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Middle Smithfield Township
a look at 2016 January 28, 2016
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Overview • Mission and Vision
• Operations
– Administration
– Human Resources
– Communications
– Budget and Finance
– Sewer
– Golf
– Zoning
– Planning
– Engineering
– Legal
• Public Works
– Roads
– Recycling/Composting
– Parks and Recreation
• Public (Committees)
– Economic Development Committee
– Historical Commission
– Parks and Recreation & Litter and Beautification
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Overview
Golf Advisory Committee
Economic Development Committee
Historical Commission
Parks and Recreation
Litter and Beautification
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Vision Statement We will restore the pride to Middle Smithfield Township. By the end of
the decade, we will be the model township of the Poconos, a most
desirable place to live and work with vibrant Main Street village
centers we can all be proud of.
Middle Smithfield Township is in an important transition period right
now – we need dedicated employees and volunteers now more than
ever.
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2012:
Repair the Relationships.
Rebuild the Trust.
Renew the Commitment.
Restore the Pride.
2013:
Reinvent
Revolution: Evolve
Resolution: Solve
Restore the Pride.
2014 & 2015:
Build a sense of community
Engage our residents.
Collaborate
Grow with Pride.
Moving Forward: Progressive Goals:
2016:
Invest in our community
Encourage business growth.
Leaders in municipal government
MST Means Business!
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2016 Events
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Spring Leaf Composting Facility’s Spring Hours 7a-2p
TBD Easter Egg Hunt
4/1 Golf Course Opens (?weather?)
4/2 Homeowners Association
Networking Meeting
4/8 Pocono Photo Club Exhibit
Opening Reception
4/8 Restaurant Week!
4/9 Master Gardeners classes kick off
at the Whispering Pines
4/16 1000 Feet of Street litter cleanup
4/25 Leaf Collection starts (3 weeks)
5/6 – 5/7 Dumpster Day Spring
Cleanup & Freecyle
5/12-5/14 Freecycle
TBD Pocono Wildlife Rehab & Education
Golf Outing Fundraiser
TBD Painting Art Exhibit: Patti Ann Griffin
and Stephen Washington
6/4 Community Gardens Park Ribbon
Cutting
Summer 7/14 Mid Year Report
8/20 Memory Makers
Fall 9/10 Homeowners Association
Networking Meeting
10/7 & 8 Dumpster Day Fall Clean Up and
Freecycle
10/12 Fossil Day! Marshall’s Creek Mastodon
10/13-15 Freecycle
10/15 1000 Feet of Street
10/22 Trunk or Treat
10/24 Leaf Collection (4 weeks)
11/18 Person of the Year at Whispering Pines
Winter
11/26 4th Annual Tree Lighting at
Echo Park; Toys for Tots and
Bushkill Outreach
12/1 Presentation of 2016 Budget
12/17 Wreaths Across America
Overview
•Operations
•Public Works
•Public: (Committees)
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Overview • Operations
– Administration
– Human Resources
– Communications
– Budget and Finance
– Sewer
– Golf
– Zoning
– Planning
– Engineering
– Legal
• Public Works
– Roads
– Recycling/Composting
– Parks and Recreation
• Public (Committees)
– Economic Development Committee
– Historical Commission
– Parks and Recreation & Litter and Beautification
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Overview: Operations
–Administration
–Human Resources
–Communications
–Budget and Finance
–Sewer
–Golf
–Zoning
–Planning
–Engineering
–Legal 8
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Operations: Administration
–Administration
–Human Resources
–Communications
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Operations: Administration: Human Resources Training: – Employee and Committee training
– Over 50 webinar/seminar were attended by township employees
in 2015.
– Public Works Department – Continue to attend various PennDOT and LTAP webinars and training sessions.
– Planning Commission – Land Use Webinar Series, and PMPEI
Zoning
Examples:
– PWD Dirt and Gravel, Principals of Paving
– Operations – Customer Service, Gov’t Accounting, Internal controls, RTK
updates, Healthcare Reform, Unemployment Compensation, HIPPA Privacy &
Security compliance, Advanced Microsoft Excel, Grant Writing for Parks &
Recreation and Understanding RFP and Text caster to name a few
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Operations: Administration: Human Resources
Human Resources:
– ESU Intern Program:
– Spring Intern, welcome Robert!
– EXPANDED to other schools
– Welcome Summer Intern!
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Planning Commission Training and Support
Overview:
• Trade Organization Memberships and Publications
– American Planning Association: http://www.planning.org/aboutapa/
– Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association: http://planningpa.org/.
