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    MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITYAUTHORITY MEETINGTHURSDAY, JANUARY 10,2008O P E N t 3 E Z W N - ~ C@ s o

    I MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: John D. Porcarl, Chairman (via telephone)P. Jack BassoRev. Dr. William C, Calhoun, Sr, (via telephone)Louise P. Xoblitzell.Richard C, ike Lewin (via telephone)Carolyn Y , PeoplesIsaac W , Marks, Sr,,EsquireMichael J . whits on (via telephone)Walter E,Woodford, Jr., PE (via telephone)STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Freeland, Executive SecretaryDavid ChapinDonna DeanJoyce Diepold

    j Deborah Donohue, Esquire'Allan GarmanDantel McMullen .Sirnela TrlandosAlison WilliamsOTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Ed Harrfs, Legal Counsel, State HighwayAdministration (via telephone).Peter Kessenich, Public Financial ManagementPaul Shelton, McKennon, Shelton and Henn,L t C8evefley Swaim-Staley, MDOTJamio Traudt, .Davenportand Company

    Chairman Porcari called tho meeting of the Maryland TransportationAuthority to order at 11:35 a.m.

    At I 37 a.m., motion was made by Mr. Woodford and seconded by MrsWoblitzall and unanimously approved to move into Closed Session pi~rsuantoSectlon j0-508(a) of the Maryland State Governrrrent Article of the Annotated

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    OPEN SESSIONJANUARY 10,2008PAGE 2

    Code of Maryland to: (6) to consider the marketing of public securities (tollrevenue bonds); and (8) consult with staff, consultantsor other individuals aboutpending or potential litigation (Intercounty Connector),

    Members reviewed a preliminary term sheet and schedu le for the'proposed March 2008 toll revenue bond issuance.

    ACTIONS TAK,EN DURING CLOSED SESSIONThe following actions were taken during Closed Session:IC C (Intercountv Connector) ProioctUpon motion by Mr, Basso and seconded by Ms. Hoblltzell, members

    unanimoirsly approved proceeding with the ICC Project.

    Upon motion by Mr. Wooclforcf and seconded by Ms. HoblitzellResolution.08-02, authorizing the reclassification by tho Maryland TransportationAuthority of the Intercounty Connector (ICC) Project as a Transportation FacilitiesProject under the Trust Agreement. was ~~ na nim ou slypproved, the Chairrnan

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    OPEN SESSIONJANUARY 10,200 8PAGE 3'

    r Resolution 08-0'i;Upon motion by Mr, Woodford and seconded by Ms. Hoblitzell, Resolution

    08-01 ratifying the declaration of the official intent of the Maryland TransportationAuthority to reimburse expenditures to be incurred with respect to certain projectsfrom certaln funds w ith the proceeds of tax-exempt debt obligations was 'unanlmously approved, the Chairman concurring, as am ended.

    Resolut ion 08-03:Upon m otion by Ms, I-loblltzell and secshded by Rev. Dr, alhoun,

    Resolution 08-03 regarding the i ssuan~e y the Maryland TransportationAuthority of one or more series of its Special Obligation Revenue Bonds; Series2008 fo r the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction and aqulpping ofcertain transportation facilities;approving the proparation and clistribuiion of aPreliminary and a final Official Statement; and authorizing, specifying,determining and approving certain other matte rs pertaining to the 2008 bonds,was unanimously approved, the Chairman concurring.

    At 12:'15 p.m,, upon motion by Mr.Whitson and seconded by Rev, Dr.Calhoun, members unanlrnously approved to return lo Open Session, theChairman concurring,

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    OPEN SESSIONJANUARY 10,2008PAGE 4

    RATIFICATION OF ACTIONS TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSIONUpon motion by Mr, Basso and seconded by Ms. Hoblltzell, members

    unanimously ratified the above-recorded actions taken in Closed Session, theChalrman concurring.

    There being no further business, the meeting of the MarylandTransportation Authority was adjourned by general consensus, without objectionat f2:27p.m.

