Minutes Of A Regular Meeting
Of The Board Of The
Redevelopment Authority Of The County Of Lancaster
September 25, 2007
Immediately Following The 4:00 P.M. Meeting Of The
Lancaster County Housing Authority
202 North Prince Street, Suite 400
Lancaster, PA 17603
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The members of the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster met Tuesday, September 25, 2007. The Board meeting was held at the office of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, 202 North Prince Street, Suite 400.
Members of the Board in attendance were: Ralph Murray, Treasurer, James Shultz and Miriam Fletcher. Absent: Cindy Stewart and Neil Kinsey.
Staff members
present were: Matthew T. Sternberg, Executive Director; David
M. Brazina, Deputy Director; Aimee Tyson, Community Development Director;
and Marian Joyce, Secretary.
Mr. Murray called the meeting to order at 4:16 p.m.
Public Comment - None
Minutes of the August 28, 2007 meeting were approved, as amended by Ms. Fletcher. The motion was made by Mr. Shultz, second by Ms. Fletcher and unanimously accepted.
Treasurer’s
Report: The Treasurer’s Report for the month of August was approved on a motion
by
Mr. Shultz, second by Ms. Fletcher, and unanimously accepted.
Report of the Executive Director: is attached hereto, and made a part hereof. Mr. Sternberg directed the Board’s attention to his written report, in particular a successful and very complimentary review of the HOME projects by HUD. Additionally, he updated the Board on progress with the Columbia and Mount Joy Borough Collaborative projects.
Correspondence or Communications – None
Committee Reports: Mr. Sternberg said that the Personnel Committee had met regarding sick leave policy and the outcome will be included in a future resolution to the Board with the Benefits Package.
Old Business: The Board adopted Old Business items 1 through 3 under one motion by Mr. Shultz, second by Ms. Fletcher and unanimously carried. Resolutions are as follows:
1) The Board approved an amendment to the By-Laws. Mr. David Brazina, Deputy Executive Director, explained that this was a change suggested by the Board when the Resolution was tabled at the previous Board meeting. The motion to accept was made by Mr. Shultz, second by Ms. Fletcher and unanimously carried. (A copy of said Resolution [SEP 07 #57] 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 an amendment to the
By-Laws of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster adding a paragraph to be numbered
as Article V,
Section 4. A copy of the amended By-Laws is attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
2) The Board approved a resolution
authorizing a technical correction to RA-AUG 07 #56.
Mr. Sternberg asked to
correct the afore-mentioned resolution authorizing the Executive Director to
enter into negotiations for properties in Columbia Borough. The address “223” Perry Street was listed in error and should read
“229” Perry Street, Columbia Borough. (A copy of said Resolution [SEP 07 #58] is attached
hereto, and made a part hereof).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the resolution is corrected to read “225, 227 and 229 Perry Street, Columbia Borough.”
3) The Board amended the ADA Accessibility Improvement Program Policies Manual to add clarification on the Accessibility Standards and to add a Grievance Procedure. (A copy of said Resolution [SEP 07 #59] 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 ADA Accessibility Improvement Program Policies Manual.
New Business:
1) The Board approved a resolution authorizing the subdivision and sale of a parcel of land located at 650 North Prince Street. Mr. David Brazina, Deputy Executive Director, answered questions from the Board. The motion to accept was made by Mr. Shultz, second by Ms. Fletcher and unanimously carried. (A copy of said Resolution [SEP 07 #60] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Executive Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director of the Authority shall negotiate, execute and deliver one or more Agreements of Sale for the Property at the purchase price per acre and on the other terms set forth above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director and/or Deputy Executive Director are authorized to execute all documents required to complete the transactions provided for herein and transfer the Property to one or more purchasers on behalf of the Authority.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all actions previously taken by the Authority in furtherance of the foregoing transactions are hereby ratified and confirmed as the actions of the Authority.
2) The Board approved a Memo of Understanding with West Donegal Township. Mr. Sternberg and Ms. Tyson answered questions from the Board about this standard agreement. The motion to accept was made by Mr. Shultz, second by Ms. Fletcher and unanimously carried. (A copy of said Resolution [SEP 07 #61] 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 and enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with West Donegal Township establishing the eligibility requirements and administrative procedures to be followed for the operation of the Homeowner Assistance Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to authorize the Executive Director, or the Community Development Director, to approve grant applications submitted by individual homeowners in accordance with the terms of this Memorandum.
3) Board members authorized an exception to the Rental Housing Program Guidelines for Moderate Rehabilitation. Ms. Tyson described how the guidelines allow for 50% of the rehabilitation costs, not to exceed a per-unit $-limitation, and answered questions from the Board regarding the need for review and updating. The motion to accept was made by Mr. Shultz, second by Ms. Fletcher and unanimously carried. (A copy of said Resolution [SEP 07 #62] 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 an exception to the Rental Housing Program Guidelines for Moderate Rehabilitation for the Rothsville School Apartments Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to instruct the staff of the Redevelopment Authority to re-examine the Rental Housing Program Guidelines for Moderate Rehabilitation to ensure the effectiveness, efficiency and marketability of the program.
4) The Board approved a resolution adopting a schedule of meetings for the year 2008. The motion to accept was made by Mr. Shultz, second by Ms. Fletcher and unanimously carried. (A copy of said Resolution [SEP 07 #63] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority that the regular meetings for the year 2008 shall be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, except for the month of December when the meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of the month All meetings will be held immediately following the 4:00 p.m. meeting of the Lancaster County Housing Authority. Said meetings will be held at the offices of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, 202 North Prince Street, Fourth Floor, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Business – None
Mr. Murray announced that the next meeting of the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster is expected to be held Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at the offices of the Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities, 202 North Prince Street, Suite 400, immediately following the 4:00 p.m. meeting of the Lancaster County Housing Authority.
The meeting was adjourned at 4.59 p.m.
Marian C. Joyce, Secretary