JANUARY 11, 2024 BOARD MEETING VIA TEAMS The Board oft the Redevelopment Authority oft the County of Montgomery, pursuant toj proper notice, convened for its regularly scheduled meeting on January 11,2024 at 9:30. AM via TEAMS. 1. Onacall to roll, the following Board members were in attendance: Jonathan H. Spergel, Esq Bob Wegbreit Judith S. Memberg James W. Sanders George Schools absent Also in attendance were. Aliyah Stanger, Executive Director; Pamela Finegan, Deputy Director; John Nugent, Consultant; Jocelyn Gallagher, Administrator, Fiscal Management & Operations, Jade Utz, Montgomery County Commerce Department; Jenifer Butler, Montgomery County Interim Commerce Director; Kaylyn Langdon, Montgomery County Commerce Department; Andrew Freimuth, Solicitor and Brett Burns, IBEW Local Union 98. 2. Public Comment None. 3. Reading of Mimutes ofl Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting of December 7, 2023 Upon a motion by Bob Wegbreit, seconded by James Sanders, the Board voted unanimously to dispense with the reading oft the December 7, 2023 minutes and approve as presented. 4. Approval of Invoices Upon ai motion by Bob Wegbreit, seconded by Judith Memberg, the Board voted unanimously to approve the bills and invoices as presented from December 8, 2023 to. January 11,2024 1 5. Financial Statements Jocelyn Gallagher presented the December 2023 financial statements to thel Board. 6. Action Items Camp Rainbow Inc. Rehabilitation Project = Approve Resolution Authorizing Official Action Relating to Receiving a Statewide Local Share Account Grant in an amount of up to $1,000,000 Upon ai motion by Bob Wegbreit, seconded by James Sanders, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Resolution authorizing official action relating to receiving a Statewide Local Share Account Grant in an amount ofupt to $1,000,000 for Camp Rainbow's rehabilitation project in Schwenksville, Montgomery County. A copy oft thel Resolution is attached to these minutes. EQT Exeter 555 Flint Hill Road Project - Approve Resolution to Submit Requested Application Materials to PA Dept. of Community Development (DCED) Under its PA SITES Grant Program Upon ai motion by Bob Wegbreit, seconded by Judith Memberg, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the Resolution to submit requested application materials tol DCED under its PA SITES program related to a $1,000,000 grant for EQT Exeter's 555 Flint Hill Road Project. Chairman Spergel recused himself from the vote. A copy of the Resolution is attached to these minutes. 2 HUD-108 Studio Centre Montgomery County Loan - Ratify Execution of County CDBG Contract B23-24-501a/B23-19-501b Upon a motion by Bob Wegbreit, seconded by James Sanders, the Board voted unanimously to ratify execution of County CDBG Contract 625-4-08B23-9.s0b related to annual principal and interest payments on thel loan. MontcoForward Loan Committee = Appoint Audrey McMichael to Loan Committee Upon a motion by Judith Memberg, seconded by James Sanders, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Audrey McMichael to the MontcoForward Loan Committee. 7. Project Updates Former Norristown State Hospital Redevelopment Ms. Stanger reported Norristown Council approved ai motion to direct PRDC toj prepare a formal proposal for the former State Hospital site. Ms. Stanger further reported that next steps would be providing a proposal to the Norristown Planning Commission, followinga recommendation from the Planning Commission, aj public hearing must bel held. Mr. Freimuth confirmed and noted that following this process there will be a Redevelopment Contract for brought to the Board for its action. Ms. Stanger noted that the proposal from PRDC is for mixed use including residential units, recreational space, commercial space and corporate offices. Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Grants Ms. Stanger reported that the RACP E-Application round is closing January 12, 2024 and the. Authority has been asked to sponsor approx. ten applications. 3 Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO) Ms. Stanger reported that she submitted the CEDO application and also noted she completed the required PDU credits which were approved by DCED. State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Chairman Spergel inquired ifMs. Stanger knew what happened to the SSBCI funds that were returned to DCED. Ms. Stanger noted that it was unclear. Ms. Stanger reported that the SSBCI loans can be matched with MontcoForward Loan funds. 8. Next Meeting The next meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2024 at 9:30. AM. 9. Adjournment Upon a motion by Bob Wegbreit, the Board agreed to conditionally adjourn the meeting at 9:52. AM, followed by Executive Session. 4