    The next meeting of the Maryland Transportation Authority wiIl be held onWednesday, January 23, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in the member conference room ofth e poin t Breeze Complex.

    John D, Porcari, Chairman

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    AUTHORITY MEETINGWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 ,200 8POINT BREEZE COMPLEXCLOSED SESSIONMEMB ERS IN ATTENDANCE: Beverley Swaim-Staley, Acting ChairP. Jack Ba ssoRev . Dr. William C. Calhoun, Sr.Louise P . HoblitzellRichard C. Mike LewinIsaac H . Marks, S r., EsquireCarolyn Y. PeoplesMichael J. WhitsonWalter E . Woodford, Jr., P.E.

    STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Freeland, Executive SecretaryJay AydGreg BrownMarcus BrownDavid ChapinDonna DeanDeb D onohue, EsquireKeith DuerlingDoug HutchesonAllen Ga rmanGeoffrey KolbergDaniel F. McMullen, I l lDennis SimpsonCheryl SparksSam TriandosAlison Williams

    OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Leif Dorm sjo, Chief of Staff, MarylandDepartment of TransportationPeter Kessenich, Public Financial Management(via telephone)Joe Mason, Vice-President, D avenport andCompa ny (via telephone)Paul Shelton, McKen non, Shelton and He nn,LLC

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    CLOSED SESSION 1JANUARY 23,2008PAGE 2 '

    Acting Ch air Swaim-Staley called the meeting of the M arylandTranspo rtation Authority to order at 9:05 a.m.At 9 :06 a.m., motion was m ade by Ms. Ho blitzell and seconded by Mr.Whitson, with unanimous approval of the m embers, to mo ve into Closed Sessionpursuant to Section 10-508 (a) of the State G overnm ent Article of the AnnotatedCode of Maryland to: (1) discuss the appointment, employment, assignment,promotion, discipline, demotion, compens ation, removal, resignation, orperformance eva luation of appointees, emp loyees, or officials over who m it hasjurisdiction; or any other pe rsonnel matter that affects one o r more spe cific

    individuals (police incentives, proposal for C orporal Brooks' family, person nelactions); (6) to cons ider the marketing of public securities (bon d sale term sheetand schedule); (8) to consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals a boutpending or potential litigation (Tydings M emorial Bridge); (10) to discuss p ublicsecurity, because the Authority determined that public discussion wo uldconstitute a risk to the public or to public security, including: (i) the de ploymen t offire a nd po lice services an d staff (security and police upd ate).ACTIONS TAKEN DU RING CLOSED SESSION

    The following actions were taken during C losed Session:Police lncentivesUpon m otion by Ms. H oblitzell and seconded by M r. Basso, membersunanimously recommended that the Secretary of Transportation implement theMaryland Transp ortation Authority Police Ince ntives Programs under theTransportation Service Huma n Resources System (TSH RS), the Acting Chairconcurring.(At 9:12 a.m ., Mr. Marks arrived at the mee ting).Bond Sale: Term Sheet and ScheduleGene ral consensus by mem bers, without objection, was given to moveforward with a co nference call or email, if necessary, to meet the propo sedschedu le of activities leading to the M arch 2008 bon d sale.

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    CLOSED SESSIONJANUARY 23,200 8PAGE 3

    Personnel ActionsUpo n motion by Mr. Wood ford and seconded by Rev. Dr. Calhoun,'mem bers unanim ously approved the propo sed reorganization of theMaryland Transportation Authority as p resented by Executive SecretaryRonald Freeland. The revised organizational chart is attached. ActingChair Swa im-Staley requested that salary information be provided on theaffected positions. Mem bers will be updated at the February meeting.At 9:4 0 a.m., motion was mad e by Mr. Whitson an d seconded by Rev. Dr.Calhoun and un animously approved, to move to Open S ession.

    RATIFICATION OF ACTIONS TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESS IONUpon m otion by Mr. Marks and seconded by Re v. Dr. Calhoun, mem bersunanimous ly ratified the above-recorded actions taken in Closed Se ssion.

