Parking Authority

Parking Authority Minutes: July 17, 2019 Re-Organization Meeting THE RE-ORGAINZATION MEETING OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WAS HELD ON July 17, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Amada D. Curling, Secretary read the following notice into record: IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 PUBLIC LAWS OF 1975, ADEQUATE NOTICE OF THIS MEETING WAS PROVIDED BY RESOLUTION OF THE PASSAIC PARKING AUTHORITY ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 24, 2018 SETTING FORTH A SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS FOR THE YEAR 2019 WHICH WAS PUBLISHED AND PLACED ON THE CITY HALL BULLETIN BOARD BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. PRESENT: COMMISSIONER(S) ALLEN, BUCKSTEIN, PEREZ, RITZ AND SHPILSKY ABSENT: BALBI ALSO PRESENT: Ricardo Fernandez, Director; Vidya Nayak, CFO; Doris Dudek, Purchasing Director; Philip George Esq. for the firm Eric M. Bernstein & Associates, L.L.C. Parking Authority Counsel Minutes On a motion by Commissioner Shpilsky and Commissioner Perez, the minutes of June 19, 2019 were accepted and approved. All voting “AYE” as the roll was called. ROLL CALL AYE: COMMISSIONER(S) ALLEN, BUCKSTEIN, PEREZ, RITZ AND SHPILSKY ABSENT: BALBI RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING NOMINATIONS AND SEATING OF CHAIRPERSON Commissioner Shpilsky nominated Tiffany Allen for Chairperson. Commissioner Tiffany Allen declined the nomination. The City Clerk re-opened the floor for a nomination of Chairperson: Commissioner Daniel Ritz nominated Eugene SHPILSKY for Chairperson, no other name on the floor. On a motion made by Commissioner Perez and seconded by Commissioner Ritz, the following RESOLUTION was adopted. All members voting “AYE” as the roll was called. 1 Parking Authority Minutes: July 17, 2019 Re-Organization Meeting CITY OF PASSAIC PARKING AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. PA 19-07-007 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COMMISSIONER EUGENE SHPILSKY, AS CHAIRMAN OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC PARKING AUTHORITY FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2020 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Parking Authority of the City of Passaic that the Commissioners designate Commissioner SHPILSKY, as the Chairman for a term, said term to commence on July 1, 2019 and to terminate on June 30, 2020. ROLL CALL AYE: COMMISSIONER(S) ALLEN, BUCKSTEIN, PEREZ, RITZ, AND SHPILSKY ABSENT: BALBI --------------------------- NOMINATIONS AND SEATING OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON Commissioner Daniel Ritz nominated Commissioner Tiffany Allen for Vice- chairperson, no other name on the floor. On a motion made by Commissioner Daniel Ritz and seconded by Chairman Shpilsky, the following RESOLUTION was adopted. All members voting “AYE” as the roll was called. Resolution No. 19-07-008 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COMMISSIONER TIFFANY ALLEN, AS VICE- CHAIRMAN OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC PARKING AUTHORITY FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2020 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Parking Authority of the City of Passaic that the Commissioners designate Commissioner Tiffany Allen as the Vice-Chairman for a term, said term to commence on July 1, 2019 and to terminate on June 30, 2020. ROLL CALL AYE: COMMISSIONER(S) ALLEN, BUCKSTEIN, PEREZ, RITZ, AND SHPILSKY ABSENT: BALBI At this point Parking Authority Attorney administered the Oath of office to Chairperson Shpilsky and Vice-Chair person Allen 2 Parking Authority Minutes: July 17, 2019 Re-Organization Meeting ANNUAL RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION VOTED BY ONE MOTION: On a motion by Chairman Shpilsky and seconded by Commissioner Perez the following Resolutions was adopted. All members voting “AYE” as the roll was called: Resolution No. 19-07-009 RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE PARKING AUTHORITY. WHEREAS, the Parking Authority needs an Executive Director to carry out the policies set by the Commissioners and manage the daily functions of the Parking Authority, and WHEREAS, Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator of the City of Passaic and is qualified to perform this function. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Commissioners of the Parking Authority of the City of Passaic that Ricardo Fernandez is hereby reappointed Executive Director of the Parking Authority with an annual compensation of $15,800. -------------------------------------------- Resolution No. 19-07-010 RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING SECRETARY FOR THE PARKINGAUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Parking Authority is required to have a secretary, and WHEREAS, Amada D. Curling, Passaic City Clerk and Registered Municipal Clerk, is qualified to perform this function. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commissioners of the Parking Authority of the City of Passaic hereby Re-appoints Amada D. Curling Secretary with an annual compensation of $6,700. ------------------------- Resolution No. 19-07-011 RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING CERTIFIED FINANCE OFFICER FOR THE PARKING AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Parking Authority is required to appoint a Certified Municipal Finance Officer, and WHEREAS, Vidya Nayak, Finance Director of the City of Passaic and Certified Municipal Finance Officer, is qualified to perform this function. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commissioners of the Parking Authority of the City of Passaic hereby re-appoints Vidya Nayak as Certified Municipal Finance Officer of the Parking Authority with an annual compensation of $8,300. -------------------------- 3 Parking Authority Minutes: July 17, 2019 Re-Organization Meeting Resolution No. 19-07-012 RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING PURCHASING AGENT TO THE CITY OF PASSAIC PARKING AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Passaic Parking Authority is desirous of re-appointing a Purchasing Agent for the Authority; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Passaic, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey has approved Doris Dudek for the position of Purchasing Agent for the City of Passaic; and, WHEREAS, the Board Secretary shall furnish the City of Passaic Finance Department with the appropriate documentation so that they may process a yearly compensation in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for Doris Dudek in her role as Purchasing Agent of the Parking Authority of the City of Passaic; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commissioners of the Parking Authority of the City of Passaic hereby Re-appoints Doris Dudek, as the Purchasing Agent, with an annual compensation of $5,000. --------------------- Resolution No. 19-07-013 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS FOR THE FOR THE TERM JULY 1, 2019 TO JUNE 30, 2020 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Parking Authority of the City of Passaic that the Parking Authority hereby designates the North Jersey Herald & New, The Record and Poder Latino USA as Official Newspapers for the Parking Authority, which newspapers are authorized to publish legal advertisements. The Board Secretary shall retain the right to select which newspapers shall receive said advertisements in accordance with the law. ROLL CALL AYE: COMMISSIONER(S) ALLEN, BUCKSTEIN, PEREZ, RITZ, AND SHPILSKY ABSENT: BALBI ------------------------------------------- RESOLUTIONS: THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS TAKEN OFF THE AGENDA: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE PASSAIC PARKING AUTHORITY ON June 19, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M. OR ANYTIME THEREAFTER TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION; CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL MATTER. ------------------------------------------- 4 Parking Authority Minutes: July 17, 2019 Re-Organization Meeting RESOLUTION VOTED BY ONE MOTION: On a motion by Chairman Shpilsky and seconded by Commissioner Buckstein the following Resolutions was adopted. All members voting “AYE” as the roll was called: RESOLUTION NO. PA 19-07-014 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY OF MUNICIPAL PARKING DECK STRUCTURES PASSAIC, NJ WHEREAS, a proposal was received by the Director of Purchasing on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 for Design Services For Feasibility Study of Municipal Parking Deck Structures, Passaic, NJ; and WHEREAS, the attached proposals were received; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee, that the contract be awarded to Timothy Haahs & Associates, Blue Bell, PA in the not to exceed amount of $42,000.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the Board for the Passaic Parking Authority that the contract for Design Services For Feasibility Study of Municipal Parking Deck Structures be awarded to Timothy Haahs & Associates, Blue Bell, PA in the not to exceed amount of $42,000.00 . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Parking Authority and Board Secretary are authorized to execute a contract for the above. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds are available in Account #P-19-55-629-Y19 ( $17,500.00) and the remaining funds will be received from NJEDA in the amount of $ 25,000.00 _____________________________________ RESOLUTION NO. PA 19-07-015 Resolution Re: Resolution to Amend 2019 Budget WHEREAS, the annual Budget for the Passaic Parking Authority for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019 was Adopted on the 19th of December, 2018, and WHEREAS, it is desired to amend said approved annual Budget. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Passaic Parking Authority that the following amendment to the introduced annual Budget for the fiscal year 2019 be made: Park Authority Operations From To Non-Operating Revenues Other Non-Operating Revenues Grants – State of NJ Economic Development Authority Grant $ -0- $ 25,000 Total Other Non-Operating Revenues -0- 25,000 Total Non-Operating Revenues -0- 25,000 Total Anticipated Revenues 1,190,000 1,215,000 Operating Appropriations 5 Parking Authority Minutes: July 17, 2019 Re-Organization Meeting Cost of Providing Services – Other Parking Deck Design 50,000 75,000 Total COPS - Other 838,119 863,119 Total Operating Appropriations 1,255,217 1,280,271 Total Appropriations 1,275,000 1,300,000 Total Appropriations and Accumulated Deficit 1,275,000 1,300,000 Net Total Appropriations 1,190,000 1,215,000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that two certified copies of this resolution be filed forthwith in the Office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for certification of the fiscal year 2019 annual Budget so amended. ROLL CALL AYE: COMMISSIONER(S) ALLEN, BUCKSTEIN, PEREZ, RITZ, AND SHPILSKY ABSENT: BALBI ------------------------- HEARING OF CITIZENS Chairman Shpilsky opened the public portion of the meeting: Jaroslaw Jackiw, 266 Lafayette Ave. Re: the Parking situation in the city of Passaic. Joe Conoscenti, 170 Broadway. Re: Parking situation on Broadway between groove St. and Prospect angle parking on one side. There are parking meters missing. Concerned about cars backing up could be dangerous. Gregory and Broadway there is section that also need parking meters After ample time given and no one else responding on a motion by Commissioner Buckstein and Chairman Shpilsky the Public Portion was closed. ROLL CALL AYE: COMMISSIONER(S) ALLEN, BUCKSTEIN, PEREZ, RITZ, AND SHPILSKY ABSENT: BALBI BILL LIST: On a motion by Chairman Chairperson Allen and seconded by Commissioner Perez the bills were accepted and approved. 6 Parking Authority Minutes: July 17, 2019 Re-Organization Meeting ROLL CALL AYE: COMMISSIONER(S) ALLEN, BUCKSTEIN, PEREZ, RITZ, AND SHPILSKY ABSENT: BALBI Directors Report: Rick Fernandez, Director of the Parking Authority updated the board on the progress of the Municipal Parking Deck and the addition of parking meters throughout the city as per previous recommendations. New meters came in and will be placed on Monroe St. and Broadway and will add more to Gregory and Broadway. CFO REPORT: Vidya Nayak, presented to the Board the Financial Report ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on a motion by Commissioner Buckstein and seconded by Commissioner Perez the meeting was adjourned all members voting “AYES” as the roll was called. ROLL CALL AYE: COMMISSIONER(S) ALLEN, BUCKSTEIN, PEREZ, RITZ, AND SHPILSKY ABSENT: BALBI ATTEST: APPROVED: _________________________ _________________________ Amada D. Curling, Secretary Eugene Shpilsky, Chairman Dated: October 23, 2019 7 Parking Authority Minutes: July 17, 2019 Re-Organization Meeting 8