10 November 2014
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 39 subject tags
The Board of Supervisors held a budget workshop focused on the Parks and Public Works departments. The board first ratified a consent order resolving an encroachment on township park property and a code enforcement matter, correcting a docket number error from a prior meeting. They also discussed scheduling an annual update meeting with the Allegheny County Airport Authority, suggesting January 7 or 14, 2015, and agreed to hold the police pension fund annual review in February. The Finance Director presented the 2015 draft budgets. For Parks, the Finance Director noted a proposed $4,000 increase to contract with a professional security firm for unarmed patrols from April to October, replacing the current part-time security guard who cannot work the extended hours. The board discussed a significant increase in vehicle mileage reimbursements, with the township manager stating the policy will be changed to require use of township vehicles when available and that mileage will be audited. The Independence Day celebration budget was increased to reflect actual costs, and the 5k race will move to Father’s Day weekend due to the Thorn Run Interchange project. The overall Parks maintenance budget will see a 6% increase. For Public Works, the Finance Director reported that vehicle maintenance and repair costs were 166% over budget due to diesel engine issues on newer trucks. The department requested two additional full-time employees and more seasonal workers. After discussion, the board agreed to add one full-time employee and hire additional seasonal workers. The Public Works salary line item will increase 19% with the new hire. The board also noted that the street sign replacement program is nearing completion, so that budget will decrease. The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m., with the next workshop scheduled for November 12 to discuss Administration, Library, Liquid Fuels, and Local Services Tax.The Board of Supervisors held a budget workshop focused on the Parks and Public Works departments. The board first ratified a consent order resolving an encroachment on township park property and a code enforcement matter, correcting a docket number error from a prior meeting. They also discussed scheduling an annual update meeting with the Allegheny County Airport Authority, suggesting January 7 or 14, 2015, and agreed to hold the police pension fund annual review in February.
The Finance Director presented the 2015 draft budgets. For Parks, the Finance Director noted a proposed $4,000 increase to contract with a professional security firm for unarmed patrols from April to October, replacing the current part-time security guard who cannot work the extended hours. The board discussed a significant increase in vehicle mileage reimbursements, with the township manager stating the policy will be changed to require use of township vehicles when available and that mileage will be audited. The Independence Day celebration budget was increased to reflect actual costs, and the 5k race will move to Father’s Day weekend due to the Thorn Run Interchange project. The overall Parks maintenance budget will see a 6% increase.
For Public Works, the Finance Director reported that vehicle maintenance and repair costs were 166% over budget due to diesel engine issues on newer trucks. The department requested two additional full-time employees and more seasonal workers. After discussion, the board agreed to add one full-time employee and hire additional seasonal workers. The Public Works salary line item will increase 19% with the new hire. The board also noted that the street sign replacement program is nearing completion, so that budget will decrease. The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m., with the next workshop scheduled for November 12 to discuss Administration, Library, Liquid Fuels, and Local Services Tax.
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