Board Meeting
Friday, June 3, 2005
10:00 a.m.
CAPCOG Board Room
2520 S. IH–35, Suite 100
Austin, Texas

1. Call to Order:

   Notice was duly posted and a Board meeting of the Austin–San Antonio Intermunicipal
   Commuter Rail District Board was held on Friday, June 3, 2005. Chairman Covington called the
   meeting to order at 10:19 am.

   Chairman Covington thanked the Board and the audience for attending the June 3rd, 2005
   meeting of the Austin–San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District Board meeting.

   Participants:

   • Sid Covington, Chairman
   • Tullos Wells, Vice Chairman
   • Tommy Adkisson
   • Gonzalo Barrientos
   • Mariano Camarillo
   • Gerald Daugherty
   • Dave Marsh
   • Al Notzon
   • Carroll Schubert
   • Daryl Slusher

   Sam Barshop, Fred Harless, Tim Tuggey and Senator Jeff Wentworth were unable to attend.

   Others participants included Ross Milloy, Bill Bingham, Christina Ybanez (attending in Mr. Tim
   Tuggey’s absence), and Mr. Joe Morris (attending in Senator Jeff Wentworth’s absence).

2. Chairman and Member Comments:

   Dave Marsh thanked Gerald Daugherty for taking care of the CARTS equipment.
   Carroll Schubert announced that this would be his last meeting. Schubert said that he was
   certain that the new mayor and council will appoint a new representative for the City of San
   Antonio. Schubert also expressed his gratitude for being able to serve on the board.

   Daryl Slusher also announced that this would be his last meeting, as well. Slusher also stated
   that he is thankful to have served on the board for such a very worthy cause.

   Vice–Chairman Wells expressed his appreciation for Schubert’s and Slusher’s efforts. Ross
   Milloy also added that, from the Staff’s perspective, it has been a pleasure to work with
   Councilmember(s) Slusher and Schubert.

3. Consider Approval of May 6th Board Meeting Minutes:

   Upon motion by Tullos Wells and second by Gerald Daugherty, the Board unanimously
   approved the May 6, 2005 meeting minutes.

4. Committee Reports:

   A. Program Management Oversight Committee:

   Mariano Camarillo reported that the PMOC met on May 20th and June 1st in an
   effort to prepare for the approaching New Starts Application Deadline
   (August 15th)(minutes provided to each Member). PMOC recognizes the need
   for frequent PMOC meetings and will continue to meet at least once every
   monthly and more often, if necessary, because of the number of decision to be
   made to allow the consultants to proceed on track.

   Chairman Covington urged everyone to attend the planned June 17th meeting of
   the PMOC.

   B. Public Information Committee:

   Dave Marsh reported that there was no PIC meeting this month, but did provide a
   summary of the PIC meeting from last month. Marsh also briefly discussed the
   public information material contained in a 3″ binder and offered an electronic
   version to all Board members via Alison Schulze.

   Chairman Covington briefly commented on the recent meetings held with Texas
   Transportation Commissioners.

   Ross Milloy reported that more than 3,000 comments were received through the
   public meetings.

5. Status Report on Union Pacific Relocation, by Mario Medina, Director, Multimodal
   Operations, TxDOT:

   Mario Medina (TxDOT) presented “TxDOT Statewide Freight Study: Central Texas Rail
   Relocation.” The presentation included the following information:

   • Railroad Relocations
   • Phase I – Austin/San Antonio Corridor
   • Phase II – San Antonio bypass
   • Phase III – San Antonio
   • Conceptual Corridors
   • Next Steps

   Mr. Medina reported that discussions with the Union Pacific continued, and he was hopeful that an agreement could be reached. A lengthy discussion by the Board ensued.

6. Consider selection of Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for FTA New Starts
   Application:

   Tom Shelton (Carter Burgess) presented “Austin–San Antonio Commuter Rail Project: Alternative Analysis Results – ASAICRD Board of Directors Meeting.” The presentation included the following information:

   Project’s Purpose and Need:

   • Improve Mobility throughout Corridor;
   • Improve Safety throughout Corridor;
   • Maintain Air Quality Status;
   • Create Multi–Modal Transportation System;
   • Provide Alternative Travel Option; and
   • Create Economic Development Opportunities

   Project History & Initiatives:

   • 1999 Feasibility Study;
   • 2004 Feasibility Study Update;
   • Phase 1 Ridership & Travel Demand Modeling Completed;
   • 2005 Alternatives Analysis to complete remaining FTA New Starts requirements;
   • Economic Development Impact Analysis of Each 14 Stations; and
   • Funding Strategies Investigated

   ASAICRD Board Direction:

   Assumptions:

   FTA Section 5309 New Starts Program:

   • Programmatic Funding Grant Program
   • Only Federal Funding Program for Fixed Guideway Transit Initiatives
   • Fiercely competitive requiring “Good Projects”

   6 Focus Areas:

   • Mobility Improvements;
   • Environmental Benefits;
   • Operating Efficiencies;
   • Cost Effectiveness;
   • Transit Supportive Land Use
   • Other Factors.