    ,--. There being no further business, the m eeting of the MarylandTransportation Authority was adjourned, by general consens us, without 'objection, at 11:lO a.m., upon motion by Mr. Marks and seconde d by Rev. Dr.Calhoun.The next meeting of the Ma ryland Transportation Authority will b e held onTuesday, February 26, 2008 at 9 :00 a.m. in the conference room o f thePoint Breeze Complex.

    l ICONCUR:

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    MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITYAUTHORITY MEETINGTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 ,2008POINT BREEZE COMPLEXCLOSED SESSION

    MEMBERS INATTENDANCE: John D . Porcari, ChairmanBeverley Swaim-Staley, Acting C hairP. Jack Basso (via telephone )Rev. Dr. William C. C alhoun, Sr.Louise P. HoblitzellRichard C. Mike LewinIsaac H. Marks, Sr., EsquireCarolyn Y. PeoplesMichael J. Whitson (via telephone )Walter E. Woodford, Jr., P.E.

    STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Free land, Executive SecretaryMarcus BrownDavid ChapinSandi C lifford, EsquireDonna DeanDeb D onohue, EsquireDoug HutchesonGeoffrey KolbergDaniel F. McMullen, I l lGail MoranJackie SeneschalDennis SimpsonCheryl SparksSam TriandosAlison Williams

    OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Leif Dormsjo, Chief of Staff, MarylandDepartment of TransportationPeter Kessenich, Public Financial Managem ent(via telephone)Joe M ason, Vice-President, Davenp ort andCompany (via telephone)Paul Shelton, McKennon, Shelton and Henn,LLCJamie Traudt, Davenport and Com pany (viatelephone)

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    CLOSED SESSIONFEBRUARY 26,2 008PAGE 2

    Chairman Porcari called the meeting of the Maryland TransportationAuthority to o rder at 9:02 a.m.At 9:0 3 a.m., motion was mad e by Ms. Hoblitzell and seco nded b y Mr.Woo dford, with unan imous approval of the mem bers, to move into ClosedSession pursuant to Se ction 10-508 (a) of the State Gov ernment Article of theAnnotated C ode of Maryland to: (1) discuss the appointment, employm ent,assignme nt, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, remov al,resignation, or performance eva luation of appointees, employee s, or officialsover whom it has jurisdiction; or any other pe rsonnel matter that affects o ne or

    more spe cific individuals (proposal for Co rporal Brooks' family, M dTA p olicecompe nsation); (6) to consider the marketing of public se curities (toll revenuebond issuance); (8) to consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals abou tpending or potential litigation (procuremen t and MB E issues); (10) to discusspublic se curity, because the Authority determined that pu blic discussion w ouldconstitute a risk to the public or to public security, including: (i) the deployme nt offire an d po lice services a nd staff (security and police update).(At 9:04 a.m . Mr. Marks arrived at the meeting).(At 9:12 a.m ., the me eting was chaired by Acting Chair Sw aim-Staley).

    ACTIONS TAKEN DURING CLOSE D SESSIONThe following actions were taken during Closed S ession:

    Corporal Brooks' ProposalUpon m otion by Ms. Hoblitzell and seconded by M r. Woodford, membersunanimou sly approved the allocation of funds for the M aryland Prepaid CollegeTrust P rogram for Corporal Brook s' children and that the Authority cons ider theUniversity four-year lump sum payme nt plan, subject to further inves tigation ofthe po tential for assignment of the bene fit by the Executive Secretary an d '

    Principal Counsel. The Chairman and M embers also recommended that theMaryland Prepa id College Trust Program be adopted Authority-wide for childrenof Authority employe es killed in the line of duty.(At 9:16 a.m ., Rev. Calhoun arrived at the m eeting).(At 9:35 a.m., Chairman Porcari resumed chairing the m eeting).

