MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

OF THE

REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF LANCASTER

NOVEMBER 26, 2002

150 North Queen Street, Suite 110

Lancaster, PA 17603

The members of the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster met Tuesday, November 26, 2002. The meeting was held at the offices of the Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 150 North Queen Street, Suite 110. Cindy Stewart, Chairman, called the meeting of the Board of the Redevelopment Authority to order at 4:10 p.m. immediately following the 4:00 p.m. meeting of the Lancaster County Housing Authority.

Members of the Board in attendance were Cindy Stewart, Chairman, Neil Kinsey, Vice Chairman, Ralph Murray, Treasurer, Ed Hollinger, Assistant Treasurer and Crystal Cooper.

Staff members present were Randy S. Patterson, Executive Director, David M. Brazina, Director of Community Development, William O. Fountain, Director of Technical Services, and Joyce E. Dietrich, Secretary.

Also present were Ray Miller, Bring Baseball Back to Lancaster Committee; P.J. Reilly, Intelligencer Journal; Amy Leeking, Lancaster New Era; Jack Howell, Lancaster Alliance; Shelby Nauman, Lancaster Mayor Smithgall’s Office; Arthur Morris, Bring Baseball Back to Lancaster Committee; Tom Baldridge, The Lancaster Chamber, Steve Diamantoni, Lancaster City Council President; Ray Baldwin, State Representative Elect; John Espenshade, Stevens & Lee; and Lorraine Frick, Court Stenographer.

Chairman Stewart announced that the Board of the Redevelopment Authority held an Executive Session on November 26, 2002 at 3:30 p.m. wherein the Board was in discussion about real estate transactions.

For the convenience of the public in attendance, the order of the Agenda was changed.

The meeting was opened with the Report of the Executive Director which is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as Exhibit “A”.

Public Comment: Chairman Stewart invited comments from members of the public. Ms. Stewart asked that if anyone had any remarks to offer to the Board regarding agenda items to please stand, state their name and affiliation and the agenda item to which their comments are directed. A transcript of the Public Comments is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as Exhibit “B”.

Chairman Stewart stated once again that the order of the Agenda would be changed to consider New Business and began with a Resolution approving the submission of an application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Grant in connection with a proposed Multi-Use Stadium and Facilities and authorizing appropriate related action. The motion was approved by Mr. Hollinger seconded by Mr. Murray. A transcript of the discussion of this Resolution is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as Exhibit “B”. On a roll call vote Mr. Murray, Mr. Hollinger, Ms. Cooper, Mr. Kinsey and Ms. Stewart all voted aye. There were no nay votes. Resolution was passed unanimously. (A copy of said Resolution [11-61-02] is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit “C”).

The Board agreed to a five minute recess to enable those who did not wish to stay for the remainder of the Authority’s business agenda to leave.

Minutes of the October 22, 2002 meeting were accepted following a motion by Mr. Kinsey, second by Ms. Cooper and unanimously carried.

Treasurer’s Report for the month of October 2002 was approved following a motion by Ms. Cooper, second by Mr. Hollinger, and unanimously carried. A copy of the report is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit “D”.

Correspondence or Communications: Mr. Patterson reported that the rates for next year had been received from HealthGuard. There was an across the board increase of approximately 16%. Mr. Patterson indicated that he was looking at making a slight change to reduce the impact on employees. We now have a $10.00 co-pay and HealthGuard offers a program with a $15.00 co-pay which reduces the monthly premium which will reduce the impact on those requesting dependent coverage without any major significant increase in doctor’s visits from a $10.00 to a $15.00 co-pay. There was also a slight increase in our dental insurance, but not significant.

Committee Reports:

Report of the Personnel Committee: Ms. Stewart and Mr. Kinsey, as the Personnel Committee, met with Mr. Patterson and reviewed all of the items contained in the memo which was sent to the Board as part of their mailing. In addition, the Committee looked very carefully at the Peter R. Johnson & Company Salary Administration Program update. A motion was presented by Mr. Murray and seconded by Mr. Kinsey to accept the report of the Personnel Committee. Ms. Stewart asked if there were any questions or comments related to this report. Hearing none the Report of the Personnel Committee was unanimously accepted.

Ms. Stewart stated, for the record, that with the acceptance of the Personnel Committee Report the Board would like to express its appreciation and to say thank you to the staff of the Redevelopment Authority for all the work they do and to Mr. Patterson for his leadership.

There was no Old Business.

New Business:

The Board adopted a Resolution approving an Amendment to the Redevelopment Authority Pension Plan and Trust on a motion by Ms. Cooper, second by Mr. Kinsey and unanimously carried.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to adopt the attached “Amendment to the Connecticut General Life Insurance Company Defined Contribution Plan Basic Plan Document Number 03 for Final and Temporary 401(a)(9) Regulations.” (A copy of said Resolution [11-62-02] is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as Exhibit “E”).

The Board adopted a Resolution approving Amendments to the Administrative Policies and Procedures for the Home Improvement Program on a motion by Mr. Hollinger, second by Mr. Kinsey and unanimously carried.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve and authorize use of the attached Policies and Procedures for the Home Improvement Program effective December 1, 2002. (A copy of said Resolution [11-63-02] is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as Exhibit “F”).

The Board adopted a Resolution approving a Contract with the Lancaster County Human Relations Commission for the operation of the Fair Housing Program on a motion by Mr. Kinsey, second by Ms. Cooper and unanimously carried.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve the execution of a contract with Lancaster County Human Relations Commission for the operation of the Fair Housing Program to provide educational, preventative, and compliance programming related to problems of housing discrimination for a period beginning January 1, 2003 and terminating December 31, 2003 in an amount not to exceed FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($45,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2003 Community Development funds. (A copy of said Resolution [11-64-02] is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as Exhibit “G”).

Other Business:

A motion was brought by Mr. Hollinger to change the time of the meetings of the Board of Lancaster County Housing Authority and the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Murray and unanimously carried.

Ms. Stewart announced that the next meeting of the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster would be held Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at the offices of the Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities, 150 North Queen Street, Suite 110, immediately following the 5:00 p.m. meeting of the Lancaster County Housing Authority.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:05.

Joyce E. Dietrich, Secretary