PARKING BOARD
MINUTES
AUGUST 10, 2009
1. CALL TO ORDER 4:30 p.m. by Mr. Spatafore
ROLL CALL Mr. Spatafore, Mr. Doggett and Mr. Bouchard and Parking Director James Hacker. Mr. Walsh arrived later
in the meeting.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Doggett made a motion to approve the minutes of June 1, 2009. Mr. Bouchard seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
Mr. Walsh joined the meeting at this time.
3. REPORT OF BOARD MEMBERS
There were no reports from Board members.
4. INFORMATION & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Mr. Hacker stated that he is exploring policies and programs to green the garages, such as preferred parking for hybrid vehicles and solar panels.
B. Mr. Hacker stated that, per Council Order, the Parking Department is now responsible for permitting commercial vehicles to park at meters while performing construction work. There will be a $15 per day parking fee for each vehicle.
C. Mr. Hacker noted that, after 30 years, the carpeting has been replaced in the Parking Department office.
D. Mr. Hacker stated that staff have painted the security posts and bike rack, replaced and straightened parking meter poles, updated signs, weeded and mulched the grass area and trimmed the shrubs at the YMCA lot.
E. Mr. Hacker stated that all downtown 1 hour meters have been converted to 2 hours and all meters have been reprogrammed to reflect the new rate of .25 per half hour.
F. Mr. hacker reported that through the efforts of the Board’s Clerk, Jane Guy, they Board has been 100% in compliance with the city’s Sunshine Ordinance concerning posting minutes and agendas.
G. Mr. Hacker stated that the Church Street lot’s gate is experiencing difficulties and technical issues. He stated that he preferred not to replace, but rather repair as needed, as he expects the lot to be pay by space some time in the near future.
H. Mr. Hacker stated that he is hoping to award the contract for the pay by space soon and that he needs to confer with the city’s Purchasing Agent and Finance Director.
I. Mr. Hacker informed the Board that the city is in the development stage of planning a Santa’s Village event to take place in a downtown parking lot from Thanksgiving to Christmas. He will inform the Board when details and plans are available.
J. Mr. Hacker provided the revenue figures through June, 2009.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Hacker reported that he spoke with Father Sheraton at St. James Church and he is eager and waiting for the State to contact him to arrange a parking arrangement for the courthouse construction workers.
6. NEW BUSINESS/VISITORS
There was no new business. There were no visitors.
7. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
September 14, 2009.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Walsh made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Doggett seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Taken by:
James Hacker
Typed by:
Jane A. Guy
Secretary
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