Apollo decides against using eminent domain to seize riverfront properties
“Apollo will not use eminent domain to acquire two riverfront properties near the Leonard C. Miller Memorial Bridge.
Council voted 3-2 Thursday, with one abstention, not to use the legal process to seize ownership of the parcels.
Council Vice President Cindee Virostek proposed the vote, going against council President David Heffernan, who wanted to use eminent domain, if necessary.
Virostek’s proposal includes having the borough drop trying to renegotiate a lease with Roaring Run for a parking lot adjacent to the parcels.
Virostek, Mark Greenawalt and Dennis Gabrielli voted in favor; Heffernan and Councilman Darhl Goldinger voted against dropping the attempt to seize the property.
Councilman Pat Zelonka abstained, saying there were too many unanswered questions for him to vote. Councilwoman Amy Poydence was absent.”
Rittmeyer, Brian. Trib Live 28 June 2013.