30 April 2014
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 55 subject tags
The Board of Supervisors held a workshop meeting on April 30, 2014. The chairman announced an executive session was held on April 7 to receive legal advice regarding the Speedway LLC conditional use application. No public comment was offered. The board reached consensus to approve a traffic study by Robert Morris University for adding left-turn lanes on University Boulevard, based on the township engineer’s review letter. An employee from Janney Montgomery Scott presented preliminary financing options, showing favorable borrowing rates, and the board discussed a potential reimbursement resolution for bond projects. The board unanimously approved Resolution No. R-10-2014, adopting a standard-form Vendor Agreement for use at the Farmer’s Market, Fourth of July, and other township vendor events. Under community development, the township manager reported that Findlay Township granted conditional approval for Well Pad #5, which partially lies in Moon Township, but the developer must still obtain land development approval from Moon. Peoples Natural Gas requested a consensus to proceed with designing a natural gas demarcation site at Olson Park, exchanging use of the property for cash or in-kind work; the board gave that consensus. The board discussed the revised tentative plan for Foxwood Knolls PRD, the separate improvement construction agreement for Phase 3, and a zoning amendment request from Crighton Plastics and Tri-State Plastics to rezone from RT to MX to address setback and outdoor storage issues, directing staff to gather more details. On the engineer’s report, discussions continued on the Thorn Run Interchange Project, specifically providing a new entrance for the Courtyard Marriott. The Moon Park Restroom Facilities Improvement Project is about two-thirds complete in specifications and design. The notice to proceed was issued for the fuel tank upgrade project. The 2014 Road Improvement Program contract was signed, with work planned in two phases starting in May and August. The stormwater management ordinance is nearly complete. Under parks and recreation, the board learned of grant applications, the Robin Hill concert series, the West Hills Art League show, and the Family Fun Night series. The finance director presented the check listing for the capital reserve fund, local services tax fund, and 2012 bond fund for signature. The library expansion committee reviewed design elements, and the board was reminded to comment on the draft lease agreement. The sustainability coordinator secured a green roof study grant for the municipal building renovation. The board authorized a $2,000 contribution to ACTA for the shuttle service local match. The board consented to remain in Allegheny County’s CDBG and HOME programs, requiring no opt-out resolution. The board received requests to pass resolutions supporting state bills enabling municipal police radar and municipal pension and Act 111 reform. The solicitor reported the codification update is delayed and that the engineering firm is working on a scope for setting Moon-Findlay border monuments. The meeting was adjourned into executive session at 9:08 PM and concluded at 11:05 PM.The Board of Supervisors held a workshop meeting on April 30, 2014. The chairman announced an executive session was held on April 7 to receive legal advice regarding the Speedway LLC conditional use application. No public comment was offered. The board reached consensus to approve a traffic study by Robert Morris University for adding left-turn lanes on University Boulevard, based on the township engineer’s review letter. An employee from Janney Montgomery Scott presented preliminary financing options, showing favorable borrowing rates, and the board discussed a potential reimbursement resolution for bond projects.
The board unanimously approved Resolution No. R-10-2014, adopting a standard-form Vendor Agreement for use at the Farmer’s Market, Fourth of July, and other township vendor events. Under community development, the township manager reported that Findlay Township granted conditional approval for Well Pad #5, which partially lies in Moon Township, but the developer must still obtain land development approval from Moon. Peoples Natural Gas requested a consensus to proceed with designing a natural gas demarcation site at Olson Park, exchanging use of the property for cash or in-kind work; the board gave that consensus. The board discussed the revised tentative plan for Foxwood Knolls PRD, the separate improvement construction agreement for Phase 3, and a zoning amendment request from Crighton Plastics and Tri-State Plastics to rezone from RT to MX to address setback and outdoor storage issues, directing staff to gather more details.
On the engineer’s report, discussions continued on the Thorn Run Interchange Project, specifically providing a new entrance for the Courtyard Marriott. The Moon Park Restroom Facilities Improvement Project is about two-thirds complete in specifications and design. The notice to proceed was issued for the fuel tank upgrade project. The 2014 Road Improvement Program contract was signed, with work planned in two phases starting in May and August. The stormwater management ordinance is nearly complete. Under parks and recreation, the board learned of grant applications, the Robin Hill concert series, the West Hills Art League show, and the Family Fun Night series. The finance director presented the check listing for the capital reserve fund, local services tax fund, and 2012 bond fund for signature.
The library expansion committee reviewed design elements, and the board was reminded to comment on the draft lease agreement. The sustainability coordinator secured a green roof study grant for the municipal building renovation. The board authorized a $2,000 contribution to ACTA for the shuttle service local match. The board consented to remain in Allegheny County’s CDBG and HOME programs, requiring no opt-out resolution. The board received requests to pass resolutions supporting state bills enabling municipal police radar and municipal pension and Act 111 reform. The solicitor reported the codification update is delayed and that the engineering firm is working on a scope for setting Moon-Findlay border monuments. The meeting was adjourned into executive session at 9:08 PM and concluded at 11:05 PM.
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