Attendees:

President, Stephen Phillips called the meeting to order on the above date and time. 

In the absence of Secretary, Palmira Miller, Carolyn Phillips read the minutes from the previous meeting held May 22, 2007.  Joan moved that the minutes be approved as read and placed on file.  Bill seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.

In the absence of Treasurer, Steve Masakowski, Carolyn Phillips read and presented the treasurers report.

Murph 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, Carolyn reports:

·          $80.00 was paid to the Newport Township Little League for a Community Organization sign that has been placed at the Little League field.

The 1^st Vice President, Russ Sager reports:

·          We are still awaiting approval from the IRS.

The 2^nd Vice President, Tom Kashatus reports:

·          A sample membership envelope was passed around for members to review.

·          At the last Commissioner’s meeting it was revealed that 11 municipalities are interested in having the new county prison – at this time, Hazle Twp. may be leading the race.

·          With regard to the house fire on Miner Ave. Carol is pursuing the matter or nothing would be done.  The fire chief made his report the day after.  Tom urged Carol not to let the issue drop.  (Stephen reiterated the need for a full time Code Enforcement Officer aside from the Business Manager.)

·          With regard to the taser situation, the police department received $200 from the Community Organization, $300 from their car wash, and $500 from the Nanticoke Rotary.

·          At the last Commissioners’ meeting Palmira asked for a list of Code violations.  Tom will ask for copies of the letters of code violations at the next Commissioners’ meeting – not at a work session because he wants comments recorded in the minutes at a regular meeting.

·          If it appears issues will drag on, Tom encourages people to file formal complaints.  (Carol had a copy of the procedure for filing formal complaints with the State.)  Tom urged Carol to file a formal complaint with the State in regards to the Miner Ave. fire property.

·          (Paul asked if the Luzerne County Commissioners have any say in our Township business – We do need their approval of the OCD loans.

·          Zika’s early departure from the last Commissioners’ meeting was unexpected to Tom.

·          The cleanup of Newport Cemetery was discussed – should we help?

·          Tom and Russ learned in order to drop off items at the Recycling Center, approval has to be given by Richard Zika.

·          Heidi commented about the great amount of shooting at the Newport Twp. Cemetery – Stephen Phillips stated “You cannot hunt within 150 yards of a Cemetery”.

Publicity Chairman, John Jarecki reports:

1.        Meeting announcement was sent to both papers – it appeared only in the Times Leader.

2.        The Sumer Newsletter will go to the printer on June 15^th and be ready for distribution on June 18^th.

Committee Reports:

·          On Recreation Murph reports that he needs help for the first event on June 26^th.  Mary Margaret will not be available on that date.  Murph also talked about his plan for next summer and what he could do with funding.

·          On the Fall Festival, Carolyn announced a meeting will be held on Thursday, June 14^th.

·          Karen from the Glen Lyon Crime Watch mentioned the lack of Crime Watch in other parts of the Township.

·          Heidi sold two (2) license plate covers.

No Trustee Report:

Unfinished Business:

·          Russ wanted to know the status of the memorial for Ed.

New Business:

·          Stephen asked for a motion to place an ad in the South Valley Chamber of Commerce Heritage Program for $100.  Carolyn made the motion.  Bill seconded the motion.  All members present voted in the affirmative.

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

Meeting adjourned at 7:52 pm.

Submitted By:         Mary Margaret Kashatus

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