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Pocono Township's recent governance focus centers on fiscal management and infrastructure improvements amid state budget pressures, as evidenced by the library's request for a $150,000 tax anticipation loan to address state impasse concerns. Key recurring themes include land development review (pending 611 LLC waivers), municipal infrastructure projects (solar field, sewer line extensions, kennel, and tent city initiatives), and policy standardization (audio/video recording, police department procedures, and public comment protocols). The board is actively pursuing grant funding for environmental and recreational improvements, including Greenways/Trails grants and water/sewer infrastructure programs. Notable operational decisions include hiring for vacant positions, approving pension plans, and implementing more restrictive public comment policies (3 minutes for non-agenda items). Overall, the township is balancing growth management with fiscal prudence while navigating state-level budget constraints affecting local service delivery.
October 21, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4
The Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors met on October 21, 2025, with four of five board members present to discuss regular business including a request from the Pocono Mountain Public Library Director for a $150,000 tax anticipation loan in three installments to address state budget impasse concerns, along with a request for a de minimis millage increase of 0.076 mills. The board approved October 7 meeting minutes and received a police report indicating a finalized budget draft for board consideration and new vehicles in service. The library funding request was tabled for discussion at a future work session due to concerns about potential tax base impacts from anticipated government layoffs.
Pocono Township BOC Agenda September 2, 2025 1 POCONO TOWNSHIP COMMISSIONERS
The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. will address several items including approval of Resolution 2025-32 regarding audio and video recording policies for public meetings, ratification of expenditures totaling $283,693.42, and hiring for a vacant part-time DPW position. The agenda also includes approval of 2026 pension plans for non-uniformed and police personnel, adoption of multiple police department policies, and updates on projects including a solar field, kennel, Golden Slipper, and tent city initiatives. The meeting will feature reports from the Police Department, Zoning, and Township Manager, and includes a revised public comment policy limiting speakers to 3 minutes for non-agenda items and 1 minute for action items.
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May 14, 2025 1 Pocono Township Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes
The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on May 13, 2025, where members discussed and tabled a motion regarding 611 Land Development LLC's waiver requests pending further review. The board approved two grant applications: Resolution 2025-16 for the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP) Grant and Resolution 2025-17 for a Pennsylvania small water and sewer program grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, which included discussion of a sewer line extension on Sullivan Trail. The meeting also included public comments regarding library relocation and concerns about dog waste affecting local wetlands and water, and the board announced that township offices would close May 20-21 for file relocation to a new building.