NORTH HUNTINGDON OFFICIALS APPROVE DRAFT ORDINANCE CONCERNING LEASING OF PUBLIC LAND

North Huntingdon officials have approved a draft ordinance concerning the leasing of public land.  The Trib reports that the move is intended to prevent a recurrence of the controversy that surrounded a proposal for a sports complex on the public works facility site.  The new ordinance would require anyone seeking to lease township-owned land to provide the municipality with a business plan, proof of securing financing, letters of support and concept drawings The initial application would be reviewed for 60 days before the commissioners vote at a public meeting on whether to formally consider it. If the application receives initial approval, a 90-day public comment period would follow, including surveys and public hearings.