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 March 13, 2007.  A correction under Old Business first bullet will read OffSet Paperback is being considered.  Looking for black and white print results.  Under the fourth bullet number 272 will be changed to 271.  Carol moved that the minutes be approved as corrected and placed on file.  Steph seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.

Treasurer, Steve Masakowski read and presented the treasurers report.

·         A correction on March 13^th’s report of $322.79 will be changed to $332.79.

·         The organization has $4,909.79 in the General Fund, $100.00 petty cash, $100.00 payables.

·         The organization has 40 paid 2007 memberships.

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

Bills and Communications Steven M. reports:

·         Tom sent a card of thanks and appreciation for the fruit basket and cards he received last year during his illness.

·         Tom Capece donated back the 75 dollars he won from the decoration contest and wishes to become a member.

·         Our yearly Arbor Day membership renewal fee of $10.00 is due.

Steph made a motion to renew membership.  Murph seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.

·         Mary Margaret submitted a bill of $45.93 for a craft kit for the Summer Fun Project.

Joan made a motion to pay the bill.  Carol seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.

The 1^st Vice President, Russ Sager reports on the 501c3 status:

·         San Francisco and Harrisburg received our applications.  However, they are having trouble locating the application and placed a 90 day administrative hold on it.

Tom made a motion to award Attorney Chris Kule a plaque and issue a lifetime membership to him for providing legal services to our organization without accepting payment.  Carolyn seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.  Janine will take care of the plaque.

The 2^nd Vice President, Tom Kashatus reports:

·         He brought up 16 to 17 issues at the Commissioners work session, one being police blotters not submitted to the news papers.  He spoke to Bob Kolanowski of the Citizens Voice who has not received anything from our Township.

·         Membership was discussed.  Letters will be sent to renew memberships, for new members, and to people who expressed interest.

·         Members discussed matters of the Township such as Code Enforcement, Auditors, signing of Township checks, and if Township bills are being reviewed by Commissioners.

Publicity Chairman, John Jarecki reports:

1.       Meeting announcements were sent to both papers.  It was a good article published in the Times Leader.

2.       The Spring Newsletter was distributed at 35 locations.  12 ads were placed for a total of $300.  Office Max printed 800 newsletters totaling $271.36.

3.       Off Set Paperback prices range from $200 for black & white to $1,200 for color prints for 1,000 newsletters.

Committee Reports:

Murph reports:

·         The South Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to hold a Pow Wow, August 25^th and 26^th at the Rec Park in Wanamie.  Murph will address the Commissioners April 2^nd for approval of this event.

·         Plans for the Summer Fun projects were discussed.  Early press releases are needed for better attendance.

Palmira reports:

·         The Big Junk Dropoff is scheduled for all residents of Newport Township from April 16^th through the 21^st.  Waste Reduction and Mascaro will again donate dumpsters.  The following week, we will take advantage of free landfill space offered by Waste Management.  Volunteers are needed at the recycling center for the week.

·         The Great PA Cleanup is scheduled April 21^st from Lee to Sheatown.  Volunteers will meet in the municipal parking lot at 8 am in Wanamie.  PennDot will supply bags, gloves, and vests.  Requests for refreshments were sent.

No Trustees report

No Old Business

New Business

·         Mary Margaret read a statement she wrote after the Commissioners work session.  She will read it at the Commissioners Meeting, April 2^nd.

·         Replacing the bulletin board with a blog on our website www.newporttownship.com was discussed.

·         It has been 1 year since Tony Molski passed away.  Russ asked member for a moment of silence to remember Tony and Ed Romanoski.

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

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.

Submitted By:    Palmira Miller

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