Minutes from the September 15, 2021, Meeting of the
Board of Commissioners of the East Orange Parking Authority
Chairman McKnight called the meeting to order at 6:04 pm. He also read the Sunshine Act-Law, and roll call was taken. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the meeting was held via Zoom teleconference. The following Commissioners participated:
Chairman McKnight
Vice-Chair Muhammad
Commissioner Jonas
Kevin McManimon, Attorney-McManimon, Scotland and Baumann (joined)
Public Portion:
No one from the public participated.
Minutes:
Vice-Chair Muhammad made a motion to approve the July 2021 minutes and was seconded by Commissioner Jonas. All Commissioners in attendance voted in favor.
Vice-Chair Muhammad made a motion to pay the canceled August 2021 meeting bills and was seconded by Commissioner Jonas. All Commissioners in attendance voted in favor.
Vice-Chair Muhammad made a motion to pay the September 2021 meeting bills and was seconded by Commissioner Jonas. All Commissioners in attendance voted in favor.
Executive Session:
Chairman McKnight informed the Board that Commissioner Lasure resigned.
At 6:09 pm Vice-Chair Muhammad made a motion to go into Executive Session and was seconded by Commissioner Jonas. All commissioners in attendance voted in favor.
Kevin and Commissioners discussed selling lot 2D to Auto Zone. The Board discussed having the lot appraised.
Kevin provided an update on the ongoing litigation for the Brick Church Project as it relates to eminent domain.
Kevin and the Board discussed hiring an Executive Director. Kevin stated that John Morgan advised him that the ED search has started, and we should receive an invoice shortly.
At 6:36 p.m. Vice-Chair Muhammad made a motion to end Executive Session and was seconded by Chairman McKnight. All commissioners in attendance voted in favor.
Executive Session ended at 6:36 p.m.
General Session:
Chairman McKnight read the August 2021 Summary of Finances.
Vice-Chair Muhammad made a motion to approve the September 2021 bills to be paid electronically due to COVID-19 and was seconded by Commissioner Jonas. All Commissioners in attendance voted in favor.
Commissioner Jonas asked for an update on the hiring of new PEO’s. Chairman McKnight advised the Board that per Tasha we are awaiting background checks for a few candidates.
Vice-Chair Muhammad made a motion to ask Garden State Appraisers to update or create a new appraisal for the Auto Zone Lot (Lot 2D) and was seconded by Commissioner Jonas. All Commissioners in attendance voted in favor.
Per Councilwoman Claybrooks city council will be reviewing the appointment of a new EOPA Commissioner for Ward 2.
Per Councilwoman Claybrooks city council is working on updating the overnight street parking ordinance.
Chairman McKnight asked Councilwoman Claybrooks what the status is on replenishing the Brick Church Escrow Account. Councilwoman Claybrooks stated that she will find out and provide an update soon.
Adjournment:
At 6:51 p.m. Vice-Chair Muhammad made a motion to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Commissioner Jonas. All commissioners in attendance voted in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.