MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF LANCASTER
FEBRUARY 3, 2004
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 5:00 P.M. MEETING OF THE
LANCASTER COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
150 NORTH QUEEN STREET, SUITE 120
LANCASTER, PA 17603
The members of the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster met Tuesday, February 3, 2004. The meeting was held at the offices of the Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 150 North Queen Street, Suite 120. Cindy Stewart, Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:12 pm.
Members of the Board in attendance were Cindy Stewart, Chairman, Ralph Murray, Treasurer, and Ed Hollinger, Assistant Treasurer. Neil Kinsey and Miriam Fletcher were absent.
Staff members present were Randy S. Patterson, Executive Director, David M. Brazina, Director of Community Development, and Diana Hess, Secretary.
There was no Public Comment
Minutes of the December 16, 2003 meeting were accepted following a motion by Mr Hollinger, second by Mr. Murray and unanimously carried.
Treasurer’s Report for the month of December 2003 was approved following a motion by Mr. Hollinger, second by Mr. Murray, and unanimously carried.
Report of the Executive Director is attached hereto, made a part hereof.
There was no Correspondence or Communications.
Committee Reports: Report of the Nominating Committee.
Mr. Hollinger reported that the Nominating Committee had met and presented a slate of officers as follows: Cindy Stewart, Chairman; Ed Hollinger, Vice Chairman; Ralph Murray, Treasurer; Neil Kinsey, Assistant Treasurer; and Diana R. Hess appointed as Secretary.
Report of the Personnel Committee:
Cindy Stewart presented the Personnel Committee’s report of the performance evaluation of the Executive Director. Based upon information provided by the Executive Director related to progress toward achieving goals established for 2003, discussions with the Executive Director and by the Committee, the Personnel Committee recommended the Executive Director receive a Greatly Exceeds Expectations rating for 2003. In accordance with the Salary Administration Plan adopted in December 2003, the Personnel Committee recommended a merit increase of 3.75% and a 1% Performance Bonus. The Personnel Committee’s report was approved on a motion by Mr. Murray, second by Mr. Hollinger all in favor, none opposed.
There was no Old Business.
New Business
1. A motion was called to accept the slate of officers as presented by Mr. Hollinger on behalf of the Nominating Committee. Mr. Murray presented the motion, Mr. Hollinger seconded. Ms. Stewart asked if there were any further nominations. There being none, the nominations were accepted as presented. Officers for the year 2004 are: Chairman, Cindy Stewart; Vice Chairman, Ed Hollinger; Treasurer, Ralph Murray; Assistant Treasurer, Neil Kinsey; and Secretary by appointment, Diana R. Hess.
2. The Board adopted a Resolution requesting the County of Lancaster to guarantee a revenue bond to be issued by the Redevelopment Authority to finance the construction of the multi-purpose stadium on a motion by Mr. Hollinger, second by Mr. Murray, all in favor, none opposed. A copy is attached hereto, made a part hereof.
3. The Board adopted New Business items 3 through 13 under one motion by Mr. Hollinger, second by Mr. Murray and unanimously carried. Resolutions 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 the Lancaster County Health and Welfare Foundation for the construction of facility improvements in Wing B of the complex in an amount not to exceed ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($180,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant funds. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan04# 02] is attached hereto, made a part hereof.)
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 Leola Sewer Authority for the construction of a sanitary sewer extension along Mondale Road and Hunsecker Road in Leola Township in an amount not to exceed ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($180,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant funds. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan04# 03] is attached hereto, made a part hereof.)
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 a approximately 2,600 feet of sanitary sewer along Route 741 in Salisbury Township in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($220,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant funds. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan04# 04] is attached hereto, made a part hereof.)
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 Mount Joy Borough Authority for the replacement of water and sewer mains on North Market Street from Main Street to Manheim Road in the Borough of Mount Joy in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($215,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant funds. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan04# 05] is attached hereto, made a part hereof.)
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 Manheim Borough Authority for the replacement of approximately 3,800 feet of water line, with appurtenances, along Sun Hill Road, Conestoga Avenue, Pearl Avenue and Marie Avenue in Penn Township in an amount not to exceed ONE HUNDRED NINETY THREE THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($193,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant funds. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan04# 06] is attached hereto, made a part hereof.)
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 East Lampeter Sewer Authority for the construction of a sanitary sewer extension along Rockvale Road in East Lampeter Township in an amount not to exceed ONE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($190,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant funds. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan04# 07] is attached hereto, made a part hereof.)
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 Borough of Mount Joy for the construction of storm sewer improvements and paving on a section of Pink Alley between Green Alley and Orchard Road in the borough in an amount not to exceed THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($35,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant funds. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan04# 08] is attached hereto, made a part hereof.)
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 Borough of Manheim for the construction of water mains, the replacement of curbs and sidewalks, and the reconstruction of the streets in an amount not to exceed ONE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($152,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant funds. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan04# 09] is attached hereto, made a part hereof.)
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 East Lampeter Township for the reconstruction of Susan Avenue from Reese Avenue to Lincoln Highway East in an amount not to exceed ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($180,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant funds. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan04# 10] is attached hereto, made a part hereof.)
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 Borough of Christiana for the construction of approximately 2,350 feet of curb and sidewalk along West Slokum Avenue, North Bridge Street, and Branch Street in the borough in an amount not to exceed ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($180,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant funds. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan04# 11] is attached hereto, made a part hereof.)
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 Borough of Columbia for the reconstruction of two parts of Barber Street from Plane Street to the end of Phase I, and from Tenth Street to Eleventh Street in an amount not to exceed ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($100,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant funds. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan04# 12] is attached hereto, made a part hereof.)
4. The Board adopted a Resolution to hire special counsel, Thomas J. O'Neill of the Law Offices of Lamb McErlane PC in connection with the Authority's request to guaranty the 2004 bond financing for the Lancaster multipurpose stadium project on a motion made by Mr. Hollinger, seconded by Mr. Murray, all in favor, none opposed. A copy is attached hereto, made a part hereof.
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 24, 2004 at the offices of the Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities, 150 North Queen Street, Suite 120, immediately following the 5:00 p.m. meeting of the Lancaster County Housing Authority.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Diana R. Hess, Secretary