MAY MEETINGS
TOWN-HALL MEETING
MAY 30 2013
6:00PM
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JUNE MEETINGS
Monday,June 3, 2013 Board of Supervisors NIDMA Ordinance Public Hearing 3:30pm
TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice hereby is given that the Tobyhanna Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on June 3, 2013 at 3:30 P.M. at the Tobyhanna Township Government Center Building, 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines, Monroe County, Pennsylvania for the purpose of considering the enactment of an Ordinance indicating the intent of the Board of Supervisors to establish a new municipality authority. The proposed Ordinance, of which this notice is a summary, will indicate the intent of the Board of Supervisors to establish an Authority for the purpose of making business improvements and/or providing administrative services in the Township as authorized under the Municipality Authorities Act and the Neighborhood Improvement District Act. The Ordinance shall also set forth the proposed Articles of Incorporation of the Authority, appoint and fix the terms of the first members of the board of the Authority, and authorize the execution of all necessary documents related to the formation of the Authority. The Board of Supervisors intends on complying with the provisions of the Municipality Authorities Act, 53 Pa. C.S. §5601 et seq., as amended and supplemented, and the above-referenced public hearing and possible Ordinance enactment is in connection with the desire of the Supervisors to form such municipality authority. The proposed Authority will be known as the “Tobyhanna Township Neighborhood Improvement District Authority” and is proposed to be formed for the primary purpose of undertaking certain responsibilities in connection with the administration of a neighborhood improvement district and to act as the neighborhood improvement district management association for purposes of administering such neighborhood improvement district proposed to be established in Tobyhanna Township and, in part, in Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Tobyhanna Township hereby expressly retains the right which exists under the Municipality Authorities Act of 1945 and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act of 1968, P.L. 805, No. 247, as amended, to approve any plan of the Authority. All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing and present any views with respect to Tobyhanna Township’s proposal to form the municipality authority. A full copy of the proposed Ordinance may be examined at the Township offices, Monroe County Law Library and the offices of this publication during normal business hours.
TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Tobyhanna Township Government Center Building
105 Government Center Way
Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania
ORDINANCE NO. _______
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGS & MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS & MINUTES
POCONO MOUNTAIN REGIONAL POLICE COMMISSION MEETINGS
The 2013 Township & County Tax Bills have been mailed March 1st!
If you have not received a bill please verify that your address is correct on the Monroe County tax records!...(more info)
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Forms NOW Available...(more info)
BERKHEIMER NOTICE
Central Tax Bureau/Don Wilkinson Agency 2011 Earned Income Tax Returns
BERKHEIMER
January 14, 2013
click here to download a copy of this update
Berkheimer is pleased to announce that we have entered into an agreement with ...(more info)
CURRENT TOWNSHIP NEWS
Township of Tobyhanna, Monroe County, PA - Township Manager
The Township of Tobyhanna is seeking candidates who possess a strong passion for local government, high ethical standards, customer-focused service orientation, self motivation, and professional work habits. The Township Manager is appointed to said office by majority vote of the Board of Supervisors. The Township is a full service municipality, occupies 52 square miles, has over 8,500 residents, and is governed by an elected 5-member Board of Supervisors. Experience in effective delivery of municipal services, program management, and creative problem solving are necessary qualifications. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Salary: negotiable based upon educational background and governmental work experience. Township Code - Chapter 20 defines the Township Manager’s position and a job description summary is available online at:
http://www.tobyhannatownship.org/townshipmanager-jobdescription.html
Submit by May 31, 2013 a cover letter, resume with three (3) professional references and salary history to:
Tobyhanna Township Board of Supervisors
C/o Robert J. McHale, P.E.
Township Engineer/Interim Township Manager
Township of Tobyhanna
105 Government Center Way
Pocono Pines, PA 18350-7741
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TOWN-HALL MEETING
MAY 30 2013
6:00PM
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PUBLIC NOTICE!
AVIATION DAY | FLY-IN | DRIVE-IN | BREAKFAST!!!!!
Open House--Public Welcome!
SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2013
8am-1pm Rain or Shine
Pocono Mountain Municipal Airport (MPO)
Rte. 611
Mount Pocono, PA
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THE TOWNSHIP OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 27, 2013 IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY
Monroe County Open Space, Greenways & Recreation Plan Update Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/kkfkdrr
Emergency Operation Plans & FEMA
The Township of Tobyhanna is in the process of updating their Emergency Operation Plan...
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FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Letters of Map Change (LOMOs) in Lake Naomi, which will revise the May 2, 2013 National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) map, and will remain in effect until superseded by a revision to the NFIP map panel
on which the property is located
Download Letters of Map Change (LOMCs) Lake Naomi
Approved Flood Plain Ordinance No. 499--click here for download
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided the Township of Tobyhanna with copies of revised preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs)...(more info)
Fema's Notification to Tobyhanna Township regarding the proposed modifications in Base Flood Elevations/ Flood Insurance Rate Maps dates 2-1-12
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Draft Floodplain Comparison Map
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Flood Hazard Mapping Fact Sheet
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County identified certain properties that may be located within the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as per the preliminary FIRM
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All invitations for bids will be advertised here when available. Further information will be made available on
the Legal Notices page of this website.
TRAVEL ALERT
SHORT LANE ROAD WILL BE CLOSE BEGINNING MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR SHORT RUN CREEK BRIDGE ON ROUTE 940:
"Please be advised that the construction of the Short Run Creek bridge on Route 940 is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2013. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane along Route 940 in this area to accommodate the project, please allow additional time when traveling in the area during the construction period. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available."
Road Maintenance & Plowing
Residents who own property abutting township roads are reminded not to place any type of private property including, but not limited to landscaping shrubbery, fences, light posts or mailboxes in the Township Right-of-Way.
The Township is not responsible for any damage caused by road maintenance or snow plowing to any private property located in the Township Right-of-Way.
Residents are also reminded not to park cars in the Right-of-Way during the months when snow storms are probable. If you are not sure what the Right-of-Way is for your road, contact the Township Office.
WINTER DRIVING SAFETY TIPS - click here
PPL INFORMATION
The National Electric Safety Code sets minimum clearance distances between power lines and obstructions or the ground. PPL is starting to rip out trees and spray vegetation in their ROWS to avoid poweroutages/improve access, etc.Tobyhanna Township Planning Partnership
click here for an informational brochure provided by PPL or go to their website for more information
www.pplelectric.com/obstructions
DEP INFORMATION
CLICK HERE for a notice from DEP regarding contacting them starting wetland, Streams Projects.
