The Middle Smithfield Township Open Space Advisory Board meeting was called to order on July 3, 2006 at 6:50 P.M. Members, Judy Putek, Al Decker, John Ferro, Maureen Krinsky, Laurel Bishow, and Pat A. Griffin. Kevin Kochanski was also present.

A motion to approve the June5, 2006 minutes was made by Pat A, Griffin. Al Decker made the second. The minutes were approved.

EAST STROUDSBURG RESERVOIR PROPERTY Tabled

TOM X PROPERTY No report.

RESICA No Report

MARSHALLS CREEK BYPASS No Report

LABAR Pat A Griffin made a motion to remove this from the agenda. Al Decker made the second. The motion carried.

COURTRIGHT LANE Township solicitor, Richard Deetz, is reviewing the proposal.

SELLERSVILLE Pocono Heritage still discussing access by public.

EIT The Board of Supervisors approved the Ordinance to place the Earned Income Tax on the Ballot for the November election.

GRANT RESEARCH GROUP will meet at 7 PM on July 10, 2006.

THREE PROPERTIES

Koelmel on Sellersville/ Approximately 138 acres The family is looking for premium prices for the property. The board felt the required process would make this difficult to purchase.

Coolbaugh Road / 46 acres/ Part of family estate. The family is trying to keep the property in the family.

Creek Road /70acres/ $595,00 This property has a buyer.

NEW BUSINESS

Parcel off Norman Drive The property will be visited on July 10. Anyone interested in walking should be at the township Building at 9 AM.

The meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM

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