Public Parking Commission

1 CITY OF NORWICH NORWICH PUBLIC PARKING COMMISSION The following are the minutes of the regular meeting of the Public Parking Commission held at 5: 00 p.m., November 20, 2012 at the Buckingham Memorial Building. PRESENT: Ms. Olive Buddington, Mr. Tucker Braddock, Mr. Peter Desaulniers, Mr. Charles Jaskiewicz and Mr. Sean Ryan. ALSO: Mr. Jason Vincent ABSENT: Mr. Alan Bergren and Mr. Jeffrey Lord Co-Chairperson Buddington called the meeting to order at 5:00pm, noting a quorum was present. At Mr. Vincents request , the Commission members agreed to allow him to speak at the end of the meeting, rather than the beginning. MINUTES: On a motion by Mr. Braddock, second by Mr. Ryan, the Commission voted as a majority to approve the minutes of the September meeting. Mr. Jaskiewicz abstained from the vote, due to his absence at the September meeting. FINANCIAL REPORTS & BILLS TO BE PAID: A motion was made by Mr. Jaskiewicz, second by Mr. Braddock to accept the financial reports and accounts payable reports for August 2012 through October 2012. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously. MINUTES NPPC MEETING 11/20/2012  1 NEW BUSINESS: A letter from Corporation Counsel Driscoll, was discussed. Ms. Rizzuto explained that the property is currently owned by the City, and the NPPC leases 4 parking spaces in the lot. We derive about $100.00/month in revenue from this lot. After discussion, the Commission decided to recommend to the City Council that the parcel be offered for use to the interested property owner on Broadway. It was determined that the property would be more beneficial to the new owner. Mr. Jaskiewicz stated that before any negotiation begins, there should be an appraisal done on the property to determine the worth. The Commission members agreed , and the recommendation would be included in a letter to the City Manger. A motion was made by Mr. Jaskiewicz , second by Mr. Desaulniers to forward a recommendation to the City Manager to proceed in negotiations related to the Bath Street Lot. The recommendation will include a request for an appraisal to determine the worth of the property. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously. The second item on the new business agenda was the Meeting Schedule for 2013. The Commission members accepted the schedule with no changes. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Vincent addressed the Commission. He asked if the Commission members had any feedback relating to the changes that have been made to the parking policies. He requested that the Commission members voice they’re concerns, opinions and ideas on how to incorporate the parking policies with the quest to bring development downtown. Mr. Jaskiewicz suggested that the first thing that should be considered is putting a “click on it” map on the website. The map should be easy to use, and have information on lots/garages when you scroll over it. The information should include hours, type of parking(either public/reserved), street address and contact phone number. This would allow anyone with a smartphone,tablet or other device to immediately have access to parking information in the City. The City is in the process of updating the website and it has been determined that the mapping is a feature that is customizable. Mr. Vincent stated that he has all the information necessary and will be available to help in customizing the website. MINUTES NPPC MEETING 11/20/2012  1 Mr. Jaskiewicz requested that members come prepared with ideas for a powerpoint presentation to the next meeting. Reports including traffic counts and tickets issued should be included. Information relating to changes that have been implemented as well as new ideas should be presented. ANYTHING ELSE BEFORE THE COMMISSION: At this time, Ms. Rizzuto requested permission from the Commission to close the office on Christmas Eve. It has been traditional in the past to suspend operations on this day. The Commission members unanimously agreed to close the office . ADJOURNMENT: Motion made to adjourn by Mr. Braddock, second by Mr. Desaulniers. Voted on and passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 6:03 pm Respectfully Submitted, Judith A. Rizzuto, Administrator Norwich Public Parking Commission MINUTES NPPC MEETING 11/20/2012