Running Lane, LLC's plan for a 4‑story, 90‑room hotel with a pool on Route 611 has been extended multiple times; the draft Resolution 2026-33 in the packet would grant further time to satisfy conditions but leaves the new extension period blank.

Trap Enterprises and related parties requested a 365‑day extension to satisfy outstanding conditions on the revised Route 611 hotel/retail land-development plan (LDP 1449), which the packet describes as a 110‑room hotel and a 7,200‑square‑foot two‑story retail building; the proposed resolution in the packet leaves the extension duration blank for insertion at adoption.

After lengthy public comment on hunting safety and trail use, the board authorized the solicitor to draft an amendment to the parks ordinance prohibiting hunting and trapping in TLC Park, Mountain View Park and within a safety buffer of trails at Learn Road. The board also directed staff to post safety information and consider signage and trail maps.

The board authorized filing an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's multimodal transportation fund seeking $2.2 million toward a ~$2.9 million Staten Road bridge repair or replacement. Staff said final scope depends on grants received and noted a potential township contribution of roughly $7,213.90.

Board amended the agenda and unanimously endorsed a letter supporting an Iron Horse residency at Steamtown National Historic Site, citing an estimate the program could bring up to 20,000 visitors and roughly $3 million in regional economic impact in its first season.

Following hours of public testimony about trespass, water and sewer complaints, and visible structural deterioration, the board authorized the township engineer to inspect Pocono Manor and requested meetings with the property owner; the board also directed façade and securement issues be included in any repair notice.

After a lengthy public hearing, the Pocono Township Board approved ordinance 2026-09 to rezone four lots from R1 to R2 for the Monroe County Technical Institute, 4‑1, amid residents' concerns about setbacks, traffic and neighborhood character.

Following sustained public complaints—especially about short‑term rentals and late‑night parties—the board voted to direct the solicitor to draft a disturbance/noise ordinance (modeling Barrett Township) and to tighten nuisance enforcement for STRs.

Commissioner proposed, and the board authorized, solicitor Leo to draft an ordinance to prohibit township representatives from entering nondisclosure agreements related to land‑development plans (with carve‑outs for personnel and legally permitted confidentiality); the board discussed enforcement options including disclosure and potential censure.

The board approved applying for a DOJ COPS grant that would cover 75% of approved entry‑level salary and fringe benefits for hires (with a 25% local match), aimed at offsetting turnover and planned retirements over a five‑year performance period.

After extensive public comment and discussion about health, aesthetics and public‑safety coverage, Pocono Township commissioners voted to oppose siting a cellular tower at Mountain View Park and asked staff to notify the proposer.

The board approved a resolution to apply for a grant to replace (preferred) the Staten Road bridge after PennDOT inspection recommended repair or replacement; staff said the state waived the match for replacement.

After a public hearing with dozens of residents and technical testimony, the board voted to remove the data center overlay district and permit data centers only in industrially zoned parcels, citing the need to narrow where hyperscale centers might locate.

Pocono commissioners authorized staff to continue discussions with Paradise Township about extending sewer service along the 611 corridor under Act 537, pending cost estimates; preliminary engineering shows capacity for the corridor and officials said developers would fund capital extensions, with Pocono collecting user fees later.

The board authorized the township solicitor to advertise a rezoning hearing for several MCTI parcels after residents raised complaints about runoff, a drained private lake and damage to a stone row and trees; MCTI’s director disputed claims about promised road paving and defended building in the rear of the site.

Township engineers presented two options — a $138,000 priority repair or a $2.8 million replacement — and the board voted to direct staff to prepare grant paperwork for a DCED multimodal application (deadline July 31) and bring resolutions to the next meeting.

Lehigh Valley Health Network sought township neutrality before the zoning hearing board for enlarged signs at the Golden Slipper micro‑hospital; commissioners expressed concern about the size of a Route 611 sign and sight‑line impacts, and the applicant said it reduced digital messaging and will pursue zoning relief.

Commissioner Mike Valardi delivered a lengthy criticism of the board’s direction, accused colleagues of political behavior and mismanagement, and announced his immediate resignation during the June 16 Pocono Township Board meeting.

Commissioners discussed making a conservation subdivision design an optional developer choice (not required), exempting conservation projects from recreation in‑lieu fees, adopting lower impervious‑cover maximums for commercial and rural districts, and revising C1/C2/C3 map boundaries — staff will circulate a revised ordinance and map for further comment.