8 October 2014
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 16 subject tags
The Mooncrest Historic Overlay Advisory Committee, also called the Historical Architectural Review Board, met on October 8, 2014. The board approved the minutes from its September 10 meeting. Under new business, the Old Moon Township Historical Society President presented upcoming activities, including an archaeological dig at Olson Park, a November 2 presentation by a historian on Meadowcroft Rockshelter, and an interview with a descendant of a local family. Other planned events are a winter event at Robin Hill and the Log Cabin, and a TV miniseries on MCA-TV covering topics like the naming of Flaugherty Run and champion trees of Moon Township. A township staff member reported that the Certified Local Government grant agreement has been executed and a request for proposals has been sent to seven potential consultants, with four additional requests received after posting online. She also reviewed a Community Partner Day invitation. Under old business, the township staff member reported working with the Friends of Boggs School to prepare a Historic Resource Survey for the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, noting that members of a local family recently visited and provided extensive family history, including that a family ancestor, who was illiterate, donated the land for the school to ensure his family’s education. The Mooncrest Historic booklet is finished and under final review by Clio Consulting. A board member discussed potential 2015 goals, prioritizing engagement in the Mooncrest neighborhood through a meeting, a pamphlet for residents and landowners, and more articles. The township staff member noted that public meetings are part of the proposed Market Analysis project. Discussion included new windows at Juniper and Oak, and a new porch on Cypress with an incorrect front door window. The township staff member gave a brief update on possible lighting improvements in Mooncrest and on Old Thorn Run Road. An employee is working with People of Public Transportation to add bus routes, including one serving Mooncrest. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.The Mooncrest Historic Overlay Advisory Committee, also called the Historical Architectural Review Board, met on October 8, 2014. The board approved the minutes from its September 10 meeting. Under new business, the Old Moon Township Historical Society President presented upcoming activities, including an archaeological dig at Olson Park, a November 2 presentation by a historian on Meadowcroft Rockshelter, and an interview with a descendant of a local family. Other planned events are a winter event at Robin Hill and the Log Cabin, and a TV miniseries on MCA-TV covering topics like the naming of Flaugherty Run and champion trees of Moon Township. A township staff member reported that the Certified Local Government grant agreement has been executed and a request for proposals has been sent to seven potential consultants, with four additional requests received after posting online. She also reviewed a Community Partner Day invitation. Under old business, the township staff member reported working with the Friends of Boggs School to prepare a Historic Resource Survey for the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, noting that members of a local family recently visited and provided extensive family history, including that a family ancestor, who was illiterate, donated the land for the school to ensure his family’s education. The Mooncrest Historic booklet is finished and under final review by Clio Consulting. A board member discussed potential 2015 goals, prioritizing engagement in the Mooncrest neighborhood through a meeting, a pamphlet for residents and landowners, and more articles. The township staff member noted that public meetings are part of the proposed Market Analysis project. Discussion included new windows at Juniper and Oak, and a new porch on Cypress with an incorrect front door window. The township staff member gave a brief update on possible lighting improvements in Mooncrest and on Old Thorn Run Road. An employee is working with People of Public Transportation to add bus routes, including one serving Mooncrest. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
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