The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler intends to replace the glass in one of the doors of the Penn Theater that was broken last month and is considering installing security cameras.

The glass was found broken a couple days after a neighboring business reported a group of people were loitering and playing hockey and loud music in front of the theater, Veronica Walker, acting authority executive director, said Thursday.

There are six doors with glass panels at the theater entrance. The door with the broken glass has been boarded up until the glass is replaced.

Walker said a new glass panel costing $54 was ordered and is ready to install, but authority board members suggested replacing the windows with stronger glass and installing security cameras.

She said she would look into prices for both and present them at the next meeting June 13.

Parking lot plan

The authority could lease or sell a parking lot it owns adjacent to Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park to the Butler Parks, Recreation, Grounds and Facilities Authority.

Cherie Readie, who chairs both authorities, told the redevelopment authority board that the other authority wants to lease the lot for a nominal fee.

Board member Brian McCafferty asked if an option to buy the lot could be included in the lease agreement.

“That's my preference,” he said.

Solicitor Tom Breth said he would prepare an agreement for the June meeting.

Lincoln Ave. project

The Lincoln Avenue reconstruction project will begin May 28 and take three weeks to complete, Walker said.

The project includes rebuilding about 400 feet of Lincoln Avenue from Short Street to Grant Street including the section in front of Butler Arbors, a federally subsidized apartment building for elderly and disabled people.

The fire and police departments and mayor were notified because traffic restrictions will have to be put in place, Readie said.

In addition, Walker said nine private homes will be fixed up through the housing rehabilitation program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's HOME program.

The authority received a $225,000 HOME grant that will cover the costs.