23 October 2013
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 35 subject tags
The Board of Supervisors convened a budget work session on October 23, 2013, to review the 2014 draft budget, focusing on smaller departmental budgets. The Finance Director led the discussion, beginning with the Administration budget, which will increase slightly from just over $1 million. Key line-item changes included a $5,000 reduction in engineering costs due to plans for an in-house engineer, a significant increase in codification spending from a $3,000 budget to $53,647 spent to complete the township code, and a boost in township communications to $25,000 for four newsletter issues. Equipment purchase funds will be redirected to the new phone system, and $10,000 is budgeted for border markers with Findlay Township pending solicitor discussions. Administrative expenses saw decreases in building supervisor costs and finance charges, with $250 retained for bank fees. Salaries are budgeted with a 3.5 percent increase, pending an executive session, and health insurance costs rise due to additional individuals, not rate hikes. Utilities and insurance remain largely unchanged. The Tax Collector budget will decrease across all categories, with utility costs split among building users. The Library budget remains minimal aside from a $184,000 quarterly contribution, unchanged from last year. Debt service stays at current levels following bond refinancing, and miscellaneous training costs are unchanged. A lengthy discussion on earned income tax collections and real estate tax assessments followed, with the Finance Director noting that the County’s reassessment drop of $60 million will likely force a millage rate increase to maintain revenue. A member of the Board of Supervisors stressed the need to finalize figures before the preliminary budget adoption in November and prepare an explanation for the December televised meeting. The next budget meeting was scheduled for November 4, 2013, and the session adjourned.The Board of Supervisors convened a budget work session on October 23, 2013, to review the 2014 draft budget, focusing on smaller departmental budgets. The Finance Director led the discussion, beginning with the Administration budget, which will increase slightly from just over $1 million. Key line-item changes included a $5,000 reduction in engineering costs due to plans for an in-house engineer, a significant increase in codification spending from a $3,000 budget to $53,647 spent to complete the township code, and a boost in township communications to $25,000 for four newsletter issues. Equipment purchase funds will be redirected to the new phone system, and $10,000 is budgeted for border markers with Findlay Township pending solicitor discussions. Administrative expenses saw decreases in building supervisor costs and finance charges, with $250 retained for bank fees. Salaries are budgeted with a 3.5 percent increase, pending an executive session, and health insurance costs rise due to additional individuals, not rate hikes. Utilities and insurance remain largely unchanged.
The Tax Collector budget will decrease across all categories, with utility costs split among building users. The Library budget remains minimal aside from a $184,000 quarterly contribution, unchanged from last year. Debt service stays at current levels following bond refinancing, and miscellaneous training costs are unchanged. A lengthy discussion on earned income tax collections and real estate tax assessments followed, with the Finance Director noting that the County’s reassessment drop of $60 million will likely force a millage rate increase to maintain revenue. A member of the Board of Supervisors stressed the need to finalize figures before the preliminary budget adoption in November and prepare an explanation for the December televised meeting. The next budget meeting was scheduled for November 4, 2013, and the session adjourned.
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