– Monroe 2030: 2030 materials provided to the PC with a 5 minute update at every Planning Commission meeting
• Classes: – PMPEI Welcome to the Zoning Hearing Board (Thurs, noon-1:30p, webinar)
– PMPEI Welcome to the Planning Commission (Thurs, noon-1:30p, webinar)
– Penn State Extension Land Use Webinar Series. These air twice a day, including 7-8pm.
• Materials Supplied to every new Planning Commission Member
• Introduction to Planning Commission from Penn State
• The Planning Commission (and the entire land planning series.) – Local Land Use Controls in PA
– Special Exceptions, Conditional Uses and Variances
– Understanding the Comprehensive Plan
– Zoning
– The Zoning Officer
– SALDO
• Municipalities Planning Code
• Monroe County 2020 comprehensive plan
• Middle Smithfield Comprehensive Plan
• PSATs materials
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Operations: Administration: Communications
–Administration
–Human Resources
–Communications
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Operations: Administration: Communications
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Communications
–West End of the Township: Banners across Coolbaugh and Creek Road
–HOA’s: Message centers at mail
cluster boxes
–Looking into automated phone
calls (for those resident who
WANT to subscribe)
–Expanded newsletters
Operations
–Administration
–Human Resources
–Communications
–Budget and Finance
–Sewer
–Golf
–Zoning
–Planning
–Engineering
–Legal 15
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Operations: Budget and Finance
We continue to do what we said we would do: • We said we would enact the LERTA. . . And we did, with the
unanimous support of the County Commissioners and majority vote
of the East Stroudsburg School Board.
• We applied for and were awarded over $300,000 in grants:
• Church Hill Road improvements (Dirt/Gravel Road Grant from
DRBC)
• Recycling equipment and site improvements (DEP Grant)
• We continue to explore ways to cut spending:
• No new loans or new debt
• Maintain employee contributions to health benefits plan.
Expanded recycling, free-cycle, paper shredding
• New electricity provider, Basic Power devices
• Because we now have reserves, we’re not borrowing money from the
bank. Borrowing money costs money.
• Capital Improvements Plan for sewer, municipal buildings, parks
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For more details, ask for the Budget Presentation made December 7th!
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Operations: Budget and Finance
Middle Smithfield Township is growing:
• We continue to see an increase in income
from commercial growth and there is much
interest in our LERTA zones
• Earned Income is improving throughout our
township (in 2015, EIT increased 13% from
2014)
• Home sales are improving (2015 saw a 5%
increase in Transfer taxes from 2014)
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For more details, ask for the Budget Presentation made December 7th!
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Operations: Budget and Finance
• Grants:
In December, 2015, we applied for grant funds to be used for
a Side path Project along Route 209 in our township. That
would include the installation of a 6 foot wide pathway for
pedestrian and bicycle facilities along the entire length of
Route 209 within the Township.
This project perfectly complements Penn Dot’s 2016 plans to
pave Route 209.
What we have applied for is the maximum $3,000,000. If
awarded, we will proceed with the design and construction of
pervious pathways, roughly 6’wide (similar to sidewalks) from
the Smithfield township line to Municipal Drive as Phase One.
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For more details, ask for the Budget Presentation made December 7th!
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Operations: Budget and Finance
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Side path
Project
2016:
Multimodal
Transportation
Grant
Resolution #
12-2015-3
After
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Operations
–Administration
–Human Resources
–Communications
–Budget and Finance
–Sewer
–Golf
–Zoning
–Planning
–Engineering
–Legal 20
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Operations: Sewer
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Goals for 2016: Capital Improvements
• $79k+ Sewage Pumping Station #6 at the 209 / Sellersville
Road intersection: Concrete wall to be completed
• $275k Sewage Pumping Station at Big Ridge Drive. Add
emergency generator, alarms, fence and control structure.
• $26k Sewage Pumping Station #2 at Fairway Villas: Replace
internal piping. Work will be completed at the end of this week.
