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Mr. Tanner further explained that the Annual Report transitioned to a more truncated “Annual Highlights” in 2020. However, last year it was decided to put in a long-term effort to bring back the Annual Report to publicize all the great MDTA accomplishments. He further explained that the Annual Report will be distributed digitally within MDTA and will be located on both the intranet and publicly available internet. Additionally, printed copies will be made available for the MDTA Board, leadership, and MDTA facilities.
UPDATE – EXECITIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mr. Bruce Gartner updated the Board on the following items: Memorial Day Weekend Travel Activity; MDTA Police's Annual Fallen Heroes Ceremony; National Police Week, Key Bridge Virtual Industry Forum; and the MDTA Annual Roadeo, Awards, and Expo. In addition, he previewed the following upcoming events: June 2 Committee Briefing on the FSK Rebuild and the June 18 Key Bridge Design-Build Industry Forum.
Mr. Gartner then turned the floor over to Mr. Richard Jaramillo who presented the Employee of the Quarter for the 1 st Quarter of 2026.
Ms. Sheila Oliver was recognized as the Employee of the Quarter for her exemplary customer service and integrity to the MDTA as well as her Leadership and ability to be a team player. Affectionately known as “Queenie”, she is described as a light that keeps her coworkers shining bright. Her kind words, caring heart, and helpful nature are the components that illuminate her brilliant personality and her commitment to teamwork and creativity help to maintain a healthy positive work environment. Ms. Oliver started her career at MDTA as a toll collector and has recently been promoted to the Customer and Revenue Associate (CARA) Lead position. She is currently leading her Northern Region E-ZPass team in a successful future.
VOTE TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION
At 10:01 a.m., a motion was made by Member Samuel D. Snead and seconded by Member Maricela Cordova, the Members voted unanimously to move into Closed Session under the Maryland Open Meetings Act, the MDTA Board met in Closed Session under the General Provisions Article, Section 3-305(b)(8) to receive a status update on all litigation currently pending against the MDTA. In attendance for the Closed Session were Chair Kathryn Thomson; Members Carroll, Cordova, Cox, Penny-Ardinger, Rosen via phone, Snead, von Paris, and Waesche; Bruce Gartner via phone; Megan Mohan, Esq.; Natalie Henson, Pilar Helm, James Harkness, and Greg Brown.
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