3 November 2014
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 40 subject tags
The Board of Supervisors held the third 2015 budget workshop, focusing on Community Development and MCA-TV. No public comments were made. The Finance Director reviewed the Community Development budget, noting a new line item for the Farmer’s Market covering signage, wages, and credit card processing. Revenue covers about 75% of costs, with hopes for more vendors. The Environmental Advisory Council contribution increased by $1,000. Legal services spending through August was under $60,000, with top costs for stormwater, planning, and code enforcement issues at the Polo Club, Mooncrest, and Rodeway Inn. The board discussed the solicitor’s billing structure, with the Chairman preferring to hold the planning legal budget at $50,000 rather than the proposed $55,000, directing staff to roll more tasks back in-house. Engineering services were reduced from $40,000 to $30,000, as the Township Engineer transitions work from Baker to staff. GIS software maintenance needs an upgrade, and staff development funds will allow the Green Coordinator to take a refresher course to reduce reliance on Chester Engineering. A part-time intern from LGA is proposed, with LGA funding 50% of the cost. For MCA-TV, the budget is largely unchanged except for converting a part-time position to a full-time Assistant Director. This employee handles design, layout, graphics, the Township website, and the Parks webpage, saving $2,400 annually. One part-time position would be eliminated. Trailer expenses increased due to a generator replacement. Meeting costs for other districts, including the School District, are higher due to additional meetings, but those are billed and revenue is received. Telephone costs are slightly higher due to the transition to web-based phones, but costs are expected to decrease next year. Advertising costs for recruiting the MCA-TV and Communications Directors will not recur. Group life and health insurance is budgeted lower based on current personnel. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.The Board of Supervisors held the third 2015 budget workshop, focusing on Community Development and MCA-TV. No public comments were made. The Finance Director reviewed the Community Development budget, noting a new line item for the Farmer’s Market covering signage, wages, and credit card processing. Revenue covers about 75% of costs, with hopes for more vendors. The Environmental Advisory Council contribution increased by $1,000. Legal services spending through August was under $60,000, with top costs for stormwater, planning, and code enforcement issues at the Polo Club, Mooncrest, and Rodeway Inn. The board discussed the solicitor’s billing structure, with the Chairman preferring to hold the planning legal budget at $50,000 rather than the proposed $55,000, directing staff to roll more tasks back in-house. Engineering services were reduced from $40,000 to $30,000, as the Township Engineer transitions work from Baker to staff. GIS software maintenance needs an upgrade, and staff development funds will allow the Green Coordinator to take a refresher course to reduce reliance on Chester Engineering. A part-time intern from LGA is proposed, with LGA funding 50% of the cost.
For MCA-TV, the budget is largely unchanged except for converting a part-time position to a full-time Assistant Director. This employee handles design, layout, graphics, the Township website, and the Parks webpage, saving $2,400 annually. One part-time position would be eliminated. Trailer expenses increased due to a generator replacement. Meeting costs for other districts, including the School District, are higher due to additional meetings, but those are billed and revenue is received. Telephone costs are slightly higher due to the transition to web-based phones, but costs are expected to decrease next year. Advertising costs for recruiting the MCA-TV and Communications Directors will not recur. Group life and health insurance is budgeted lower based on current personnel. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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