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 June 24, 2008.  Carol moved that the minutes be approved as read and placed on file.  Stef seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.

Treasurer, Steve Masakowski read and presented the treasurers report.

1.        The organization has a total of $7,234.40 in the FNCB checking and cash accounts.

2.        The income received from the recycling program this year was $787 from metal and $160 from cans.

3.        To date, the Organization generated income of $4,826.49 expenses totaled $4,093.59.  Income exceeds total by $732.90.

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

Bills or Correspondence

1.        CPS Direct invoice totaling $477.96 for printing the Summer Newsletter.

Carolyn made a motion to pay the bill, seconded by Bill, all voted in favor.

2.        Members discussed the purchase of a memorial brick.

Heidi made a motion to buy 2 bricks with certificates, not to exceed $80, to honor Newport Township Community Organization deceased members seconded by Mary Margaret, all voted in favor.  A question was asked, if the walkway was to be dismantled for any reason, is something set up, for the bricks to go back to the purchaser?  Palmira will ask Jared.

In the absents of 1^st Vice President Russ Sager, 2nd Vice President, Tom Kashatus reports:

1.            Trucks are needed July 14^th, 10am at the ice caves to carry debris to the highway.  We will provide drinks.

2.            Bob Hughes hopes to clean up two more sites in the township.

3.            Membership is low this month.

4.            Tom passed out business cards he developed for the recycling program.

Committee Reports:

Recreation, Murph reports about the Summer Fun Program:

1.            Volunteers are needed tomorrow morning at the rec park for signup to Hillside Farms.

2.            I spoke to Charles Barber at the Luzerne Foundation.  He provided information on funds available for recreation and gave us a $100 donation from their discretionary fund.  He was impressed with our program, congratulated us, and was happy to see the volunteers.

3.            Still working on a documentary on Lee Vincent.

Heidi reports on fundraisers:

1.            The Calendar is ready for production

2.            The DVD project is progressing.  Two musicians are lined up for back ground music.  Final product set for Labor Day.

3.            The Cats meow did not received the 2^nd sample.

Fall Festival Chairperson, Carolyn reports:

1.            Smokey will bring a race car.  Carol will have a chicken clucking contest and Tom a turkey calling contest.

Adopt a Highway Coordinator, Palmira reports:

1.            Volunteers will meet Saturday, July 19^th, 8am, Municipal parking lot to pick up debris on the Main Road from Fanucci’s Hill to the Parkway Inn.

No Trustees Report

Unfinished Business

1.        Teena updated members about a smoke free zone at the rec park.  The Township manager, advised Teena to give a presentation to the commissioners at there work session.  Then it would need to be voted on.

2.        Palmira read the Discrimination Policy.  Heidi made a motion to adopt the policy as read with correction, seconded by Carolyn, all voted in favor.

3.        Palmira read the Harassment Policy.  Tom made a motion to adopt the policy as read, seconded by Stef, all voted in favor.

New Business

1.        Members discussed the high grass around the Welcome to Alden sign on Robert Street near KM Smith School, who is responsible for the maintenance around the sign and have the commissioners been notified.

2.        Tomb stones at the Newport Cemetery are knocked over.  Members discussed who will volunteer time to setting them back up.

3.        As soon as Mary Margaret collects $200 she will purchase tickets to a baseball game, Friday, August 15^th, at 7 pm.  The price is $10 a person, lower level seating and a cap included.

Good of the Order

1.        Members discussed the editorial in the Summer Newsletter.

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:15.

Submitted By:         Palmira Miller, Secretary

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