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Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority Board

September 4, 2008

Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority Office

788 Washington Road

Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228          

 

 

Present at the meeting were Board Members Richard Ballon, Al Frioni, Chris Musuneggi, Paul Pasqual, Shawn Gatto (at 6:50 p.m.), Executive Director Sahar, Facilities Manager Quealy, Liaison Morrison and Solicitor DeLuca

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1)  Chairman Frioni called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM.  

 

 

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

 

 

 

3)      Consideration of Minutes of the July 3, 2008.

 

Mr. Ballon requested the minutes of the July 3, 2008 reflect the correction of a spelling error. The minutes of the July 3, 2008 meeting, as amended, were unanimously approved.

 

 

 

4)      Citizen Comments

 

There were no citizens present. 

           

 

5)   Consideration of Expense and Payroll Voucher lists of July 8, 2008, July 22, 2008, August 5, 2008, August 19, 2008 and September 2, 2008 totaling $304,740.83.

 

The Board unanimously approved the Expense and Payroll Voucher Lists.

 

 

6)      Consideration of Parking Fee / Validation Program

 

Mr. Frioni gave an explanation and summary of the proposed changes to the Parking Fee/Validation program.  Discussion followed and it was agreed that a measure of success should be established.  A motion was made by Mr. Gatto to disapprove free one hour parking in the South Garage and to modify the validation system program on a trial basis.  Upon request he moved that the program be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Musuneggi.  The motion passed 4 to 1 with Mr. Gatto voting “no”.

 

7)      Other Items

 

Mr. Quealy gave a facilities and garage maintenance update reporting that the tree grates had been graveled, the North Garage lobby had been painted and the window wells cleaned.  Also the South Garage 6th floor lights have all been replaced and the surface repair work was completed on floors 6 – 3.  Mr. Quealy also reported that they are looking for a lift truck to rent to replace lights and other high level maintenance.  

 

 

Mr. DeLuca and Mr. Sahar indicated that they had submitted changes to the proposed lease between SHACOG and the Mt. Lebanon Historical Society back to SHACOG.  No response has been received at this point in time.

 

Mr. Sahar indicated that the single pay stations (parking meters) should be installed in October for the 90 day trial period.

 

Mr. Sahar talked about upgrading the garage computer systems as opposed to a total replacement and will keep the Board updated.

 

Mr. Sahar presented some samples of signage and discussion followed about the need to make parking signs more visible and possibly the need to obtain approval from the Municipality and Planning Commission Board.  The Board directed Mr. Sahar to contact Gateway Engineering regarding signage.

 

Mr. Quealy requested approval for a lifetime membership in the Westmoreland COG for bidding advantages.  A motion was made by Mr. Ballon to approve membership in the Westmoreland GOG.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Mr. Quealy presented and explained to the Board a memo regarding the 2009 Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) for the Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority.  It was moved and seconded that the Board acknowledged receipt of the September 3, 2008 Memo regarding the 2009 Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) for the Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority.  The motion  passed unanimously.

 

The Board adjourned into Executive Session at 8:20pm to discuss employee policy and litigation issues.  The Board returned from Executive Session at 8:50pm.  Mr. Musuneggi made a motion to temporarily suspend Policy 7.4 until further action is taken.  Mr. Pasqual seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Mr. Sahar updated the Board on the Washington Park Development project and indicated that the Commissioners would like to know the Parking Authority’s position on the request from Zamagias Properties for extension on the buy back provision.  Discussion followed.  Mr. Musuneggi moved that the Parking Authority extend the buy back provision requested by Zamagias Properties to co-inside with Mt. Lebanon Municipality’s extension.  Mr. Pasqual seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Dawn Morrison

Liaison