NEWVILLE BOROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 AT 7:00PM The regular monthly meeting oft the Newville Borough Economic Development Authority was held on Wednesday, September 15,2021 at 7:00PM: ini the Newville Borough Office at 4 West Street, Newville, Pennsylvania. The meeting was called to order at 7:00PM by Chairman Andrea Greene. The invocation was offered by Kenneth Tuckey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. On roll call, the following members were present: Richard Gobin, Vince Mellott, Curt Saylor, Kenneth Tuckey and Andrea Greene. Also present: Solicitor Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esq., Project Manager Christopher Gulotta, Borough Council Liaison Jack Ericksen, Council member Joey Diehl. Visitors included Mary Kuna, Executive Director of the Cumberland County Redevelopment Authority, Michelle Crowley, Executive Director, Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce. Minutes: The minutes of the August 25, 2021 Joint Meeting of the Newville Borough Council and the Newville Borough Economic Development Authority were approved on ai motion ofMr. Mellott, seconded by Mr. Gobin. All were in favor. The motion was passed with five (5) affirmative and zero (0) negative votes. Treasurer's Report: Mr. Tuckey presented the Treasurer's Report for the month of August and indicated that a written report will be emailed to the members. A motion was made by Mr: Saylor, seconded by Mr. Gobin to approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of August. All were in favor. Motion was passed with five (5) affirmative and zero (0) negative votes. Mr. Tuckey presented two bills for payment as follows: The Gulotta Group LLC in the amount of$916.72 and Irwin and McKnight PCi in the amount of$100.00.. AI motion was made by Mr. Mellott, seconded by Mr. Saylor to approve the bills as presented by the Treasurer. All were ini favor. Motion was passed with five (5) affirmative and zero (0) negative votes. Staffand Board Reports: Project Manager: Mr. Gulotta welcomed Jamie Keener, Executive Director of CAEDC, Mary Kuna, Executive Director of the Cumberland County Redevelopment Authority and Michelle Crowley of the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce. He thanked them for their interest Mr. Gulotta is continuing to discuss with the respective property owners the acquisition Mr. Gulotta has approached the Rhodes Development Group with regard to the 4 acres of LI/CC land at 14 Washington Street. The property is for sale at a cost of$1.2: million dollars. The price makes the cost of acquisition and development prohibitive and the developer did not express an interest in the property. The Authority Board advised Mr. Gulotta not to engage other developers regarding the potential development of this property for market rate housing. Mr. Dean Yaukey has applied ofa $2,450.77 Façade Grant in order to purchase equipment for his new business at 7-9 South High Street. He plans to open Newville's first micro-brewery in October, Mr. Yaukey proposes to develop an outdoor courtyard at hisi new business. Mr. Yaukey will contribute $6,000 to this project through the purchase of a fence and other amenities. Mr. inj participating ini the meeting. process associated with the Newville Four Corners Project. 1/Page Gulotta noted outdoor furniture is an eligible expense under the adopted grant guidelines. The quote presented by Mr. Yaukey was from Lancaster Poly Patio in the amount of $2,450.77. A motion was made by Mr. Mellott, seconded by Mr. Gobin to approve awarding a Façade Grant to Mr. Dean Yaukey of Whisker's Brewery in the amount of $2,450.77 for outdoor furniture. All were in favor. Motion was passed with six (6) affirmative and zero (0) negative votes. Mr. Gulotta informed the Authority Board that another grant application may be Legal Matters: Mr. McKnight reported there are no legal matters pending. Borough Manager: The new. FedEx Terminal at 950 Centerville Road is expected to open in October. Employees are being recruited at this time. This new business will have a significant impact on the Big Spring community in that it offers higher paying jobs in comparison to other distribution centers with state-of-the-art facilities that required skilled employees. The Newville Water and Sewer Authority will be requesting $1.5 million in ARPA grant funding from Cumberland County to develop a secondary water source. The Borough Manager will be resigning Prospect Hosting Committee: Mr. Ericksen presented a Memorandum ofUnderstanding prepared by the Carlisle Chamber of Commerce. The MOU will enable the Carlisle Chamber of Commerce to work with the Authority and the Prospect Hosting Committee by providing professional services. The MOU is also intended to facilitate collaboration with the SBDC, the Cumberland County Redevelopment Authority, CAEDC, CVRTC, the Big Spring School District and the Shippensburg Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Tuckey noted that he is a member of the CAEDC Board ofDirectors. He: requested a determination from the Solicitor regarding aj possible conflict of interest. Solicitor McKnight stated there was no conflict of interest. A motion was made by Mr. Tuckey, seconded by Mr. Saylor to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Carlisle Chamber of Commerce and the Newville Borough Economic Development Authority. All were: ini favor. Thei motion was passed with five (5)affirmative and zero (O)negative Advisory Committee: Chairman Greene reported the next meeting of the Advisory Old Business: Chairman Greene called for an update on the status of the capital development program. Mr. Tuckey reported that he has contacted three companies and made an appeal for financial support on behalf of the Authority. The requests are under consideration. Chairman Greene reported that BELCO has pledged $1,500. Checks should be made payable to forthcoming at the October meeting. as recording secretary to the EDA on December 31, 2021. votes. Committee will bl held on October 7,2021 at 7:00PM. the Newville Economic Development Authority. New Business: None. Adjournment: With no further business to come before the Authority Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40PM on a motion of Mr. Mellott seconded by Mr Gobin and passed unanimously. Minutes recorded by: Fred Manager 2Page