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    CLOSED SESSIONFEBRUARY 26,2 008PAGE 3

    Resolution 08-05Upon motion by Ms. Hoblitzell and seconded by Mr. Marks, membersunanimously approved Resolution 08-05 - Approving the Draft SupplementalTrust Agreemen t and Preliminary Official Statement, an d au thorizing the 'Executive Secretary, staff and consultants to finalize the transactionaldocumen ts, the C hairman concurring.At 10:05 a.m., motion was made by Ms. Hoblitzell, seconded by Mr.Woodford, and unanimously approved , to move to Open Session.

    RATIFICATION OF ACTIONS TAKEN DU RING CLOSED SES SIONUpon motion by Ms. H oblitzell and seconded by M r. wo odfo rd, membersunanimously ratified the a bove-recorded actions taken in Closed Session.

    - i t 10:05 a.m . the me eting of the Maryland Transportation Authority wasadjourned by gene ral consensus, without objection, upon motion by M s.Hoblitzell and seco nded by M r. Wood ford to condu ct administrative matters.At 1 1 : l l a. m., motion was mad e by Mr. Woodford, seconded by M;.Marks an d unanimously approved, to re-open the February 26, 2008 meeting ofthe Maryland T ransportation Authority.

    (At 11 I 1 a. m. , Mr. Basso left the meeting b y terminating his telephoneConnection).The re being n o further business, the mee ting of the M arylandTransportation Authority was a djourned, by general conse nsus, withoutobjection, at 1 1:25 a.m. upon motion by Ms . Hoblitzell and second ed by Rev. Dr.Calhoun.The next me eting of the Maryland Transportation Authority will b e held onWedne sday, March 26 , 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at the 1-95 Express Toll Lane ProjectOffice in White M arsh, Maryland. A ct office will follow themeeting.

    Concurred:D. Porcari, Chairman

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    MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITYAUTHORITY MEETINGWEDNESDAY, MARCH 26,200 81-95 ETL PROJECT OFFICE -W H IT E MAR SHCLOSED SESSION

    MEMBE RS IN ATTENDANCE: John D. Porcari, ChairmanP. Jack BassoRev. Dr. William C. Calhoun, Sr.Louise P. Hoblitzell (via telephone)Richard C. M ike Lewin (via telephone)Isaac H. Marks, Sr., EsquireMichael J. WhitsonWalter E. Woodford, Jr., P.E .

    STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Freeland, Executive SecretarySuhair AlkhatibTrish BishoffGreg BrownRandy BrownDavid ChapinDonna DeanKeith DuerlingDeb Donohue, EsquireCurt EspositoAllen GarmanRicha rd JaramiiloDave LaBellaDaniel F. McMullen, IllTeri MossGail MoranColonel Russell SheaDennis SimpsonChris Thomp sonSam TriandosAlison Williams

    OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Leif Dormsjo, Chief of Staff, M ay la ndDepartment of T ransportationPeter Kessenich, Public FinancialManage ment (via telephone)Joe M ason, Sr. Vice-President, Davenport andCompany

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    CLOSED SESSIONMARCH 26,200 8PAGE 2

    Chairman Porcari called the me eting of the Maryland TransportationAuthority to order at 9:22 a.m.At 9:2 2 a.m., motion was ma de by Mr. Whitson and s econded b yMr. Marks, with unan imous approval of the me mbers, to move into ClosedS-ession pursuant to Section 10-508 (a) of the State Go vernm ent Article of theAnnotated Code of Maryland to: ( 5 ) o consider the investment of public funds(toll revenue b ond sale, ICC cash flow update; (6) to consider the ma rketing ofpublic securities (toll revenue bond issuance review, acquisition of surety policyand ICC cash flow update); (7) to consult with counsel to o btain legal advice

    (Daisv Concrete, Inc. of Maryland v. Ma ryland Transportation Authoritv et at); (8)to consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potentiallitigation [Daisv Concrete, Inc . of Maryland v. Maryland Transpo rtation Authoritv,et al); and, (10) to discuss public security, because the Authority determined thatpublic discussion wou ld constitute a risk to the public or to pu blic security,including: (i) the dep loyment of fire a nd police services a nd staff (security andpolice update).(At 9:31 a.m., Rev. D r. Calhoun arrived a t the mee ting).

    ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSIONThe following action was taken d uring closed session:

    Toll Revenue Bonds - Debt Service R eserveUpo n motion by Ms. Hoblitzell and seconded b y Mr. Lewin, memb ersunanimously approved the acquisition of surety policy to substitute for bondproceeds for the final debt service rese 'rve.At 9:38 a.m., motion was mad e by Mr. Basso, seconded by Rev. Dr.Calhoun, and unanimously approved, to move to Open Session.

    RATIFICATION OF ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOS ED SESSIONUpon motion by M r. Marks and seconded by Mr. Basso, membersunanimously ratified the abo ve-recorded action taken in Closed Session.There being no further business, the meeting of the MarylandTransportation Authority was adjourned, by general consensus, withoutobjection, at 10:40 a.m. upon motion by Rev. Dr. Calhoun and seconde d by M r.Basso.

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    CLOSED SESSIONMARCH 26,2008PAGE 3The next meeting of the Maryland Transportation Authority will be held onWednesday, April 23, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at the Point Breeze Complex in themember conference room .

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    MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITYAUTHORITY MEETING

    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23,2008MEMBER CONFERENCE ROOM- POINT BREEZECLOSED SESSION

    MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: John D. Porcari, ChairmanP. Jack BassoRev. Dr. W illiam C . Calhoun, Sr.Mary B. HalseyLouise P. HoblitzellRichard C. Mike LewinIsaac H. Marks, Sr., EsquireMicha el J. Whitson (via telephone)Walter E.Woo dford, Jr., P.E.

    STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Freeland, Executive SecretaryLt. Colon el Gary BetzingGreg BrownRandy BrownDavid ChapinSandra Clifford, EsquireDonna DeanJoyce DiepoldKeith DuerlingDeb Donohue, EsquireDoug HutchesonGeoffrey KolbergDaniel F. McMu llen, Il lGail MoranMarjorie NesbittDennis SimpsonCheryl SparksChris ThompsonSam TriandosAlison WilliamsMelissa Williams

    OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Preston Davis, Alpha Corporation

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    CLOSED SESSIONAPRIL 23,2008PAGE 2

    Chairman Porcari called the meeting of the Maryland TransportationAuthority to order at 9:02 a.m.The Chairman, members and staff welcomed Mary B. Halsey, the newestAuthority member to the meeting. Ms. Halsey has been appointed to serve theremainder of a four-year term until 201 1.At 9:03 a.m., motion was made by Mr. Basso and seconded byMs. Hoblitzell, with unanimous approval of the members, to move into Closed

    Session pursuant to Section 10-508 (a) of the State Government Article of theAnnotated Code of Maryland to: (1) discuss (ii) a personnel matter that affectsone or more specific individuals (Greg Bauer; compensation matters); (6) toconsider the marketing of public securities (TIFIA update); (7) to consult withcounsel to obtain legal advice (Daisv Concrete. Inc. of Marvland v. MarvlandTransportation Authority et al.); (8) to consult with staff, consultants, or otherindividuals about pending or potential litigation (Daisv Concrete. Inc. of Marvlandv. Marvland Transportation Authoritv, et al.); (10) to discuss public security,because the Authority determined that public discussion would constitute a risk tothe public or to public security, including: (i) the deployment of fire and policeservices and staff (security and police update); (14) before a contract is awardedor bids are opened, discuss a matter directly related to a negotiation strategybecause public discussion or disclosure would impact the Authority's ability toparticipate in the competitive bidding or proposal process (Daisy Concrete, Inc. ofMaryland v. Maryland Transportation Authority et al.).

    (At 9:20 a.m., Rev. Dr. Calhoun arrived at the meeting).ACTIONS TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION

    The following actions were taken during closed session:Line of Dutv Death

    Upon motion by Ms. Hoblitzell and seconded by Mr. Woodford, membersunanimously approved the Authority's participation in applying the provisions ofHB 725 - State Retirement and Pension System - Line of Duty Death Benefitsstatute to the family of Gregory Bauer, the Authority's maintenance worker whowas killed on the job April 8, 2008, the Chairman specifically concurring.

