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Attendees:
In the absents of President Stephen Phillips, and early dismissal of the 1st Vice President Russ Sager, 2nd Vice President Tom Kashatus 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 June 14, 2006. Steph moved that the minutes be approved as read 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. · The organization has a total of $3,625.98 in the FNCB General Fund, $338.40 in the Newsletter Reserve, $59.42 in the Summer Program, and $101.16 petty cash. · The organization has eighty five (85) members to date. Carolyn made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report as presented and placed on file. Bill seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.
Bills and Communications, Steve M. reported: · $196.60 was paid for our “collector’s item” license plate frames showing the heart. · Russ Sager was reimbursed $50.00 for the Lottery Ticket Board donated to Corpus Christi Parish.
The 1st Vice President, Russ Sager reported: · The IRS received our 501c3 application. It will take up to 120 days for approval.
The 2nd Vice President, Tom Kashatus reported and members discussed the following: · The Planning Committee was set up and work has begun. Properties need to be cleaned up, attitudes need to change. George Wilson, Pollock Apt. Manager, said they are not making money and have empty units. In other communities they have a tenant waiting list. o A good selling point in Glen Lyon is no flooding or severe damage by weather. o Heidi is a librarian and her dream is to have a library in town. · A Police Regionalization Task Force Committee was set up for a study of reorganization for Hanover, Nanticoke and Newport Police Forces. John Zyla and Paul Czapracki are on that committee. The Board of Commissioners passed a resolution only to do this study. o Chester Smocharski spoke on behalf of the Newport Twp Sewer Authority to keep in mind that they were not treated fairly by Nanticoke’s Counsel Members or Street Department. · On Fire Protection: o The Fire Dept. will hold a Poker Run on Saturday, September 9, 2006. o The Departments equipment is old and needs to be repaired or replaced. A small town called Harleyville is looking for a sister Company to purchase their old vehicles. They have a ladder truck selling price $45,000.00 and a rescue truck for $20,000.00. They are willing to sell both at $50,000.00. o The Sewer Authority has an empty bay and is now storing engine 3. · Luzerne County will hold the tire recycling event July 22nd at Hanover High School. The Township can recycle 200 of the 300 tires in the yard. Six members registered with the County and five more are needed.
Publicity Chairman, John Jarecki reports: 1. The article announcement to develop the five point plan at this meeting was cancelled in the Newspaper and will be resubmitted for the next meeting. 2. The Summer Newsletter o Office Max billed $307.83 for 800 copies, $42.50 for 425 Summer Fun flyers. o A total of $250.00 was received for ten (10) ads published. o John thanked all the volunteers who participated in getting out the newsletter on time. o Members discussed increasing the amount of ads and what type of articles to publish. o John would like to go back to six (6) pages and eight (8) ads for the newsletter. He is putting in a lot of personal time and the newsletter needs to be adjusted. Tom suggested he speak to Stephen P. before making a decision to cut back on the newsletter pages. 3. Carol took photos at the Summer Fun Project at the Rec Park. 4. Members discussed other resources to provide the public with information.
Committee Reports: · Murph and Mary Margaret reported on the Summer Fun Project: o On July 10th, nine (9) children registered to have fun at the rec park. The children told stories about the pet or stuffed toy they brought. Stacking cups and games were played. o There was a no show for the child restraint seat safety check for that evening. o The next children’s event is July 31st with Ethnic Dancing. o Every Monday at 8:50 am, WBRE lists our event. o Electricity is still needed at the park. o Murph was asked by Commissioner Vishnefski to give the Rec Park Report at the Commissioners meeting held July 3rd. o For the State Farm Rodeo Event on August 21st, Murph is looking for a covered wagon along with donations to hold a picnic. · Carolyn Reported: o The Fall Festival committee meeting will be held July 17th at 7:00pm o We have 120 of the 200 to 250 recipes needed to publish the cookbook. · On the Historical Garden: o Mary Margaret and Murph began and submitted a journal. o A fundraiser to construct the bridge will be needed. · The South Valley Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to act as judges at the Car Show, August 13th from 12:30 to 2:00pm. Contact Jerry Hudak for details.
There was no Trustees report.
Old Business · Heidi reported 30 of the 60 license plate covers were sold from area businesses.
New Business · Our next meeting is July 25th to prepare the five (5) point plan. Members will be asked to form groups and come up with five (5) objectives for our Commissioners. All members are encouraged to participate.
Heidi made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Teena seconded the motion with all members voting in the affirmative.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.
Submitted By: Palmira Miller, Secretary |
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