12 November 2014
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 21 subject tags
The Board of Supervisors held a budget workshop on November 12, 2014, focusing on the Administration, Tax Collection, Local Services Tax Fund, and Liquid Fuels Fund budgets for 2015. No public comments were made. The board set the legal services line item at $70,000 after discussion, with the Finance Director agreeing to provide a spreadsheet of legal costs by project. Engineering fees were left unchanged, but supervisors requested more detailed billing breakdowns. The board increased the vehicle maintenance budget to reflect greater use of a recently purchased vehicle. Advertising costs were noted as higher due to multiple job postings, and the board designated the Allegheny Times as the township newspaper. The holiday/event fund was increased slightly. Discussion on website costs revealed that a part-time employee maintains the site, and his salary is distributed across departments. The building supervisor’s salary was explained as partially allocated to administration, fire, police, and the Cherrington building. The intergovernmental cooperation line item included a $2,000 contribution for boundary markers with Findlay Township, with supervisors expressing concern about future development disputes at the Par Three Golf Course. Cleaning supply costs were increased due to better documentation. Salary decreases were attributed to personnel changes, with a 4% performance-based scale anticipated. Group life and health insurance were increased to reflect current employees and a new staff accountant hire. Utilities were budgeted to actual costs, with alternative suppliers being explored. The tax collection budget showed a significant increase in the commission on current earned income tax, budgeted at $100,000, tied to higher collections. The board discussed a dispute with Keystone over delinquent real estate collection fees, with the Finance Director believing Keystone owes the township money. Per capita tax collection was discussed, with the solicitor unsure if the tax can be split. The library budget remained at $232,000, with a $20,000 challenge grant from capital reserves. The board noted the library’s fundraising efforts and the township’s matching contribution. Mooncrest Neighborhood costs were discussed, with the Finance Director reviewing the agreement for potential expenses. The Chairman requested a list of appointments for 2015. The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.The Board of Supervisors held a budget workshop on November 12, 2014, focusing on the Administration, Tax Collection, Local Services Tax Fund, and Liquid Fuels Fund budgets for 2015. No public comments were made. The board set the legal services line item at $70,000 after discussion, with the Finance Director agreeing to provide a spreadsheet of legal costs by project. Engineering fees were left unchanged, but supervisors requested more detailed billing breakdowns. The board increased the vehicle maintenance budget to reflect greater use of a recently purchased vehicle. Advertising costs were noted as higher due to multiple job postings, and the board designated the Allegheny Times as the township newspaper. The holiday/event fund was increased slightly. Discussion on website costs revealed that a part-time employee maintains the site, and his salary is distributed across departments. The building supervisor’s salary was explained as partially allocated to administration, fire, police, and the Cherrington building. The intergovernmental cooperation line item included a $2,000 contribution for boundary markers with Findlay Township, with supervisors expressing concern about future development disputes at the Par Three Golf Course. Cleaning supply costs were increased due to better documentation. Salary decreases were attributed to personnel changes, with a 4% performance-based scale anticipated. Group life and health insurance were increased to reflect current employees and a new staff accountant hire. Utilities were budgeted to actual costs, with alternative suppliers being explored. The tax collection budget showed a significant increase in the commission on current earned income tax, budgeted at $100,000, tied to higher collections. The board discussed a dispute with Keystone over delinquent real estate collection fees, with the Finance Director believing Keystone owes the township money. Per capita tax collection was discussed, with the solicitor unsure if the tax can be split. The library budget remained at $232,000, with a $20,000 challenge grant from capital reserves. The board noted the library’s fundraising efforts and the township’s matching contribution. Mooncrest Neighborhood costs were discussed, with the Finance Director reviewing the agreement for potential expenses. The Chairman requested a list of appointments for 2015. The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
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