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Minutes of
Meeting of Board of Directors
on October 8, 2009
The Board of Directors of York Region Rapid Transit Corporation met at 12:06 p.m. in Committee Room A, Regional Building, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario.
Directors present at this Meeting:
Mr. B. Fisch – Chair
Mr. D. Barrow
Ms. L. Jackson, Vice Chair
Mr. F. Scarpitti
Mr. T. Van Bynen
Others:
Ms. P. Morris
Staff:
D. Albers, D. Clark, D. Duncan, P. May, B. Titherington,
S. Tuckey, M-F. Turner, J. Vanderburgh, C. Wotton
Regional Staff:
D. Basso, P. Casey, K. Llewellyn-Thomas, B. Macgregor,
E. Mahoney, C. Raynor, L. Russell, K. South, R. Tagaki,
E. Wilson
Declaration of Interest
Nil
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09-13 Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Ms. Jackson that the Board confirm the minutes of the September 10, 2009 meeting of the Board of Directors of York Region Rapid Transit Corporation in the form supplied to the members, which was Carried.
09-14 Review of "Unfolding a Vision" Brochure
Mr. D. Albers, Chief Communications Officer, presented an overview of the new "Unfolding a Vision" brochure.
It was moved by Mr. Scarpitti that the Board receive the presentation of the new "Unfolding a Vision" brochure and direct staff to redesign the front cover, which was Carried.
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A report of the President, dated September 29, 2009, was presented recommending that:
1. The Vehicle Contract Award report for VivaNext vehicles be received for information.
It was moved by Mr. Barrow that the Board adopt the report, which was Carried.
09-16 Expropriation of Lands for VivaNext
A report of the President, dated September 29, 2009, was presented recommending that:
1. The Board receive this report for information.
It was moved by Mr. Van Bynen that the Board adopt the report, which was Carried.
09-17 Request for Proposals and Pre-Approval to Award Environmental Remediation Services for Procured/Expropriated Land on Davis Drive
A report of the President, dated September 29, 2009, was presented recommending that:
1. The President of York Region Rapid Transit Corporation be authorized to release a request for proposals for the remediation of environmental and occupational health and safety issues related to expropriated properties along Davis Drive.
2. The Chief Executive Officer and President of York Region Rapid Transit Corporation be authorized to enter into all necessary agreements to effect the award of work to the successful proponent.
3. YRRTC staff report back to the Board through the Quarterly Project Status Report on the outcome of the procurement process.
It was moved by Mr. Van Bynen that the Board adopt the report, which was Carried.
09-18 Extension of Owner's Engineer Services and Contract
A report of the President, dated September 29, 2009, was presented recommending that:
1. The contract with McCormick Rankin Corporation for Owner's Engineer services be extended for one year as per the provisions in the initial contract for services procured under RFP P-06-63, for an incremental amount of $3,700,000, exclusive of applicable taxes, to be paid on a fees and material basis.
2. The Chief Executive Officer and President of York Region Rapid Transit Corporation be authorized to enter into all necessary agreements to effect the contract extension to December 31, 2010.
It was moved by Mr. Scarpitti that the Board adopt the report, which was Carried.
09-19 Markham Civic Mall Rapidways Update
Mr. P. May, Chief Engineer, and Mr. D. Clark, Chief Architect, provided an update on the progress of the Markham Civic Mall Rapidways, including construction photographs.
It was moved by Mr. Scarpitti that the Board receive the presentation, which was Carried.
09-20 Operations, Maintenance and Storage Facility Update
This matter was considered in private session.
09-21 Private Session
It was moved by Mr. Scarpitti that the Board meeting resolve into private session at 12:50 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. Update on Various Legal Agreements
2. Southlake Parking RFP
3. Spadina Subway Update
4. Operations, Maintenance and Storage Facility Update
There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 1:58 p.m.
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Bill Fisch, Chair
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Janis Vanderburgh, Secretary
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