Mt. Pocono manager Joshua Walker

moving on to Harrisburg job

by Pat Albano

Mount Pocono Borough Manager Joshua Walker will leave his position effective June 16, having accepted a job in Harrisburg. Council president Don Struckle stated at the May 2 meeting, “We will work hard to advertise and find a replacement.”

Struckle turned to Walker and said, “You will be in Harrisburg, don’t forget Mt. Pocono and help us out if possible.” All Council members stated it was a pleasure working with Walker.

Council passed a number of resolutions at the meeting. They ratified the Teamsters Local Union 773 and Mt. Pocono Collective Bargaining Agreement through December 21, 2025. Council also approved the following:

• Resolution 4 of 2023 approving the Travel Signal Maintenance Agreement as presented.

• Resubmission of the DCED Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Grant Application in the amount of $585,085 for Mt. Pocono Memorial Park improvements.

• Sparkle Car Wash Performance Guarantee release request-$481,920.

• Purchase of M1 drainage pipes and couplings for stormwater work$3951.

• Advertising amendment to repeal Ordnance 5 of 2021-Building Height Amendment.

• Acceptance of the Planning Commission 2022 Annual Report.

• Setting Community Yard Sale dates as follows: May 19-21; June 23-25; July 28-30; Aug 25-27.

• Appointing Dennis Noonan as an alternate member on the Planning Commission. One additional item for consideration, purchase of a Digital LED Sign from Delcom Graphics for $21,936.44, was tabled.

Council changed the May 16 Work Session date to May 23 because of election day. Council will hold the July regular meeting on Wednesday July 5th due to the holiday.

Struckle stated, “The borough is looking for parttime seasonal worker to help out with sidewalks and the ballpark.”

Mayor Randy Altemose had concerns with people blocking residents’ driveways stating, “access to property is not a borough responsibility.” He asked if an ordinance was in place and suggested the manager and solicitor should look into it.

Walker noted that “Commercial vehicles are being parked in zoning areas and when residents were notified, many were unaware that this was not allowed.”