Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Present at the meeting were
Board Members, Al Frioni,
Rich Ballon, Paul Pasqual, (Shawn Gatto at
.
1) Chairman Frioni called the meeting to order
at
2) Roll call was taken and the above listed Board Members were present.
3)
Consideration of Minutes of the
Mr. Ballon
moved that the minutes of the
4) Citizen Comments
There were no citizens present.
5) Consideration of Expense and Payroll Voucher
lists of
A motion was made
by Mr. Ballon to approve the Expense and Payroll Voucher lists of
6) Other
Mr. Sahar and Mr. Quealy informed the Board that the Municipality is no longer going to monitor security and fire alarms. The Authority intends to use ARM Security Systems. They were recommended by the Fire Department.
Mr. Sahar indicated that the manufacturer of the single pay stations (parking meters) has not responded to his inquiries as to date of installation. He will again ask them for a time line.
Mr. Sahar updated the Board regarding Parking Signage. He presented photos of several options. The Board requested information regarding the type of materials that will be used on the sign. Mr. Sahar indicated that the project should be complete no later than the end of May 2009.
Mr. Sahar
explained to the Board that we have accounts set up and have received the
credit card machines for the garages. It
will take 2-3 weeks to train and prepare the cashiers. This will be done by
Mr. Sahar
updated the Board on the Equitable Gas –
Mr. Sahar informed the Board that the Authority and Police Department are working together to enforce the Tow List.
Ms. Morrison reported that the South Garage Lobby improvements were on hold due to school being closed for the holidays.
Mr. Quealy gave a facilities update. The internet connection problem at the North Garage has been corrected. The fire pump at the North Garage malfunctioned on Christmas Eve. It was corrected however there may be a need for a new compressor. There is a short in the fire alarm panel at the North Garage. Repairs have been made however a new panel may be needed. A maintenance person backed the truck into the double doors at the South Garage. Mr. Quealy is looking into the cost to repair the doors. The Academy Lot meters have been updated to operate in real time. A new kitchen ceiling and appliances have been installed in the office. Painting should take place when the temperature warms to allow for ventilation. Some stucco fell off the chimney. A company secured the brick and replaced the missing stucco.
Mr. Frioni questioned if there was any noticeable change in parking or revenues at the South Garage since the 1 hour or less free parking was implemented. Mr. Gatto requested monthly numbers comparing last year to this year.
Mr. Sahar and Ms. Morrison explained and presented the results of the Beverly Road Usage Survey.
Mr. Ballon made a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss litigation and personnel matters. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pasqual. The motion passed unanimously.
The Board
returned from Executive Session at
Discussion took place regarding the need for a comprehensive plan including the possibility of developing an operations/procedures manual. Mr. Frioni presented a proposal from the municipality to assist with certain reviews of computer issues. Mr. Sahar indicated that he would provide a general outline of administrative operations at the next meeting.
Mr. Frioni
announced that the next meeting will be
Mr. Ballon made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Mr. Pasqual. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:23pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn Morrison
Liaison