Parking Commission
Regular MeetingClarksville, TN · September 21, 2021
Minutes
PARKINGCOMMISSIONMINUTES
DATE: September21,2021
MEETINGLOCATION:CITYHALLMAYOR’SCONFERENCEROOM
ONEPUBLICSQUARE
CLARKSVILLE,TN 37040
I. CALLTOORDER/QUORUMCHECK
The meeting was called to order by Travis Hollemanat3:10pm. Memberspresent
wereDavidSheltonandAndyKean.
II. ADOPTIONOFMINUTES:
Aug17,2021
Mr. Kean made a motion to approve—Mr. Shelton seconded--all members voted in
favor.
III. GUEST(S)
ClarksvilleSecuritySupervisorWilliamWeltyaskedtoaddressissuesrelatedtovoid
requests at Billy Dunlop Park and Robert Clark Park. He said it had come to his
attention that the Parking Commission was voiding citations at these parks due to
insufficientsignage.Mr.WeltydistributedamapshowingthelocationsofNoParking
signs. He said there is often overcrowding intheparkswhichleadspeopletopeople
parking outside of designated parking areas. This poses a safety concern as these
vehicles often block access to emergency services as well as causingdamagetoturf.
Violators were being ticketed in an attempt to correct this behavior. Capt. Welty
requeststhattheCommissionreconsideritsstanceonvoidingcitations.Mr.Holleman
movedtodiscussduringMiscellaneousDiscussion.Mr.Sheltonseconded.
Allen Misra was present to contest a ticket. Mr. Misra was frustrated that he was
ticketed while other cars around him were not ticketed. He requested his ticketsbe
voided and feels there should beequalenforcement.Itwasdeterminedthatthecars
thatwerenotticketedwereinspacesthatarenotenforcedbythecity.Mr.Holleman
movednoaction.Mr.Keansecondedthemotion.
IV. VOIDINGREQUESTS
No Action Taken: 170113665, 170211441, , 170211344, 170113955, 170113875,
170113747,170113789,503441,501267,501266,170114025,170211643
Finereduction:170113998,170113865
MichaelPalmore(PremierParking)willlookattheTransitLotsignagementionedin
voidrequest170113875.
V. MISCELLANEOUSDISCUSSION
Mr. Welty reiterated that there issufficientsignageatBillyDunlopParkandRober
Clark Park and requested that citations be upheld in an effort to curb parking
violations. Mr. Kean stated that the maps showing the location of No Parkingsigns
were veryhelpfulandinformative.TheCommissionwillcontinuetoreviewcitations
onacase-by-casebasis.
John Hilborn made mention of a request to block off 10 spaces infrontoftheLeaf
Chronicle building for construction purposes. Andy Kean suggested that the
discussion be tabled as he has a conflict of interest. Additionally, it was not on the
agendaandthereforenoactioncouldbetaken.
VI. DEPARTMENTREPORTS
Financial Report: The financial report was provided by Laurie Matta. Mrs. Matta
began with the year-to-date comparison report for the firsttwomonthsofthefiscal
year. Our revenues are up almost $4000 compared to the same time last year. The
salaries and wages are down a little, depreciation expense is standard. We have a
profit of about$8000forthemonth.TheParkingFundbalance($424,000)isstillan
estimate. The next report is a 4 year comparison for the month of August. We’re
down compared to last year due to the parking garage being closed. Salaries and
wages are down compared to last year, we continue to have staffing changes. For
Augustof2021wehavea$6000losscomparedtoa$20,000losslastyear.
Mrs.Mattadistributed copiesoftrainingmanualsforservingontheboardandRules
andRegulationsfortheParkingCommissiontothenewmembers.
MeterReport:CalebCopeland(PremierParking)statedtherewere190metersinthe
fieldand103areininventory(broken).Wehavepackingslipstosend12backtoget
repaired.Theremainingkioskisonlifesupportandneedsrepairabouttwiceaweek.
