PARKING BOARD
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
1. CALL TO ORDER 4:33 p.m. by Mr. Spatafore
. ROLL CALL Mr. Spatafore, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Walsh and Mr. Caggiano and Parking Director James Hacker.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Caggiano made a motion to approve the minutes of January 5, 2009. Mr. Walsh seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
3. REPORT OF BOARD MEMBERS
There were no reports from Board members.
4. INFORMATION & CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Hacker stated that the City budget is being cut by the State by $836,000 during this current year and that the Finance Department will be making adjustments to all departments. He stated that the Parking Department will be losing $10,000 between now and the end of the fiscal year. It will include $5000 from part time salaries and $5000 from expenses.
Mr. Hacker stated that he has put thru money in the CIP to paint the South Harbor Garage, which will be done in the Spring. He will also be putting in a request to purchase parking meter canisters with locking vaults. Next year he will ask for a counting system to go with the canisters.
Mr. Hacker stated that there is no word on Suzanne Hensley’s replacement and that the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce will be submitting names to the Mayor for consideration.
Mr. Hacker provided the revenue figures for the parking garages, parking lots, meters and office from July FY04 through December FY09. He noted that there were two storms in December.
Mr. Spatafore asked if there was any update on the status of fee increase recommendations.
Mr. Hacker stated that they are still in City Council committee.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
6. NEW BUSINESS/VISITORS
Mr. Hacker stated that he received a written request from the North Shore Medical Center to set aside free parking at the South Harbor Garage on June 21, 2009 from 7am to 12pm. Mr. Hacker noted that the Board has approved this request in the past.
Mr. Doggett made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Caggiano seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
Mr. Spatafore asked about the snow on the roofs of the garages.
Mr. Hacker stated that the plow company was able to get it plowed and sanded in time for the opening of business at Museum Place. Approximately 1/3 of the spaces on the roofs are lost due to snow, however roof spaces are not typically used, except during snow emergencies.
Mr. Caggiano stated that he noticed that the South Harbor garage has some leaks.
Mr. Hacker stated that the garage is ten years old and that the joints need replacing or waterproofing.
Mr. Caggiano stated that he also noticed motorcycles apparently being stored there.
Mr. Hacker stated that they are owned by persons with annual passes.
Mr. Doggett made a motion to request that Mr. Hacker obtain from City records the lot size and ownership of the parcels of land fronting on the north side of Bridge Street from the overpass (Route 114) to the intersection of Flint Street.
Mr. Hacker stated that he believed Gilford owns the properties.
Mr. Doggett stated that he believed some is owned by the State.
Mr. Doggett stated that he would like to gather sufficient information to acquaint the Mayor and the City Council and see about leasing or owning the lots and improving them for parking. He stated that it could also help with the new courthouse and may provide additional revenue.
Ms. Guy noted that, as part of the Bypass Road project, Bridge Street is slated to be widened in that area. She did not know the timeframe for that phase of the project.
Mr. Caggiano seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
Mr. Hacker stated that he could the information for the next meeting.
8. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for March 2, 2009.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Caggiano made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Doggett seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane A. Guy
Secretary
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