• $116k (est.)Sewage Pumping Station #7 in Northpark Estates:
Rehab: New pumps, piping and control panel
• $400k Rehab steel bridge pump station in Winona Lakes and
UV disinfection system at Fernwood
Operational Efficiencies:
• Supplier agreement to save $3k/year in shipping fees for
product we are already purchasing
• Outsourced sewer bill/inserts printing
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Goals for 2016: Capital Improvements
• Sewage Pumping Station #6
Operations: Sewer” PS #6
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Operations: Sewer: PS #6
Goals for 2016: Capital Improvements
• Sewage Pumping Station #6
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Operations: Sewer
Goals for 2016: Capital Improvements
• Running electrical
conduit at Fernwood
Treatment Plant
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Operations: Sewer
Goals for 2016: Capital Improvements
Running electrical
conduit at Fernwood
Treatment Plant
Operations
–Administration
–Human Resources
–Communications
–Budget and Finance
–Sewer
–Golf
–Zoning
–Planning
–Engineering
–Legal 26
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Operations: Municipal Golf Course
The golf course experienced its best year since 2009! Golf
rounds in 2015 exceeded projections and there were over
13,000 rounds of golf played. The event hall also had its
best year, with over 25 events and a number of repeat
outings.
The well maintained golf course and its operations continue
to be a source of township pride, dedication, and enjoyment.
The banquet hall is a terrific asset for community events.
The course and banquet hall contribute to the local
economy by providing employment and income for
peripheral businesses, such as food service, supplies, gas,
etc.
For 2016, the Golf Committee has been tasked
with preparing the course for sale.
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2015: Best Year Ever!
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Operations: Municipal Golf Course
Continue in our quest to attract over 15,000 annual rounds
• Increase rounds of play by 5%
• Increase NEW Outings
• Increase League play
• Enhanced marketing
• Increase Revenue by 5%
• Increase Pro Shop Sales
• Increase Bev Cart sales
• Increase Bar sales
• Increase Whispering Pines rentals
• Reduce expenses by 5%
• Continue to limit OT
• Cut electricity expenses (Basic Power)
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2016 Goals: 5 - 5 - 5
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Operations
–Administration
–Human Resources
–Communications
–Budget and Finance
–Sewer
–Golf
–Zoning
–Planning
–Engineering
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Operations: Zoning 2015 saw Zoning activity still increasing, both in
enforcement and fees. (refer to 2015 Mid-Year Report to see outstanding progress!)
• Enforcement
• 60 enforcement actions filed, with 5 matters before
the Zoning Hearing Board. In 2016, the Zoning
Office will continue to encourage communication
between Zoning and residents to identify violations
and bring properties into compliance for a safer,
more pleasant community for all residents.
• Zoning will continue to work with HOA’s and POA’s
in 2016 to identify properties that are unsafe and in
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Operations: Zoning 2015 saw Zoning activity still increasing, both in
enforcement and fees. (refer to 2015 Mid-Year Report to see outstanding progress!)
Goals for 2016:
• Ordinances • Re-sale Use and Occupancy (Move-in Move-out)
• Dog Ordinance
• Annual Fire Inspection (commercial buildings)
• Zoning Map
• SALDO
• Administrative: • All the building permits issued by BIU have been processed
in 2015!
• Complete re-organization of all MST property files
• File all septic permits into property files
• Sign Inventory
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Operations
–Administration
–Human Resources
–Communications
–Budget and Finance
–Sewer
–Golf
–Zoning
–Planning
–Engineering
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Operations: Planning • At close of 2015, in addition to applications and
land development sketches, the Middle
Smithfield Township Planning Commission
reviewed and provided recommendations to
the Board of Supervisors on: (3) final minor
subdivisions, (2) sewage planning modules, a
proposed sign ordinance revision and an
zoning amendment.
• For 2016, the Planning Commission hopes to
help the township Plan for the Future, with the
review of the SALDO and Zoning Map and
overall Zoning Ordinance
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Operations
–Administration
–Human Resources
–Communications
–Budget and Finance
–Sewer
–Golf
–Zoning
–Planning
–Engineering
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Overview: Operations Retaining Engineers when projects are
being developed.