Mr.SheltoninquiredabouttheabsenceofmetersonPublicSquareandMr.Copeland
statedthatthosespacesaregenerallyusedbycityemployeesanddisabledveteransso
the ones in Public Square were pulled for parts to repair other meters. Michael
Palmore (Premier Parking) said they will have quotes for a new Kiosk by Friday.
TheyareintheprocessofgettinganewoneputinwhereClark2is.Hesaidwearein
the process ofcontractingwithParkMobile,hopefullybytheendofOctober,sothat
all parking spaces, even ones without meters, can be paid for throughtheapp.The
newkioskwillbeavailableforpeoplewhodon’thavetheapp.Mrs.Mattaexplained
tothenewmembersthatthemeterswehavedon’tworkasexpectedsowedon’twant
toinvestmoremoneyintoasystemthatisbroken.Mr.Palmoresaidthatwewillsoon
have at least 50 meters in the field upgraded to 4G which will save us on costs
comparedtomaintaining193meters,buyingpartsandbatteries.Everythingelsewill
beParkMobile
VII. NEWBUSINESS
1. Monthly Parking Rates and Discounts - Mr. Palmore (Premier Parking) said that
since we don’t have a date for the opening of the Cumberland Garage it is
prematuretotalkaboutrates.
2. ParkMobile - Mr. Copeland (Premier Parking) called attention to a map with the
proposed locations where the 50 meters will be placed. Mrs. Matta noted that
ParkMobile is the same app used by AustinPeaysoeverybodydowntowncanuse
thesameapp.
3. RedStoneLawParkingRegulationConcern-Mr.Copeland(PremierParking)said
the email from Mr. Burman expresses he thinks the city is unrightfully enforcing
parking regulations while there is a parking shortage. Mr. Burman askedthathis
concern be brought before the board.Itwasdecidedearlierthathisfinewouldbe
reducedby50%.Nofurtheractionwastaken.
OLDBUSINESS
1. StateoftheCumberlandGarage-Mr.Hilbornsaidweareintheprocessofhaving
apeerreviewdonetoverifytheresultsoftheengineerthatdidtheproofloadtests.
There’s also some additional work that was recommended to be done prior to
reopeningandweareintheprocessofhavingthatworkdone.Mr.Hollemanasked
iftherewasatimeline.Mr.Hilbornsaidhehopedinthenext30-60days.
2. NewParkingContracts-ThisconversationwillbediscussedalongwiththeParking
RatesandDiscountsatalaterdate.
3. LowerBiggersLotConversion-Mr.Copeland(PremierParking)saidthereare20
spacesinthislotthatwecan’tcollectonbecausethekioskisbroken.Therehasbeen
discussion of converting it to monthly parking. Itwasdeterminedtoleaveit“first
come, first serve” until we convert to ParkMobile. Mr. Hilborn said they hope to
have the ParkMobile contract executed in the next two weeks and it will take
another60daystoimplement.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT—Themeetingwasadjournedat4:52pm.
Agenda
PARKING COMMISSION AGENDA
DATE: September 21,2021
MEETING LOCATION: CITY HALL MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM
ONE PUBLIC SQUARf,
CLARKSVILLf,. TN 37040
TIME: 3:00 P.M.
T. CALL TO ORDER
II. ANNOUNCE MEMBERS IT* ATTENDANCE (VERIFY QUORUM)
Ryan Bowie
Andrea Herrera
Councilman Travis Holleman
Andy Kean
David Shelton
III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: August 17, 2021
I\'. GUEST(S):
l. Public Comments (limit 5 minutes each)
v. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
l. Financial Report
2. Meter Report
VI NEW BUSINESS
l. Monthly Parking Rates and Discounts
2. ParkMobile
3. RedStone Law Parking Regulation Concern
VII. OLD BUSINESS
l. State ofthe Cumberland Garage
2. New Parking Contract
3. Lower Biggers Lot Conversion
VIII. MISCELLANEOUSDISCUSSION
Ix VOIDING REQUESTS
x. ADJOURNMENT
PARKING COMMISSION MINUTES
DATE: August 17,2021
MEETING LOCATION: CITY HALL MAYOR'S CONI.ERENCE ROOM
ONE PUBLIC SQUARE
CI,ARKSVILLE. TN 37040
I. CALLTO ORDER/OUORUMCHECK
The meeting was called to order by Ryan Bowie at 3:01 pm. Members present were Carol
Clark, Andrea Herrera, and Andy Kean.
II. ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
Aug 17,2021
Mr. Kean made a motion to approve-Mrs. Clark seconded-all members voted in favor.
III. GUEST(S)
IV DEPAR NT REPORT
Financial Report: The financial report was provided by Laurie Matta. Mrs. Matta began
with the month-to-date report for the month of July. We had $55,759 in revenue for the
month of July-expenses were $32,978. Our operating income was $22,781 and after
depreciation-there is a net gain of $15,412. Year to date-revenues are $46,989; expenses
are $33,439. Our operating profit is $13,550 after depreciation expense we have a net loss of
$6,181. Salary and Wages are lower because we are short one person because Judi did not
transfer with the department. Also, all salaries from July were wages earned in June. Only
employee benefits are listed here. Mrs. Matta noted that if you look back at the past four
years for salary and wages the parking commission has not been fully staffed for the last
three years.
Mr. Bowie asked what a normal month would look like for example comparing this August to
last August. Mrs. Matta stated that it would look similar except we would be down one
full-time employee.
Mrs. Herrera asked if we are fully staffed now. Mrs. Matta stated that once the Department
head has been hired, then we would be fully staffed.
Meter Report: Caleb Copeland (Premier parking) stated there were 192 meters in the field
and l9l meters that are inactive. There are no spare batteries left to use for active meters. l2
meters will be sent back to be fully upgraded. There is one active kiosk in the C-Lot, and it is
on life support.
l\Iichael Palmore (Premier Parking) stated that we are working to get another kiosk and to
utilize Park N{obile.
Mr. Bowie asked if there was money in the budget allocated to replacing the kiosk. Mrs.
Matta stated that it was, but the new plan is to not replace or repair the current kiosk, but
instead use ParkMobile and one new kiosk,
Mr. Palmore (Premier Parking) stated that the meters and kiosk will no longer be supported
come January 1,2022. The plan is to use ParkMobile for street meters and kiosks to avoid
having to pay for all the meters to be upgraded and repaired.
Mrs. Herrera asked about the electric charging station on Strawberry Alley. John Hilborn
stated that it will be removed soon and converted to a lS-minute parking space.
Mr. Bowie asked for clarification for the street meter and ParkMobile plan. Mr. Palmore
clarified that approximately 50 meters will remain on the street and the rest ofthe spaces will
be for ParkMobile. Mrs. Matta asked if the only' upgrade needed was the Modem. Premier
Parking will check to see if meters could still accept coins without working Modems.
Premier Parking agreed to prepare a map and plan for ParkMobile to be presented next
meeting.
Mr. Bowie asked how much a kiosk would cost. Mrs. Matta stated that one kiosk cost
$10,000.
V NEWBUSINESS
State of the Cumberland Garage- Mr. Hiltlorn stated that the garage was closed because one
firm was asked to perform a quick overview evaluation of the garage, and they suggested
that the garage be shut down until a more thorough evaluation could be done. Proof-loading
will be performed on the garage to test the structural stability of the garage. Mr. Hilborn
stated that there is still some work to be done at the garage even if it is cleared to open.
Portions of the garage may need to be closed to perform the needed rehabilitation work that
is necessary.
Mr. Bowie stated that a special meeting will be called if the garage is opened before the next
commission meeting.
Reserved Space Request Copeland Wealth Management- Mr. Copeland (Premier Parking -
no relation) stated that Copeland Wealth Management requested to reserve spaces in the
surface lot outside the Cumberland Garage. The commission decided to deny the request.
New Parking Contract- Mr. Palmore (Premier Parking) stated that a new contract is being
written for the Cumberland Garage that requires people to pay befween the l" and the 5'i of
the month. People who do not pay by the 5th will lose their spot, The contract is still being
written and will be presented to the commission when it is finalized.
