Richard E. Yost

The meeting addressed significant public comment primarily concerning a Data Center Curative Amendment matter, where residents expressed concerns regarding procedural deficiencies, lack of transparency, and developer registration status, requesting a moratorium. Key actions taken included the unanimous approval of Resolution No. 10 of 2026 for the destruction of specified municipal records. The board voted to advertise for bids for diesel fuel and unleaded gasoline, as well as for a used backhoe, all bids to be opened at the March 17, 2026 meeting. A vacant position on the Zoning Hearing Board was filled by appointing Richard Morelli for a four-year term. Subdivision matters involved approving an exception letter and a waiver request for property marker size for the Dagostin Subdivision, approving its Final Rolled Plans, and approving the Final Revised Plans for the Hilliard Revised Subdivision (reducing lots from 3 to 2). A 90-day extension for the Sugarloaf Logistics project was approved conditionally on lot sewage testing. A 90-Day Extension request for Greystone Storage was also approved. The Luzerne County Conservation District found the Main Street Culvert Replacement Erosion and Sediment Control Plan inadequate, requiring resubmission. New business involved approving a small tax collector's refund and noting a UC Dividend received. Finally, after an executive session, the board unanimously voted to table the motion to proceed with the drafted Curative Amendment.

The special meeting agenda was modified to include the acceptance of the Slusser Law Firm's resignation as Township Solicitor and the appointment of a new Township Solicitor. During public comment, a citizen suggested an individual for the CSJMA Board appointment. The board accepted the resignation of the Slusser Law Firm, effective immediately, and unanimously appointed the Fellerman Ciarimboli Law Firm as the new Township Solicitor. Additionally, the board addressed the vacancy on the CSJMA Board, appointing Supervisor Pecora as the new representative.

The meeting began with the reorganization for 2026, which included the unanimous appointment of Harry Reed as Chairman, Joseph DiSabella as Vice Chairman, and Anthony Cusatis as Secretary. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, discussions focused on the Zoning Officer's Report for December 2025, noting five permits issued and one denied, and mentioning a potential future trail study. Subdivision reviews included receiving comment letters for the Dagostin Subdivision and a Technical Deficiency Letter for Greystone Storage. Correspondence addressed an Incompleteness Letter regarding Royal Crest and review comments on the Main Street Culvert Replacement project plans. The Commission was also informed about an upcoming large solar project spanning Sugarloaf and Black Creek Townships. Under public comment, the status of the Mundies Road project was addressed.

The meeting agenda included a review of the Zoning Officer's report, which indicated no permit applications for January 2026. Discussions focused on land development items, including the Dagostin Subdivision, where an exception for the sewage facilities plan was approved, and a motion was required for a property marker size waiver and final rolled plans approval. For the Hilliard Revised Subdivision, a motion was needed to accept revised plans changing the lot count from three to two due to Farmland Preservation requirements. The Commission was also slated to consider 90-day extension requests for both the Sugarloaf Logistics and Greystone Storage projects. Correspondence items included updates on expired NPDES permits for two entities and notice regarding a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission application concerning water service territory.

The Supervisors Meeting included the addition of a resolution to the agenda, and the formal appointment of Elizabeth Tolan as Township Manager. Key actions involved approving Resolution No. 16 of 2025 concerning the elimination of employee contributions to the Police Pension and approving Resolution No. 17 of 2025 regarding the assignment of the Glassberg Family Home Component 3 sewer module. The Board set the date for the 2026 Budget Work Session for November 12, 2025, and authorized advertising Ordinance No. 5 of 2025 concerning a cable franchise agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC. Financial matters included approving the Expenses Report and the Financial Statement. Department updates covered police activity for September 2025, Fire Company statistics, road department progress including updates on the Main Street culvert and I-80 bridge replacement phases, and a Zoning Report showing 21 permits issued. The board also addressed the resignation of the Recreation Committee Chairwoman and discussed land development review letters for Greystone Storage of Sugarloaf. New business noted the date for the 2026 Reorganization Meeting and reported on local tax collections.