Tunkhannock Township

There is NO Planning Commission Meeting for June.


The Tunkhannock Township Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting is June 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room of the Tunkhannock Municipal Building, 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond PA.

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence for DPW Employee Roger Smith

Public Comments on the Agenda

1. Minutes:
a. Work Session: April 1, 2026
b. STR Appeal Haring: April 14, 2026
c. Work Session: May 6, 2026
d. Public Hearing and Regular Meeting: May 13, 2026
e. Executive Session(s): May 6, 2026, for Personnel, 
2. Treasurer’s Report: May 2026
3. Bill List: June 2026
4. Announcement(s):
a. Facebook: @TunkhannockTwpMonroe
b. Text My Gov
c. UCC Board Members
d. Grants Received:
i. LSA Grant – Monroe County
ii. Pocono Forests and Waters Conservation Landscape- PEC
e. Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Application Intent
f. Tobyhanna/Tunkhannock Watershed Map
Current Business:
5. Draft Noise Ordinance
6. Malanyuk & Baykal HOP 
7. Proposed Tekiri Ln Letter to Property Owners
8. Rapid Logistics Developer’s & Stormwater Agreements
9. Proposed Resolution 206-379: Municipal Pension updated
10. 2026-2027 Township Insurance Update
11. Fire Escrow 139 Maple
12. Hiring of Employee(s)
13. Alternate Attorney Discussion
14. Donation to Fire Company for NASCAR Weekend
15. Proposed Sale of Portable Welder and Tac Buggy
16. Township Manager Ordinance Discussion
17. Capital Improvement Planning
18. Staff Compensation Planning
19. Web Site Research
20. General Code Discussion
21. PMRP Representative Resignation
22. Junk and Derelict/Blighted Structures

Pending:
• Invest P/ESSA Bank Investment Discussion
• Updating Job Descriptions & Personnel Manuel

Reports: EMA     PMRP TTVFC PMREMS Clymer Library

Supervisors Comments
Public Comments
Adjournment


 

•  Expect significant traffic congestion in and around Long Pond, including Long Pond Road, Route 115, Stoney Hollow Road and Interstate 80.
• Follow all posted traffic signs and detour routes.
• Allow extra travel time to reach your destination.
• Be alert for increased pedestrian and vehicle activity.
• Follow directions from law enforcement officers and traffic control personnel.
• Use caution when entering or exiting major roadways.

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

Items for consideration at the June 10, 2026, Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting:
•     Draft Noise Ordinance
•     Malanyuk & Baykal HOP Discussion
•     Proposed Tekiri Ln Letter to Property Owners
•     Rapid Logistics Developer’s & Stormwater Agreements
•     Proposed Resolution 206-378: Municipal Pension
•     2026-2027 Township Insurance Update
•     Investment Discussion – ESSA and Invest PA meeting set-up
•     Fire Escrow 139 Maple
•     Hiring of Employee(s)
•     Alternate Attorney Discussion
•     Donation to Fire Company for NASCAR Weekend
•     Proposed Sale of Portable Welder and Tac Buggie
•     Township Manager Ordinance Discussion
•     Capital Improvement Planning
•     Staff Compensation Planning
•     Updating Job Descriptions & Personnel Manual
•     Web Site Research
•     General Code Discussion
o     Availability
o     List
o     Codifying Ordinances
•     Tobyhanna/Tunkhannock Watershed Map
•     Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Application Intent
•     PMRP Representative Resignation

Other Items as they Arise.

• Bid opening
  • Dirt and Gravel Road Project
• Resolution 2026-378: Municipal Pension
• Municipal Park Update
• Fire Escrow: 139 Maple
• Monroe County Association of Township Officials
• 2026-2027 Insurance Update
• I80-Route 115 Site C-1 Subdivision Update
  • MOU/Developer’s Agreement/Escrow
• Rapid Logistics, LLC Developers Agreement
• EMS Sprinkler Donation in May Bill List
• Tobyhanna/Tunkhannock Watershed Map
• Township Web Site
• ESSA Bank Invitation
• Invest PA Discussion
• Hiring of Employee(s)
• PMREMS Round-Up
• Zoning Amendment Hunting/Fishing Clubs Hearing - 5/13/2026
• Proposed Draft Noise Ordinance

• Fireworks Ordinance
• Event Ordinance

April 1, 2026
Agenda (posted 3/31/2026)