Mr. Kean asked if all the old contracts were now void because people have been refunded.
Mr. Palmore confirmed that all the old contracts are void.
Ntr. Bowie asked about group contracts likes Milan and Legal Aid. Mr, Palmore stated that
there will be an enterprise contract and an individual contract,
Mr. Kean asked if there was a long-term parking plan that we could share with the public to
inform them about what the Parking Commission is trying to achieve. Mrs. Ntatta explained
that there are too many external factors that would affect dates and objectives.
Carol Clark asked what would happen with the discounts if we moved forward with the new
contract. Premier Parking explained that most of the discounts would be removed, and
people would only be able to pay for one month at e time. Mrs. Herrera noted that some
parkers paid for a year and didn't use the space for that entire time, so they sold their spaces
to other people.
Nl r. Bowie stated that some of the emails that we received regarding the reserved spots were
from people that don't even use the garage.
Lower Biggers Lot Conversion- Mr. Copeland explained that this is a proposal to sell the
spaces in the Lower Bigger lot as monthly parking because we cannot accept transient
parking money currently. Mr. Bowie stated that this should be discussed when there is an
opening date set for the garage.
OLD BUSINESS
VI. Reserved Parking Permit Policy-Duplicate Hang Tag- Mr. Bowie stated that this should
wait until the draft for the new contract is presented and after more information is obtained
about the reopening of the garage.
Towing Policy - Mrs. Matta stated that previously if a car was disabled, the Parking
Commission could call the Police Department to tow the vehicle. However, after dealing with
the backlash from towing the last vehicle the police department has decided to not tow any
more vehicles.
IlIr. Palmore stated that we have approximately $500,000 of unpaid parking tickets, and
people know that there is currently no recourse for not paying the parking tickets. Mr.
Palmore also stated that if parking boots would cause too many' issues there is a new
immobilization device called the barnacle that could be ptaced on the windshield instead of
the wheel.
Mr. Bowie agreed that the city needs to be able to tow vehicles that do not comply with
parking regulations.
Ntr. Palmore explained that Premier contracts with a towing company that would tow the
vehicle and take on all liabitity for what happened to the vehicle.
Mr. Bowie stated that this should continue to be old business for now.
Cumberland Garage Reserved Parking - Carol Clark stated that she read some of the emails
and she finds some value in having a designated reserved space for people who feel that
having a reserved space was safer. She also stated that she agrees that a premium should be
charged for the reserved spaces.
Downtown Commuter Route (DASH) - Mr. Bowie stated that it was presented to the Parking
Commission previously, Mr. Bowie then stated that it was effective now and asked if it would
continue to run through the near future.
Mr. Hilborn stated that the commuter shuttle was no longer operating because no one was
utilizing it and the transit authority needed to put people in other areas where the public was
utilizing the services.
New Parking Garage - Mr. Bowie asked for an update regarding the status of the new
parking garage downtown. Mr. Bowie asked if the contracts for the garage were still under
review by the attorneys. Mrs. Matta stated that it is still undergoing reviews by the legal
teams.
VII. NIISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
VIII. VOIDING REQUESTS
Void: 501260, 503323. 503349 , 503427
No Action Taken: 170211300. 170211323
Mr. Bowie suggested that tickets should be voided for Robert Clark Park until there is
adequate signage posted regarding parking regulations.
IX. ADJOUR\ME:',lT-The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 pm.
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PARKING AUTHORIW REVENUE & EXPENDITURE MONTHTY COMPARISON . YTD
July 1, 2020 luly L,2O2I lncrease
August 31, 2020 August 31, 2021 (Decrease)
REVENUES!
