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No motions to adopt bylaw amendments or to set a formal opening date for the grant round were taken at the meeting; board members discussed and directed staff to return with proposed dates and draft materials at a future meeting.

Actions recorded:
- Motion: Approve minutes from 04/17/2025. Mover: Board member (unidentified). Seconder: Board member (unidentified). Outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Motion: Adjourn meeting. Mover: Board member (unidentified). Seconder: Board member (unidentified). Outcome: approved (voice vote).

Board members were reminded that bylaw changes must be proposed at one meeting and voted on at the next, and staff will place a bylaws correction on the next agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Open Space Advisory Board Meeting 5-15-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board approved the April 17, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting; no other formal votes were taken on bylaws, grant windows or acquisitions.","taxTitle","Carbon County, Pennsylvania","taxId",71753,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6556935,"Board Briefed on Resica Land Transaction and June 11 Press Event; Signage and Partner Coordination Planned",100,1781000,1881000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3356275-75d02d069b499b704416bd4938197425&start=1781&end=1881","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3356275-75d02d069b499b704416bd4938197425/thumbnail_1781000.jpg","/articles/6556935/Carbon-County/Pennsylvania/Board-Briefed-on-Resica-Land-Transaction-and-June-11-Press-Event-Signage-and-Partner-Coordination-Planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6556935-b4bbe355b9c86c41b2a042f4e0c0a4fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1773607524&Signature=i-OdZpg3iPSrrJR16jW-ja3WF1Qp13vF~a5zxRLQq435mtogOnTtmLLnYjmhvfnrRJZVLVWzA0OFiyNV-aDt~GOWvyycSaNFXjlgTuKQbeJrEwlNViuc~6sd1As-mH7Jvv2~6TF90oo2XvuQigwO8d7woV2RJv9JNEltJRagrZOD5Gi04koZRG9vp2blfhrheark1wNFXEWbaz-shuh640-gAgCEnhFK3~DtIXoHpAz5aNwU4FSCbgl1wePZ8ZEv1Ggfza6BVAqCHvL1leLSLI5E6GUmAQqy-tccBKsJtNKifqKgWLgAE8SDk6HV2ATudnFhzc6DHtxTzVMAULvZ1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Staff provided an update on Resica, described in the meeting as the program’s first land transaction. The board heard that staff are working through county contracting, payment requests and other administrative steps for the acquisition; staff characterized the Resica process as a test case for documents and procedures that will be used for future transactions.

Staff said they are planning a press event for June 11 and are coordinating signage and media. Members discussed having a sign in place for the event (staff said a sign could be used as a prop if installation is not complete) and suggested staging a ceremonial shovel/groundbreaking visual for photos. Staff also noted that some state and legislative representatives might be in Harrisburg for budget work on the planned event date and that staff will check availability.

Natural Lands and other partners were cited as helping with communications and messaging for the event; staff said Natural Lands is assisting with messaging and media outreach. No formal board action was taken; staff said they will continue to work with county procurement, contracts and partners to complete the transaction and finalize event logistics.","Staff described the Resica land transaction as the program’s first land deal, discussed payment-request paperwork and county contracting steps, and said a press event is planned for June 11 with signage and potential commissioner participation.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6556940,"Board Schedules Municipal Outreach: Northeast and Kittatinny Regions Targeted for Workshops",83,862000,945000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3356275-75d02d069b499b704416bd4938197425&start=862&end=945","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3356275-75d02d069b499b704416bd4938197425/thumbnail_862000.jpg","/articles/6556940/Carbon-County/Pennsylvania/Board-Schedules-Municipal-Outreach-Northeast-and-Kittatinny-Regions-Targeted-for-Workshops","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6556940-798713e2eead5ced91034a6e0ab2ac4b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773607524&Signature=Jt85iqa1iXFwRdWbGDEXB4s8ywn7FYLgxPTUGyVR3Z4TxpPZ5WJ4DhEoOjk3nqo3nO4y4n00RqJWAhLtl5vWctpN2w1UnnDuhttRNwR~xwhtZCJaGhZSb47cL7XpQb1nHq5P5659KKoD6mdP6DYvuTajDWv783lkgdk5uJk0agY049~tHDCcVB8x03axJZNntn1dEpJG17khgvl-PaEwZa0jjWhzNVGvhEka3PpCu-eYwZlOQYKE0rzBDOOTQPapbC5V3BUfEZNPxnpwJg0Usq~1p801BfGayNbpdCR7iQ6QnkK-Ztqz0V0JKtp45HiIAbz71GIzNPkd8qGacLO7fA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Staff reported that outreach to municipalities in Carbon County’s northwest region is complete and that outreach will continue in the northeast and the Kittatinny Bridge region. The board reviewed a schedule of planned visits and workshop dates and discussed logistics to encourage municipal participation.

