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Meeting Minutes - November 2007

November 15, 2007
Montrose – Sr. Apts.

Meeting opened by Chairperson Tom Swan with the Pledge of Allegiance

Attendance: Tom Curley, Mary Long, Bill Goodrich, Annette Rogers, Charles Mead, Mary Mead, Charles Parvis, Bruce Griffis, Art Donato,  Marvin Small, Charles Pierson, Kendall Mitchell, Bob Boyanoski, Dave McGuigan, Bill Dovin, Bill Stewart, Tom Sobonski, Beverly Way, Carolyn Doolittle, Bob Templeton Visitors: Frank Pinkowski, Frank J. Pinkowski, Carson Helfrich

Roll Call: There was a quorum.

Secretary’s Report: Approved after a motion by Bruce Griffis and a second by Bev. Way.

Treasurer’s Report:  Approved after a motion by Bill Stewart and a second by Bev. Way.

New Business: Chuck Mead opened with a discussion of the proposed zoning officer and place of business.  The by-laws call for a thirty day moratorium on a major decision and they decide our progress. 

He compared the differences between using the COG center and forming a zoning officer center of our own.  This information is attached to the Secty.’s minute copy and can be seen for reference.  Bill Dovin suggested that the Executive Committee look this over and discuss.  Chuck reminded all that the thirty day review would be in place at any rate. 

A Finance Meeting to be held on December 10th at Silver Lake Township Bldg. at 6:30 PM to discuss the issue in depth. 

Carson led the discussion about individual planning commissions and zoning hearing boards.  There should be two individuals from each Township or Borough for a Zoning Hearing Board.

The NTC Zoning Ordinance is being sent to the County Planning Commission for review.  The zoning maps are ready.  Advertisements for the public hearings will be on Carson’s website as well as our own.  The County Planning Commission will have a 45 day review period and then will give to the individual municipalities for their review and comment.  Public Hearings to take place in February 2008. 

Organization Meeting to take place on January 17, 2008 at the Silver Lake Township Bldg.  Nominations for new officers will be taken at that time and a vote. 

 Old Business  Gas Lease Seminar – The Montrose School auditorium is not available in December due to holiday performance rehearsals etc.   A new date will be set and the NTC will pay for the advertisements.  Secty. will handle this chore.  A motion to pay for the advertisement was made at the October meeting.  Bill from Mulligan’s will be paid by the Secty. 

A motion was made by Chuck Mead and the second by Dave Darrow to pay Carson’s bill.  A motion to pay for Sandy Payne’s bond was made by Bill Stewart with Bob Boyanowki the second.  Both votes were affirmative.

Ken DePhillips commented on the grinder.

Adjourned.

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