Tunkhannock Township

Monroe County

Board of Supervisor
Public Hearing & Regular Monthly Meeting

November 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Agenda (posted November 10, 2025)

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comments on the Agenda
 
Public Hearing: Proposed Zoning Amendment 2025-07: Data Centers

Regular Meeting

Minutes:
Regular Monthly Meeting: October 8, 2025
Budget Work Session(s): October 15, October 22
Work Session: November 5, 2025

Executive Session(s):
October 8, 2025, for personnel,
October 15, 2025, for personnel,
November 5, 2025, for personnel and
November 12, 2025, for personnel and legal reasons.

Treasurer’s Report: October 2025

Bill List: November 2025

Announcement(s) TextMyGov
Facebook: @ TunkhannockTwpMonroe
UCC Board Member Needed
Budget Work Session(s): November 19, 2025, at 9:00 AM and available to public before approval on December 10, 2025, 7:00 PM BOS meeting.
ZHB Continuation: December 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM

Current Business:
Proposed Zoning Amendment2025-07: Data Centers
Pocono Mountain Regional Police 2026 Budget Resolution
2025-368 Tax Collector Raise Discussion
Deputy Tax Collector Appointment
Indian Mountain Lake Gate Discussion
Municipal Park Update
Draft 2026 Budget
Proposed hiring(s):
  • Seasonal Employee
  • Office Assistant
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Pending:
  • Draft Noise Ordinance 2025-03
  • Draft Event Permit Ordinance 2025-05
  • Draft Zoning Amendment Ordinance: Hunting Cabins
  • America250 Keystone Sign

Reports:
EMA               PMRP             TTVFC           PMREMS       Clymer Library

Public Comments

Adjourn

Planning Commission


November 12, 2025, 4:30PM
Agenda (posted November 10, 2025)
 
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comments on the Agenda

Minutes: October 8, 2025 Announcements:
Current Business:
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2025-07: Data Centers Proposed Rapid Logistics Land Development (Accepted for review: 11/12/2025, 90 days: 2/10/2025)
Additional Concerns, Questions, or Discussion

Public Comments

Adjournment

Board of Supervisors
Work Session
November 5, 2025

Agenda (posted November 3, 2025)
 Items to be discussed:
  •  Data Center Ordinance 2025-07
  • Pocono Mountain Regional Police 2026 Budget Resolution
  • Tax Collector Raise Discussion
  • Deputy Tax Collector
  • Fee Schedule Discussion
  • Indian Mountain Lake Gate Discussion
  • Municipal Park Update
  • Draft 2026 Budget
 Additional Items as they arise

Budget Session

The Board of Supervisor 2026 Budget Work Session is October 22, 2025,at 9:00 AM in the Conference Room of the Tunkhannock Township Municipal Building, 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA.

PUBLIC NOTICE

TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE OF MAY 23, 2025
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Tunkhannock Township Board of Supervisors, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing on November 12, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Township Municipal Building, Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334, to receive public comment and to consider the adoption of proposed Zoning Amendment Ordinance 2025-07, Data Centers.
 The codifier of the Township’s Municipal Code is hereby authorized to make such numerical and formatting changes as may be necessary to incorporate the provisions of this Ordinance within the Tunkhannock Township Zoning Ordinance.
A complete copy of the proposed Ordinance is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Tunkhannock Township Municipal Building, 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334 and at www.longpondpa.com  All interested parties are invited to attend this public meeting.
 TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BY: Tina Kernan, Township Manager

Data Center Ordinance

PDF
Text of the Data Center Ordinance being considered by Tunkhannock Township

Download "Ord 2025-07 Data Centers.pdf"

Budget Work Session

The Board of Supervisor Work Session is October 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the Conference Room of the Tunkhannock Township Municipal Building, 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA.
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PUBLIC NOTICE

 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Hearing Board of Tunkhannock Township has scheduled a Public Hearing at the Tunkhannock Township Municipal Building, 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, Monroe County, Pennsylvania 18334 on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. for consideration of the application of Christopher Gullicksen for a special exception to permit the conversion of a pre-existing non-conforming use of a Rod & Gun club to a residential use or, in the alternative, for a variance permitting a residential use in the C-2 Zoning district.  The application relates to the property located at 5078 State Route 115, Blakeslee, Pennsylvania 18610, Property Identification Number 20630300440823.  The property is located in the C-2 zoning district of the Township and is owned by Christopher Gullicksen.
            Copies of the applications may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge not greater than the actual cost of reproduction thereof at the Tunkhannock Township Municipal Building, Long Pond, Pennsylvania, during regular business hours.  If you are a person with a disability and require auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the Township at (570) 646-3008, to discuss how your needs may be accommodated.
ZONING HEARING BOARD OF
TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP

Jeffrey A. Durney, Esq.
Durney, Worthington & Madden, LLC
PO Box 536
Tannersville, PA  18372
 

Board of Supervisors Agenda

PDF
Agenda for the October 8 Board of Supervisors meeting.

