Jonathan Shupp

The commission discussed and approved a minor subdivision for a veterans housing project and reviewed ongoing agreements for a four-lot subdivision. Various proposed ordinances were evaluated and forwarded to the Board of Supervisors, including those concerning substance abuse treatment centers, lighting requirements, water conservation and high-intensity well usage, nuisance control regarding noise and vibration, definitions for industrial uses including data science, and revised buffer requirements for the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.

The council discussed the minimum acreage for development, the status of the Ridenour Property, and feedback regarding the Draft Data Center Ordinance, specifically addressing commercial outdoor lighting and environmental regulations. Furthermore, the meeting covered promotional information for the Pick-up the Poconos event and explored strategies for reducing the township's reliance on data centers, including internal practices such as local storage of meeting videos and policies for terminating virtual meeting calls.

The board discussed potential amendments to the zoning map, including reclassifications for the Route 611 corridor, the Route 940/191 and Route 715 intersections, and parcels belonging to the Paradise Falls Lutheran Association. Discussions included the creation of a new B-3 environmental business district and comparisons of existing zoning uses. Additionally, the board addressed the Monroe County Planning Commission Review Letter regarding pending ordinances and planned to prepare a formal response for upcoming public hearings.

The Board discussed various administrative and operational matters, including the adoption of Resolution 07-2026 regarding document disposal and the review of applications for the Zoning Officer position. Key discussions also covered the Monroe County Planning Commission's review of proposed ordinances, authorization of changes to the zoning map, and updates on legal and audit matters, specifically concerning property inspections and the 2025 audit services agreement.

The board discussed the hiring of seasonal laborers for trail maintenance and finalized the schedule for various upcoming public hearings regarding new ordinances. Appropriations for the 2026 budget were approved, including a reserved amount for the Friendly Community Center. The board authorized the establishment of a new fire escrow account and accepted a tree donation from the local historical society. Additionally, reports from the solicitor and engineer covered updates on property rezoning, pending permits, and sewer agreement discussions. The board also reviewed internal policies concerning the archiving and public posting of virtual meeting recordings.