Present at the meeting were Board Members Richard Ballon, Al Frioni, Chris Musuneggi, Shawn Gatto (arrived 6:32 p.m.), Paul Pasqual, Executive Director Sahar, Facilities Manager Quealy, and Solicitor DeLuca
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1) Chairman Frioni called the meeting to order
at
2) Roll call was taken and the above listed Board Members were present.
3)
Consideration of Minutes of the
The Minutes of
the
4) Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments.
5) Consideration of Expense and Payroll Voucher
lists of
The Board unanimously approved the Expense and Payroll Voucher Lists.
6)
Consideration of Amendment to Agreement with
Mr. Gatto entered the meeting during the discussion of this item.
Mt. Lebanon Hospitality Associates, L.P. (MLHA) requested the Authority to extend the term of the due diligence period of the Agreement. MLHA was denied several variance requests for the hotel project by the Mt. Lebanon Zoning Hearing Board and is requesting additional time to continue forward with the project. Mr. Ballon moved to grant a 180 day extension to MLHA and Mr. Musuneggi seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously
7) Consideration of Harassment Policy
The Authority’s insurance carrier is requiring the Authority to adopt a harassment policy. Mr. Deluca and Mr. Sahar presented the proposed policy to the Board that would meet the needs of the carrier and fit into the Authority’s existing Personnel Manual. Dr. Pasqual moved to adopt the policy and Mr. Ballon seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
8) Consideration of an Amendment to the Operating Agreement with the Municipality
The original Agreement was adopted in 1993. The amendment eliminates one monthly report and modifies the date reports are to be delivered.
Mr. Ballon moved to approve the Amendment and Mr. Musuneggi seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
9) Other Items
The draft Fiscal 2009 budget was presented to the Board. Mr. Sahar indicated the budget reflected anticipated revenues and expenditures for the coming year. No rate changes were included in the revenue projections and expenditure increases were due to inflationary pressures. Mr. Frioni inquired if the budget included a new employee part time position of liaison. Mr. Sahar indicated that the position was not included but the document would be modified to reflect this at the June meeting. The Board also discussed the addition of some additional capital expenditures including pay stations, signs, and painting.
Mr. Sahar indicated the annual financial audit field work would be delayed at the request of the auditors. Mr. Sahar felt that the October 31st deadline for the report could be met if the Board moved its October meeting to the 3rd Thursday.
Mr. Quealy gave an updated on facility maintenance. The Board indicated that staff should obtain quotes for various painting projects in the facilities.
The Board adjourned into
Executive Session at
The Board returned from the
Executive Session at
The meeting was
adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Richard D. Sahar
Executive Director