We are minimizing our Professional expenses
each year by retaining Engineers for specific
projects:
• Grant documentation
• Sewer improvements
• Conceptual design of parks, road
improvements, and buildings
By using professional information, pricing by
contractors and vendors are more accurate
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Overview: Operations
–Administration
–Human Resources
–Communications
–Budget and Finance
–Sewer
–Golf
–Zoning
–Planning
–Engineering
–Legal
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Operations: Legal Resolutions passed in 2015
01-2015-1 Authorizing Disposition of Certain Records
02-2015-1 Establishing Position of Township Code Enforcement Officer
04-2015-1 Authorizing Disposition of Certain Records
05-2015-1 MST Fee Schedule (Revised)
07-2015-1 CAT Financial – Loader financing
07-2015-2 Supplemental Appropriations for 2015 Budget, the General Fund
07-2015-3 Sussex Bank Sewage Facilities Planning Module
07-2015-4 Frizolla Joinder Deed
08-2015-1 Winter Maintenance Agreement w/ PennDOT for 2015-2020
08-2015-2 Deerfield Associates Sewage Planning Module
08-2015-3 Kim & Joy Warner Joinder Deed
08-2015-4 Signatory Authority to Execute an Agreement with PennDOT
08-2015-5 Andrew Fornaro Joinder Deed
09-2015-1 Authorizing submission of a PA Local Share Account Grant LSA
09-2015-2 Authorizing acquisition of used 2003 Bandit, 2680 Beast by the
OGMMCPB
10-2015-1 Establishing procedures for obtaining exemptions provided by the
township’s LERTA ordinance No. 204
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Operations: Legal Resolutions passed in 2015 (cont’d)
12-2015-1 Appointing Certified Public Accountants to Replace the Elected
Township Auditors for the Fiscal Year 2015
12-2015-2 Adopting a policy and procedure for authorizing the Marshalls
Creek Fire Company, Bushkill Fire Company and Shawnee Fire
Department, to charge and recoup the costs of fire and rescue
service
12-2015-3 Authorizing the submission of a PENNDOT MULTIMODAL
TRANSPORTATION Fund Grant Request
12-2015-04 Adopting the 2016 budget and Tax Rate for the year 2016
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Operations: Legal Ordinances passed in 2015
• Ordinance 202 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE
SMITHFIELD, MONROE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE CODE OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE SMITHFIELD BY ADDING A CHAPTER 70,
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION, TO PART I, ADMINISTRATIVE
LEGISLATION Adopted 1/22/2015
• Ordinance 203 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE
SMITHFIELD, MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, SETTING FORTH AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE SMITHFIELD,
AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, AMENDING PART I , “ADMINISTRATIVE
LEGISLATION”, CHAPTER 61 “SALARIES AND COMPENSATION”, ARTICLE I
“BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.” Adopted 2/26/2015
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Operations: Legal Ordinances passed in 2015
• Ordinance 204 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP
OF MIDDLE SMITHFIELD BY ADDING AN ARTICLE IV, LOCAL ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION TAX ASSISTANCE, TO CHAPTER 176, TAXATION, OF PART
• II, GENERAL LEGISLATION; PROVIDING FOR REAL ESTATE TAX EXEMPTION
FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS TO DETERIORATED
PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA LOCAL ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION TAX ASSISTANCE ACT AND ESTABLISHING STANDARDS
AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR OBTAINING SUCH EXEMPTION”. Adopted
5/28/2015
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• Ordinance 205 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE
SMITHFIELD,MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, SETTING FORTH AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, AMENDING PART II,
"GENERAL LEGISLATION", CHAPTER 200 "ZONING", ARTICLE IX "SIGNS",
DIVISION 90 "SIGN PROVISIONS", AND CONSTITUTING A COMPREHENSIVE
REVISION OF THE EXISTING DIVISION 90 "SIGN PROVISIONS"; AND
PROVIDING FOR OTHER MISCELLANEOUS MATTER Adopted 12/28/2015
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Overview • Operations
– Administration
– Human Resources
– Communications
– Budget and Finance
– Sewer
– Golf
– Zoning
– Planning
– Engineering
– Legal
• Public Works
– Roads
– Recycling/Composting
– Parks and Recreation
• Public (Committees)
– Economic Development Committee
– Historical Commission
– Parks and Recreation & Litter and Beautification
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Public Works
• Roads
• Recycling/Composting
• Parks and Recreation
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Public Works
•Roads
• Recycling/Composting
• Parks and Recreation
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Public Works: Roads
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Road Action for 2016
Upper Lakeview Drive Spot pave, tar and chip
Timber Mountain Drive Pave
Marjorie Court Pave
Coolbaugh (Crown Pointe to Park) Tar and Chip
Wooddale Road Tar and Chip
Frutchey Drive Pave
Tego Lake Pave
Besecker Drive Pave
Pocono Drive Pave
In 2016, we expect to receive $496,912 in Liquid Fuels funds
from the State (assuming the legislators that we elected to
keep the State running actually come to a budget agreement).
