HomeMy WebLinkAboutLansing Building Authority 2007 Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE LANSING BUILDING AUTHORITY
HELD ON NOVEMBER 16, 2000, 10:30 a.m.
Members Present: Michael Navabi, Chairperson
Robert Swanson, Treasurer
James D. Smiertka, Secretary
Others Present: David Berridge, Transportation Engineer
Kathleen Frantz,Recording Secretary
The meeting was called to order by Michael Navabi at 10:35 a.m.; roll call was taken and a
quorum was present.
1. APPROVAL OF FUNDS in the amount of$398,125
3r`' Generation Revenue Control Funds for Parking Ramps:
David Berridge was present and provided a memo dated November 15, 2000 to all LBA
members regarding a request for authorization to utilize $398,125 in funds derived from the
1996 Bond issue for 3rd Generation Revenue Control project for Parking Ramps in account no.
513.453660.977000.012049. Mr. Smiertka inquired as to the intent of this account and Mr.
Berridge advised that funding for this type of project is the direct intent of this account. Mr.
Smiertka further inquired as to whether the Mayor's Downtown Parking Advisory Committee
has reviewed this proposal. Mr. Berridge advised that the Committee has not reviewed this
proposal, however, they were part of the original process for the 1995 Bond Issue. Jim Smiertka
asked if this will create revenue and Mr. Berridge indicated that there could be up to a 10%
increase in revenue by purchasing this equipment. There will no longer be human error and
better revenue control to prevent pilfering. Mr. Swanson asked what these Yd Generation
Revenue control systems do. Dave Berridge advised that they ticket the cash register revenue
directly back to the office and are read by the computer read cash revenue system. This will
allow for more efficient use of parking spaces and eliminate the overselling of permits. The
City's equipment is getting old and unreliable. Jim Smiertka asked how this bid package was
advertised and Mr. Berridge indicated it was placed in The Lansing State Journal and bid
invitations were sent to eight vendors. Mr. Smiertka asked why this vendor was successful for
the past eighteen years. Mr. Berridge indicated that they are the vendor who has performed the
maintenance for the past five years on equipment which the City purchased from this vendor.
Jim Smiertka moved to approve this appropriation of funds which has also been approved
by the Purchasing Division; Bob Swanson supported the motion; motion approved
unanimously 3-0.
2. 2001 LBA Regular Meeting Schedule:
Discussion ensued regarding the 2001 meeting schedule of the LBA and Mr. Smiertka moved
to approve the following 2001 schedule:
February 15,2001
May 17,2001
August 16,2001
November 15, 2001
Bob Swanson supported the motion; unanimously approved 3-0.
3. Other Business
Appraisal of Raney Park Trust Property (SE Corner of Michigan and Cedar)
Jim Smiertka moved to remove the Raney Park Trust from the tabled items on the LBA
agenda as the City Attorney's office has issued Opinion #00-07. Mr. Swanson indicated
that the LBA is paying rent on this surface parking lot. Mr. Smiertka moved to amend his
motion and asked that this item be placed on the next meeting agenda for the Lansing
Building Authority on February 15,2001; Supported by Bob Swanson; unanimously
approved 3-0.
4. Public Comment: None
The meeting was adjourned at 10:54 a.m.