Attendees:

President, Stephen Phillips called the meeting to order on the above date and time

Secretary, Palmira Miller read the minutes from the previous meeting held March 27, 2007.  A correction under Committee Reports third bullet will read Big Junk Dropoff.  Murph moved that the minutes be approved as corrected and placed on file.  Steph seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.

Treasurer, Steve Masakowski read and presented the treasurers report.

·         The organization has a total of $4,917.50 in the General Fund, $88.30 petty cash, and $100.00 payables.

·         The organization has 47 paid 2007 members.

Bill made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report as presented and placed on file.  Carol seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.

Bills and Communications Steven M. reports:

·         A thank you letter will be sent to Tom Capece for his donation.

·         A letter was received from the Alter and Rosary Society of Corpus Christi Parish, Glen Lyon asking for a donation.  After a discussion by members, Carolyn made a motion to decline request at this time.  Steven M. seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.

The 1^st Vice President, Russ Sager reports on the 501c3 status:

·         The State of PA approved the amended Articles of Incorporation dated March 5^th and will be forwarded to the IRS in San Francisco.  The 90 day administrative hold deadline is June 6^th, 2007.

The 2^nd Vice President, Tom Kashatus reports:

·         44 Coal Street petition is almost ready to go.

·         The plaque for Attorney Kule is taken care of.

·         Memberships are listed under the following 3 phases.

1.       Last year members who have not paid.

2.       Members paid prior to 2006.

3.       Recruitment of new members.

A suggestion was made to place applications in the newsletter.

·         Members discussed the following subjects brought up at the Commissioners meeting on April 2^nd:

1.       The firemen’s contract being at a standstill.  Commissioners stated it will not affect services.

2.       Having a police blotter publicized in the papers on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

3.       Why the monthly payroll report is not submitted.

4.       This was the first time the folder for the public to review had some information in it.

5.       The Township Manager is not to pick up the sign in sheet until it is time for public input.

Publicity Chairman, John Jarecki reports:

1.       Meeting announcements were not seen in the Times Leader or the Citizens' Voice.

2.       Seven (7) Democrats and (2) Republicans are running for Commissioner.  Members discussed sponsoring a public forum.  All candidates will be invited to participate.   This will give the public an opportunity to meet and greet all the candidates running.  Heidi made a motion to sponsor a public forum in respect to invite all candidates to participate.  Tom seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.  A place, date, and time will be set.  Palmira will invite the nine (9) candidates.  Carol and John will contact the media for TV coverage and publicity.  Murph will check on microphones.  Stephen P. will moderate.  No one will receive the questions, prior to the debate.  All candidates will be treated fairly.  Refreshments will be served. 

Committee Reports:

·         Murph Reports:

o     His concerns about having Mascots at the Summer Fun Events due to the Grump being arrested.  Members discussed the concerns and felt the mascots should still be invited to participate.  The Grump will be removed from the website.

o     Members discussed funding for the Rec Park and having an overall plan.

·         Heidi Reports:

o     There have been no sales for the license plate covers.  Members discussed placing them at Dorrance Auto or other areas with in the Township.  They are now on sale at the Variety Stop and The Dollar Store.

·         Palmira Reports:

o     Volunteers are needed for the Great American Cleanup and Big Junk Drop Off.  The Bee from Old Country Buffet will join in our cleanup event.

Trustee Joe Maloney has no report

No Old Business

No New Business

Good of the Order

Russ stated the Township refuse contract is up in 8 months.

Steph made a motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Bill, all voted in favor.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.

Submitted By:    Palmira Miller

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