We continue to be ahead of our 10-year Road Improvement Plan
(by every 10 years, each township road will have been re-paved)
Public Works: Roads
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We continue to be ahead of our 10-year Road Improvement Plan
(by the end every 10 years, each township road will have been re-paved –
Then we start from the beginning again)
Public Works: Roads: Church Hill
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We continue to be ahead of our 10-year Road Improvement Plan
Public Works: Roads: Church Hill
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We continue to be ahead of our 10-year Road Improvement Plan
Church Hill Road
Public Works: Roads: Church Hill
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We continue to be ahead of our 10-year Road Improvement Plan
Spring 2016: Folks from DCNR and
other state agencies are coming to look at
Church Hill Road to see how we did it!
Church Hill Road
Public Works: Roads: Church Hill
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Spring 2016: Folks from DCNR and
other state agencies are coming to look at
Church Hill Road to see how we did it! )
Church Hill Road
Public Works: Roads: Church Hill
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Spring 2016: Folks from DCNR and
other state agencies are coming to look at
Church Hill Road to see how we did it!
Church Hill Road
Public Works
• Roads
•Recycling/Composting
• Parks and Recreation
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Public Works: Recycling/Composting • Composting
– Update on Oak Grove Facility
• We now own a “beast” and are
composting more quickly and efficiently
• We are about to receive a second leaf
collection truck
– Leaf Pick Up:
• Spring, 4/25 till 5/20 (3 weeks)
• Fall, 10/24 – 11/18 (4 weeks)
• Leaf Collection in HOA’s
– HOA’s, particularly Lake of the Pines, have done an
exceptional job of leaf collection/recycling
• Recycling: Spring Clean Up Enhancements
• Clean Up: Friday, Saturday in May AND October!
• Free-Cycle! We’ll also accept books, used furniture,
household items and clothing!
Public Works
• Roads
• Recycling/Composting
•Parks and Recreation
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Public Works: Parks & Recreation
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2016 Projects:
In 2015, we established “Capital Improvements Funds”
which will be used to enhance our parks, infrastructure,
and other township property, HOWEVER, grants are
pending for these projects:
• Leroy Lane Dog Park– Restrooms are anticipated to
be added (for the Dog Owners)
– Echo Lake Park– New playground equipment will be
professionally installed along with portable restrooms and
fencing; post and rail borders
– Community Gardens – Plans are being
conceptualized for “Phase 2 – Gardens to Inspire and
Educate” with a shade gazebo, separate picnic pavilion
with grills and possible walking trail.
Overview • Operations
– Administration
– Human Resources
– Communications
– Budget and Finance
– Sewer
– Golf
– Zoning
– Planning
– Engineering
– Legal
• Public Works
– Roads
– Recycling/Composting
– Parks and Recreation
• Public (Committees)
– Economic Development Committee
– Historical Commission
– Parks & Recreation and Litter & Beautification
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Public: Economic Development Committee
Mission
• To be a resource for the business community:
– Growing and supporting local business
– Marketing existing businesses and the community
– Attracting new businesses that will be complementary to our
existing base
• To create a stable and viable economic foundation:
– Advocacy for businesses
– Collaboration
– Education of both public (e.g., Shop Local) and Business (e.g.,
advertising seminars)
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Public: Economic Development Committee
Vision
• MSTEDC will create a diverse business
community that is prosperous and innovative
while built on a stable economic foundation.
• MST will be a community that facilitates
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Public: Economic Development Committee
2016 Goals
• Since LERTA was completed in 2015, attract
new business and educate existing businesses
• Identify key businesses the community desires
• Expand Shop Local: discount cards, etc.
Attract new businesses to the area
• Get involved with Vision 2030 for Monroe
County and Delaware Water Gap
• Increase community feel; Facebook, WhereMST
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Public: Historical Commission
Mission:
• Identify sites: significant architectural, historical, and natural
sites in Middle Smithfield Township and maintain a detailed
inventory and map(s) of these historic resources including
informational data appropriately classified;
• Create an awareness of the history of the Township from the
native Americans to the present day, including their cultural,
agricultural, business, educational, and religious endeavors;
• Research and record the history of Middle Smithfield
Township and serve as an advisory resource for owners of
historic sites involved with preservation and/or restoration;
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Public: Historical Commission
Mission: (cont’d) • prepare appropriate reports
• cooperate with and advise the Board of Supervisors, the Township Planning Commission, and all Township
officials and agencies in relation to the preservation and restoration of
significant historical structures, sites, and natural features including the review of zoning and/or
subdivision/land development proposals and building/demolition permit applications which have the potential
to impact on historical resources;
• GRANTS: consider, promote, and with the approval of the Board of Supervisors, apply for
technical and financial assistance from all appropriate local, county.
state, federal, and other agencies in the preservation of significant architectural, natural, and historic sites
within Middle Smithfield Township and report all related action to the Board of Supervisors;
• prepare and submit an annual report at year’s end as well as a yearly agenda and
budget to the Board of Supervisors for sums deemed necessary to carry out the objectives;
• cooperate with and advise Township officials regarding the possible acquisition and use
of significant historic structures and sites, including their
research and nomination to the National Register of Historic Places in accordance with the provisions of the
National Historical Preservation Act of 1966, as amended;
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Public: Historical Commission 2016 Goals
• Expand membership/ Public Interest (it’s working!)