PARKING METER FINES - TICKETS t5,232 76,777 r,485
INVESTMENT EARNINGS 149 10 (138)
INTEREST
PARKING METER MONEY - DOWNTOWN 18,958 30,2A1 11,330
RESIOENTIAL
MAIN ST LOT 2,400 2,400
ROXY LOT 975 2,398 1,423
TRINIW LOT
FRANKLIN STREET LOT 540 5/()
PARKING SPACES / LOADING ZONES 9,025 9,637 612
CONSTRUCTION PERMITS 490 (4eol
APPLICATION FEE 60 (60)
GARAGES - LEASED SPACES - TRANSIT t,454 3,328 \a74
CUMBERLAND PLAZA LEASED SPACES 9,516 (1,982) {11,/198)
CUMSERLAND PLAZA METER MONEY 24,t26 20,653 13,4721
MISCELLANEOUS 130 113 (17)
lncludes additional hang tags,
Citycourt/Pcard Rebate/other rental
TRANSFER IN FROM GENERAL FUND
80,114 84,101 3,987
EXPENSES:
SALARIES & WAGES 16,199 6,289 {9,910)
OPERATING 34,096 25,423 (8,673)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 74,000 24,000
8U ILDING REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 2,861 852 (2,01s)
OTHER REPAIR & MAINENANCE 2.580 4,086 1,506
OTHER EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
INTEREST - OTHER DEBT
OTHER
IMPROVEMENTS (NON,BUILDINGS)
AMORTIZATION EXPENSE
79,7 43 50,650 (19,092)
oPERAT|NG PROFTT/(rOSSl 377 23,457 23,079
AMORTIZATION EXPENSE
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 74,738 74,738
NET PROFIT/(TOSS) AFTER DEPRECIATION: (14,366) 8,7L3 23,O79
PARKING FUND BALANCE
424,OOO
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PARI(ING COMMISSION REVENUE & EXPENDITURE COMPARISON
FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Flt2022
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REVENUES:
PARKING METER FINE5. TICKETS 5 11,410.12 5 5,799.95 S 7,495.90 s 8,336.00
INVESTMENT EARNINGS 472.O5 s63.71 s 69.22 5.13
PARKING METER MONEY. DOWNTOWN 13,102.53 8,421.88 s 4,473.57 14,626.70
RESIDENTIAL PARKING . DOWNTOWN
THIRD & MAIN STREET TOT. F&M 2,400.00
ROXY tOT 275.00 s70.00 s 450 00 525.00
TRANKLIN STREET LOT 540.00
TR IN ITY LOT 337.50
PARKING SPACES / TOADING ZONES !,2?2.OO 1,030.00 s 1,182.00 1,244_50
CONSTRUCTION PERMITS 40.00 30.00 s 160.00
RTNTAL APPLICATION FEES 30.00 30.00
GARAGES . LEASED SPACES. TRANSIT 610.32 s 625.80 2,648.00
CUMBERI"AND PI-AZA TEASED SPACES 1,385.54 944.42 s 2,492.74 (10,601.71)
CUMBERTAND PTAZA METER MONEY 16,843.31 13,912.02 5 LL,720.40 8,445.51
MISCETLANEOUS 80.96 71.22 s 55.00 67.62
TRANSFER IN FROM GENERAL FUNO
45,819.33 31,373.60 s 33.124.63 24,336.75
EXPENSES:
SAI-ARIES & WAGES 16,549.97 70,682.62 s 7,328.11 3,762.68
OPERATIN6 (4,885.751 8,144.06 s 23,314.60 s 6,919.07
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES s 12,000.00 12,000.00
EUITDING REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 363.39 363.39 ) 1,080.14 454.O?
OTHER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 4,878.33 1,313.14 ) 2,580.00 4,085.91
OTHER EQUIPMENT PURCHASES s
INTEREST - OTHER DEST 5
OTHER s
TMPROVEMENTS (NON,BUtLDINCS) 5
16,905.94 20,503.21 I 46,303.45 27,225.13
oPERATTNG TNCOME/(t OSSI 28,913.39 10.870.39 s (13,178.82) 1,111.02
AMORTIZATION EXPENSE
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 7,538 15 7,368.83 5 7,364.83 7,168.83
NET pROFTT/(LOSSI: s 2L,r75.24 s 3,501.56 $ (20,s47.65) 5 (6,257.81)
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