MINUTES

 DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY                              LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP

REGULAR MEETING                                              JANUARY 20, 2020

 

The following were in ATTENDANCE: 

AUTHORITY MEMBERS                                        TOWNSHIP PERSONNEL

Max Stoner, Chairman                                                 Erin Trone, Township Assistant Manager

Peddrick Young, Vice Chairman                                   Mary Ellen Banks, Recording Secretary

John Eby, Secretary                                                      Steven Miner, Solicitor

Salvatore F. Marone, Treasurer                                                                       

 

Edward Black was absent with excuse.

 

Mary Ellen Banks, Recording Secretary called the meeting of the Lower Allen Township Development Authority to order at 6:01pm and announced Proof of Publication was available for review.

 

REORGANIZATION

Mr. EBY made a motion to nominate Mr. Max Stoner as Chairman of the Development Authority for 2020. Mr. YOUNG seconded the nomination. Motion carried, 4-0.

At this point, Mrs. Banks turned the meeting over to Chairman Stoner.

Mr. EBY made a motion to nominate Mr. Peddrick Young as Vice Chairman of the Development Authority for 2020. Mr. MARONE seconded the nomination. Motion carried, 4-0.

Mr. YOUNG made a motion to nominate Mr. John Eby as Secretary of the Development Authority for 2020. Mr. MARONE seconded the nomination. Motion carried, 4-0.

Mr. EBY made a motion to nominate Mr. Sal Marone as Treasurer of the Development Authority for 2020. Mr. YOUNG seconded the nomination. Motion carried, 4-0.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 16, 2019

Mr. EBY made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 16, 2019 meeting. Mr. MARONE seconded the motion. Motion carried, 3-0 with Mr. Stoner abstaining since he was not present at the meeting

 

DISCUSSION AND ACTION: APPROVE BONEFISH GRILL CONTRACTS FOR COMCAST PROJECT
Mrs. Trone explained to the Board that Bonefish Grill has still not provided her with the appropriate documents; however, they have escalated her requests. Mr. EBY made a motion to conditionally approve the Comcast project for Bonefish Grill with the contingency that they will follow Mrs. Trone’s instructions and submit a revised plan that does not show any conflicts with existing and proposed utilities and the Board is also giving Mrs. Trone permission to sign the contract. Mr. YOUNG seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0.

 

DISCUSSION: APPROVAL OF LOWER ALLEN CONDOMINIUM DOCUMENTS

Mrs. Trone explained the copy of the documents provided to the Board have changed since they were sent; however, they wanted to provide the Board with this copy before they moved ahead. The documents have been reviewed by everyone at this point that needs to review them. The finalized document should be available by next month. Discussion ensued.

 

ACTION: NOMINATIONS FOR LOWER ALLEN CONDOMINIUM OFFICERS

Mrs. Trone explained there needs to be officers appointed for this organization. Discussion ensued.

Mr. EBY made a motion to nominate Max Stoner as President, Erin Trone as Vice President, Sal Marone as Secretary/Treasurer of the Lower Allen Township Condominium Association. Mr. YOUNG seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0.

 

DISCUSSION: ETHICS FORMS

Mrs. Trone reminded everyone these forms are due before May, 2020.

 

ACTION: AUTHORIZE STAFF TO CREATE A SEWER AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL PA EQUITIES 31 LLC

Mrs. Trone explained the reason for this and that she would need this approved by this board. Discussion ensued. Mr. EBY made a motion to authorize staff to create a sewer agreement with Central PA Equities 31 LLC with the understanding that staff will come back to the Board for approval of the actual agreement. Mr. MARONE seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0.

 

RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Regular Meeting of the Development Authority recessed into Executive Session to discuss real estate transactions and personnel @ 6:24pm.

 

RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING

The Regular Meeting of the Development Authority reconvened @ 7:12pm.

 

NEXT MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The next meeting of the Development Authority is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 6:00pm.

 

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. EBY made a motion to adjourn. Mr. MARONE seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:15pm.