Fort Lee Parking Authority

FORT LEE PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES August 9, 2022 @ 4:00 P.M. I. Salute to the Flag: II. Call to Order: The regular meeting of the Fort Lee Parking Authority scheduled for Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was convened at 4:06 p.m. at 231 Main Street 2nd Fl., at the Fort Lee Parking Authority Conference Room as advertised in the Record, Jersey Journal, Municipal Building Bulletin Board, and the Parking Authority Website on January 6, 2022. III. Statement of Compliance: Pursuant to the Open Public Meeting Act, Chapter 231, Laws of 1975 noting adequate notice of the meeting has been as follows: “At least 48 hours prior to this meeting to be: A) permanently posted on the board’s officially designated public bulletin board in the Borough Hall, and in the entrance hall of the Parking Authority located at the rear of 309 Main Street, Middle Bldg; B) delivered to The Record, The Jersey Journal and the Board’s official newspaper; C) filed with the Clerk of the Borough of Fort Lee, and; D) mailed to all persons, if any, who have requested said notice, pursuant to section 14 Chapter 231, Laws of 1975”. IV. Roll Call of Commissioners: Neil Grant Present Michael Klein Present Marc Macri Present J Richard Radoian Absent Patricia Rumi Absent V. Roll Call of Professionals: Legal Counsel Neil Marotta, Council Liaison Harvey Sohmer, and Executive Director Hernani Goncalves. Council Liaison Paul Yoon was absent. VI. Public Comment: There was no public present VII. Consent Agenda: • Aproval of Voucher numbers 14824 through 14854 • Approval of Financial Statement - May 2022 and June 2022 • Approval of Guntzer Street Project Voucher- None A discussion was held on this matter. Motion by: Mr. Macri Second by: Mr. Klein Approved UNANIMOUSLY.  FORT LEE PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES August 9, 2022 @ 4:00 P.M. VIII. Resolutions: 2022-38: Be It Resolved, by the Commissioners of the Fort Lee Parking Authority that Evelyn Lassalle is hereby hired as Secretary to the Board of Commissioners/Executive Director Confidential Secretary, effective September 1, 2022, to work part-time, at a yearly salary of $7,000, to serve at the will of the Commissioners. A discussion was held on this matter. Motion by: Mr. Klein Second by: Mr. Macri Approved UNANIMOUSLY 2022-39: Be It Resolved, by the Commissioners of the Fort Lee Parking Authority that Marleny Pereyra, currently employed as a Clerk/Office personnel, on a part time basis, with the Parking Authority, is hereby appointed as Administrative Secretary, effective September 1, 2022, at the rate of $20.00 per hour, to serve at the will of the Commissioners. A discussion was held on this matter. Motion by: Mr. Macri Second by: Mr. Klein Approved UNANIMOUSLY 2022-40: Be It Resolved, by the Commissioners of the Fort Lee Parking Authority that Joel Crespo Maintenance Worker/Bus Driver, for the Fort Lee Parking Authority shall receive a salary of $20.00 per hour effective, September 12, 2022. A discussion was held on this matter. Motion by: Mr. Macri Second by: Mr. Klein Approved UNANIMOUSLY 2022-41: Be It Resolved, by the Commissioners of the Fort Lee Parking Authority that Ahmad Jabbar Maintenance Worker/Bus Driver, for the Fort Lee Parking Authority shall receive a salary of $20.00 per hour effective, September 12, 2022. Motion by: Mr. Macri Second by: Mr. Klein Approved UNANIMOUSLY 2022-42: Whereas, Deliana Cuello, Secretary with the Fort Lee Parking Authority, has submitted her resignation, effective July 28, 2022. Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Commissioners of the Fort Lee Parking Authority, hereby accept the resignation of Deliana Cuello, effective July 28, 2022. A discussion was held on this matter. Motion by: Mr. Klein Second by: Mr. Macri Approved UNANIMOUSLY  FORT LEE PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES August 9, 2022 @ 4:00 P.M. 2022-43: Whereas, the Fort Lee Parking Authority provides transit services to its residents and the residents of Cliffside Park, utilizing buses provided by the DOT through a grant program; and Whereas, to comply with the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and the rules mandated by the DOT and relevant federal agencies, the Parking Authority is required to adopt a Drug and Alcohol Policy for safety sensitive employees in Transit, Now Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Commissioners of the Fort Lee Parking Authority hereby adopt the Fort Lee Parking Authority Drug and Alcohol Policy for Safety Sensitive Employees in Transit, effective July 28, 2022, which is incorporated herein by reference. A discussion was held on this matter. Motion by: Mr. Macri Second by: Mr. Klein Approved UNANIMOUSLY 2022-44: Be It Resolved, that the Commissioners of the Fort Lee