14 October 2015
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 40 subject tags
The Board of Supervisors held its third 2016 budget workshop, focused on community development and MCA-TV. No public comments were made. The board first discussed a major real estate decision with DeCecco Development Inc., weighing renovation of the existing municipal building against constructing a new structure. DeCecco Development Inc. reported that renovations are often more expensive than new construction, especially when factoring in the cost of renting temporary space. The chairman noted the current building’s outdated mechanicals, architecture, and inefficient layout. The board reviewed the benefits of centralizing municipal services—including Parks and Recreation, the tax office, the Municipal Authority, MCA-TV, the library, and a recreation/community center—under one roof to share amenities and reduce costs. DeCecco Development Inc. advised the board to work backward from available funding and public needs to determine the best option. The next step is for DeCecco Development Inc. to attend the November 2 reserve budget meeting after the township consults with its financial advisor about securing a bond at a low interest rate. The finance director then presented the 2016 draft budget. Operating expenses are proposed at the same level as 2015, with only a decrease in the farmers market line item and the Zoning Hearing Board contribution, the latter recommended based on actual expenditures. Administrative expenses have decreased overall due to added personnel reducing the need for outsourced legal and engineering services. A new line item was added for maintenance contracts and equipment, including Microsoft Exchange for email compliance. Salary expenses reflect the township being fully staffed, with a proposed new zoning and code enforcement officer replacing the sustainability coordinator position; sustainability duties would be incorporated into another role. The LGA internship program was also discussed. Total salary expenses show a 4.8% increase over 2015 due to full staffing. The MCA-TV budget remains largely flat, with increases for staff cell phones and conference attendance, and a decrease in group health insurance costs. The chairman requested a preliminary expense report for the next budget vote. The public will be informed of the preliminary budget vote on November 18, with details on increases, and the budget will be available for public comment on December 2. The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.The Board of Supervisors held its third 2016 budget workshop, focused on community development and MCA-TV. No public comments were made. The board first discussed a major real estate decision with DeCecco Development Inc., weighing renovation of the existing municipal building against constructing a new structure. DeCecco Development Inc. reported that renovations are often more expensive than new construction, especially when factoring in the cost of renting temporary space. The chairman noted the current building’s outdated mechanicals, architecture, and inefficient layout. The board reviewed the benefits of centralizing municipal services—including Parks and Recreation, the tax office, the Municipal Authority, MCA-TV, the library, and a recreation/community center—under one roof to share amenities and reduce costs. DeCecco Development Inc. advised the board to work backward from available funding and public needs to determine the best option. The next step is for DeCecco Development Inc. to attend the November 2 reserve budget meeting after the township consults with its financial advisor about securing a bond at a low interest rate.
The finance director then presented the 2016 draft budget. Operating expenses are proposed at the same level as 2015, with only a decrease in the farmers market line item and the Zoning Hearing Board contribution, the latter recommended based on actual expenditures. Administrative expenses have decreased overall due to added personnel reducing the need for outsourced legal and engineering services. A new line item was added for maintenance contracts and equipment, including Microsoft Exchange for email compliance. Salary expenses reflect the township being fully staffed, with a proposed new zoning and code enforcement officer replacing the sustainability coordinator position; sustainability duties would be incorporated into another role. The LGA internship program was also discussed. Total salary expenses show a 4.8% increase over 2015 due to full staffing. The MCA-TV budget remains largely flat, with increases for staff cell phones and conference attendance, and a decrease in group health insurance costs.
The chairman requested a preliminary expense report for the next budget vote. The public will be informed of the preliminary budget vote on November 18, with details on increases, and the budget will be available for public comment on December 2. The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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