13 November 2013
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 37 subject tags
The Board of Supervisors held a budget workshop on November 13, 2013, with two members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and public notice of the special meeting. Public comment was invited on agenda action items and general comments. An employee of PNC presented a review of the police pension and portfolio, covering market and economic conditions. He discussed how funds are handled when an officer enters the DROP program, noting that keeping funds in the pension has been beneficial this year. He reported strong stock market performance offsetting slightly negative bond returns, with interest rates beginning to rise. He detailed annual portfolio performance, asset allocations, and his economic outlook, then answered questions from the board and police bargaining unit representatives. The Finance Director distributed proposed general fund budgets for Police, Fire, and Road Departments, highlighting changes. For Police, the DWI Grant decreased 42% due to Commonwealth reductions. In-Service Training increased for Active Shooter Training. Body Armor increased to replace ten vests required every five years. Ammunition increased due to price hikes. Legal Services increased significantly. Telephones increased for repeater tower circuits for narrow banding. Building Maintenance decreased. Sworn officer salaries increased 3% for upcoming negotiations, with discussion on overtime. Desk and clerical salaries increased 3.5%. Uniform Pension/MMO decreased slightly, assuming continued 8% contribution. Group Health and Life Insurance is difficult to budget due to an August-to-July cycle. Electricity increased 12%, heating 3%. The overall police budget increased 5%. For Fire, adjustments were minimal: Fire Training increased for anticipated additional training, Vehicle Maintenance increased $5,000 for labor costs, Telephone increased for repeater sites, and Group Health decreased to reflect current changes. For Roads, Diesel Fuel increased due to rising costs. Materials/Highway Maintenance increased for storm drain and biking trail upgrades. Rentals increased. Snow Removal Maintenance and Repair increased for equipment replacement and repair. Street Signs and Markings decreased as the replacement program nears completion. Street Lights increased due to a 2011 liquid fuels audit finding. Advertising increased for potential new hires. IT increased for garage computer upgrades. Dues/Memberships increased for Public Works accreditation. Salaries increased as the contract expires June 30. Group Health increased for potential additional hiring. The rest of the department remained largely the same. The meeting adjourned.The Board of Supervisors held a budget workshop on November 13, 2013, with two members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and public notice of the special meeting. Public comment was invited on agenda action items and general comments.
An employee of PNC presented a review of the police pension and portfolio, covering market and economic conditions. He discussed how funds are handled when an officer enters the DROP program, noting that keeping funds in the pension has been beneficial this year. He reported strong stock market performance offsetting slightly negative bond returns, with interest rates beginning to rise. He detailed annual portfolio performance, asset allocations, and his economic outlook, then answered questions from the board and police bargaining unit representatives.
The Finance Director distributed proposed general fund budgets for Police, Fire, and Road Departments, highlighting changes. For Police, the DWI Grant decreased 42% due to Commonwealth reductions. In-Service Training increased for Active Shooter Training. Body Armor increased to replace ten vests required every five years. Ammunition increased due to price hikes. Legal Services increased significantly. Telephones increased for repeater tower circuits for narrow banding. Building Maintenance decreased. Sworn officer salaries increased 3% for upcoming negotiations, with discussion on overtime. Desk and clerical salaries increased 3.5%. Uniform Pension/MMO decreased slightly, assuming continued 8% contribution. Group Health and Life Insurance is difficult to budget due to an August-to-July cycle. Electricity increased 12%, heating 3%. The overall police budget increased 5%.
For Fire, adjustments were minimal: Fire Training increased for anticipated additional training, Vehicle Maintenance increased $5,000 for labor costs, Telephone increased for repeater sites, and Group Health decreased to reflect current changes.
For Roads, Diesel Fuel increased due to rising costs. Materials/Highway Maintenance increased for storm drain and biking trail upgrades. Rentals increased. Snow Removal Maintenance and Repair increased for equipment replacement and repair. Street Signs and Markings decreased as the replacement program nears completion. Street Lights increased due to a 2011 liquid fuels audit finding. Advertising increased for potential new hires. IT increased for garage computer upgrades. Dues/Memberships increased for Public Works accreditation. Salaries increased as the contract expires June 30. Group Health increased for potential additional hiring. The rest of the department remained largely the same. The meeting adjourned.
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