Attendees:

President, Stephen Phillips called the meeting to order on the above date and time, then, proceeded to follow the order of business.

Secretary, Palmira Miller read the minutes from the previous meeting held January 13, 2009.  Sia moved that the minutes be approved as read and placed on file, seconded by Heidi, all voted in favor.

Treasurer, Steve Masakowski read and submitted the monthly financial report.

Carol made a motion to accept the report as read and placed on file, seconded by Mary Margaret, all voted in favor.

Bills received

1.        $21.99 to Heidi, for mailing fund raising items.

2.        $154.08 to Arcoa Industries for purchase of 24 EZ Reachers to aid in our road cleanups.

Mary Jo made a motion to pay the above bills, seconded by Carol, all voted in favor.

Correspondence

1.        An awards application was received from NCAC.  Member discussed and Carol made a motion to submit applications in two (2) categories, environmental and children and youth, seconded by Mary Jo, all voted in favor.  Stephen P. and Palmira will submit the applications before the February 20^th deadline.

2nd Vice President, Tom Kashatus reports:

1.     The Susquehanna Warrior Trail Event will be held April 4th.  This trail runs through Newport Township.

2.     A reminder to members of the soup supper that will take place.  A link to the Scouts website is on ours.

3.     Robert Hughes, Executive Director of Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR) will present our Organization with the 2008 EPCAMR Partnership Award for our continued efforts to participate in community volunteer activities, clean up, recycling and removal of illegal dump sites throughout the Township.  The award will be presented at the Luzerne Conservation District’s 4^th Annual Banquet, February 21^st, at Genetti’s Hotel.  They will provide us with 2 free tickets.  Tickets are available at $40, or $70 a couple.

4.     We will meet with Julia McMonagle from the PA Environmental Council (PEC) to look at several illegal dumpsites for cleanup in the spring.  

5.     I am looking into having engraved metal membership cards for our lifetime member(s).

6.     Looking for a volunteer to find space for Attorney Chris Kule who is willing to volunteer his time giving free legal advice to the residents of the Township.  Spaces mentioned were the Sewer Authority or the Guardian.  No one volunteered.

7.     PP&L will hold a public hearing this Thursday at the Berwick Area Sr. High School, at 6pm.  Support is needed to approve the application with the NRC, so the nuclear reactor project can move forward.

Publicist, Bill Hourigan, reports:

1.     The Spring Newsletter will be published after the March 21^st deadline.

2.     An ad person is still needed.

3.     Nothing was submitted to the local papers.

Fundraising, Heidi reports:

1.     Calendars - 6 are left to sell.

2.     High school miniatures – 20 are left to sell.

3.     DVD’s - 25 of the 253 produced are left to sell.  Complimentary copies being distributed.  Tom made a motion to produce an additional 300 DVD’s, seconded by Eugene, all voted in favor.  Palmira will ask Tom Goliash if more can be produced.

Recreation, Mary Margaret, reports the Yankees will play August 7^th.

Palmira reports:

1.     The EZ Grabbers are in.  Tom demonstrated the tool then made a motion if anyone wanting to purchase the EZ grabber tool can do so for a price of $7, seconded by Bill, all voted in favor. 

2.     Minutes were requested and received from the Newport Township Sewer Authority at no charge.  Minutes were also requested from the Recreation Board and the Township Authority. 

3.     The Newport Township Commissioners Meeting Minutes and Department Reports were purchased at a cost of .25 a page for a total price of $3.25.  They will be published on our website.  Added to the request will be for the Statement of Township Funds and bills paid prior to Commissioners Meeting.  A written request for the above records will need to be submitted monthly.

No Trustees Report

Unfinished Business

1.     Members discussed a more professional and productive approach for our meetings.  The first meeting to set an agenda with the committee heads, the second for all members.  At the next meeting, Stephen P. will ask members for a definitive vote on how to proceed.

No New Business

Good of the Order

It is nice to see Mr. Skordinski in attendance.

Bill made a motion to adjourn the meeting; with all members voting yea.

Meeting adjourned at 8:24 PM.

Submitted By:  Palmira Miller, Secretary

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