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    OPEN SESSIONAPRIL 23,2008PAGE 3

    Daisy Concrete. Inc. v. Marvland Trans~ortationAuthoritv et al.Upon motion by Rev. Dr. Calhoun and seconded by Ms. Hoblitzell,members unanimously delegated authority to the Executive Secretary tonegotiate and finalize a settlement with Daisy Concrete on Contract No. KH 271-000-002R for improvements to the I-95lMD 24 Interchange.At 9:50 a.m., motion was made by Rev. Dr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr.Marks and unanimously approved, to move to Open Session.

    RATIFICATION OF ACTIONS TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSIONUpon motion by Mr. Woodford and seconded by Ms. Hoblitzell, membersunanimously ratified the above-recorded actions taken in Closed Session.At 9:55 a.m. motion was made by Ms. Hoblitzell, seconded by Mr.11 Woodford and unanimously approved, to return to Closed Session, pursuant toSection 10-508(a) of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code ofMaryland to: (8) consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pendingor potential litigation (certain A/E contracts).No actions were taken during Closed Session.At 10:04 a.m., motion was made by Rev. Dr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr.Whitson and unanimously approved to return to Open Session.There being no further business, the meeting of the MarylandTransportation Authority was adjourned, by general consensus, withoutobjection, at 11:lO a.m. upon motion by Ms. Hoblitzell and seconded by Mr.Marks.A luncheon for outgoing member Carolyn Peoples followed the meeting.The next meeting of the Maryland Transportation Authority will be held on

    Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in the onference room of thePoint Breeze complex.

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    MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITYAUTHORITY MEETINGWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 ,20 08MEMBER CONFERENCE ROOM - POINT BREEZECLOSED SESSION

    MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: John D. Porcari, ChairBeverley Swaim-StaleyP. Jack BassoRev. Dr. William C. Calhoun, Sr,Mary B. HalseyLouise P. HoblitzellRichard C.Mike LewinIsaac H. Marks, Sr., EsquireMichael J.WhitsonWalter E. Woodford, Jr., P.E.

    STAFF INATTENDANCE: Ron Freeland, Executive SecretaryTrish BishoffChief Marcus BrownDavid ChapinSandra Clifford, Esquire, Deputy CounselAlison WilliamsOTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Leif Dormsjo, Chief of Staff, MDOTDenise Ferguson, Principal Counsel, MDOT

    Peter Kessenich, Public Financial Management(via telephone)Kurt Krauss, PB Consult, Inc.Jackie Sensechal, KC1 TechnologiesPaul Shelton, Esquire, McKennon, Shelton andHenn, LLPJamie Traudt, Davenport and CompanyWilliam Varga, Assistant Attorney General,Office of the Attorney General

    Chairman Porcari called the meeting of the Maryland TransportationAuthority to order 11 02 a.m.At 11:03 a.m., motion was made by M r. Basso and seconded by Mr.Marks, with the unanimous approval of the mem bers, to move into ClosedSession pursuant to Section 10-508(a) of the State Government Afticle of theAnnotated Code of Maryland to: 1) (i ) to discuss the appointment, employment,assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal,resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officialsover whom it has jurisdiction; or (ii) any other personnel matter that affects 1 or

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    CLOSED SESSIONOCTOBER 22,200 8PAGE 2more specific individuals (Motor Vehicle Administration); (6) to consider the.marketing of public securities (toll revenue secured TlFlA loan and GARVEEbonds); (7) to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice (Open Meetings l a wand mee ting minutes);(I) to discuss public security, if the pub lic bodydetermines that public discussion would constitute a risk to the public or to publicsecurity, including: (i) the dep loyment of fire and police services and staff; and (ii)the development and implementation of emergency plans (security and policeupdate). TACTION TAKE N DURING CLOSED SESSION

    -The following action was taken during Closed Session:GARVEE BONDSUpon motion by Ms. Hoblitzell and seconded by Mr. Woodford, membersunanimously approved proceeding with the selection of a senior manager for themarketing of GAR VEE Bonds.

