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delegated authority to engage bond counsel in the development of the Official Statement and generally begin the financing process that comfortably requires 90-days to complete.
The Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer will have the authority to manage the bond sale and closing, including the award of the 2025 bonds to the successful underwriting firm(s) or negotiation of terms for a private placement. The Resolution also provides for authority to select other service providers and to prepare and execute all closing documents, certificates, and bond forms.
Upon motion by Member John F. von Paris and seconded by Member Cynthia D. Penny-Ardinger, the Members unanimously approved MDTA Board Resolution 25-01 – Series 2025 Bonds.
UPDATE – MDTA POLICE PUBLIC SECURITY
Colonel Joseph Scott updated the MDTA Board on MDTA Police activities including recruitment efforts, Academy Class 60 that started last month, and past and upcoming community engagement events.
UPDATE – LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Mr. James Kittleman gave the final update to the MDTA Board wrapping up the 2025 legislative session and its impacts to the MDTA. Mr. Kittleman thanked the Chairman and his TSO partners for their assistance during session.
UPDATE - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mr. Bruce Gartner updated the Board on the following items: National Transportation Safety Board Response; April 21-25 National Work Zone Awareness Week; April 2 Bay Bridge Reconstruction Advisory Group Meeting; April 23 Earth Day Event; April 9 MdQI Awards Banquet and the awards received by MDTA; and the upcoming May 20 Roadeo, Training, and Awards Day. Mr. Gartner ended his remarks by awarding the MDTA Employee of the Quarter for the 1 st Quarter of 2025. The award went to Mr. Eric Jarvis, Transportation System management and Operations Specialist III. Mr. Jarvis was recognized for exceptional leadership and contributions to his team. He graciously volunteered to help train the influx of new hires, he mentors others helping to build their confidence and character. Mr. Jarvis is approachable, patient, and encouraging to everyone around him and truly exemplifies the qualities of a leader who inspires others to reach their full potential. Congratulations were presented to Mr. Jarvis on his MDTA Employee of the Quarter Award.
VOTE TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION
At 9:41 a.m., upon motion by Member Dontae Carroll and seconded by Member John F. von Paris, 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)(15) to discuss the MDTA’s Cyber Security including discussions regarding security assessments and deployment of information technology and network security related to detecting and
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