Attendees:

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

Secretary, Palmira Miller read the minutes from the previous meeting held January 10, 2006.  The minutes were amended to read the cost of living is 3.5%.  John Farrell moved that the minutes be approved as amended and placed on file.  Carolyn seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.

Treasurer, Steve Masakowski read and presented the treasurers report.

·         As of December 31^st 2006, the organization has a total of $4,358.00 in the FNCB Checking Account, $10.00 on hand of receipts not yet deposited and $50.00 petty cash.

·         The organization has 41 active members for 2006.  Dues are being accepted.

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

Bills & Communications, Steve M. reported:

·         John and Chris Selecky donated $100.00 to the organization.

The 1^st Vice President, Russ Sager had nothing to report.

The 2^nd Vice President, Tom Kashatus reports:

·         He appreciates people getting involved and there is always room for negotiations.  Do not stop going to meetings.  He is a believer that everyone has something to offer.  He then opened the floor for any comments or questions.

Stephen Phillips brought to everyone’s attention his findings of the Sunshine Law.  He had discovered that the commissioners were in violation of the Sunshine Law when they went into executive session at the last public meeting to discuss the candidate they wish to appoint to the vacant seat on the board.  A complaint can be filed within thirty (30) days.  Each member of the board can be fined $100.00 if found guilty.  Members discussed what action, if any, we wish to take in order to ensure this doesn’t happen again.

·         Al Rende made a motion to issue a written reprimand to the board members that they were in violation of the Sunshine Law.  Murph seconded the motion. Four (4) were in support of the motion, eight (8) opposed.  Motion failed.

·         Palmira made a motion for Stephen P to speak on behalf of the community organization informing the board members they were in violation of the Sunshine Law, an apology from the board, and a donation made by each board member to be given to a charity of their choice.  Al seconded the motion.  Five (5) opposed, fourteen (14) approved.  Motion carried.

If Stephen is not allowed to speak at tomorrows meeting he will at the next public meeting held in February.

·         At the next Township meeting, Tom will make a motion that the minutes be taped.  Also the minutes should be published on the website along with the Newport Municipal Authority, the Sewer Authority, and the Firemen’s.

·         The Glen Lyon Crime watch meetings are held the 2^nd Thursday of the month at the Glen Lyon Italian Club.

·         Tony spoke about the Romanowski memorial.  The tree was planted.  A 3 x 5 outdoor bronze plaque is $80.00 and will need to be mounted on a stone.  Carolyn made a motion to purchase the plaque and Tony and Tom will pick up a stone and mount the plaque.  Linda seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.

·         Members discussed the Great American Cleanup for this spring.

Publicity Chairman, John Jarecki reports:

1.       Meeting announcements were published in the Times Leader and the Citizens Voice.

2.       On the Newsletter

o        Continue with comments, positive or negative.  This can make the newsletter better.

o        Frances will be writing about the Township business.

o        Murph suggested interviewing Dan Kowalski and write an article with pictures on the firemen’s purchase of a new brush truck using money from the Firemen’s Relief Fund.

o        Carolyn suggested publishing contact information on the Bureau of the Aging, Children and Youth, and other helpful agencies.

Unfinished Business

·         Faye Maloney announced the winners of the Christmas Decorations Contest as follows:

$100.00    First Place to 1 Vista Drive Sheatown, to Nadine V. Kowalchin

$75.00     Second Place to 53 Newport St, Glen Lyon, to Bill & Betty Belles

$50.00     Third Place to 4 W Enterprise St, Glen Lyon to Pamela Bojanowski

·         .Carolyn has two (2) recipes for the cookbook.

Trustees, Frances and Bob reported.

They met with Steve M to look over the financial books.  Everything is in good shape.

No Old Business

New Business

·         Murph spoke about his research on grant money, how much is available, and a gentleman from Wilkes College who is willing to write grants and charge for his expenses.  Al Rende’s Fathers Group is willing to help.

·         Following this meeting we will have our annual meeting.

Our next scheduled meeting is February 14, 2006 at 6:30 PM, Knights of Columbus in Glen Lyon.  Faye made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Tony seconded the motion with all members voting in the affirmative.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:10pm.

Submitted By:    Palmira Miller, Secretary

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