Fifteen persons appointed to Schuylkill Marcellus Shale Task Force
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Reported on Friday, May 20, 2011
By AL DIETZ tneditor@tnonline.com
A resolution to establish a Marcellus Shale Task Force was approved by the Schuylkill County Commissioners at their work session held Wednesday at the courthouse in Pottsville.
Fifteen professionals were named to serve on the task force. They include: attorney James J. Amato, Shenandoah Heights, a construction defect, product liability and general liability litigant; Bob Carl, Orwigsburg, executive director of the Schuylkill County Chamber of Commerce and former county commissioner; Patrick M. Caulfield, Ashland, executive director of the Schuylkill County Municipal Authority; Lindsey C. Cortese, Pottsville, photographer; Brett Fulk, New Ringgold, director of commercial services with Susquehanna Bank; Robert Gadinski, Ashland, head of Gadinski Environmental Services; Arthur Kaplan, Frackville, emergency response/training consultant; Wayne G. Lehman, Pottsville, Schuylkill Conservation District natural resource specialist; Craig Morgan, Pine Grove, retired conservation district manager; Ryan P. Munley, Pottsville, field director for bridge and highway construction inspection; Peter J. Oswald, Girardville, retired senior evaluation and assignment manager for Natural Resources and Environmental Team; Gary L. Slutter, Friedensburg, waterways conservation officer; Ed Wytovich, Butler Township, founder of 10 watersheds and science teacher; Thomas V. Yashinsky, Orwigsburg, AARO engineering and environmental consultant; and Frank Zukas, Ashland, president of SEDCO (Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation).
Susan Smith, director of the Schuylkill County Planning Commission, will serve as task force facilitator.
The task force was established for the purpose of advising the board of commissioners and assisting in the preparation of Marcellus Shale-related activities which may occur in Schuylkill County. The task force duties will include identifying key issues, research fact and information, generate public awareness regarding Marcellus Shale activities and review and recommend public policy regarding current and future issues and opportunities related to Marcellus Shale activity in the county.
Commissioner Chairwoman Mantura Gallagher announced the individuals who are appointed to the task force shall commence their respective membership immediately.
The task force will now schedule a meeting to select a chairman and vice chairman and shall meet at least four times per year. They are directed by the commissioners to provide a final report to them no later than 12 months from the initial meeting. They all are serving on a voluntary basis.