Penn Forest park’s baseball and softball fields will be getting some protection from the elements at the dugouts.

Vincent Montefour from Jim Thorpe’s Connie Mack program for 13- to 18-year-olds noted, “We are grateful to be able to use the field. There is no protection at the dugouts. We’re looking for some type of shelter, and I did get estimates.”

Following discussion about various options and pricing, it was decided to go with the heavy duty tarps that are attached with bungee cords, allowing them to be stored in the off season. Approval was given to purchase four tarps at a cost of $810 per tarp. The current bases on both fields were described as unsafe as they move if a player slides into them. The agenda was amended to add a motion to purchase eight bases for up to $1,000, which was approved.

Two social media interns will be appointed with each receiving a $2,500 scholarship. Patrick Holland voted “no” stating that this is too much money for the position.

Previous approval for road signs to keep on hand should damage occur to the current signs increased from $1,027.50 to $1,312.50.

Five “School Bus Stop Ahead” signs will be purchased for both sides of Stoney Mountain Road at a cost of $1,372.50, including mounting posts. Residents had reported the need for signs in this location.

Wyatt McNaulty spoke to the supervisors about doing his Eagle Scout project at the park. He handed out a diagram of where he would like to build a bench by the ball field with large rocks around it “so the kids can climb on them and stay entertained.”

Holland noted, “I think it’s a great idea, and if you need any help from the maintenance guys let us know.” McNaulty said the cost may be up to $2,500 and he will try to get sponsors.

A bid will go out for paving work as base repairs were done on several roads, which now require a top coat.

Sarcinello Planning and GIS LLC contract with the township was renewed.

Penn Kidder Library requested a donation of $10,000, which was approved.

Transfer Station employee Ovel Mebs’ resignation was accepted. Advertising will go out for a full-time laborer and a transfer station position on the union board, then to the general public.