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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 September 12, 2006. An amendment was noted on the second page under recreation Murph Fletcher reports, the 1st bullet, 1st sentence, will read “At September’s Board meeting Commissioner Vishnefski announced he has a list of four (4) people he would like on a recreation committee.” Joe moved that the minutes be approved as amended and placed on file. Mary Jo 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 $3,331.05 in the FNCB General Fund, $400.00 in the Fall Festival Reserve, and $100.00 petty cash. · Our expenses for 2006 exceed revenue by $344.48. Murph made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report as presented and placed on file. Joan seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.
Bills and Communications Steven M. reports: · Total payment of $256.11 was paid to print the fall newsletter and insert. · The 501c3 application is still pending. Report attached.
The 1st Vice President, Russ Sager nothing to report:
The 2nd Vice President, Tom Kashatus reported: · Today I came to this meeting as a sick pup, being very upset of the negative statements made, at September 20ths work session by our Township Commissioners. 1. Pertaining to this organization as “You and Your Group” and 2. Stating Code Enforcement having no problems and being better than it has ever been. I do not feel the same way as other Board members. I will continue to make the motion to reactivate the Recreation Board. I will continue to do what I feel is right in order to improve our Township. o Stephen P. spoke of how this organization came together two (2) years ago to work for the good of the Township. Also the importance of allocating money in the Township’s budget for recreation. o Murph spoke of his research to obtain grant money available for recreation to Municipalities. He reports he has his hand full and will continue to work on recreational events. · Tom and members discussed the Regionalization of Police Forces. What we have now are all part time officers with one full time Chief. The end result of Regionalization may give us a better trained police force with higher taxes. Last week we had three (3) drug busts in the Township. The Regionalization meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of the month at LCCC in the Educational Conference Center Room 130 at 7 PM and are open to the public. Anyone wishing to attend or has questions can contact Tom.
Publicity Chairman, John Jarecki reports: 1. Meeting announcements were published in the Times Leader, not in the Citizens Voice. 2. The printing and distribution for the Fall Newsletter was on time. Eight (8) ads were placed which paid for the six (6) page newsletter. Congratulations and thank you to the publishing committee. 3. Announcements of the Chili Contest and the Bike Rodeo were sent to the newspapers. 4. The Fall Festival Press Releases will be sent to the local newspapers, church bulletins, and TV stations. Added to the release will be the Luzerne County Board of Elections will hold a demonstration of the new voting machines from 11am to 3pm.
Committee Reports: · Recreation, Murph Fletcher reports: o There was a lot of publicity for the Summer Events. o A letter was given to Tony Perrone and he will be in touch with the athletic department for the use of the High School pool. Certificate of Liability was brought up. We will look at the High School as being a sponsor. o Our organization is becoming well known throughout the Valley. Earth Conservancy asked for a letter of support from our organization to acquire grant money to repair the Penobscot Ridge Mountain Bike Trail. Stephen P. submitted a letter of support on September 15th. o On Friday, the 29th plans will be finalize at the Guardian Center for the Children’s Tea Party. The Guardian will supply all that is needed and offered us the use of there directors or activity room to hold our meetings. o The Cub Scouts were contacted to have the boys build a Derby car with the men at the Guardian. · Fall Festival, Carolyn Phillips reports: o Gift certificates and donations are coming in. o The Luzerne County Board of Elections will hold a demonstration of the new voting machines. o Irish has a tractor and cart for the hay ride. Five bails of hay will be needed. o Mr. Forgach will display history of Newport Township. o David Blight School of Dance was contacted. o So far there are four (4) chili contestants. The judges have been notified.
There was no Trustees report.
No Unfinished Business
New Business · Tom K. asked members to consider purchasing a copier or color printer for our newsletter. It may be cost effective for our organization to purchase one. · Last Tuesday the Nuclear Power Plant held a simulated drill in Wanamie at the Municipal Building. This is when volunteers get together and are graded as they go through drills of an emergency situation. Volunteers and Norman Bodek our Emergency Management Coordinator should be recognized. · The 2007 Great American Cleanup registration form is due October 15th. Members discussed having the big junk drop off and the cleanup throughout the Township. Palmira will ask the Commissioners for input at their October’s meeting.
Our next meeting is October 10, 2006, at 6:30PM, Knights of Columbus, Glen Lyon.
Carol made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Joe seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Submitted By: Palmira Miller, Secretary
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