Nadine Drumgoole

The meeting addressed several key resolutions and administrative actions. The Board authorized discussions regarding the Parking Authority becoming the sole operator of the Fort Lee Town Center Parking Lot. Resolutions were passed concerning the scheduling of the 2026 Reorganization Meeting and subsequent regular meetings. Significant resolutions involved the authorization to purchase three new vehicles through a state contract, the disposal of an inoperable vehicle (Vehicle #333) to a towing company, and the transfer of another vehicle (Vehicle #325) to the Fort Lee Department of Public Works. Personnel actions included extending employment for one provisional employee, appointing several full-time staff members (Transportation Specialist, Maintenance Worker/Bus Driver, Parking Enforcement Officer Supervisor, and Technology Support Specialist), approving a retroactive appointment for another employee, authorizing a salary increase for the Assistant Director, and setting the Executive Director's salary for 2026. The Board also approved amendments to the 2025 Operating Budget and Capital Budget, authorized the implementation of an E-Bike and E-Scooter Registration Web Application, authorized the posting of public notices for legal counsel qualifications, acknowledged a license attainment and subsequent pay increase for one employee, and established new Paid Time Off (PTO) plans for both the Assistant Director and the Executive Director. Finally, budget amendments for 2025 revenues and appropriations were adopted, and the Board approved donating an old bus (Vehicle #9) to the Fort Lee Police Department. The meeting concluded with the authorization of a Mobile Enforcement Camera Pilot Program with Automotus, Inc., and amendments to Ordinance 289-36 regarding visitor parking pass fees.

The reorganization meeting agenda included the swearing-in of new members, the election of officers (Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary), and the adoption of resolutions for professional appointments for 2026, including the Board Attorney, Planner, Site Engineer, and Traffic Engineer. The Board also addressed appointments for Recording Secretaries, Court Reporter, and the Liaison Representative to the Planning Board. The agenda covered the review and adoption of the 2025 Annual Report, memorializations of approved dockets from 2025 involving two-unit dwellings, renovations, and site plans, acceptance/completeness for new 2026 dockets including a place of worship application, and public hearings for pending site plan and subdivision applications.

The meeting involved the approval of the August 2025 financial statements and vouchers. Key resolutions included authorizing a change to the Thursday mall bus route to add a stop at Walmart in Teterboro, commencing in October 2025. Another resolution approved the month-to-month extension of the agreement with Passport, subject to specific financial caps. Furthermore, the Commissioners accepted the lowest bid from Basil, Inc. for the concrete washer coating replacement project at the Guntzer Parking Structure. The Executive Director provided updates on EV Chargers (Shell), the E-Bikes Pavilion, the Entry/Exit System Vendor, and several community events. The session concluded with a closed session to discuss a personal matter.

The meeting commenced with a Salute to the Flag and a Roll Call of Commissioners and Professionals. Key actions included the unanimous approval of the September 2025 Financial Statements and voucher numbers. The Authority approved Resolution 2025-52, which approved the Annual Budget for the fiscal year 2026, subject to formal adoption on October 28, 2025. Additionally, resolutions were unanimously approved to extend seasonal maintenance employment for Alexander Sercia, ratify the hiring of Angela Gonzales as a Provisionary Parking Enforcement Officer Trainee, adopt a revised "Around Town" Bus Schedule, implement fees for upgraded Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Guntzer Garage upon activation, and authorize the execution of a 72-month Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) lease agreement with FLASH for parking system modernization. The Executive Director reported on several items, including NJ Transit Bus matters, receipt of COVID Relief Grant Funds, and progress on AI-Driven Parking initiatives. A public comment was received regarding parking at Hudson Lights and Bond Covenant matters.

The meeting addressed public comments concerning exploring a stop at Walmart (Teterboro) on Thursdays. Key agenda items included the approval of financial statements for July 2025. Several resolutions were approved unanimously: Resolution 2025-44 certified that governing body members reviewed the annual audit report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Resolution 2025-45 ratified the hiring of Chloe Magliotti as a Provisionary Parking Enforcement Officer Trainee. Resolution 2025-46 appointed John Sutera as Field Operations Manager/Driver. Resolution 2025-47 authorized the purchase of three new vehicles via State contract for a total of $118,875.26. Resolution 2025-48 approved Haley Perez to serve as an unpaid intern from July 28, 2025, through December 1, 2025. The Executive Director's report covered updates on H-Mart, E-Ticketing, NJ Transit (New Bus), National Night Out, Touch-A-Truck, an ordinance regarding Garage Safety Inspections, and the Senior Picnic scheduled for September 28th. The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.