Staff said they have visited Penn Forest Township and Eastside Borough and are awaiting confirmation from Kenner Township for a May 22 meeting. Additional meetings were listed: Palmerton (May 22 at 7 p.m.), Bowmanstown (May 20), East Penn (June 6) and Lower Tow (June 3). Staff described the outreach as introductory: presentations are typically limited to two or three minutes on municipal agendas, and workshops will provide the detailed information.

Board members discussed workshop timing and locations to maximize attendance by municipal officials, who often work full time and attend evening meetings. Suggestions included offering late-afternoon and early-evening sessions, holding two sessions in one day (for staff and officials), and using central facilities such as Weatherly or the Big Creek Grange. Staff said they will circulate a Doodle poll to identify optimal days and times and encouraged board members to attend the workshops as volunteer ambassadors.

Staff also reported tracking municipal comprehensive-plan adoption dates and coordinating with the county comprehensive plan and greenway/recreation plan to dovetail outreach and funding opportunities. Members noted a 45-day comment window for municipal reviews and said staff will confirm specific deadlines.","Staff reported completion of northwest municipal visits and scheduled workshops to introduce the open-space program to municipalities in the northeast and Kittatinny Bridge regions; board members discussed workshop timing, locations and formats to maximize attendance.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6556945,"Board Discusses Opening and Deadline for Fall Open-Space Grant Round; Staff to Draft Press Release",160,412000,572000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3356275-75d02d069b499b704416bd4938197425&start=412&end=572","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3356275-75d02d069b499b704416bd4938197425/thumbnail_412000.jpg","/articles/6556945/Carbon-County/Pennsylvania/Board-Discusses-Opening-and-Deadline-for-Fall-Open-Space-Grant-Round-Staff-to-Draft-Press-Release","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6556945-f31d62f0a3512a4862d8ff8bb1e880a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1773607524&Signature=iXvrMARGDO0qWlQY63FidCkBhMdd6hG~jDpFqbYd~sDgQbqj8PERgj4IBZURXjka40UcAs~KjUzcTUi031XQC5TI8wO4OrvpPn7txLrDjQN8lLK7SAdJ7j6oEuxgFAQDc3fYj2FhCoPZmsTe2xtVkAKiLWWApLyFNkDyOs4cQogMCLsVUq7BF6dJR368qOA~Fp0lQ06ywNXi0UAUk4L-xUF9kTrmNCB0gRTg-1hYVdzgs2yunyVmJO7zoS3BpfT9ZopOzC9Au0u7KYruQF8uOVIVRnxorImp7Tl6vPlS6D3HQDt57nEE5gvbXZqxrWXCyGfGJ0vblp87u41pdEQbvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members discussed timing for the fall round of the county open-space grant program and how the county should announce it to municipal officials. Staff said the grant round is expected to close on Sept. 30 and asked the board for input on how long to keep the application period open.

Several members recommended a longer application window to give municipalities — many of which lack an open-space program — sufficient time to plan and prepare applications. Suggestions ranged from 30 to 90 days; the board expressed a preference for a 60–90 day period, with one member noting that because the program is new, “the longer the better.”

Board members also discussed county protocol for press releases and whether the county commissioners or the office of planning and development should announce the application period. Staff said they will draft a press release and run it through the commissioners’ office for approval. The board discussed aiming to open applications around July 1 but flagged that falling during the July 4 week could limit media pickup; members suggested opening after the holiday week or making the announcement earlier while setting a Sept. 30 deadline.

No formal vote was taken on exact opening or window length; staff said they will check with county communications and the commissioners and return with a finalized schedule to share at upcoming municipal workshops.","Members discussed whether to set a 30-, 60- or 90-day application window for the fall grant round and agreed staff should coordinate a formal announcement with the county commissioners' office; staff indicated a September 30 deadline is planned.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6556950,"Board to Propose Bylaw Correction; Formal Vote Deferred to Next Meeting",89,261000,350000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3356275-75d02d069b499b704416bd4938197425&start=261&end=350","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3356275-75d02d069b499b704416bd4938197425/thumbnail_261000.jpg","/articles/6556950/Carbon-County/Pennsylvania/Board-to-Propose-Bylaw-Correction-Formal-Vote-Deferred-to-Next-Meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6556950-49fe825d775ee47b09b6ecd56ba85466/orig.mp4?Expires=1773607524&Signature=JXP6nam-1P-PbkuVlGE02yKi7b4aVin7lD3uuKa-vKhrS-~K~JfQMSITY18lmBVI776wxoONo~s8hUlrAeo7HsM4~~5k0ASfXe4i3Xma5aqg1nhyKnYrJB6Xy8ABApWlwiX0URlvpEYr8gCUwawJVy4LWK3ARzIbktcLPxUI~9tZWTy10guVdfN4Z~fDGmhFqO8bqIgcyNsVndKyZVXiHrnVtFGUVgFbxjAGe1vGFETI~GtwH9vdaX76V0K~i0gs8VtWxNvJMlBsE6fhgR0OLnT6cuxSfm2hjxYAka-vak64jIK931MunuhIGFhIN3-sGP4rwo7sV~EAiLosno2dNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members discussed a proposed correction to the Open Space Advisory Board bylaws after staff identified two instances where the text mistakenly referenced the Carbon County Emergency Operations and Training Center instead of the Open Space Advisory Board.

