06-09 ResolutionRECORD OF RESOLUTIONS
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06-09
Resolution No. Pressed
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A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CITY
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE CENTRAL OHIO TRANSIT AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, an Amended Agreement was negotiated between the Central Ohio
Transit Authority (COTA) and several central Ohio communities, including the
City of Dublin, and
WHEREAS, this Amended Agreement sets forth rotational appointments to the
COTA Board of Trustees by the participating central Ohio communities, and
WHEREAS, the Central Ohio Transit Authority has recently informed the City of
Dublin that one COTA Board of Trustees position, which term is set to expire on
March 31, 2009, is to now be filled with a City of Dublin representative, and
WHEREAS, this City of Dublin representative is to serve athree-yearterm on the
Board of Trustees beginning in April, 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin,
State of Ohio, ~ of the elected members concurring that:
Section 1. ~, (r~~,~~~ ~~~ is hereby appointed to a three-
yearterm as the Dublin community representative to the Board of Trustees of the
Central Ohio Transit Authority.
Section 2. This resolution is effective upon passage as provided under Section
4.04(x) of the Dublin Revised Charter.
Passed this ~h~ day of ~(~2!/`~, 2009.
Mayor - Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
of Council
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Office of the City Manager
5200 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, Ohio 43017
Phone: 614-410-4400
Memo
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Terry Foegler, City Manager "~ ~~
Date: February 26, 2009 ',,~
Initiated By: Dana McDaniel, Deputy City Manager/Director of Economic Development
Re: Resolution 06-09 - COTA Board Appointment
Summary
During the February 2 Counci] meeting, staff made Council aware the City had received correspondence
from the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) that a Board of Trustees position would expire at the
end of March that is to be filled with a Dublin representative. This representative, appointed by Dublin
City Council, would serve athree-year term, beginning in April.
Council directed staff to pursue a possible appointee(s) who would represent the City's business sector
and who would have an understanding of the City's current and future workforce transit needs. After
considering several individuals and consulting with the Dublin Chamber, Dana McDaniel contacted Scott
White, President and CEO of Interstate Gas Supply (IGS) to inquire as to his level of interest in possibly
serving the City in this capacity_ Mr. White expressed a sincere interest in the position and is willing to
invest the time required to prepare for and attend COTA Board meetings and Committee meetings.
Scott White is the President and CEO of IGS, one of the largest retail gas suppliers in the country. In
1989, Scott and Marvin White (former CEO of Columbia Gas Distribution) started IGS with just three
employees and 18 commercial customers.
Under White's presidency, IGS has grown from 18 customers and just under $I million in sales in 1990
to a company with sales over one billion dollars that serves over 750,000 residential customers in the
Midwest.
IGS is somewhat unique in that it is privately held, has no long-term debt and relies on traditional bank
financing. White attributes his company's success to a focus on customer service, controlled growth and
an understanding of the gas industry and commodities markets.
The Columbus native graduated from Ohio University in 1988 with a degree in finance and marketing. He
is married and has three children.
As Council is aware, IGS is growing its corporate presence in Dublin on Emerald Parkway. Without a
doubt, Mr. White will provide his vast corporate business expertise to the COTA Board as it works
through many challenging issues.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the appointment of Scott White, President and CEO of Interstate Gas Supply, as the
City of Dublin's appointee to the Centra] Ohio Transit Authority Board of Trustees.