Minutes Of A Regular Meeting
Of The Board Of The
Redevelopment Authority Of The County Of Lancaster
March 5, 2008
Immediately Following The 4:30 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 Wednesday, March 5, 2008. 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: Cindy Stewart, Ralph Murray, Miriam Fletcher and Jim Shultz. Staff
members present were: Matthew T. Sternberg, Executive Director; David M.
Brazina, Deputy Director; Aimee Tyson, Community Development Director; and
Marian Joyce, Secretary.
Also present: Beth Hoppman and Barry Newhart, GN Management, Inc.
Ms. Stewart called the meeting to order at 4:44 p.m.
Public Comment - None
Minutes of the January 22, 2008 meeting were approved. The motion was made by Mr. Shultz, second by Mr. Murray and unanimously accepted.
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Reports for the month of January was approved on a motion by Mr. Shultz, second by Ms. Fletcher, and unanimously accepted.
Report of the Executive Director: Mr. Sternberg circulated copies of the 2007 Strategic Plan (attached) which he plans to reformat to summarize what has been achieved and what is yet to do. He recommended that the Board wait a few weeks until the Commissioners appoint the incoming Board Member, and then review the plan at an upcoming Board Retreat so the new person can be included. He also noted that the community review meetings for Public Services grant applications have begun, and provided an update on the next steps in the Columbia Borough Collaborative project for the acquisition of a parking area.
Correspondence or Communications – None
Committee Reports – None
Old Business: Ms. Stewart asked the Board Members who had attended the Commissioners’ Orientation to both Housing & Redevelopment Authorities over lunch on Tuesday, February 26 for their general impressions. Mr. Murray and Mr. Shultz provided the requested feedback.
New Business:
1) The Board authorized an amendment to the Reservation of Funds for The Lincoln West Apartments Rehabilitation Project in order to move forward with the tax credit application process. Aimee Tyson, Community Development Director, introduced Beth Hoppman and Barry Newhart, from GN Management, Inc. and updated the Board on the project. Mr. Newhart and Ms. Hoppman answered questions from the Board. The motion to accept was made by Mr. Shultz, second by Mr. Murray and unanimously carried. (A copy of said Resolution [MAR 08 #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 authorize an amendment to the Reservation of Funds letter reserving HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds and/or Community Development Block Grant Funds in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for the Lincoln West Apartments Rehabilitation Project;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to authorize the Executive Director or the Director of Community Development to execute all documents related to the transactions contemplated herein.
2) The Board approved a Resolution authorizing the sale of 225, 227, and 229 Perry Street, Columbia Borough. Mr. Sternberg stated that the agreements had been reviewed by attorneys on both sides. The motion to accept was made by Mr. Shultz, second by Mr. Murray and unanimously carried (A copy of said Resolution [MAR 08 #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 authorize the Executive Director to enter into a Purchase and Sales Agreement and, upon satisfaction of all contingencies and conditions in that Agreement, to close on the sale of the three parcels to Lancaster Area Habitat for Humanity.
3) The Board approved the execution of a contract with Community Action Program of Lancaster County, Inc. for the operation of The Energy Conservation Center. Ms. Aimee Tyson explained the reasoning behind the contract update. The motion to accept was made by Mr. Shultz, second by Ms. Fletcher and unanimously carried (A copy of said Resolution [MAR 08 #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 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 1, 2008 and terminating on February 28, 2009 in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($200,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2008 Community Development Block Grant Funds if at least $150,000 is spent by November 30, 2008.
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, March 25, 2008 at the offices of the Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities, 202 North Prince Street, Suite 400, immediately following the 4:30 p.m. meeting of the Lancaster County Housing Authority.
The meeting was adjourned at 5.20 p.m.
Marian C. Joyce, Secretary