MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP

REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2023

The following were in ATTENDANCE:

AUTHORITY MEMBERS	TOWNSHIP PERSONNEL
Max Stoner, Chairman	Thomas Vernau, Township Manager
H. Edward Black, Vice Chairman	Steven Miner, Solicitor
John Eby, Secretary	Mary Ellen Banks, Recording Secretary
Mark O’Shea

Chairman Stoner called the meeting of the Lower Allen Township Development Authority to order at 6:04pm and announced Proof of Publication was available for review.

Mr. Marone was absent with excuse.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Mr. EBY made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 20, 2023 meeting. Mr. O’SHEA seconded the motion. Motion carried, 3-0.

PUBLIC COMMENT – THERE WAS NONE
Mr. Black entered the meeting at this point.

RENEWAL OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY INSURANCE AND TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF THE 2024 INSURANCE PREMIUM:
Mr. Vernau explained to the Board that prior to Erin leaving, she had talked to the folks at GIG Insurance Company and informed them that the Board no longer has any property; therefore, this has been changed to include the public official’s liability insurance only and pared down to only $1,150.00. Mr. EBY made a motion to renew the Public Officials Liability Insurance coverage in the amount of $1,150.00 and to approve the payment of the premium in the amount $1,006.25 to include the discount. Mr. BLACK seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0.

ACTION: RESOLUTION 2023-01, RECOGNITION OF ERIN G. TRONE
Chairman Stoner asked Mr. Black to read Resolution 2023-01 expressing its recognition of the contributions and leadership that Erin G. Trone has provided in developing an economic development program as the Economic Development Director over the past 13 ½ years. After Mr. Black reading the Resolution, each one on the board and Solicitor Miner expressed their appreciation of Erin and wished her well. Mrs. Trone thanked the Board and explained that her plans had changed and she had accepted a position on the Governor’s action team and will be staying here locally and working for the State.

Mr. BLACK made a motion to adopt this resolution. Mr. EBY seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

NEXT MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The next meeting of the Development Authority is scheduled for Monday, January 15, 2024 at 6:00pm. This will be the re-organization meeting. Mr. Vernau explained that on January 2^nd during the BOC (Board of Commissioners) meeting, Mr. Eby will be sworn in for this Board.

ADJOURNMENT
Mr. EBY made a motion to adjourn. Mr. O’SHEA seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:20pm.