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Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority Board

December 6, 2007

Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority Office

788 Washington Road

Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228          

 

 

Present at the meeting were Board Members Bill Friedman, Bill Baldwin, Al Frioni, Richard Ballon, Executive Director Sahar, Facilities Manager Quealy, and Solicitor DeLuca.

 

1)  Chairman Friedman called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.  

 

 

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

 

 

 

3)      Consideration of Minutes of the November 1, 2007.

 

The Minutes of the November 1, 2007 meeting were unanimously approved.

 

 

 

4)      Presentation by Mt. Lebanon Historical Society of Mt. Lebanon

 

John Conti and William Callahan of the Historical Society of Mt. Lebanon gave a one hour power point presentation on the history of several Mt. Lebanon neighborhoods including Mission Hills and Virginia Manor.  The Society was making a similar presentation to other Mt. Lebanon Boards and community groups. The main point of the presentation was to raise awareness of the need for preservation of the historical content of the community.  The Authority Board commented on the need for all concerned to work within established criteria when balancing historical concerns with those of renewal and economic development.

 

 

5)      Citizen Comments

 

There were no citizen comments.

 

6)      Consideration of Resolution 2007-02 (PLIGIT)

 

The Board reviewed a request to join the Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust.  The Trust allows for Pennsylvania political subdivisions and authorities to join together to pool investments in order to receive better returns on the investment monies.  By joining the Trust the Authority could further its insured investment choices. The Board unanimously authorized Resolution 2007-02.

 

 

7)      Consideration of Expense and Payroll Voucher lists of November 13, 2007, and November 27, 2007.

 

The Board unanimously approved the Expense and Payroll Voucher Lists.

 

8)      Consideration of Amendment to Agreement of Sale

 

Mt. Lebanon Hospitality Associates, L.P. (MLHA) has requested the Authority to extend the due diligence period of the September 10, 2007 Agreement of Sale between the Authority and MLHA for a period of 180 days.  The request was being made in order to address some issues raised in an environmental report and to have additional time to obtain Municipal approvals.  The Board unanimously approved the Amendment to the September 10, 2007 Agreement of Sale.  The amendment would be sent to the Municipality for their consent.

 

9)      Other Items

 

 

Work is continuing on the Policies and Procedures Manual.  Some minor changes will be necessary due to insurance audits.

 

Mr. Sahar reviewed the effects of the property closing held on this date.  The Board noted that the proceeds from closing increased the Authority’s reserves closer to the level where the Authority would have a six month revenue reserve. 

 

Mr. Quealy and Mr. Sahar reported on various maintenance projects

 

Mr. Sahar reported on his attendance at the Washington Road BPA and Castle Shannon Blvd. merchants meetings.  The Municipality and the Authority are being asked to look at some parking options in Castle Shannon Blvd. corridor.  The Board reviewed the possibility of the Authority operating an existing lot in this area. 

 

 

The Board moved into Executive Session at 8:13 p.m. to discuss litigation matters.

 

The Board returned from Executive Session at 8:51 p.m.

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Richard D. Sahar

Executive Director