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Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority Board

October 4, 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 September 6, 2007.

 

The Minutes of the September 6, 2007 meeting were unanimously approved.

 

 

 

4)      Citizen Comments:

 

There were no Citizen Comments.

 

 

5)      Consideration of Changes to Validation System.

 

The Board reviewed the original June 2007 validation system proposal from the Washington Road Business and Professional Association along with information prepared by the staff concerning the validation system.  The Board indicated once again the existing validation system already allows for a significant discount over the regular hourly rates in the garages.  Mr. Sahar reviewed a modified subscription system where the discount varies according to usage.  The Board, on a 3-1 vote with Mr. Frioni voting in the negative, agreed to add the modified subscription system, on a 12 month trial basis, to the current validation offerings.  The Board indicated that it would review the impact of the new system during the coming year and would make modifications as necessary to the program and/or parking rates.  The Board also set a minimum participation level of 15 businesses during the first 6 months of the program.

 

Subscription Level Commitment

Cost per book of 100 stickers

12 books per year

$70.00

24 books per year

$65.00

36 books per year

$60.00

48 books per year

$55.00

60 books per year

$50.00

 

 

 

6)      Consideration of Request to Consent to Sub-letting of 794 Washington Road

 

The South Hills Area Council of Governments (SHACOG) has requested the Authority’s consent to allow SHACOG to sub lease a portion of 794 Washington Road to the Mt. Lebanon Historical Society (MLHS).  Mr. Frioni indicated he believed that having MLHS in the building would be good for the community.  The Board discussed insurance and operational issues arising from the use of the basement area by MLHS.  The Board unanimously voted to give conditional consent for the sub lease to MLHS.  The Board instructed Mr. Sahar and Mr. Deluca to prepare a letter to SHACOG indicating the conditions of the approval.

 

7)      Consideration of Fiscal 2008 Employee Pay Rates

 

The Board reviewed a request to grant a 3% pay rate increase to all Authority employees.  The Board noted the last increase of 2.5% was given to the employees three years ago in July of 2004.  The Board voted unanimously to approve the increase.

 

 

8)      Consideration of Expense and Payroll Voucher lists of September 4, 2007, September 18, 2007, and October 2, 2007.

 

The Board unanimously approved the Expense and Payroll Voucher Lists.

 

9)      Mr. Frioni requested that the local Boy Scout troop be permitted to use the lower level of the North Garage during the evening of October 9, 2007.  The Troop would use the area to inspect bicycles.  The Board gave unanimous approval for the request.

 

10)  The Board was asked to participate in the Mt. Lebanon Partnerships November 12, 2007 event.  The event called “Tastes and Treasures” is a fund raiser for this community group.  The Authority is being asked to provide free parking to participants in the event.  The Board unanimously approved this request.

 

11)  Other Items

 

 

Work is continuing on the Policies and Procedures Manual.  The annual insurance audit was completed and there may be some recommendations that need to be included in the manual.

 

Mr. Sahar reviewed the latest financial statements

 

It was noted that the screening in the lower level of the North Garage was progressing.

 

Mr. Ballon left the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

 

12)  Consideration of Resolution 2007-01, Sale of Property

 

The Board reviewed Resolution 2007-01 that approves the sale of Authority property to WPBH, LLC.  The resolution was drafted in accordance with the terms listed in Agreement of Sale between the Authority and Michael G. Zamagias Interests, LTD dated December 12, 2005 and amended March 2, 2006, September 14, 2006, and February 23, 2007.  The closing is scheduled for November 1, 2007.  The Board voted 3-0 to approve Resolution 2007-01.

 

 

 

The Board moved into Executive Session at 7:38 p.m. to discuss litigation matters.

 

The Board returned from Executive Session at 7:40 p.m.

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Richard D. Sahar

Executive Director