NEW BUSINESS….(continued) The ability to provide Public Service Announcements, via new Pay Stations, was discussed. This will help greatly with the information about parking, as well as important Allentown information. Ms. Affa stated she is in support of this ordinance and asked if the Mayor was on board with it, as well. Mr. Zeller and Mr. Morgan confirmed that the Mayor, the Senator and both Representatives are in favor of this. Mr. Hendricks stated he thinks the issue of rates” will be a concern of the City “raising Council. Mr. Zeller stated that the fact that they still can veto, is in their favor. Mr. Napoli discussed the benefits of the Pay Stations to the business owners. The fact that customers can bring a physical receipt to the business for parking reimbursement is huge. Mr. Zeller stated that we ordered 15 Metric Pay Stations on our own, and with ANIZDA’s approval, we will have an additional 63. Mr. Zeller asked if the August Meeting Minutes could be approved. Mr, Hartzell made a motion to approve the August Meeting Minutes; Ms. Affa seconded. The board voted and approved the August Meeting Minutes. The Board broke at 1:00 p.m. for an Executive Session to discuss the potential opportunity to purchase property. The Board resumed regular session at 1:18p.m. Mr. Zeller made a motion to approve the opportunity to purchase property that was discussed in the Executive Session. Mr. Hartzell seconded. The Board voted and approved. Comps for the property were discussed, including the different costs per square footage and locations of the comps.
NEW BUSINESS….(continued) The ability to provide Public Service Announcements, via new Pay Stations, was discussed. This will help greatly with the information about parking, as well as important Allentown information. Ms. Affa stated she is in support of this ordinance and asked if the Mayor was on board with it, as well. Mr. Zeller and Mr. Morgan confirmed that the Mayor, the Senator and both Representatives are in favor of this. Mr. Hendricks stated he thinks the issue of “raising rates” will be a concern of the City Council. Mr. Zeller stated that the fact that they still can veto, is in their favor. Mr. Napoli discussed the benefits of the Pay Stations to the business owners. The fact that customers can bring a physical receipt to the business for parking reimbursement is huge. Mr. Zeller stated that we ordered 15 Metric Pay Stations on our own, and with ANIZDA’s approval, we will have an additional 63. Mr. Zeller asked if the August Meeting Minutes could be approved. Mr, Hartzell made a motion to approve the August Meeting Minutes; Ms. Affa seconded. The board voted and approved the August Meeting Minutes. The Board broke at 1:00 p.m. for an Executive Session to discuss the potential opportunity to purchase property. The Board resumed regular session at 1:18p.m. Mr. Zeller made a motion to approve the opportunity to purchase property that was discussed in the Executive Session. Mr. Hartzell seconded. The Board voted and approved. Comps for the property were discussed, including the different costs per square footage and locations of the comps.
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