• 2017 Historical Commission Calendar
• Create a photo archive for historical sites and
buildings within Middle Smithfield Township
• Particularly National Park Service list of
properties in the DWG area to be razed,
• Memory Makers: Poconos Resorts
• Marshall’s Creek Mastodon Marker installed
and dedicated
• Apply for more Historical Markers
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Public: Parks & Recreation
Mission:
• Retain enough open space for citizen use.
• Maintain the beauty and character of the areas.
• Provide safe havens for the Pocono’s signature wildlife.
• Provide safe havens for native flora in natural habitat.
• Provide clean park environments.
• Provide well-equipped parks.
• Maintain full functioning park equipment and facilities.
• Assist community groups in recreation activities/events.
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Public: Parks & Recreation
2016 Goals: (grant pending)
• Judy Putek Memorial Park on Municipal Drive
• Old fence removed, now open for nature walks and improvements
• Echo Lake Park on Milford Road
• Playground
• Dedicate Veterans Memorial
• Resica Park at Resica Elementary
• Signage project
• Dog Park at Leroy’s Lane
• Restrooms (for Dog Owners); post and rail “dog stop”
• Eagle Scout project – flag, benches, landscaping
• Community Gardens Park at Coolbaugh Road
• Increase planting areas, parking; Shade gazebo
• Shared tool shed, by Eagle Scout
• Classes by Penn State Master Gardeners
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2016 Eagle Scout Projects:
– Dog Park at Leroy’s Lane
Dillon Diaz has “embarked” on a new flag pole, seating area
and landscaping. He is presently raising funds for this project.
– Echo Lake Park on Milford Road
Joe Shuon completed a veteran’s memorial at the park adjacent to the
flag pole. This memorial includes placards for each branch of the service
and a monument to all that served our country.
– Community Gardens Park on Coolbaugh Road
James Senholzi has designed and procured the materials for a 10’x12’
shed. James, with the assistance of family and friends, already has the
floor complete and a few walls and is expected to be done by the Spring.
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2016 Eagle Scout Projects:
Flag
Pole
Dog Park Dillon Diaz has “embarked” on a new flag pole,
seating area and landscaping. He is presently
raising funds for this project.
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Public: Parks && Recreation
2016 Eagle Scout Projects:
Veterans
Memorial
Echo Lake Park Joe Shuon completed a veteran’s memorial at the
park adjacent to the flag pole. This memorial includes
placards for each branch of the service and a
monument to all that served our country.
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Public: Parks & Recreation
2016 Eagle Scout Projects:
Community
Tool Shed
Community Gardens Park James Senholzi has designed and
procured the materials for a 10’x12’
shed. James, with the assistance
of family and friends, already has the
floor complete and a few walls and is
expected to be done by the Spring.
Public: Litter & Beautification
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Streetscaping: Milford Road
We’ve been working on Streetscaping Route 209
(Our Main Street)
In 2015, we have worked with PennDOT, business
owners, and our Parks & Rec/L&B committee and
made much needed improvements.
Our goal for 2016 is to install new side paths, along with
the associated ADA improvements and intersection
improvements, at five locations to help further the
Township’s vision for a comprehensive, integrated, and
connected pedestrian environment to help our citizens get
where they need to go.
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Side path
Project
2016:
Multimodal
Transportation
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Resolution #
12-2015-3
Public: Litter & Beautification
Now
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Public: Litter & Beautification
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Streetscaping: Oak Grove
In 2015, we had the grand opening of the Oak Grove
Multi-Municipal Compost Processing Facility. While
most of the neighboring residents don’t even know it’s
there, we initiated landscaping as screening, and will
continue to do so in 2016, hopefully with the help of
garden groups.
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Get involved! Get engaged!
Invest in our community
Encourage business growth
Leaders in municipal government
MST Means Business!
Middle Smithfield 2016
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