December 6, 2017

stated that an area did not have to be entirely void of retail or professional businesses to be designated an Area in Need of Redevelopment. He stated the Board had discussed the importance of the area in the 2010 Master Plan Update. At times during public questioning, Chairman Bagoff and Mr. Dwyer advised the Public their question was unrelated to the scope of Mr. Grygiel’s testimony or the scope of the study. Chairman Bagoff announced a brief recess at approximately 11:01 PM.; he reconvened the meeting at approximately 11:07 PM Chairman Bagoff asked the Public if they had comments on the Presentation. Kevin Malanga, Ridge Road, was sworn in under oath. Chairman Bagoff closed the public hearing; the Board deliberated. Mr. Weston stated the Board heard many questions and concerns from the Public; he stated the Board had previously dealt with redevelopment studies; he stated Mr. Grygiel’s report concluded the area met the criteria “b” and “d”. He stated the properties may currently not be a hazard, but for the general welfare of the Public, it was the duty of the Board to identify and avoid further deterioration. He stated the area of the two properties had been identified in the 2010 Master Plan Update as an important economic engine of the Township. He stated many municipalities were using the designation tool; he stated he believed the criteria “b” and “d” had been met. The area was an important and integral part of the Township; he was satisfied with the findings of the report and was prepared to make a motion to recommend to Council the area be designated an Area in Need of Redevelopment. Councilwoman McCartney stated the report was the first step in the process of redevelopment; a vision plan, financial agreements, incentives or tax abatements were not currently being discussed. She believed the area was underperforming economically; she agreed with the findings of the report. Captain Keigher thanked the Public for their participation and stated he shared their concerns for the future of the area. He asked Mr. Dwyer if there had been any changes or updates to the statute of redevelopment law since the date of the report. Mr. Dwyer stated he was not aware of any changes. Mr. Trenk stated Mr. Grygiel’s report and testimony showed the statutory requirements were met. Mr. Eben stated there was some validity to the report. He suggested the Board not

ware of any changes. Mr. Trenk stated Mr. Grygiel’s report and testimony showed the statutory requirements were met. Mr. Eben stated there was some validity to the report. He suggested the Board not vote to designate the area but have the Township officials from Police, Fire, Building, Zoning and Health Departments go in to the facility to talk with the owners to determine what actually needed to be done. He stated there were things that could be done to make the existing shopping center viable with the money from the owners, not the Township. He stated he did not think the area should be designated a redevelopment area. 12