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VOLUME 27, NUMBER 5
Mid August, 2022
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Chicken ordinance finally finalized in Mount Pocono by Pat Albano The Mount Pocono Borough Council regular meeting on August 2 opened with discussion on adopting the Chicken Ordinance. Councilman Norman Delano raised concerns from residents on coop positioning. President Don Struckle asking, “we have had time to look at this and now why are there questions?” A motion was offered, and council then approved the ordinance. Council considered and approved the removal of Mt. Pocono Municipal Authority board member Adrien Bohdal, who missed consecutive meetings, then appointed Christine Farrugia to fill the remainder of the term expiring Dec. 31, 2022. Farrugia was present to answer Council questions on her qualifications. Council also authorized the borough engineer to advertise proposal and design plans for the new maintenance garage. Council will also advertise the request for bids for garbage pickup, upon the sanitation committee’s final approval of bid specs. Additionally, the board authorized manager Joshua Walker to advertise the shopping cart ordinance and consideration of adopt-
ing resolution #9 of 2022 which repeals the bond premium limit for employees. A request was made by the Mt. Pocono Association for farm stands to be set up in parking spaces adjacent to the Fork Street Bakery during Harvest Fest on September 24. Council approved this, with Struckle stating, “this helps our local businesses.” Council approved a request to appoint Jerrid Dinnen from Barry Isett & Associates as Traffic Engineer, replacing Earl Armitage from Pennoni. Two items that were tabled included consideration of advertising for a Zoning/ Code Enforcement official, and selecting from flooring estimates. Borough Manager Walker indicated “there are several estimates under discussion for the better part of the year.” Walker gave updates on street improvements, paving, roads, and drainage work to be completed. The Altronic Security System is complete and council approved total bills of $155,617 for payment. Zoning Officer Alexis Wilkinson discussed an illegal short-term rental back in February which was dismissed because the tenants could not be served.
She indicated she will re-file. She also addressed resident concerns on temporary road patches by contractors on Mountain Road. Struckle thanked the large crowd of residents attending the meeting, stating, “please come and bring your neighbors to our ‘meet/greet’ events to discuss any problems.” Mayor Randy Altemose noted he had a recent meeting with Senator Mario Scavello. Councilperson Claudette Williams closed out the meeting mentioning the Women’s Veteran Museum and encouraging the community to come out and see the many changes since its opening.
ATTRACTIONS AT THE POCONO MOUNTAIN CARNIVAL in Mount Pocono included a mechanical bull — a real challenge to ride. JP: Ruth Isenberg NATIONAL NIGHT OUT was celebrated August 2 at Blanche Price Park in Tobyhanna Township. Pocono Mountain Regional Police, Pocono Mountain Regional EMS, and volunteer fire companies provided fun and learning for the public. Among those attending were PA Representatives Jack Rader and Rosemary Brown, and Senator Mario Scavello.