Download "10.08.2025 REG BOS.pdf"

Planning Commission Agenda

PDF
Agenda for October 8 Planning Commission meeting

Download "10.08.2025 PC Agenda.pdf"

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Board of Supervisors
Work Session
October 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM
 (posted September 30, 2025)

Items to be discussed:
  • Event Ordinance
  • Noise Ordinance
  • Data Center Ordinance
  • Conditional Use Decision: Lot 2 Route 115, Arbore Lodging Motel
  • I80-Route 115 ROW/Easements, list, & update
  • Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement/Resolution
  • 421 Tranquility Ct Stormwater waivers
  • Joinder Deed: Resolution 2025-____, 129 Spring Terrace
  • MMOs:
    • Township
    • Police Uniform & Non-uniform
  • Received: Fire Relief
  • Ask a Supervisor Report
  • Municipal Park Update
  • CPA Discussion
  • Escrow for large projects
  • Bollards for Municipal Building
  • 2026 Budget discussion
 Other items as they arise
 Upcoming Planning Commission Reviews:
  • Land Development: 1260 Toll Road, Verizon Cell Tower
  • Subdivision: 114 WT Family Blvd, Kathmere
 

PUBLIC NOTICE

 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Hearing Board of Tunkhannock Township has scheduled a Public Hearing at the Tunkhannock Township Municipal Building, 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, Monroe County, Pennsylvania 18334 on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. for deliberation and determination of the application of Donald C. Miler, Jr. for a variance to install a fence of 6 feet in height and to allow the use of a licensed recreational vehicle for hunting camp purposes.  In addition, the Zoning Hearing Board shall deliberate and determine the appeals of Donald C. Miller, Jr. from (i) the Zoning Officer’s Enforcement Notice No. 250007 dated January 6, 2025 related to the use of a Recreational Vehicle and camping activities on the property, and (ii) Enforcement Notice No. 240022 dated April 16, 2024 and the Zoning Officer’s interpretation in a letter dated April 25, 2024 related to the installation of a fence on the property.  The application and appeals relate to the property located at 242 Candle Drive, Blakeslee, PA 18610, Property Identification Number 20633203001037.  The property is located in the R-1 zoning district of the Township and is owned by Donald C. Miller, Jr.
            Copies of the applications may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge not greater than the actual cost of reproduction thereof at the Tunkhannock Township Municipal Building, Long Pond, Pennsylvania, during regular business hours.  If you are a person with a disability and require auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the Township at (570) 646-3008, to discuss how your needs may be accommodated.
                                                                        ZONING HEARING BOARD OF
                                                                        TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP


Jeffrey A. Durney, Esq.
Durney, Worthington & Madden, LLC
PO Box 536
Tannersville, PA  18372
 

Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting
September 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Agenda (posted September 9, 2025)

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

Regular Meeting:
Minutes:
  • August 13, 2025, Public Hering & Regular Monthly Meeting
  • August 27, 2025 Conditional Use Hearing
  • September 3, 2025, Work Session
  • Executive Meeting(s):
Treasurer’s Report: August 2025
Bill List: September 2025
Announcement(s):
  • Text My Gov
  • Facebook: TunkhannockTwp
  • Monroe UCC Board Member Needed
  • America250PA
  • Keystone Project 2026
  • Budget Work Sessions begin October 1,
  • 2025 Monroe County Reassessment
Current Business:
  • Draft Zoning Amendment: Data Center Ordiancne 2025-07
  • Draft Noise Ordiance: 2025-03
  • Draft Event Permit Ordiance 2025-05
  • Joinder Deed: Resolution 2025-365: 2132 Winter Ln, Volz 
  • ROW Easments:
    • I80-Route 115 C1 Site, LLC
    • Rapid Logistics
  • Amusement Tax, Stockcar experience
  • Planning Commission:
    • Proposed Land Development: 1260 Toll Road, Verizon Cell Tower
    • Proposed Conditional Use: Lot 2 Route 115, Arbore Lodging Motel
  • Municipal Park Update
  • CPA Discussion
Pending: None

Reports:
EMA               PMRP             TTVFC           PMREMS       Clymer Library

