Development Authority
7-18-2022 Minutes
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP
REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 2022
The following were in ATTENDANCE:
AUTHORITY MEMBERS TOWNSHIP PERSONNEL
Max Stoner, Chairman Erin Trone, Township Assistant Manager
H. Edward Black, Vice Chairman Steve Miner, Solicitor
Salvatore F. Marone, Treasurer Julie Echterling, Recording Secretary
John Eby, Secretary
Mark O’Shea
Mr. Stoner called the meeting of the Lower Allen Township Development Authority to order at 6:06 pm and announced Proof of Publication was available for review.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Mr. EBY made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 20, 2022 meeting. Mr. MARONE seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Eby noted, in the June minutes, under the approval of payments, it states Mr. Eby would discuss the Comcast invoice with Mrs. Trone. He noted the Comcast bill was for more than one month.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There were no public comments offered.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS – JUNE 20-JULY 18, 2022-$42,288.32:
Mr. EBY made a motion to approve the check register from June 20-July 18, 2022 in the amount of $42,288.32. Mr. MARONE seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Mrs. Trone noted the check register she provided tonight had an additional payment for $79.02 which will wait for approval at the next meeting.
SCOPE OF WORK-YORK EXCAVATING COMPANY-RELOCATE WATER LINES & VAULTS FOR LOWER ALLEN COMMONS UNITS 1 AND 2:
Mrs. Trone discussed the request for change from York Excavating Co. The change request is for removing existing water meter pit, realign the existing 6” water service to Unit 2 and replace existing hydrant. The estimate is for $14,010.24. She had asked them for an estimate for the maximum costs so that a motion could be made to not exceed their estimate. She explained the issues between the sale of the Units 1 and 2 and the water issue and this work being able to solve the issues.
Mr. EBY made a motion to approve the scope of work for York Excavating Company, LLC to relocate water lines and vaults for Lower Allen Commons Unit 1 and 2 not to exceed $14,010.24. Mr. O’SHEA seconded the motion. Mr. Stoner noted that Ward would be on site in two weeks and could possibly do the work. Mrs. Trone spoke about not wanting to create a conflict between the Units, the timing of having the work done, and having the work done by York. Mr. Campbell stated he spoke to Bill today. He discussed how York had done all the work on the water and utilities and if there were any issues, it would be all one company. Discussion ensued. Motion carried 5-0.
RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The regular meeting of the Development Authority Meeting recessed at 6:13pm to discuss the following items:
- Lower Allen Commons Real Estate
- Sale of Unit 1
- Sale of Unit 2
- Sale of Unit 3
RECONVENMENT
The regular meeting of the Development Authority Meeting reconvened at 6:36 pm.
ACTIONS:
Mr. EBY made a motion to approve the agreement of sale for Lower Allen Commons Unit 3 between Development Authority and FJH Ariamingo, LP for $10 million. Mr. O’SHEA seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
Mr. EBY made a motion to adopt Resolution 2022-04 authorizing the sale of Lower Allen Commons Unit 3. Mr. O’SHEA seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
NEXT MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The next meeting of the Development Authority is scheduled for August 15, 2022 at 6:00pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. EBY made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:38 pm. Mr. MARONE seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.