Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority Board

April 2, 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, Chris Musuneggi, Shawn Gatto (6:12), Executive Director Sahar, Facilities Manager Quealy, Liaison Morrison and Solicitor Wayne Deluca.

1) Mr. Frioni called the meeting to order at 6:06 PM.

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

3) Consideration of Minutes of the March 5, 2009 meeting.

Mr. Ballon moved that the minutes of the January 15, 2009 meeting be approved. Mr. Musuneggi seconded the motion. The minutes of the March 5, 2009 meeting were unanimously approved.

4) Citizen Comments

There were no citizens present.

5) Consideration of Expense and Payroll Voucher lists of March 17, 2009 and March 31, 2009 totaling $121,629.25

A motion was made by Mr. Ballon to approve the Expense and Payroll Voucher lists of March 17, 2009 and March 31, 2009 totaling $121,629.25. Mr. Musuneggi seconded the motion. The Board unanimously approved the Expense and Payroll Voucher lists.

6) Other

Mr. Quealy gave a facilities update. We are currently reviewing the Summer Projects list. Warranty work on the South Garage roof has been completed. There was a water leak outside of the office due to a break in the underground pipe. It has been taken care of.

South Garage Lobby Improvement - Ms. Morrison reported that MLK the organization that painted the mural on Shady Drive East is looking for another location to paint a mural this summer. The Board directed Ms. Morrison to gather information and report back to them at the May meeting. We are still looking for a bench at a reasonable price.

Mr. Sahar reported that the single pay stations (parking meters) in the South Lot seem to be well received. Revenues in the South Lot are up due to the rate increase and usage increase.

Mr. Sahar told the Board that we are still waiting for the plans from Gateway Engineers for the Academy Lot sign. Once we get them the post can be built within 4 -6 weeks. Mr. Sahar indicated that the project should be complete no later than July 1, 2009.

Ms. Morrison informed the Board that she continues to meet and work with various groups. The EDC Economic Development Council will present its work plan to the Commission on Monday 4/6/09. The Parking Authority has accomplished its tasks from last year’s plan except for instituting a “Go Fast Pass” and “Check-Out Kiosks”. These items are not in the Authority’s short term plans. The Denis Theatre Foundation plans to show 3 movies on Parse Way this summer to build awareness of the Foundation. The UBA (Uptown Business Association) is still working on its membership drive and Finalizing the 2009 First Fridays. Mt. Lebanon’s LeboALERT is up and running. It is a system that allows the municipality to contact individuals who request to receive emergency and non-emergency updates on topics they choose. Ms. Morrison will work with the Municipality to enable the Parking Authority to participate in sending alerts.

Mr. Sahar reported on the current financial condition of the Authority. The Draft Budget for Fiscal 2010 will show all of the conditions. He also updated the Board on the Towing/Booting program. The Police Department requested an electronic version of the Authority’s Scoff Law list to upload into their plate recognition program. When they get a hit on a license plate they will notify us to boot the vehicle. Mr. Sahar requested that Mr. Deluca look into the feasibility of charging a towing/booting fee with the fee going to the police department if the vehicle is towed.

Mr. Quealy presented information on the Authority’s utility usage for fiscal 2009. Discussion followed regarding having an assessment done to see if significant savings can be realized.

Mr. Musuneggi 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.

Mr. Ballon made a motion to end the executive session. Mr. Pasqual seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Frioni asked the Board to review and discuss the Municipality’s proposal to provide a comprehensive resource for Parking Authority Computer Systems. It was agreed that Mr. Frioni meet with the municipality to obtain a clearer understanding of the time involved and possibly renegotiate the proposal. Mr. Sahar agreed to the concept to completer Phase III of the proposal. Mr. Frioni then asked that the Board again discuss an Administrative check list/back up program/disaster recovery manual. Mr. Sahar reported that an outline is complete and will be available in May or June with the budget. The Board indicated that the Administrative document be complete by September 1, 2009.

Mr. Gatto requested that Board address Chapter 7.4 (Political Activity) of the employee manual at the May meeting. Mr. Deluca indicated that he had proposed language and would make it available to the Board.

Mr. Ballon made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Mr. Pasqual. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Dawn Morrison

Liaison