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Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority Board

January 15, 2009

Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority Office

788 Washington Road

Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228          

 

 

Present at the meeting were Board Members, Al Frioni,  Rich Ballon, Paul Pasqual, (Shawn Gatto at 6:13) Executive Director Sahar, Facilities Manager Quealy, Liaison Morrison and Solicitor Wayne Deluca.

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1)  Chairman Frioni called the meeting to order at 6:11 PM.  

 

2)      Roll call was taken and the above listed Board Members were present. 

 

3)      Consideration of Minutes of the December 4, 2008.

 

Mr. Ballon moved that the minutes of the December 4, 2008 meeting be approved as amended.  Mr. Gatto seconded the motion.  The minutes of the December 4, 2008 meeting were unanimously approved.

 

4)      Citizen Comments

 

There were no citizens present. 

           

5)   Consideration of Expense and Payroll Voucher lists of December 9, 2008 and December 22, 2008 and January 6, 2009 totaling $145,114.80 

 

A motion was made by Mr. Ballon to approve the Expense and Payroll Voucher lists of  December 9, 2008 and December 22, 2008 and January 6, 2009 totaling $145,114.80.  Mr. Gatto seconded the motion.  The Board unanimously approved the Expense and Payroll Voucher lists.

 

       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 March 1, 2009.

 

Mr. Sahar updated the Board on the Equitable Gas – Washington Road project.

 

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 7:40pm.

 

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 February 12, 2009.

 

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