Minutes Of A Regular Meeting
Of The Board Of The
Redevelopment Authority Of The County Of Lancaster
January 25, 2005
Immediately Following The 4:00 P.M. Meeting Of The
Lancaster County Housing Authority
150 North Queen Street, Suite 120
Lancaster, PA 17603
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The members of the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster met Tuesday, January 25, 2005. The meeting was held at the offices of the Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities, 150 North Queen Street, Suite 120.
Members of the Board in attendance were: Cindy Stewart, Chair; Edward Hollinger, Vice Chair; Ralph Murray, Treasurer; and Neil Kinsey, Assistant Treasurer. Absent at today’s meeting was Miriam Fletcher.
Staff members present were Randy S. Patterson, Executive Director; David Brazina, Director of Community Development; William Fountain, Director of Technical Services; Aimee Tyson, Community Development Specialist; Trish Schoor, Community Development Coordinator; and Karen Bousquet, Secretary.
Ms. Stewart called the meeting to order at 4:50 p.m.
Public Comment – None
Minutes of the December 14, 2004 meeting were accepted on a motion by Mr. Hollinger, second by Mr. Kinsey and unanimously carried.
Treasurer’s Reports for the month of December 2004 was approved following a motion by Mr. Kinsey, second by Mr. Murray and unanimously carried.
Report of the Executive Director is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Correspondence or Communications – None
Committee Reports – Report of the Nominating Committee.
Mr. Hollinger presented a slate of officers which the committee is nominating for 2005.
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Old Business – None
New Business:
1) A motion was called to accept the slate of officers as presented by the Nominating Committee. The motion to accept was made by Mr. Hollinger, second by Mr. Kinsey and unanimously carried. Officers for the year 2005 are: Cindy Stewart, Chair; Edward Hollinger, Vice Chair; Ralph Murray, Treasurer; and Neil Kinsey, Assistant Treasurer; and Secretary by appointment, Karen Bousquet.
2) The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Bethel-Harambee Historical Services. The motion to accept was made by Mr. Kinsey, second by Mr. Hollinger and unanimously carried. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan 05 #01] is attached hereto and made a part hereof.)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding with Bethel Harambee Historical Services outlining the specific services the Redevelopment Authority will provide to serve as a financial advisor and fiscal agent for the ChurchTowne Project.
3) The Board approved an Amendment to a Contract with the Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership for the operation of the Community Homebuyer Loan Program. The motion to accept was made by Mr. Kinsey, second by Mr. Murray and unanimously carried. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan 05 #02] is attached hereto and made a part hereof.)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve the attached contract amendment with the Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership for the operation of the Community Homebuyer Loan Program.
The Board adopted New Business items 4 through 12 under one motion by Mr. Hollinger, second by Mr. Kinsey and unanimously carried. Resolutions are as follows:
4) The Board approved a Contract with YWCA of Lancaster County. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan 05 #03] is attached hereto and 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 YWCA of Lancaster for installation of a security system, and repairs to the steps on Orange Street in an amount not to exceed FORTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($40,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2005 Community Development Block Grant funds.
5) The Board approved a Contract with the Lancaster County Health and Welfare Foundation. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan 05 #04] is attached hereto and 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 Lancaster County Health and Welfare Foundation for improvements to the HVAC system in Wing C of the Health and Welfare building on Janet Avenue in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($230,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2005 Community Development Block Grant funds.
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6) The Board approved a Contract with the Borough of Terre Hill. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan 05 #05] is attached hereto and 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 Terre Hill for construction of a water main and sanitary sewer to serve residences along Red Run Road and Wide Hollow Road in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($200,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2005 Community Development Block Grant funds.
7) The Board approved a Contract with the Borough of Terre Hill. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan 05 #06] is attached hereto and 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 Terre Hill for construction of a water main and sanitary sewer to serve residences along East Main Street and Fairview Street in an amount not to exceed ONE HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($164,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2005 Community Development Block Grant funds.
8) The Board approved a Contract with the West Earl Sewer Authority. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan 05 #07] is attached hereto and 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 West Earl Sewer Authority for construction of sanitary sewer to serve residences in the Brian Drive and Sandy Beach areas of West Earl Township in an amount not to exceed ONE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($165,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2005 Community Development Block Grant funds.
9) The Board approved a Contract with the Paradise Township Sewer Authority. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan 05 #08] is attached hereto and 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 Paradise Township Sewer Authority for construction of a sanitary sewer line along Route 30 from Vintage Road to Belmont Road to serve 25 residences in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($240,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2005 Community Development Block Grant funds.
10) The Board approved a Contract with the Borough of Mount Joy. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan 05 #09] is attached hereto and 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 reconstruction of North Market Street from Main Street to Manheim Road, including curb, sidewalk and storm sewers, in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($225,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2005 Community Development Block Grant funds.
11) The Board approved a Contract with the Borough of Columbia. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan 05 #10] is attached hereto and 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 reconstruction of North Sixth Street from Avenue F to Avenue G, including curb, sidewalk and storm sewers, in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($230,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2005 Community Development Block Grant funds.
12) The Board approved a Contract with the Borough of Manheim. (A copy of said Resolution [Jan 05 #11] is attached hereto and 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 reconstruction of West Ferdinand Street and South Grant Street, including curb, sidewalk and water line replacement in amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($206,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2005 Community Development Block Grant funds.
Other Business – None
Ms. Stewart announced that the next meeting of the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster is expected to be held Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at the offices of the Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities, 150 North Queen Street, Suite 120, immediately following the 4:00 p.m. meeting of the Lancaster County Housing Authority.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Karen S. Bousquet, Secretary