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 March 11, 2008.  Carol moved that the minutes be approved as read and placed on file.  Bill 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 $5,660.75 in the General Fund, $1500 checking reserve, $75 summer program reserve, and $100 petty cash.

2.        To date, the Organization generated income of $1,948, expenses totaled $1,173.75.  Income exceeds expenses by $774.25.

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

 No Bills or Communications:

 No 1^st Vice Presidents Report:

 The 2nd Vice President, Tom Kashatus Reports:

1.        The organization has 65 memberships to date.

2.        Still gathering email addresses.

3.        Kyle Gruber was going to attend this meeting to talk about the donation request but was called out to a fire.  He is interested in the rec park and was ashamed to see it in such deplorable condition when he was there masquerading as the Easter Bunny for the Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Women’s Activity Group.

4.        Distribution of Newsletter, members were asked to leave a copy at their doctor’s office and to send a copy to the Newspapers.

 Publicity Chairman, Bill Hourigan reports:

1.        Stephen P expressed the organizations condolences to Bill on the loss of his brother.

2.        Meeting announcement was not seen in the newspapers.

3.        The Spring Newsletter should be back from the printer by Friday for distribution.  The printer will give us a quote to print four (4) newsletters, collated with inserts.

 Committee Reports:

Recreation Chairman, Murph reports:

1.        Donations are coming in for the Recreation Fund.

2.        Tentative summer event dates are June 25^th, July 23^rd, and August 30^th.

3.        Verbal permission was given to use the High School pool for one (1) day.  A letter will be submitted to the School Board for permission.

4.        Research to obtain liability insurance continues.

The Great American Cleanup, Palmira reports:

1.        At the Commissioners work session in March I asked the Board if our organization is going to hold the Big Junk Drop Off, April 14^th to the 19^th, at the recycling center as we have in the past for the residents of the Township.  Our flyer listing dates, fees and restrictions were also discussed and agreed upon by the Board of Commissioners.  Mr. Zyla asked if we can add in our newsletter/flyers a reminder to Township residents that they can put one big item out with their garbage the first pickup of each month.

a)    Members discussed the effects DEP’s burning ban will have on our cleanup.

b)    Waste Management at the Alliance Landfill cannot participate in the Great PA Cleanup for Luzerne County offering the free landfill space or dumpsters as they have in the past.  This came about as a result of the Luzerne County solid waste management plan.

2.        PennDot placed the sign up on the highway we adopted.

 No Trustee Report

 Unfinished Business

1.        Members discussed Commissioner Vishinski’s plans for the Township parks and recreation, the open position on the Recreation Board, the loss of the skate board park, and available funding.

 New Business:

1.        The Board of Commissioners will now take public input at the beginning of their monthly meetings.  The agenda will be posted on the office door prior to each meeting.  The public is asked to sign in before the meeting to speak.  We received a copy of the agenda at their work session.  Mr. Zyla does not want it published on our website.

2.        Earth Conservancy is conducting a cleanup at Trout Run.  Volunteers will meet at the Regional Equipment Center, 9 am tomorrow.

3.        Running a booth for Heritage day’s in Nanticoke was discussed.

4.        Tours are given at the Huber Breaker.

5.        Newport Township Board of Commissioners public meeting is April 7^th at 6:00 pm.

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.

Submitted By:         Palmira Miller

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