Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Present at the meeting were
Board Members Richard Ballon, Al Frioni, Chris Musuneggi, Paul Pasqual, Shawn Gatto
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1) Chairman Frioni called the meeting to order
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2) Roll call was taken and the above listed Board Members were present.
3)
Consideration of Minutes of the
Mr. Ballon
requested the minutes of the
4) Citizen Comments
There were no citizens present.
5) Consideration of Expense and Payroll Voucher
lists of
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
The Board
adjourned into Executive Session at
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
The meeting was
adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn Morrison
Liaison