Parking Authority that Hernani Goncalves is hereby designated as the Employer Representative (DER) and Marleny Pereyra as Assistant Employer Representative (ADER) of the NJ Transit Safety-Sensitive Employees in Transit Program. A discussion was held on this matter. Motion by: Mr. Macri Second by: Mr. Klein Approved UNANIMOUSLY 2022-45: Be It Resolved, by the Commissioners of the Parking Authority of the Borough of Fort Lee, that there is hereby established an hourly parking rate, in the Parking lots owned or controlled by the Parking Authority, at the rate of $2.00 per hour for the first three hours and $3.00 for every additional hour after the three hours up to 24 hours. A discussion was held on this matter. Motion by: Ms. Klein Second by: Mr. Macri Approved UNANIMOUSLY 2022-46: Be It Resolved, by the Commissioners of the Parking Authority of the Borough of Fort Lee, that a recommendation be sent to the Mayor and Council to adjust the meter rates in the Borough to permit meter rates of $1.00 for 30 minutes for all meters within the Borough to the maximum time permitted per meter zones. A discussion was held on this matter. Motion by: Mr. Macri Second by: Mr. Klein Approved UNANIMOUSLY  FORT LEE PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES August 9, 2022 @ 4:00 P.M. 2022-47: Be It Resolved, by the Commissioners of the Parking Authority of the Borough of Fort Lee, that the Parking Authority is hereby authorized to change manner of payment for parking meters from coins to App payment for up to 90% of all meters, as determined by the Executive Director. A discussion was held on this matter. Motion by: Mr. Macri Second by: Mr. Klein Approved UNANIMOUSLY 2022-48: Whereas, for the convenience of its parking patrons, the Parking Authority has enabled payment for parking associated fees by credit/debit card, Now Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the Commissioners of the Parking Authority of the Borough of Fort Lee, that the Parking Authority is hereby authorized to charge a payment processing fee of .40 Cents per transaction. A discussion was held on this matter. Motion by: Mr. Klein Second by: Mr. Macri Approved UNANIMOUSLY 2022-49: Be It Resolved, by the Commissioners of the Parking Authority of the Borough of Fort Lee that a recommendation be submitted to the governing body that the fine schedule for certain parking offenses be modified as follows: Boro Ord 289-16 Overdue Meter $40.00 Non-Residential $60.00 289-36Q(5) Overnight Commercial $100.00 388-38.A.(1)(A)-(C) Prohibited Parking $60.00 388-5 Sweeper $40.00 388-15 A discussion was held on this matter. Motion by: Mr. Klein Second by: Mr. Macri Approved UNANIMOUSLY 2022-50: Whereas, it is deemed necessary and in the best interests of the Commissioners of the Parking Authority of the Borough of Fort Lee, in the County of Bergen and for the residents of the Borough to approve Change Order #7, to the contract awarded to Dobco, Inc., for the Liner Building Guntzer Parking Structure, conditioned on final authorization by the Authority’s Construction Manager, Owner’s Representative, Architect and Legal Counsel; and  FORT LEE PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES August 9, 2022 @ 4:00 P.M. Whereas, said Change Order #7, is in the credit amount of ($4,500.00) for locations where the curtainwall to precast concrete joint is wider than intended and does not meet the aesthetic intent of the Contract documents. Original Bid Price of $7,845,500.00, Total YTD Change Orders $497,502.98; and Whereas, the change order will not result in an increase in the project bid, as it a credit being returned to the Authority, Now Therefore, Be It Resolved, that in order to effectuate the objectives of this Resolution, the Commissioners of the Parking Authority of the Borough of Fort Lee, approve Change Order #7 to the original construction contract awarded to Dobco, Inc., and authorize the acceptance of credit in the amount of $4,500.00 for said Change Order to the contractor, subject to the original construction contract awarded to Dobco, Inc. Be It Further Resolved, that the award of this contract is contingent upon the FLPA having sufficient funds and the Executive Director of the NBPA certifying that there are sufficient funds budgeted by the Authority for said services. IX. Documentation: None X. Old Business: None XI. New Business: None XII. Attorney’s Report: None XIII. Executive Director’s Report: None XIV. Commissioner’s Comments: None XV. Chairperson’s Comments: None  FORT LEE PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES August 9, 2022 @ 4:00 P.M. XVI. Public Comment: There was no public in attendance. XVII. Closed Session: None XVIII. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 4:35p.m. Motion by: Mr. Macri Second by: Mr. Klein Approved UNANIMOUSLY DC, Recording Secretary