Attendees:

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

Secretary, Palmira Miller read the minutes from the previous meeting held July 10, 2007.  Carol moved that the minutes be approved as read and placed on file.  Heidi 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 $4,688.57 in the General Fund, $100.05 petty cash, and $100.00 unclaimed cash prize.  Expenses exceed income by $553.96.

·          The organization has 82 paid and complimentary 2007 memberships.

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

Bills or Communications, Steve M reports:

·          Mary Margaret submitted a bill totaling $39.56 for expenses used for the Summer Fun Event.

Russ made a motion to pay the bill.  Mary Jo seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.

The 1^st Vice President, Russ Sager, no report:

The 2^nd Vice President, Tom Kashatus reports:

·          The Firemen’s Bike Run will be Saturday, August 25^th.

·          The Heritage Days will run for 4 days beginning August 8^th.

·          The Pow Wow at the Rec Park is August 25^th.

·          Tom took 40 to 45 tires up to the tire recycling event.  Tires were removed from Newport Center Cemetery and from the mine reclamation cleanup.  Seven tires with rims remain.

·          Members discussed the events at the ice caves.  The Dept. of Interior is involved monitoring a rare species of bats that are living in the caves.

·          The burning ban at the recycling center was discussed.  According to Ron Berzinski, DEP, we should go back to the Legislator to change the Law.

Publicity Chairman, John Jarecki reports:

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

2.        A picture and article was sent to both papers about the Summer Fun Events.

3.        The outline for the Fall Newsletter is complete.

Committee Reports:

Murph on Summer Events:

1.        No event was scheduled for today because of the Bible School.  Parents and children show up and were sent away.

2.        A sister to one of the children is stationed in Iraq.  Members discussed a collection of goods with letters from the children be sent to the servicemen in Iraq.  A list of items needed will be distributed, collected, and sent.

3.        A letter will be sent to Richard Haymond, Murphs contact, with an outline for next years plans, involving daily supervised activities with bus transportation to and from the park.

Carolyn on the Fall Festival

·          All members of the committees should attend the next meeting on the 7^th.

Francis has no Trustee Report

No Unfinished Business

New Business:

Development of this years five (5) point plan:

Stephen asked members to form three (3) groups of five (5).  Before members formed groups, Russ asked members if they wish to keep 3 of the previous year’s points, develop 2 new ones, and then prioritize all five (5).  Members agreed and developed the following draft.

1.        Establish the position of a full time Building Code Official.

2.        In accordance to Ordinance 2 of 1975 appoint Newport Township Recreation Board members.

3.        Strictly and equitably enforce all existing Township Ordinances and upon request make copies available to the citizens of the municipality at no cost.

4.        Develop a 10 year plan for paving of roads and a 5 year plan for equipment.

5.        Open communication and public input on issues having an impact involving the citizens of the community before the Commissioner vote.

At our next meeting on August 14^th members will review the five (5) points.  On September 5^th, Stephen P will present them to the Commissioners.

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:38 pm.

Submitted By:         Palmira Miller

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