A staff presenter read the bylaw language on Article 5, “roles and responsibilities,” which currently references Robert’s Rules of Order and states that the incorrect board name appears twice on page 3. The presenter described the issue as a typo and said the correction would be proposed tonight and would appear for a formal vote at the next meeting, per the bylaws’ rule that a change must be proposed at one meeting and voted on at the next.

Board members confirmed they understood they could not change the bylaws immediately during this meeting. One member expressed dislike for the error; another asked whether a formal motion to change the text was required tonight. Staff reiterated that the correction will be placed on the next meeting’s agenda for a vote.

No formal amendment was adopted at this meeting.","Members identified a typographical error in the Open Space Advisory Board bylaws that references the wrong board. Staff proposed correction at this meeting; the bylaws change must be formally proposed at one meeting and voted on at the next, so the correction will appear on the next agenda.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6556954,"Pocono Mountain Visitor Bureau to Produce Short and Long Marketing Videos for Carbon County Open Space Program",78,98000,176000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3356275-75d02d069b499b704416bd4938197425&start=98&end=176","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3356275-75d02d069b499b704416bd4938197425/thumbnail_98000.jpg","/articles/6556954/Carbon-County/Pennsylvania/Pocono-Mountain-Visitor-Bureau-to-Produce-Short-and-Long-Marketing-Videos-for-Carbon-County-Open-Space-Program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6556954-bb3337593880580791ca98bf76948838/orig.mp4?Expires=1773607524&Signature=ojSql-LwzetWu7P~qjsGYBtmfwfpir3NGpuVA3-YB5Nsd7LElBN5x47-cX2v0yfNPuGHkCITWF84yWuQWhdXsfeXlevTxCukYOT5Uh5oGiKo~9pYMAwNyFRNyhz-TCCLr5B8Hfg6UwDhm6bXgzzSaCosVPoQiLaZg9J2jeVrYh7MkOHJUZrUnnMuoReqyjDfut-AE6EL-EZJFDa8mnS8foyL~LFGz4u4khdh-R72FF3Sg~Vf~WrzMu-d58HB54mg28nTxXBnPnBA83ZfOfTAlXJGd6vnTPr5YLWsduAuN7deTl4Z5D7Rs67GQPUAM2uTnrfVbN6A69Up14~-Phd0hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Carbon County Open Space Advisory Board members heard an update about a marketing campaign being developed with the Pocono Mountain Visitor Bureau that will include an 8-minute video and a 90-second promotional spot, plus a localized billboard push intended to reach municipal officials.

Board members were told the campaign aims to highlight the county’s efforts to preserve open space, natural resources and community character while educating municipal officials about “balanced growth and preservation.” Staff said the long video will show a completed project and explain the program and its importance; the shorter spot will be used for commercials and promotional placements. A fall airing was discussed, with staff aiming for the first Sunday in October and production beginning one to two months earlier.

Design work is already under way: a designer named Kathleen is developing a billboard concept and staff said they will reach out to board volunteers and partners as production dates are firmed. Board members thanked the visitor bureau for providing the service and noted its value to the county’s outreach efforts.

Board members did not take a formal vote on the marketing plan at the meeting. Staff said they will contact volunteers and the visitor bureau as production planning proceeds and will return to the board if additional approvals are needed.","County open-space staff and partners outlined plans for an 8-minute and a 90-second promotional video, a targeted billboard campaign and an autumn airing to highlight preservation projects and municipal outreach.","actionData","errors"]

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Meeting Actions: Minutes Approved; Meeting Adjourned

Board Briefed on Resica Land Transaction and June 11 Press Event; Signage and Partner Coordination Planned

Board Schedules Municipal Outreach: Northeast and Kittatinny Regions Targeted for Workshops

Board Discusses Opening and Deadline for Fall Open-Space Grant Round; Staff to Draft Press Release

Board to Propose Bylaw Correction; Formal Vote Deferred to Next Meeting

Pocono Mountain Visitor Bureau to Produce Short and Long Marketing Videos for Carbon County Open Space Program