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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 October 23, 2007. Murph moved that the minutes be approved as read and placed on file. Sia 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 $5,902.51 in the General Fund, $100 petty cash, and Prepaid Dues $45. · To date, the Organization is $614.93 in the black. · Renewal 2008 memberships are now being accepted. Mary Margaret 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.
No bills or correspondence:
The 1st Vice President, Russ Sager reports the Pepsi-Cola Company offers grant money to employees only.
The 2nd Vice President, Tom Kashatus is wearing his Commissioners hat this evening interviewing candidates for Township Manager. Bill spoke, saying Tom is still acting as Commissioner and would like Berkheimer to collect the township garbage fee at a cost of $3,400 rather than paying $12,000 in house administrative fees along with other costs. · Members discussed many concerns within the Township.
Publicity Chairman, John Jarecki reports: 1. Meeting announcement was seen in one paper. 2. We will host our second public forum next Tuesday the 20th, at the American Legion Glen Lyon, at 6:30. Luis Ramos, Community Relations Manager of the Susquehanna Power Plant will be the guest speaker. Township Commissioners will receive formal invitations, a press release and flyers will go out inviting the public. 3. The Winter Newsletter articles are due the 22nd, Tom on distribution, Bill on layout, Heidi with ads. An insert of the fall festival will be added with special thanks to all who supported this event.
Committee Reports: · Mary Margaret and Murph reports the summer fun program is in the planning stages. Time and places for community events will be decided. Members discussed Commissioner Vishnefski’s decision not to name Murph on the Newport Township Recreation Board. · License plate covers and calendars are on sale. · 5 people signed up for the New York trip. Tour of the Power Plant was discussed. Sign up if interested.
No Trustee Report
Unfinished Business 1. Palmira contacted Julie from the PA Environmental Council. They receive grant money and work with PA CleanWays, COALS and community volunteers in cleaning up illegal dump sites. We can arrange to work with them to cleanup sites such as the Newport Cemetery on Sterns Road. 2. Steve M. and members discussed donating $250 to Newport Township Little League. Since the season is now over, members will table this discussion and revisit it in February. 3. Bill spoke with the Senior Vice President of Omega Bank concerning the vacant bank building in Glen Lyon. Members discussed acquiring this building. Bill was appointed the official liaison to investigate, look at the building, and bring back information to members. 4. Murph toured Trout Run to the reservoir with Mike Dziak and the Fish Commission. The lower creek doesn’t need a lot of work, while the upper part can use more ponds. No trout were found below the waterfall. In the spring, Earth Conservancy will make an assessment to lay out repairs needed.
New Business: · Heidi would like to see the Post Office stay in Glen Lyon and asked members to do business there. · Members discussed Joe handling the Christmas contest this year. Prizes will stay the same, $100, $75 and $50.
Good of the Order: The Commissioners will hold a special meeting tomorrow concerning the garbage contract and the 2008 budget.
Meeting adjourned at 8:26 pm. Submitted By: Palmira Miller
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