Public Comments

Adjourn

Planning Commission
September 10, 2025, 4:30PM
(posted September 9, 2025)
Agenda

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

Minutes: August 13, 2025 Announcements:
Current Business:
Land Development: 1260 Toll Road, Verizon Cell Tower (Accepted for Review: 8/13/2025, 90 days: 11/9/2025) Conditional Use: Lot 2 Route 115, Arbore Lodging Motel (Received: 7/14/2025, 60 days: Subdivision: 114 WT Family Blvd, Peacefull Woodlands (Accepted for Review: 9/10/2025, 90 days: 12/9/2025) Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Data Centers
Additional Concerns, Questions, or Discussion

Public Comments

Adjournment



 

Board of Supervisors
Work Session
September 3, 2025, 9:00 AM

Agenda (posted September 2, 2025)
 Items to be discussed:
  • Event Ordinance
  • Noise Ordinance
  • Data Center Ordinance
  • Keystone Project
  • ROW Easements
    • I80-115 C1 Site, LLC
    • Rapid Logistics
  • Joinder Deed: 2132 Winter Lane, Volz
  • Amusement Tax – Stockcar experience
  • CPA Discussion
  • Municipal Park Update
  • 2026 Budget
 Other items as they arise.
 Upcoming Planning Commission Reviews
  • Land Development: 1260 Toll Road, Cell Tower
  • Conditional Use Review, Lot 2 Route 115, Arbore Lodging Motel

Board of Supervisors
Conditional Use Hearing – Lot 2 Route 115, Arbore Motel

Wednesday, August 27, 2027, 6:00 PM
Agenda

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

Public Comments on the Agenda
 
Conditional Use Hearing – Lot 2 Route 115, Arbore Motel
The proposed development of Arbore, a 10-unit boutique lodging retreat on a 6-ace parcel in the C-2 District.  The project qualifies as a Motel, a Conditional Use under section 827.  The Site will be developed in phases and include 10 short-term rental cabins, a central communal amenity area (pool, sauna, firepit) and on-site parking.
 
 Adjourn

PUBLIC NOTICE
Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County

 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Tunkhannock Township Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing at the Tunkhannock Township Municipal Building located at 1557 Long Pond Road, Pennsylvania, on August 27, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM.
The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the application of Ankit Mahajan for Conditional Use Approval pursuant to Section 1208, et al. of the Tunkhannock Township Zoning Ordinance No. 2012-127 to use Lot 2 Route 115, Parcel 20.7.1.14-12, for a 10-unit boutique lodging retreat on a 6-acre parcel in the C-2 district.  The project qualifies as a Motel, a Conditional Use under section 827. The property is currently owned by Babs A Pondy, Trustee.
A copy of the Conditional Use application is available for inspection at the Tunkhannock Township Municipal Building during regular business hours or a www.longpondpa.com
The public and all interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and to present any relevant evidence in connection with the application.
By: Tina Kernan, Township Manager
 

Board of Supervisors Agenda

PDF
Agenda for the August 13 Board of Supervisors' regular meeting

Download "8.13.2025 PH REG BOS.pdf"

Planning Commission Agenda

PDF
Agenda for the August 13 Planning Commission meeting

Download "8.13.2025 PC.pdf"

Statement on Elements Music Festival

Elements Music Festival, August 7 to 11, 2025
Tunkhannock Township regrets any inconvenience that will be caused by the Elements
Mustic Festival August 7-11, 2025, and we are mindful about the impact that this event has on our surroundingcommunities. Please remember, Tunkhannock Township is not
involved with the organization or sponsoring of the event. This is a private event held on private property.
  • 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
should be directed to them or to the Elements Music Festival itself.
  • 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
Common Pleas of Monroe County, to clarify to the original Zoning Hearing Board’s decision for thevariance to extend the hours for the Festival. Despite our efforts, there was no compromise or settlement.A judgement was made in favor of Pocono International Raceway.
  • Formal complaints must be submitted on an Issue of Concern Form which can be found on TunkhannockTownship’s webpage at www.longpondpa.com or
@tunkhannocktwpmonroe on Facebook. These complaints can be mailed to PO Box 203, Long Pond, PA18334, dropped off at the office or emailed to
tunksec@longpondpa.com, Phone calls or direct emails without a completed
“Issue of Concern” about the event will not be accepted by Tunkhannock Township.

Report Issues of Concern

PDF
Download this form to report issues of concern regarding the Elements Music Festival.

Download "2025 Issue of Concern.pdf"

2025 Meeting Schedule

2025 meeting schedule

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Building update 6.1.2020
2018 plow notice
Padot mailbox approved
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Recycling Brochure

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Download this brochure with all the rules for recycling in Tunkhannock Township.

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Introducing—Disc Golf

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Office Hours have changed

Township office hours are now 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and other times by appointment.