Development Authority
9-21-2020 Minutes
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
The following were in ATTENDANCE:
AUTHORITY MEMBERS TOWNSHIP PERSONNEL
Max Stoner, Chairman Erin Trone, Township Assistant Manager
John Eby, Secretary Mary Ellen Banks, Recording Secretary
Salvatore F. Marone, Treasurer Steven Miner, Solicitor
Edward Black
Max Stoner, Chairman called the meeting of the Lower Allen Township Development Authority to order at 6:01pm and announced Proof of Publication was available for review.
Peddrick Young was absent with excuse.
ACTION: APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 31, 2020 SPECIAL VIRTUAL MEETING
Mr. EBY made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 31, 2020 special virtual meeting. Mr. BLACK seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0.
ACTION: APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 SPECIAL VIRTUAL MEETING.
Mr. EBY made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2020 special virtual meeting. Mr. MARONE seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Regular Meeting of the Development Authority recessed into Executive Session to discuss real estate transactions @ 6:03pm.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Development Authority reconvened @ 7:28 pm.
ACTION: APPROVE LISTING AGREEMENT EXTENSION WITH CAMPBELL COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Mr. EBY made a motion to approve the listing agreement extension with Campbell Commercial Real Estate for one year. Mr. MARONE seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0.
ACTION: APPROVE AGREEMENT OF SALE
Mr. EBY made a motion to enter into a purchase and sale agreement with LAC Camp Hill, LLC in the amount of $7,240,000.00 subject to completion of their exceptions of our attorney’s modifications to the agreement. Mr. MARONE seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0.
ACTION: AMEND LOAN NOTE WITH F&M TRUST AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR AMENDMENT
Mr. MARONE made a motion to amend our current loan with F & M Trust. Mr. EBY seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0.
Mr. MARONE made a motion to approve Resolution 2020A-1 (Note: Resolution # subject to confirmation of staff) covering the loan modification of the agreement with F&M Trust. Mr. EBY seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0.
ACTION: APPROVE PROPOSAL FROM CONCORD PUBLIC FINANCING
Mr. MARONE made a motion to approve the proposal from Concord Public Finance relative to the previously noted rate modification for Lower Allen Township Development Authority. Mr. EBY seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0.
ACTION: APPROVE PROPOSAL FROM ECKERT SEAMANS
Mr. EBY made a motion to approve the pending proposal from Eckert Seamans to be our bond council at a cost not to exceed $8,000 and subject to our attorney’s review. Mr. BLACK seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0.
ACTION: APPROVE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR LOWER ALLEN COMMONS
After discussion, the Board made the decision to table this action.
ACTION: APPROVE FOURTH LEASE AMENDMENT WITH TEXAS ROADHOUSE
After discussion, the Board made the decision to table this action.
ACTION: APPROVE LEASE AMENDMENT NO. 4 FOR SLATE HILL BUSINESS CENTER
Mr. EBY made a motion to approve the lease amendment Number 4 for Slate Hill Business Center providing an extension of three additional years expiring October 31, 2023. Mr. BLACK seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0.
STAFF UPDATE
- Trone informed the board the engineer submitted the plans for the shell building on Unit #3 which will be discussed by the planning commission in the October meeting.
- After Chairman Stoner asked how the Gettysburg Road project was coming along, Mrs. Trone stated it is moving along; however, it is slow going due to the paving.
- Eby explained Arcona Phase 8.1 (off Rossmoyne Road) which has been conditionally approved by the Board of Commissioners. They have not recorded the plans so they got an excavation permit. Mrs. Trone explained there is a public hearing next week for Charter Homes on their parking ordinance.
- Sheetz is close to final inspection and will be open soon, in October most likely.
- Spring Gate winery is also close to final inspection.
NEXT MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The next meeting of the Development Authority is scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2020 at 6:00pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. EBY made a motion to adjourn. Mr. MARONE seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:49pm.