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Minutes of a Special Meeting of the

Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority Board

August 26, 2010

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, Executive Director Sahar, Facilities Manager Quealy, Liaison Morrison and Solicitor Wayne DeLuca.

 

1)      Mr. Frioni called the meeting to order at 6:10pm. 

 

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

 

3)      Citizen Comments.  There were no citizen comments. Dale Cowher was present to observe on behalf of the Economic Development Council.

 

4)      Mr. Quealy presented the 2010 Maintenance Projects 8/26/10 list.  He explained what was involved in installing security cameras at the North Garage and additional cameras at the South Garage.  He is waiting for cost estimates.

 

5)      Mr. Quealy presented the Minimum Obligation Memorandum to the Board.

 

6)      Mr. Quealy explained that significant financial savings could be realized by changing the MLPA’s health care coverage to a UPMC Plan.

 

7)      Mr. Sahar reported that he had obtained cost information on automated ticket enforcement equipment.. The cost to purchase the package is $7,500.00 and it would realize a savings of $3,500.00 for a net loss of $4,000.00.  He stated that he would like to put this out for bid to see if lower cost equipment is available.

 

8)      Mr. Sahar reported that there has been a 5% increase in revenue from the new meters.  There are some areas, specifically the Hilf Lot where the meters do not generate enough revenue to cover the monthly fees for the new meter.  The old meters can be changed to reflect the $0.25/15 minutes if the use of dimes is eliminated.  Mr. Frioni asked Mr. Sahar to report back to the Board at the next meeting regarding the status of availability and time frame for shipping new meters for Beverly Road.

 

9)      Mr. Frioni stated that interest rates are still low and that the Board would like to pursue refinancing the Authority’s debt in order to save $147,000.00.

 

10)  Mr. Frioni reported that he and Mr. Ballon will be meeting with Oxford Development regarding the report they are preparing for the Parking Authority.

 

11)   The Board instructed Mr. Sahar to pursue and engineering assessment of the South Garage.

 

12)  Mr. Frioni asked Mr. Sahar to begin early negotiations with La pompene regarding their lease which expires in May 2011.

 

13)   The South Lot enforcement hours are now 8:00am – 6:00pm.  The meter enforcement personnel will give warning tickets for violations for two weeks prior to issuing regular tickets.  Mr. Frioni requested that staff monitor the situation for safety issues during drop off and pick up times.

 

14)  Mr. Sahar reported that he has received the appraisals done by Kelly, Rielly, Nell, Barna. The market value for 788 Washington Road is $130,000.00 and 794 Washington Road is $140,000.00.

 

15)  Mr. Frioni asked when the new rate structures would go into effect.  Mr. Sahar reported that October 1^st was the goal.  Notices have been sent to all permit holders and Mr. Sahar and Mr. Quealy are working on reprogramming the computers in the garages.

 

16)  Mr. Ballon made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel and litigation matters.  Mr. Musuneggi seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously

 

17)  Mr. Musuneggi made a motion to end executive session.  Mr. Gatto seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously

 

 

 

18)  Mr. Musuneggi made a motion to adjourn.  Mr. Ballon  seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 9:45pm.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Dawn Morrison

Liaison