District

28. Amendment No. 20 to the Trackage Rights Agreement with the Northern Indiana Commuter District to operate on Metra's Electric District

29. PSA Fare Change Notice for Ravinia Special Ticket

DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE ACTION

30. Change Order for Banking Services

RECEIVE AND FILE

31. Corporate Website Activity Report for the period of May 1, 2012 to May 31, 2012

32. Monthly Management Personnel Report - Available Upon Request

33. Metra Procurements of Less than $100,000 for April 24 through May 22, 2012

34. System Ridership Trends Report for April 2012

35. Commuter Rail System On-Time Performance for April 2012

36. ORAL -- HUMAN RESOURCES UPDATE

- Revised - Class & Compensation Update by Public Sector Personnel Consultants

- Draft Guiding Principals and July Board Considerations

37. ORAL -- STATE OF METRA OPERATIONS

38. ORAL -- MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT

39. ORAL -- LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FOR JUNE 2012

40. ORAL -- CAPITAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT

41. ORAL -- ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CEO TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS AND AMENDMENTS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF DIESEL FUEL, ELECTRICITY, AND NATURAL GAS

42. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

43. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - Metra Board Chairman

44. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR MATTERS RELATING TO EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES (Section 2 (c) (21))