    At I35 p.m. upon motion by Rev. Dr. Calhoun and seconded by Mr.Basso, members unanimously approved to move to Open Session.RATIFICATION OF ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION

    Upon motion by Ms . Hoblitzell and seconded by Rev. D.r. Calhoun,members unanimously ratified the above action taken in Closed Session.

    There be ing no further business, the meeting of the MarylandTransportation Authority was adjourned at 2 0 0 p.m. by general consensus, uponmotion by M r. Marks and seconded by Mr. Whitson.

    The next meeting of the Maryland Transportation Authority will be held onTuesday, November 25 at 9:00 a.m. inBreeze Headquarters building.

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    MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITYAUTHORITY MEETINGTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 200 8MEMBER CONFERENCE ROOM - POINT BREEZECLOSED SESSION

    MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: John D. Porcari, ChairBeverley Swaim-StaleyP. Jack Basso (via telephone)Rev, Dr. William C. Calhoun, Sr.Mary B. ,HalseyLouise P. HoblitzellRichard C. M ike Lewin (via telephone)Isaac H. Marks, Sr., EsquireMichael J. WhitsonWalter E . Woodford, Jr., P.E.STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Freeland, Executive SecretaryTrish BishoffMarcus BrownDavid ChapinSandra Clifford, EsquireCheryl Sparks

    OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Peter Kessenich, Financial Advisor, PublicFinancial Management (via telephone)Ed Regan, Wilbur Sm ith AssociatesKurt Krauss, PB Consult; Inc.Jacquelyn Sensechal, KC1TechnologiesPaul Shelton, McKennon, Shelton and Henn,LLPJamie Traudt, Davenport and Company (viatelephone)

    Chairman Porcari called the meeting of the M aryland TransportationAuthority t o order at 9:05 a.m.

    At 9:06 a.m., motion was m ade by Ms. Hoblitzell and seconded by Mr.Marks, with the unanimous approval of the members, to move into ClosedSession pursuant to Section 10-508(a) of the State G overnment Article of theAnnotated Code of Maryland to: (6 ) to consider the marketing of public securities(toll revenue secured TlF lA loan and GARVEE bonds - State Government Article

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    CLOSED SESSIONNOVEMBER 25,2008PAGE 2. . ..$10-508(a)(6); a nd (10 ) to discuss public security, if the public.body determinesthat public discussion would cons titute a risk to the public or to public security,including: (i) the deployment o f fire and police services and staff; and (ii) thedevelopment and implementation of emergency plans (security and policeupdate- State Government Article 510-508(a)(1O(i)),

    (Rev. Dr. Calhoun arrived at the meeting at 9:10 a.m.).(Mr. Whitson arrived a t the meeting at 9:30 a.m.).

    ACTION TAK EN D URING CLOSED SESSIONThe following action was taken during Closed Session:Toll Revenue Study . . .Upon motion by Ms. Hoblitzell and seconded by Mr. Marks, membersunanimously expressed their support of the revenue study.At 10:25 a.m. motion was made by Mr. Whitson, seconded by Rev. Dr.Calhoun and unanimously approved, to move to Open Session.

    RATIFICATION OF ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSIONUpon motion by Mr. Whitson and seconded by Rev. Dr. Calhoun,members unanimously ratified the above action taken in Closed Session.Upon m otion by Rev. Dr. Calhoun and seconded by Mr. Marks, themeeting of the Maryland Transportation Authority was adjourned, by generalconsensus at 10:55 a.m.

    The next meeting of the Maryland Transportation Authority w ill be held onThursday, D ecember 18, 2008 at 9:00 a .m. in the conference room o f theMaryland Transportation Authority Police Headquarters Building located at 4330Broening Highway. A holiday lunch will follow the m e ' 0 at the Police Building.,7)pPO ~ . orcari