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

Short Term Rental Appeal Hearing Rescheduling

Work Session
Item for consideration on April 8, 2026, Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting:
•     Bid opening(s)
    o     2026 Seal Coat Project, Various Roads
    o     2026 Road Paving Project, Various Roads
•     Monroe County Conservation District Grant
    o     Awarding of Grant
    o     Advertisement for Bids
•     DCNR Grant Resolution
•     PA Environmental Council-Pocono Forests and water conservation landscape mini-grant
•     Kelly Ann Finnen Daycare Child Care Emergency Plan Update
•     Municipal Park Update
•     Route 115 Roadway Widening Project NPDES Application
•     2026-2027 Insurance Update
•     I80-Route 115 Site C-1 Subdivision Update
    o     MOU/Developer’s Agreement/Escrow
•     Route 115 Associates Update
•     EMS Sprinkler Donation
•     Moyer Open Space Property Discussion-Tekiri Ln
•     Indian Mountain Lake Community Day Discussion (5/16/2026)
•     Board of Supervisors’ Agenda Discussion:
    o     Setting Agenda
    o     Supervisor Comments
    o     Solicitor’s Report
•     Township Events
    o     Tunk Fest/Tunk or Treat
•     Zoning Amendment Hunting/Fishing Clubs Hearing - 5/13/2026
•     Proposed Draft Fireworks Ordinance
•     Proposed Draft Event Ordinance
•     Proposed Draft Noise Ordinance

Other Items as they Arise.

Upcoming Dates:
•     Pick-Up the Poconos, April 25, 2026
•     2026 Spring Bulk Trash Drop-Off Event: May 1-4, 2026, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
 

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comments on the Agenda

Regular Meeting
1.    Minutes:
a.    Regular Monthly Meeting: January 14, 2026
b.    Regular Monthly Meeting: February 11, 2026
c.    Work Session: March 4, 2026
d.    Executive Session(s):
2.    Treasurer’s Report: February 2026
3.    Bill List: March 2026
4.    Announcement(s)
a.    TextMyGov
b.    Facebook: @TunkhannockTwpMonroe
c.    UCC Board Member Needed
d.    Zoning Hearing Board: March 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM
e.    STR Appeal: April 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM
f.    Pick Up the Poconos, April 25, 2026
g.    2026 Spring Bulk Trash Drop-Off Event: May 1-4, 2026, from 8:00AM to 3:00PM
Current Business:
5.    Draft Ordinances:
a.    Noise Ordinance
b.    Event Ordinance
c.    Hunting/Fishing Club Amendment
d.    Fireworks Ordinance
6.    Dirt and Gravel Road Program
7.    2026 Spring Bulk Trash Event
8.    2026 Seal Coat Project – Barren Estates
9.    2026 Paving Project – Various Township Roads
10.   Renewal of Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement
11.   ESSA CD Maturing
12.   Adopt a Township Road
13.   PennDOT Local Road Traffic Counts
14.   Zoning Hearing Board Alternate Member
15.   Donation to Township – AVNIKA, Inc. AKS Sunny’s Food Mart
16.   Route 115 Associates DEP Update

Pending:
•     Master Site Plan for Fern Ridge Property
•     PA250Keystone

Reports:
EMA         PMRP        TTVFC PMREMS      Clymer Library

Public Comments
Adjourn

March 4, 2026 (posted March 3, 2026)
Agenda

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

Items for consideration at March 11, 2026, Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting:
•     Draft Noise Ordinance
•     Draft Event Ordinance
•     Dirt and Gravel Road Program
•     Draft Hunting Club Amendment
•     Draft Fireworks Ordinance
•     2026 Spring Blk Trash Event
•     2026 Seal Coat Project – Barren Estates
•     2026 Paving Project – Various Township Roads
•     Renewal of Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement
•     ESSA 180 Day CD maturing
•     Adopt a Township Road
•     PennDOT Local Road Traffic Counts
•     Zoning Hearing Board Alternate Member
•     Donation to Township – Avnika, Inc., AKA Sunny’s Food Mart
•     PMREMS Donation Discussion
•     Route 115 Associates DEP update

Pending:
•     Master Site Plan
•     PA250 Keystone

Upcoming Dates:
•     Zoning Hearing Board: March 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM
•     STR Appeal: April 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM
•     Pick Up the Poconos, April 25, 2026
•     2026 Spring Bulk Trash Drop-Off Event: May 1-4, 2026, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Other items as they arise.

Public Comments
Adjourn

Elements Music Festival, August 7 to 11, 2025

• Any emergencies during the Elements Music Festival should be reported to 911 right away. The event isheld at the Pocono Internation Raceway, and any complaints

• Pocono International Raceway was granted a Variance from the Tunkhannock Township Zoning HearingBoard to be permitted to hold one (1) event annually past 1:00 AM.
• Tunkhannock Township Board of Supervisors has advanced all legal arguments available in order toprotect its resident’s peaceful enjoyment of their property on the dates of the Elements Musical Festival.We worked with Pocono International Raceway to no avail. Also, asked for a Declaratory Judgementfrom the Court of

• Formal complaints must be submitted on an Issue of Concern Form which can be found on TunkhannockTownship’s webpage at www.longpondpa.com or