   Project’s Challenges:

   • A lengthy – prescriptive process;
   • Required to use MPO travel demand models;
   • Priority focus on cost–effective measure;
   • Criteria benefits smaller urban transit projects;
   • Cap at 50% federal funding application;
   • 135 AA projects expected to submit New Starts applications by August 15, 2005.

   Definition & Analysis of Alternatives;

   • Alt #1 – Full Service Plan;
   • Alt #2 – Initial Service Plan;
   • Alt #3 – North MOS;
   • Alt #4 – South MOS;
   • Alt #5 – Alt #2 w/Quarry Market Station;
   • Alt #6 – Alt #4 w/Quarry Market Station;
   • Alt #7 – MOS North 2;
   • Alt #8 – South MOS 2; and
   • Alt #9 – South MOS 3
   • Results of Analysis;
   • Evaluation Matrix

   Consultant Team’s Recommendations:

   • Adopt Alternative #1 (Georgetown to San Antonio as Locally Preferred
     Alternative (LPA);
   • Conduct June 17 PMO/Financial Workshop
   • July 8 Board Mtg – Select & Adopt New Starts “Federal Project”
   • Submit New Starts Application by August 15, 2005.

   Next Steps:

   • 06/03/05 – ASAICRD Board – Adoption of the LPA;
   • MPO Actions for LPA Approval:
   • 06/03/05 – SA – BCMPO TAC;
   • 06/15/05 – CAMPO TAC;
   • 06/27/05 – SA–BCMPO Board & Public Hearing;
   • 07/11/05 – CAMPO Board
   • 07/25/05 – SA–BCMPO Board
   • 06/17/05 – PMO Committee Meeting Workshop
   • 07/08/05 – ASAICRD Board adopts New Starts “Federal Project” and Financial
     Assumptions;
   • 07/15/05 – PMO Committee reviews New Starts Application, Financial Plan, and
     PMP;
   • 08/15/05 – Submission of New Starts Application and support documents to FTA.

   A lengthy discussion by the Board ensued.

   Upon Motion by Mariano Camarillo and second by Daryl Slusher to approve the
   recommendation of the P&PE Team Consultants to move forward with the Locally Preferred
   Alternative, to include the amendment to add a FM 3009 Station, the Board unanimously
   approved the motion.

7. Report on Status of Appointments to the Board and Administration of Oath of
   Office to Any Newly Appointed Board Members:

   Bill Bingham provided the Board with a copy of S.B. No. 182, concerning board members,
   telephone and video conferencing. Mr. Bingham reported that there have been ten total re–
   appointments (four have not yet been appointed). Mr. Bingham also stated that appointments
   made after September 1, 2005 will be staggered (present appointments will not be affected). Mr.
   Bingham also reported that the ability to video or teleconference will go into effect at that time.

   After September 1st, tests will be run concerning the video conferencing in Austin and/or San Antonio. Bingham also stated that the Austin–San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail
   District Board will be one of the first groups in the State of Texas able to utilize video
   conferencing for regular board meetings.

8. Legislative Update:

   Mr. Milloy reported that the rail relocation fund passed and the State of Texas is considering how to assemble a $2 billion fund for such efforts.

9. VIII. Financial Report:

   Mr. Milloy provided the Board with the document entitled, “Reconciliation Detail: Checking
   Account, Period Ending 05/31/05″ for review and reference.

10. Other Business:

    There were no other items of business brought before the Board.

11. Public Comment:

    Wilda Won acknowledged the contribution of Ed Kasparik, who passed away this week in
    California, who was a big supporter of this project and of all transportation projects in Texas. The Board acknowledged Mr. Kasparik’s contributions.

12. Adjourn:

    There being no further items of business brought before the Board, Chairman Covington
    adjourned the meeting at 12:16 p.m.