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HomeMy Public PortalAbout160_040_October 26 2011 Parking Minutes CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND PARKING COMMITTEE MINUTES: October 26, 2011 ATTENDEES Council Committee representatives: Wanda Doyle, Bill Garbett, Paul Wolff Staff Committee representatives: Mary Hogan, Chantel Morton, William Moseley, Pete Ryerson, Joe Wilson, Jennifer Wittendorf CALL TO ORDER Bill called the meeting to order at 9:05am. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Wanda made a motion to approve the July 27, 2011 Tybee Island Parking Committee minutes. Bill seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: I. Off-Season Parking Enforcement Pete reported that all is good so far. OLD BUSINESS: I. Parking Update by Parking Staff Pete reported that bid have been received for street stripping of curbs in yellow. The designated /prohibited areas will be delineated. The painting of the curbs should last at least three (3) years because the paint consists of chlorinated rubber which is more durable and fades slower. One-third of the island will be done at a time for under $20,000.00. Wanda inquired about the parking space and visibility of left hand turns in front of the shopping center where Sundae Café is located. Mary stated Chief Bryson confirmed the plan they have is fine with minor modifications. The areas of painting first are based on the most heavily used. A report will be presented at the next parking committee meeting. • Sign for Entrance to Tybee Regarding Pay to Park Mary reported that she is looking at the possibility of a 4’ x 4’ sign. She will work with Michael Bodine to Photoshop an example and she will bring it to the committee for approval. • Re-painting/re-striping the Curbs See report under item I. • Contract with the TIPD and GCIC (Georgia Crime Information Center) Mary reported that GMA has nothing to do with collections of old parking tickets. Tybee Island Police Department (TIPD) and Jennifer have been collecting. Historically there have been glitches with the system, but it has gotten much better. There is a contract with TIPD so that they are responsible for the terminal which will be placed at City Hall for remote access once Jennifer is trained. Wanda inquired about liens on vehicles if we have a tag number. Mary confirmed that would go through the court system. Captain Moseley concurred. Mary will provide an update at the next committee meeting. • Second Billing on all Non Pays. Mary and Jennifer confirmed second billing on all unpaid tickets is in process. • Upgrades/repairs versus New Parking Meters in the next couple of years. Pete reported that the pay & display machines were not designed for Tybee’s climate. The LCD screens are having issues. He has talked to technicians and the cost of a LCD screen is $1,000. The first generation of the Pay & Display machines was made in Australia. Retrofitting is being worked on and overall they are still working. He confirmed when one machine breaks, they pull parts from a machine least used to fix the ones that are most used. Bill confirmed that now is the time to set a plan for years to come. Pete is waiting on the roll-out of the second generation Pay & Display stations. In the meantime, they will retrofit the best they can. Parking Services is also looking into adding credit card payments at the single space meters. In the spring they may be able to do a 90 day test period. II. Review Schedule of Meeting Dates for November and December The committee agreed to set December 14 at 9:00am as the next meeting date tentatively. Wanda will confirm based on the next Public Safety Committee meeting. OTHER BUSINESS: Discussion ensued regarding parking during the holidays. Bill confirmed that not offering free parking was discussing and confirmed during the budget process. Chantel will let businesses know as she speaks with them. Mary confirmed Parking Services will be nice because of the transition. Mary reported that Lanier has been working with parking and Ocean Plaza to collect data in order to confirm if a parking garage would be feasible. Their findings are that a garage would not be feasible based on the 12-month data they reviewed. A parking garage would not pay for itself. Paul made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:45am. Wanda seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.