APRIL 4, 2007

                                                                WAYNESBORO, PA 17268

                                                                PUBLIC HEARING RE: 2007 CDBG PROGRAM

Council President Richard George called the public hearing to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following in attendance:

Borough Council Members – Allen Porter, Craig Newcomer, Richard George, Charles McCammon and Allen Berry (Jason Stains was absent)

          Mayor Richard Starliper

          Borough Staff – Lloyd R. Hamberger, II, Borough Manager

                     Denny Benshoff, Maintenance Superintendent

                     Kevin Grubbs, Head of Engineering Services

                     Melissa Dively, Borough Solicitor (Salzmann Hughes, PC)

                     Ray Shultz, Police Chief

          Others – Erik Genga (Mullin and Lonergan Associates, Inc.)

Mr. George stated that the purpose of the hearing was to receive comments and input on the proposed 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program for the Borough of Waynesboro. (This is the second hearing required by the CDBG program.) Council has selected the following items for the 2007 CDBG program:

          1.       Downtown Revitalization                                    $ 40,451

          2.       Street Improvements                                          $ 94,386

          3.       Administration                                                    $ 29,598

                                                                           TOTAL:         $164,435

The hearing was advertised in accordance with rules and regulations of the CDBG program. Mr. Erik Genga of Mullin and Lonergan Associates (the Borough’s CDBG consultants) was present to explain the program and proposed projects, and answer any questions.

Mr. Genga reiterated that this is the second of two (2) required public hearings for the 2007 CDBG program. During this hearing, proposed projects are presented; and comments/questions regarding those projects are heard.

He noted that CDBG funds are provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development. This year’s allocation for Waynesboro is set at $164,435. These monies can be spent on several different items which must fall under one of three categories, including: (1) an area considered blighted (downtown Waynesboro was certified several years ago); (2) persons identified by HUD as low/moderate (new qualifications were released recently by HUD); and (3) for emergencies (very rare, but available).

The projects proposed for 2007 funding were mentioned earlier by President George. Mr. Genga noted that downtown revitalization has been an ongoing program in the Borough, and street improvements have also been done in the past. He then asked for questions and/or comments on the proposed projects and/or funding – none were heard.

Mr. Genta stated that the deadline for the 2007 application submission has been extended to May 4, 2007.

Hearing no comments from the public or Council, the hearing adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

                                                                Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                Melinda S. Knott

                                                                Administrative Assistant