Attendees:

The 1^st Vice President, Russ Sager 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 November 14, 2006.  Carol moved that the minutes be approved as read and placed on file.  Heidi 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 $5,454.58 in the FNCB General Fund, $80.00 petty cash and $100.00 Liabilities.

·         Overall income for 2006 exceeds expenses by $1,204.05.

·         The organization has 88 paid 2006 members with six (6) prepaid 2007 memberships.

·         The class of 64 Alumni Committee purchased fifty (50) license plate frames.

Linda made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report as presented and placed on file.  Tina seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.  A thank you letter will be sent to the Class of 56 for their donation of $101.00.

Bills and Communications Steven M. reported:

·         The $100.00 winner of October 31^st lottery #384 has yet to be claimed.

·         We will hold the check for the Alcohol Breath Tester until requested by the Police Department.

The 1^st Vice President, Russ Sager reported:

·         No changed on the status of our 501c3 application.  We will wait to hear from them.

The 2^nd Vice President, Tom Kashatus reported:

·         Jared Bartusek is observing our meeting to earn his Boy Scout Communications Badge.

·         Members discussed if an ordinance is in place for rigs parked on Township streets.  It is suggested members bring this up at the Commissioners meeting on Monday.

Publicity Chairman, John Jarecki reports:

1.       Meeting announcements were published in the Times Leader and unsure of the Citizens Voice.

2.       A news release written by Mary Margaret publicizing the Tea Party was sent to both newspapers.

3.       For the Winter Newsletter it will have 8 pages and more photos.  Distribution is set for December 18^th.

4.       Offset Paperback can provide a lesser price than Office Max to print the newsletter.

5.       The Office in Lee would like to have copies of the Newsletter.

Committee Reports:

·         Recreation, Murph Fletcher reported:

o        The use of the Greater Nanticoke Area swimming pool, according to Mr. Perrone, was passed by the GNA Board.  We are not looking to spend money.  Further inquiring is needed.

o        It was led to believe at Monday’s Commissioners meeting the Board will reappoint the Recreation Committee Board.

o        Members discussed the type of events we wish to hold for the male residents of the Guardian.

·         The Great American Cleanup, Palmira reported:

o        She will attend the first COALS (Clean Our Anthracite Lands & Streams) Summit at LCCC on Wednesday.  This meeting is on the behalf of the Dept of Environmental Protection, PA Environmental Council, and many of the COALS partners.  The purpose is to share ideas and experiences in dump cleanup efforts, enforcement strategies, as well as generating community support and local media interest to improve the COALS efforts.  It is open to the public.

·         The recipe book, Carolyn reports, more recipes are needed.

There was no Trustees report.

Unfinished Business

·         The names of nineteen (19) people who donated $25.00 or more will be published in the Winter Newsletter.

New Business

·         Carolyn mentioned the article she read in the Citizens Voice on Sunday the 26^th, about $9.5 million dollar funding requests under consideration by Luzerne County commissioners.  Members discussed why Newport Township was not listed among the requests to receive county funding.

·         On Sunday, December 3rd, the firemen are decorating the Town Hall at 12:00.  Help will be appreciated.

·         At December’s Commissioners meeting, the 1^st reading of the budget is scheduled along with passing of new ordinances and resolutions.

·         Members discussed lowering the refuse and recycling fees.

·         Members discussed highlighting local businesses in the Newsletters by featuring one a month or run a series.  Also the importance of patronizing these businesses.

·         Members discussed holding the Christmas Decoration Contest this year.  Carolyn made a motion to keep the prize money the same as last year.  Tom seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.  Russ asked for a volunteer to chair this committee.  No one came forward.  This will be tabled until next meeting and Joe Maloney will be contacted.  Last years prize money was as follows:

o        1^st prize $100.00.

o        2^nd prize $75.00.

o        3^rd prize $50.00.

·         Murph asked about the status of hiring a Police Chief.  The Commissioners have not reached a decision, but someone was asked.

Good of the Organization

Tom encouraged everyone to attend the Township Commissioners meetings, not only to voice their concerns, but also, submit it in writing.  Tom continues to receive complaints from residents and fight for what is right.  Families rather move out of town than attend or discuss issues at a Commissioners meeting.  He is one person and one voice.  He needs the people, to attend the meetings, to stand up and voice their concerns in front of and be heard by our elected officials.

Commissioners Meeting is Monday, December 4, 2006, at 6:00PM, Municipal Building, Wanamie.

Our next meeting is December 12, 2006, at 6:30PM, Knights of Columbus, Glen Lyon.

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.

Submitted By:    Palmira Miller, Secretary

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