Melissa A. Kearney

The hearing addresses a variance request related to the Penn Security Bank sign. Exhibits for the hearing include the application, notices to the applicant and adjacent property owners, proof of publication, and an affidavit of property posting. The agenda also includes a period for public comment, a vote, and adjournment.

The agenda includes a call to order, pledge of allegiance, review and approval of minutes from the July 23, 2020 quarterly meeting and an unofficial summary from Nammo Pocal, Inc. variance hearing on August 26, 2020, new business, old business, correspondence regarding an incomplete application from Danny Hunter, and public comment.

The meeting included open bids for the Roller and Langan Road projects, review of bills and the treasurer's report, administrative actions such as repository sales and hiring a road laborer, and reports from various departments including Planning Commission, Building Inspector, Zoning Code Enforcement Officer, Engineer, Solicitor, Director of Public Works, Roadmaster, Moffat Maintenance, Police Department, Recreation Committee, and Sewage Enforcement Officer. Discussions covered a multimodal grant, equipment sales, road inspections, millings, patio stone work, breaching equipment, a breathalyzer, a trauma kit, ordinance enforcement, and correspondence regarding road expansion and Al's Quick Stop. The meeting also included consideration of hiring a Planning Commission secretary and the appointment of Mindy Hughes.

The meeting will include an election of officers for 2025, a presentation and discussion on the Hailstone Economic, and a review of the North Pocono Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Updates Project. The project overview will cover purpose, municipal roles and responsibilities, planning process and timeline, technical tools and data needs, public engagement strategy, key issues and priorities, and next steps and action items.

The public hearing focused on Ordinance 2022-01, the Knox Box Ordinance. Discussion included comments from the Fire Chief regarding calls received concerning the ordinance. The ordinance was subsequently adopted.