MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

OF THE

BOARD OF THE

REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF LANCASTER

JANUARY 28, 2003,

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 5:00 P.M. MEETING OF THE

LANCASTER COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

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, January 28, 2003.  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 to order at 5:14 p.m. immediately following the 5:00 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 and Ed Hollinger, Assistant Treasurer.  Absent was 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. 

 

          There was no Public Comment. 

 

          Minutes of the November 26, 2002 meeting were accepted following a motion by Mr. Kinsey, second by Mr. Murray and unanimously carried.

 

          Treasurer’s Report for the months of November & December 2002 were approved following a motion by Mr. Kinsey, second by Mr. Hollinger, and unanimously carried.  A copy of the reports are attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked as Exhibits “A” & “B”. 

 

          Report of the Executive Director is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as Exhibit “C”. 

 

          There was no Correspondence or Communications.

 

          Committee Reports:  Report of the Nominating Committee.  Ms. Stewart reported that the Nominating Committee had met on Tuesday November 26, 2002 immediately following the meeting of the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster.  Ms. Stewart presented a slate of officers as follows:  Cindy Stewart, Chairman; Neil Kinsey, Vice Chairman; Ralph Murray, Treasurer; Edward Hollinger, Vice Treasurer; and Joyce E. Dietrich, appointed as Secretary. 

 

          Report of the Personnel Committee:  As Chairman of the Personnel Committee, Ms. Stewart reported on the evaluation of the Executive Director, Randy S. Patterson.  The Committee looked not only at the accomplishments of both agencies but also had the opportunity to review staff feedback as well feedback from individuals outside the agencies that work with Mr. Patterson on matters pertaining to the Housing and Redevelopment Authorities.  The Committee felt that Mr. Patterson’s performance this year had achieved the “Greatly Exceeds Expectations” level.  Therefore, according to the salary plan which was adopted by the Board at its last meeting, that entitles Mr. Patterson to a 4% merit increase and a 1% performance bonus to be effective January 11, 2003.

 

          Ms. Stewart presented a motion that the performance rating of Greatly Exceeds Expectations is accepted and that based on that performance rating the salary adjustment be made for Randy S. Patterson, Executive Director.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Hollinger and unanimously carried.  (A copy of said Resolution [01-01-03] is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as Exhibit “D”). 

 

          There was no Old Business. 

 

          New Business:  

 

          A motion was called for to accept the slate of officers as presented by Ms. Stewart on behalf of the Nominating Committee.  Mr. Kinsey presented the motion, Mr. Hollinger seconded.  Ms. Stewart asked if there were any further nominations.  There being none and in accepting the report of the Nominating Committee the nominations as presented were unanimously accepted.  Officers for the year 2003 are:  Chairman, Cindy Stewart; Vice Chairman, Neil Kinsey; Treasurer, Ralph Murray; Assistant Treasurer, Edward Hollinger; and Secretary by appointment, Joyce E. Dietrich. 

 

          The Board adopted a Resolution approving an amendment to a Contract with the Lancaster County Human Relations Commission on behalf of the Fair Housing Program on a motion by Mr. Kinsey, second by Mr. Hollinger and unanimously carried. 

 

          NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve a contract amendment with the Lancaster County Human Relations Commission on behalf of the Fair Housing Program.   (A copy of said Resolution [01-01-03] is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as Exhibit “E”). 

 

          The Board adopted Resolutions 3 through 8 under one motion by Mr. Kinsey, second by Mr. Hollinger and unanimously carried.  Resolutions 3 through 8 are as follows: 

 

          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 Salisbury Township for the construction of approximately 5,700 feet of sanitary sewer line along Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($225,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2003 Community Development Block Grant funds.  (A copy of said Resolution [01-02-03] is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as Exhibit “F”). 

 

 

          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 Rapho Township for the construction of sanitary sewer lines along Old Line Road, Kendig Drive and Orchard Road in eastern Rapho Township in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($225,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2003 Community Development Block Grant funds.  (A copy of said Resolution [01-03-03] is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as Exhibit “G”). 

 

 

          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 the Warwick Township Municipal Authority for the construction of approximately 3,645 feet of ten inch water main to serve the Village of Brunnerville and John Beck Elementary School in an amount not to exceed ONE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($190,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2003 Community Development Block Grant funds.  (A copy of said Resolution [01-04-03] is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as Exhibit “H”). 

 

          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 West Cocalico Township for the construction of approximately 1,200 liner feet of storm sewer, inlets, curbing and sidewalks to collect storm water on the first block of South King Street in an amount not to exceed ONE HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($140,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2003 Community Development Block Grant funds.  (A copy of said Resolution [01-05-03] is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as Exhibit “I”). 

 

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 the Lancaster County Health and Welfare Foundation for the replacement of deteriorated HVAC piping and pipe hanging systems; replacement of the lighting fixtures; and replacement of the fan/coil ventilators in the “A” wing of the facility located at 630 Janet Avenue in the City of Lancaster in an amount not to exceed ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($100,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2003 Community Development Block Grant funds.  (A copy of said Resolution [01-06-03] is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as Exhibit “J”). 

 

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 the YWCA of Lancaster for repairs and improvements to the Residence Hall in the YWCA building located at 110 North Lime Street, Lancaster in an amount not to exceed TWENTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($20,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2003 Community Development Block Grant funds.  (A copy of said Resolution [01-07-03] is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as Exhibit “K”). 

 

          Other Business:   

 

          Ms. Stewart announced that the next meeting of the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster would be held Tuesday, February 25, 2003 at the offices of the Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities, 150 North Queen Street, Suite 110, immediately following he 5:00 p.m. meeting of the Lancaster County Housing Authority. 

 

          The meeting was adjourned at 5:45. 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                            

                                                                   Joyce E. Dietrich, Secretary