Lancaster Economic Development Committee Sends Greenfield Township Agreement to Council; Other Boards Set Agendas
The Lancaster Economic Development Committee unanimously approved a motion on July 7 to send the proposed Cooperative Economic Development Agreement (CEDA) with Greenfield Township to City Council for consideration. The motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Schoonover, and passed with all members in favor. The committee then adjourned.
The CEDA agreement also appears on the July 13 Finance Committee agenda, where members are set to vote on a temporary ordinance for the Greenfield Township cooperative economic-development agreement. Minutes for that meeting have not yet been published, so no outcome is recorded.
Finance Committee and City Council Set for Appropriations
The Finance Committee, meeting July 13, is scheduled to hold three-reading votes on several temporary resolutions. They include appropriations for the Arbor Valley Drive Improvement Project, the Ety Rd Improvement Project, the East Main St Walks and Shoulder Widening Project, and the LFD Auxiliary Building. The committee will also consider a request for a new full-time tax auditor position. One resolution involving the Violet Township New Community Authority is listed as suspended.
The City Council agenda for the same date mirrors several of those items, including the Arbor Valley Drive Improvement Project appropriation, the Ety Rd Improvement Project, the Memorial/Pierce Walk Ways Project, the East Main St Walks and Shoulder Widening Project, and an appropriation for the LFD Auxiliary Building. No minutes have been published for either body, so no decisions are confirmed.
Park Board Reviews Construction Estimate and Budget
The Park Board met July 9 to review a construction estimate from Bowers Construction, listed as 2LMN, along with a draft revenue code reorganization. The board was also scheduled to approve the July park budget expense and revenue report and related bills, and to discuss new public sites and open spaces language as well as park financing options. Minutes are not yet available.
Code Enforcement & Zoning Committee Takes Up Data Center Code
On July 10, the Code Enforcement & Zoning Committee was set to receive departmental updates and review proposed changes to the data center code. The agenda also included discussion of revised subdivision regulations. No minutes have been published.
Board of Zoning Appeals Hears Multiple Property Cases
The Board of Zoning Appeals met July 13 to hear appeals for several parcels: 1301 East Main Street (case #00797), 617 Slocum Avenue (case #00815), 767 Medill Avenue (case #00807), 806 Harrison Avenue (case #00816), and 1935 Branch Place (case #00808). The agenda included standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and swearing-in of speakers. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
Historic Lancaster Commission Reviews Downtown Repair Projects
The Historic Lancaster Commission met July 15 to consider five project proposals:
- CA-00581 – 109 N. Broad St. – Windows, entry door replacement, and lighting
- CA-00582 – 333 N. Broad St. – Replace siding
- CA-00583 – 128 W. Chestnut St. – Install new 6' wood fence
- CA-00584 – 333 N. High St. – Roof repair, brick repair, and gutters/downspouts
- CA-00585 – 171 King St. – Install 4' aluminum fence
The commission was also scheduled to revisit two older projects related to demolition, parking, and window replacement. Minutes have not been published.
Coming Up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official calendar for any newly scheduled sessions or special meetings.