25 June 2014
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 40 subject tags
The Moon Township Board of Supervisors held a workshop meeting on June 25, 2014. During public comment, residents expressed interest in hearing from the Moon Area School District. the School Board President presented a proposal for a potential joint venture to repurpose a closed elementary school into a community center. The Board expressed general interest in continuing the discussion. an attorney presented a preliminary site plan for Carnot Village, a mixed-use development on Beaver Grade Road with 102 residential units and three 8,000-square-foot retail spaces, seeking Board support for variances before the Zoning Hearing Board. The Board liked the concept and suggested community outreach. The Board approved two performance security reductions: $7,700 for the Marrone Minor Land Development and $385,151.25 for PIBP Building 210, both as recommended by the Township Engineer. Robert Morris University requested a time extension on its amended conditional use for Yorktown Hall to continue discussions on shared access to a traffic light with Panera Bread and the DoubleTree. The Board supported the extension and authorized a letter of support for an RMU grant for University Boulevard traffic improvements. The Board also discussed the RMU South Campus stormwater improvement project, which will be considered for the next regular meeting agenda. The Board reviewed the Crago Inc. VII rezoning request for Patrick’s Pub, with a public hearing set for August 6. An update on the Corsi Management Group minor land development plan indicated a complete application is expected for July Planning Commission review. The Crighton Plastics and Tri-State Plastics zoning amendment requests were delayed pending further information. The proposed Floodplain Ordinance, approved by FEMA, will have a public hearing on August 2. The Board discussed the Moon-RMU Economic Development Group and agreed the township manager could attend meetings, with the engineer and solicitor as needed. The Noble Woods reallocation of completion security will require a development agreement addendum. The engineer reported that the Moon Park restroom improvement project is progressing, with bids for new restrooms to be advertised in July. The fuel tank upgrade at the Stevenson Mill Garage received approval from the Allegheny Airport Authority, saving $25,000. The Board agreed to cap the Township’s cost for the Montour Run Road/Beaver Grade Road intersection signal improvements at $740,000, with PENNDOT assuming risk for overages. The 2014 Road Improvement Program will continue in July. Grant Drive improvements are moving forward with property owners bearing costs for utility pole relocation and road upgrades. The Board was informed of the sale of the BresLube Superfund site and the new owner’s compliance with EPA conditions. The Crosswinds Development road dedication is pending right-of-way easement agreements. Parks and Recreation reported on summer concerts, family fun nights, camps, and the July 4th celebration. The Finance Department reviewed a proposal from HHM for insurance policy changes, but the Board decided to wait until collective bargaining negotiations are complete before proceeding. The Board discussed the COPS Hiring Program grant for a School Resource Officer, the Impact Fee Advisory Committee public hearings, and the Moon Public Library expansion, with a meeting to be set with an attorney to work on a lease. The Municipal Building renovation RFP has been issued, with proposals due July 10. The Board reviewed the codification of ordinances and tax assessment appeals. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 PM for executive session on legal and personnel matters.The Moon Township Board of Supervisors held a workshop meeting on June 25, 2014. During public comment, residents expressed interest in hearing from the Moon Area School District. the School Board President presented a proposal for a potential joint venture to repurpose a closed elementary school into a community center. The Board expressed general interest in continuing the discussion. an attorney presented a preliminary site plan for Carnot Village, a mixed-use development on Beaver Grade Road with 102 residential units and three 8,000-square-foot retail spaces, seeking Board support for variances before the Zoning Hearing Board. The Board liked the concept and suggested community outreach.
The Board approved two performance security reductions: $7,700 for the Marrone Minor Land Development and $385,151.25 for PIBP Building 210, both as recommended by the Township Engineer. Robert Morris University requested a time extension on its amended conditional use for Yorktown Hall to continue discussions on shared access to a traffic light with Panera Bread and the DoubleTree. The Board supported the extension and authorized a letter of support for an RMU grant for University Boulevard traffic improvements. The Board also discussed the RMU South Campus stormwater improvement project, which will be considered for the next regular meeting agenda.
The Board reviewed the Crago Inc. VII rezoning request for Patrick’s Pub, with a public hearing set for August 6. An update on the Corsi Management Group minor land development plan indicated a complete application is expected for July Planning Commission review. The Crighton Plastics and Tri-State Plastics zoning amendment requests were delayed pending further information. The proposed Floodplain Ordinance, approved by FEMA, will have a public hearing on August 2. The Board discussed the Moon-RMU Economic Development Group and agreed the township manager could attend meetings, with the engineer and solicitor as needed. The Noble Woods reallocation of completion security will require a development agreement addendum.
The engineer reported that the Moon Park restroom improvement project is progressing, with bids for new restrooms to be advertised in July. The fuel tank upgrade at the Stevenson Mill Garage received approval from the Allegheny Airport Authority, saving $25,000. The Board agreed to cap the Township’s cost for the Montour Run Road/Beaver Grade Road intersection signal improvements at $740,000, with PENNDOT assuming risk for overages. The 2014 Road Improvement Program will continue in July. Grant Drive improvements are moving forward with property owners bearing costs for utility pole relocation and road upgrades. The Board was informed of the sale of the BresLube Superfund site and the new owner’s compliance with EPA conditions. The Crosswinds Development road dedication is pending right-of-way easement agreements.
Parks and Recreation reported on summer concerts, family fun nights, camps, and the July 4th celebration. The Finance Department reviewed a proposal from HHM for insurance policy changes, but the Board decided to wait until collective bargaining negotiations are complete before proceeding. The Board discussed the COPS Hiring Program grant for a School Resource Officer, the Impact Fee Advisory Committee public hearings, and the Moon Public Library expansion, with a meeting to be set with an attorney to work on a lease. The Municipal Building renovation RFP has been issued, with proposals due July 10. The Board reviewed the codification of ordinances and tax assessment appeals. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 PM for executive session on legal and personnel matters.
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