Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority Board

December 4, 2008

Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority Office

788 Washington Road

Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228

Present at the meeting were Board Members, Al Frioni, Chris Musuneggi, Rich Ballon, (Shawn Gatto at 6:10) Executive Director Sahar, Facilities Manager Quealy, Liaison Morrison and Solicitor Wayne Deluca.

1) Chairman Frioni called the meeting to order at 6:08 PM.

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

3) Consideration of Minutes of the November 6, 2008.

Mr. Musuneggi moved that the minutes of the November 6, 2008 meeting be approved. Mr. Ballon seconded the motion. The minutes of the November 6, 2008 meeting were unanimously approved.

4) Citizen Comments

There were no citizens present.

5) Consideration of Expense and Payroll Voucher lists of November 10, 2008 and November 24, 2008 totaling $116,086.92.

A motion was made by Mr. Ballon to approve the Expense and Payroll Voucher lists of November 10, 2008 and November 24, 2008 totaling $116,086.92. Mr. Musuneggi seconded the motion. The Board unanimously approved the Expense and Payroll Voucher lists.

6) Consideration of Parking Agreement with Mt. Lebanon Hospitality Associates, L.P. (Kratsa Hotel Project)

Mr. Sahar presented the Parking Agreement and explained that MLHA has requested a 10% (11 spaces) reduction to the on-site municipal parking requirement due to the project being located close to public parking. In order for MLHA to qualify for the reduction they are required to provide a Parking Agreement with the Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority to provide 11 spaces. The Agreement states that 11 general non-specific spaces will be available at all times with unlimited “in and out” privileges. MLHA shall pay the Authority and amount equal to prevailing charge. Discussion followed.

Mr. Ballon made a motion to approve the Parking Agreement between the Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority and Mt. Lebanon Hospitality Associates, L.P.. Mr. Musuneggi seconded the motion. The Board unanimously approved the motion.

7) Other

Mr. Quealy informed the Board that the expansion joint repair in the South Garage was complete and that all of the summer projects were finished. The LRT bridge is scheduled to open on Monday, December 8^th. Some work is needed on the HVAC unit at LaPomponnee. The heat pump for elevator #1 at the North Garage needs to be replaced.

Mr. Sahar indicated that the installation of the single pay stations (parking meters) has been pushed back until January 2009.

Mr. Sahar updated the Board regarding Parking Signage. He is working with Gateway Engineering and Tom Kelley. He will have an update report for the Board at the January meeting. He indicated that installation of the Academy Avenue Lot sign should take place in April or May 2009.

Mr. Sahar explained to the Board that the installation of credit card machines for the garages has been delayed due to internet connection problems at the North Garage. The anticipated finish date is April 1, 2009.

Mr. Sahar and Ms. Morrison updated the Board on the status of the South Garage Lobby improvements. The Board would like this to be completed by May 2009.

Mr. Sahar and Ms. Morrison reported preliminary information on the Free Parking for Black Friday promotion. The volume of parkers did not significantly increase over last year. One factor may be that the promotion was not adequately advertised. Ms. Morrison will get feedback from the UBA at their meeting next week. Ms. Morrison is working with the UBA on their membership drive and developing a mission statement.

Mr. Gatto left the meeting at 7:00pm.

Mr. Ballon made a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss litigation and personel matters. The motion was seconded by Mr. Musuneggi. The motion passed unanimously.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Dawn Morrison

Liaison