Minutes Of A Regular Meeting
Of The Board Of The
Redevelopment Authority Of The County Of Lancaster
March 28, 2006
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, March 28, 2006. 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, Chairman; Neil Kinsey Vice Chairman; Ralph Murray, Treasurer; Miriam Fletcher, Assistant Treasurer; and James Shultz.
Staff members present were: Randy Patterson, Executive Director; David M. Brazina, Deputy Executive Director; Teresa Danforth, Housing Services Director; Aimee Tyson, Community Development Director; and Karen Bousquet, Secretary.
Ms. Stewart called the meeting to order at 4:20 p.m.
Public Comment - None
Minutes of the January 24th, 2006 meeting were accepted on a motion by Ms. Fletcher, second by Mr. Kinsey and unanimously carried.
The Treasurer’s Report for the months of January and February 2006 were approved following a motion by Mr. Kinsey, second by Ms. Fletcher and unanimously carried.
Report of the Executive Director is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Correspondence or Communications – None
Committee Reports – Ms. Stewart reported she and Mr. Kinsey had completed the evaluation for Mr. Patterson. He achieved a “greatly exceeds expectations” rating. They would like to recognize him for all his hard work for the Authorities.
Old Business – None
New Business:
1) The Board accepted - with the possibility of changing the final date of employment pending the outcome of research on insurance coverages - Mr. Patterson’s letter of resignation. The motion to accept was made by Mr. Kinsey, second by Mr. Shultz and unanimously carried. (A copy of said letter is attached with the report of the Executive Director.)
2) The Board approved the Policies and Procedures for the Procurement of Goods and Services. The motion to accept was made by Mr. Kinsey, second by Mr. Shultz and unanimously carried. (A copy of said Resolution [Mar 06 #12] 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 Policies and Procedures for the Procurement of Goods and Services by the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster.
3) The Board approved a contract with the Lancaster County Human Relations Commission. The motion to accept was made by Mr. Kinsey, second by Mr. Shultz and unanimously carried. (A copy of said Resolution [Mar 06 #13] 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 Human Relations Commission for fair housing program activities designated to promote the provision of fair and equal housing opportunities regardless of a person’s race, color, sex, ancestry, national origin, handicap/disability, or familial status, in accordance with State and Federal Fair Housing Laws. The Fair Housing Program will provide a multi-faceted program that will include preventive measures in relation to potential discrimination; educational services for both provider and consumer; an aggressive compliance program that will ensure equal access to housing under the law - specifically Lancaster County Ordinance #64 of 2003 through fact-finding, conciliation, settlement, public hearings and court review. The amount of the contract is not to exceed FORTY FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($45,000) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2006 Community Development Block Grant funds.
4) The Board approved a contract with the Community Action Program of Lancaster County, Inc. for the operation of the energy Conservation Center. The motion to accept was made by Mr. Kinsey, second by Mr. Shultz and unanimously carried. (A copy of said Resolution [Mar 06 #14] 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 Community Action Program of Lancaster County, Inc. for the operation of the ENERGY CONSERVATION CENTER to provide weatherization services for approximately 80 low and moderate income homeowners for a period beginning March 2 2006 and terminating on March 1, 2007 in an amount not to exceed ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($150,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2006 Community Development Block Grant Funds.
5) The Board appointed an Interim Executive Director. The motion to accept was made by Ms. Fletcher, second by Mr. Murray and unanimously carried. (A copy of said Resolution [Mar 06 #15] 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 appoint David M. Brazina as the Interim Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster beginning April 15, 2006 and continuing until such time that the Board appoints a permanent Executive Director.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that David M. Brazina, in his capacity as Interim Executive Director, will have full authority to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Director’s position related to the business of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster and the Lancaster County Housing Authority.
6) The Board approved the sale of a Parcel at 650 North Prince Street – Clipper Magazine Stadium. The motion to accept was made by Mr. Shultz, second by Ms. Fletcher and unanimously carried. (A copy of said Resolution [Mar 06 #16] 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 authorize the Executive Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director to execute a sales agreement with Warfel Construction Company to subdivide and sell a .515 acre parcel of 650 North Prince Street as shown on Exhibit A for the price of $15,190, plus all subdivision and Lancaster City approval costs and all costs incurred by the Redevelopment Authority to complete the transaction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director and/ or Deputy Executive Director are authorized to execute all documents required to complete the sales transaction and transfer the parcel to Warfel Construction Company on behalf of the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster.
Other Business
Ms. Stewart called Board into Executive Session at 5:20. She reported that the Executive Session involved the discussion of personnel matters. The record is attached following these minutes. The Board adjourned Executive Session at 6:10 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster is expected to be held Tuesday, April 25, 2006 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 6:10 p.m.
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Karen S. Bousquet, Secretary