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Volunteer Boards & Commission

East Stroudsburg Borough is fortunate to have dozens of residents who dedicate their valuable time and effort on a monthly or regular basis to serve as volunteers on various  Boards and Commissions established by the Borough.  These Boards and Commissions serve in advisory roles, and in a few cases as the “minor judiciary” or “appeals court”, to Borough Council and to Borough Staff.  Members of Boards and Commissions are appointed by Borough Council as the need arises.

Borough Council is always seeking community-minded residents living within the Borough who want to be considered for appointment to serve in a volunteer position on one of the various Boards and Commissions for the Borough.  Vacancies occur periodically.   Occasionally, Council may also establish an ad hoc Committee concerning a particular issue or subject.  Residents interested in serving on a Board or Commission should submit a letter to the Borough of East Stroudsburg at the Municipal Building, 24 Analomink Street, P.O. Box 303, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.  Emails will also be accepted.  For further information on any volunteer positions, please contact James S. Phillips, Borough Manager, at (570) 421-8300 during normal office hours.

Following is a list of the regular Boards and Commissions established by the Borough with a brief overview of their makeup and terms, functions and duties, and meeting times.

 

Planning Commission
Nine (9) members appointed for four (4) year terms. 
Reviews and acts on:
  • All subdivision and land development plans, under the Subdivision/Land
  • Development Ordinance requirements.
  • All zoning Ordinance or Map Amendment application requests.
Advises Council and Staff on zoning/development matters, such as:
  • Changes to Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan.
  • Any special programs like LERTA tax abatement program.

Makes recommendations to Zoning Hearing Board on all zoning/land development plans submitted to ZHB.

Meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

 

Members
Jay F. Armitage, Chairperson 06/30/2010
Miguel Barbosa 06/30/2010
Kenneth R. Brown 06/30/2007
Greg Christine 06/30/2007
Mary Catherine Dellasalla 06/30/2009
Keith A. Flory 06/30/2010
Margaret Muth 06/30/2009
Tracy Granger 06/30/2010
John C. Pooley 06/30/2008

Zoning Hearing Board
Five (5) members appointed for five (5) year terms; two (2) Alternates appointed for three (3) year terms.

Acts as the “minor judiciary” on zoning matters pursuant to the PA Municipalities
Planning Code, hearing and deciding:
  • Application requests for zoning variances.
  • Application requests for special exceptions.
  • Appeals from determinations of the Zoning Officer and Building Official.
Advises Council and Staff on zoning/development matters, such as:
  • Changes to Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan.
  • Any special programs like LERTA tax abatement program.

Meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

 

Members
Harvey J. Miller, Chairperson 12/31/2011
Gerald W. Baxter 12/31/2010
Edward Flory 12/31/2009
Alfred Roth 12/31/2007
Frank Summa 12/31/2008
Wanda Lasher, Alternate (Three Yr. Term) 12/31/2008
Carl Smith, Alternate (Three Yr. Term)  12/31/2006

Recreation Board
Nine (9) members appointed for three (3) year terms.

Serves as advisory body to Borough Council and Staff regarding the operation, use,
maintenance, development, and staffing of the public parks, playgrounds,
recreational facilities, programs, and recreational opportunities available to
Borough residents.

Meets on the second Thursday of most months at 6:30 p.m.
Members
Robert Gress, Chairperson 12/31/2007
Horace Cole, Vice Chairperson 12/31/2008
Wanda Lasher, Secretary 12/31/2007
Greg Christine 12/31/2008
David Czahor 12/31/2009
Albert Fonash 12/31/2009
Donald Repsher 12/31/2006
Marcey Wilder 12/31/2007
Michael Wolbert 12/31/2008


Stroud Area Regional Police Commission
Three (3) members of a nine (9) member board appointed for three (3) year terms.  Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.


Members
Roger L. DeLarco, Chairperson (East Stroudsburg) 12/31/2006
Armand M. Martinelli, Vice Chairman (East Stroudsburg) 12/31/2007
James S. Phillips, Treasurer (East Stroudsburg) 12/31/2008
Joann Kochanski, Secretary (Stroudsburg) 12/31/2008
Charles Baughman (Stroudsburg) 12/31/2007
Ed J. Clause (Stroud) 12/31/2008
James Decker (Stroud) 12/31/2006
Eric Czelca (Stroudsburg) 12/31/2006
Rick Staples (Stroud) 12/31/2007


Board of Health
Five (5) members appointed for five (5) year tems.  Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.

