22 July 2015
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 47 subject tags
The Board of Supervisors held a special workshop meeting on July 22, 2015, with all three members present. After no public comment, the board unanimously adopted Resolution R-20-2015, approving the Moon Industrial Development Authority’s issuance of up to $6 million in industrial development revenue notes for Sippel Industries, LLC and Sippel Company, Inc. The Finance Director then presented a detailed financial review through June 30, 2015. The Finance Director reported general fund revenues of $8.97 million, about 71% of the budget, with real estate taxes at 58% and local enabling taxes at 33%. Delinquent taxes were 30% lower than the prior year, while earned income tax collections were higher. Interest income was down significantly due to market conditions, but building permit revenue increased. On the expenditure side, legal fees rose $9,000 and codification costs increased $11,000. Switching to wind energy saved $52,000 in electric costs over six months. Police protection appeared $100,000 over budget, but the Finance Director attributed this to line-item comparisons; the police association’s health insurance costs rose 36%. Fire protection costs decreased due to the fire marshal’s retirement. Community development costs increased, with $120,000 spent on developer costs in five months, though these are offset by escrow accounts. Highway maintenance saw decreases in diesel fuel, street lights, and building maintenance, but increases in truck repairs and stormwater management. The township participated in Duquesne Light’s LED street light replacement program. Parks and recreation costs rose slightly due to building maintenance from the office move to Robin Hill, where parking lot paving and sidewalk installation are planned. Library costs appeared lower because the new director had not yet requested the township’s contribution. The Local Services Tax fund covered winter maintenance, with salt usage exceeding the budgeted 5,000 tons. The Capital Reserve fund purchased three police cars, a fire vehicle, park upgrades, and MCA-TV equipment. A family fund for Robin Hill has a $65,000 balance, with quarterly payments ending next year. Liquid fuels allocation was $553,500, with $189,000 in turnback money earmarked for paving Ewing Road. The Finance Director noted $248,000 remains in the 2012 Bond Fund and recommended using it for capital projects before tapping Capital Reserve. The board then entered executive session for about 53 minutes, reconvened, and adjourned without further action.The Board of Supervisors held a special workshop meeting on July 22, 2015, with all three members present. After no public comment, the board unanimously adopted Resolution R-20-2015, approving the Moon Industrial Development Authority’s issuance of up to $6 million in industrial development revenue notes for Sippel Industries, LLC and Sippel Company, Inc. The Finance Director then presented a detailed financial review through June 30, 2015. The Finance Director reported general fund revenues of $8.97 million, about 71% of the budget, with real estate taxes at 58% and local enabling taxes at 33%. Delinquent taxes were 30% lower than the prior year, while earned income tax collections were higher. Interest income was down significantly due to market conditions, but building permit revenue increased. On the expenditure side, legal fees rose $9,000 and codification costs increased $11,000. Switching to wind energy saved $52,000 in electric costs over six months. Police protection appeared $100,000 over budget, but the Finance Director attributed this to line-item comparisons; the police association’s health insurance costs rose 36%. Fire protection costs decreased due to the fire marshal’s retirement. Community development costs increased, with $120,000 spent on developer costs in five months, though these are offset by escrow accounts. Highway maintenance saw decreases in diesel fuel, street lights, and building maintenance, but increases in truck repairs and stormwater management. The township participated in Duquesne Light’s LED street light replacement program. Parks and recreation costs rose slightly due to building maintenance from the office move to Robin Hill, where parking lot paving and sidewalk installation are planned. Library costs appeared lower because the new director had not yet requested the township’s contribution. The Local Services Tax fund covered winter maintenance, with salt usage exceeding the budgeted 5,000 tons. The Capital Reserve fund purchased three police cars, a fire vehicle, park upgrades, and MCA-TV equipment. A family fund for Robin Hill has a $65,000 balance, with quarterly payments ending next year. Liquid fuels allocation was $553,500, with $189,000 in turnback money earmarked for paving Ewing Road. The Finance Director noted $248,000 remains in the 2012 Bond Fund and recommended using it for capital projects before tapping Capital Reserve. The board then entered executive session for about 53 minutes, reconvened, and adjourned without further action.
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