Serves as the local Board of Health as authorized under the State Borough Code.  Advises and consults with the Health Officer concerning the annual licensing of restaurants and food-serving establishments, and other health related matters.

 

Members
Harvey J. Miller, Chairman 03/31/2010
Harold D. Larison, Jr.            03/31/2009
Dr. Andenike Bitto 03/31/2007
Dr. Natale Falanga 03/31/2008
Tracy Granger            03/31/2006
Armand Martinelli (Council Rep.) 03/31/2008

Twin Boroughs Recycling Committe
Two (2) members in addition to the Borough Manager of a six (6) member intermunicipal Board appointed for two (2) year terms.

Serves as the Board of Directors or advisory body regarding the operation, maintenance, and direction of the joint municipal Recycling program operated by the two Boroughs since 1990.

Meets on the first Thursday of each quarter (generally in March, June, September, and December) at 3:30 p.m.


Members
Robert Grivner (East Stroudsburg) 12/31/2007
Judy Mesko (East Stroudsburg) 12/31/2007
James S. Phillips  (East Stroudsburg Manager) 12/31/2007
Jeff Ewen (Stroudsburg) 12/31/2007
Eric Czelca (Stroudsburg) 12/31/2007
Kathy Lockwood (Stroudsburg) 12/31/2007

Shade Tree Commission
Five (5) members appointed for five (5) year terms.

Responsible for custody and control of the “municipal” shade trees in the Borough and authorized to plant, remove, maintain, and protect shade trees on streets in the Borough, pursuant to Borough Code requirements.

Meets on the second Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m.


Members
Evelyn J. Miller, Chairperson 04/30/2010
Keith Karkut 04/30/2011
Rob McKenzie 04/30/2007
Ernest Rydell 04/30/2008
Ted Eilber, Ex-Officio member  
Steven Washington 04/30/2011

Monroe County Control Center Board of Directors
Two (2) members of a four (4) member intermunicipal Board appointed for two (2) year terms.

Serves as the governing body for the MC Control Center, which while owned by the
Boroughs of East Stroudsburg and Stroudsburg, provides emergency dispatching
services for police, fire, ambulance, and other personnel to all the municipalities in Monroe County and many other public agencies.

Meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon.


Members
Roger L. DeLarco, Chairperson (East Stroudsburg) 12/31/2007
James S. Phillips, Vice Chairman (East Stroudsburg) 12/31/2007
Robert Philips, Secretary/Treasurer (Stroudsburg) 12/31/2007
Joanne Kochanski (Stroudsburg) 12/31/2007

Stroud Region Open Space & Recreation Commission
Two (2) members of a eight (8) member intermunicipal Board appointed for three (3) year terms.

Responsible for governing, managing, operating, and administering:

  • Parks, recreational facilities, and open-space properties assigned to it by the participating municipalities of East Stroudsburg Borough, Stroudsburg Borough, and Stroud Township.
  • Recreation programs for the benefit of residents of the three municipalities.

Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.


Members
Samantha Holbert, Chairperson (Stroud Township) 12/31/2008
Cecilia Yost, Vice Chairman (Stroudsburg) 12/31/2007
James S. Phillips, Treasurer (East Stroudsburg Borough) 12/31/2008
Wanda Lasher, Secretary (East Stroudsburg Borough) 12/31/2007
Charles Baughman (Stroudsburg Borough) 12/31/2008
James Decker (Stroud Township) 12/31/2008
Roland Featherman (East Stroudsburg School District) 12/31/2008
Jeff Walters (Stroudsburg School District) 12/31/2007
Craig Burden, Alternate (Stroudsburg School District) 12/31/2007
Linda Wiles, Alternate (Stroud Township) 12/31/2007
Sonia Wolbert, Alternate (East Stroudsburg Borough) 12/31/2007

 

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