26 October 2015
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 55 subject tags
The Board of Supervisors held its fourth 2016 budget workshop, focusing on Public Works, Parks, the Mooncrest Community Service Center, and Administration. No public comment was offered on agenda items, though a resident inquired about the school board, school resource officer, MTA, and Crescent Township relations. The Finance Director led the Public Works review. She noted a decrease in gas and diesel spending due to new software, but an increase in uniform costs because of under-budgeting in 2015. Maintenance and repairs for the aging fleet increased by $15,000 to reflect actual costs for major repairs. Street sign funding was maintained to meet PennDOT requirements, while streetlight costs decreased due to a switch to wind power. NPDES and stormwater funding increased due to unknown maintenance costs. Legal services rose by $500 due to two grievances filed in 2015. Engineering fees decreased because of fewer easement issues and an in-house engineer. The department requested two new hires: one for roads and one for parks, the latter budgeted at 75% in Parks and Recreation. A supervisor questioned the necessity of two new employees; the township manager cited new MS4 stormwater requirements and delayed leaf and branch pickup as justification. The overall Public Works budget increased 12%. In Parks, park security was privatized and will run from April to October, a two-month extension accounting for a $5,000 increase. The Parks Director requested additional funds for a new standalone 5K event in June. Legal fees remained flat, as future grievances are not expected. Building maintenance costs rose due to the move from the park to Robin Hill, including electrical work and bathroom renovations. Staff development increased by $15,000 for training and continuing education. The salary increase reflects the new laborer hire. The chairman advised examining operating expenses and revenues, noting the position will become permanent. The Mooncrest Community Services Center budget showed no change. The township manager asked if demolition costs could be kept under Mooncrest’s building maintenance line as an extraordinary item. For Administration, the Finance Director explained the need to hire Industrial Appraisal to appraise all township greenspace, vehicles, and furniture for insurance. Legal services remained flat at a $90,000 annual average. Engineering fees decreased due to in-house work. Advertising costs were higher due to job postings and public meetings. Township communications decreased by $5,000 after finding a new print company. The intergovernmental budget covers Moon/Findlay border markers, partially reimbursed by ACAA. Website enhancement increased due to labor costs. Facility services were adjusted for new services. Dues, memberships, and subscriptions increased, including a new Pennsylvania Municipal League membership. The Finance Director reviewed the revenue and expenditure summary, noting difficulty balancing a 5% revenue increase against a 14% expenditure increase. The township manager noted police operations consume 45% of the budget, exceeding real estate tax revenue. The next workshop will cover liquid fuels, services, the library, and taxes. The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.The Board of Supervisors held its fourth 2016 budget workshop, focusing on Public Works, Parks, the Mooncrest Community Service Center, and Administration. No public comment was offered on agenda items, though a resident inquired about the school board, school resource officer, MTA, and Crescent Township relations.
The Finance Director led the Public Works review. She noted a decrease in gas and diesel spending due to new software, but an increase in uniform costs because of under-budgeting in 2015. Maintenance and repairs for the aging fleet increased by $15,000 to reflect actual costs for major repairs. Street sign funding was maintained to meet PennDOT requirements, while streetlight costs decreased due to a switch to wind power. NPDES and stormwater funding increased due to unknown maintenance costs. Legal services rose by $500 due to two grievances filed in 2015. Engineering fees decreased because of fewer easement issues and an in-house engineer. The department requested two new hires: one for roads and one for parks, the latter budgeted at 75% in Parks and Recreation. A supervisor questioned the necessity of two new employees; the township manager cited new MS4 stormwater requirements and delayed leaf and branch pickup as justification. The overall Public Works budget increased 12%.
In Parks, park security was privatized and will run from April to October, a two-month extension accounting for a $5,000 increase. The Parks Director requested additional funds for a new standalone 5K event in June. Legal fees remained flat, as future grievances are not expected. Building maintenance costs rose due to the move from the park to Robin Hill, including electrical work and bathroom renovations. Staff development increased by $15,000 for training and continuing education. The salary increase reflects the new laborer hire. The chairman advised examining operating expenses and revenues, noting the position will become permanent.
The Mooncrest Community Services Center budget showed no change. The township manager asked if demolition costs could be kept under Mooncrest’s building maintenance line as an extraordinary item.
For Administration, the Finance Director explained the need to hire Industrial Appraisal to appraise all township greenspace, vehicles, and furniture for insurance. Legal services remained flat at a $90,000 annual average. Engineering fees decreased due to in-house work. Advertising costs were higher due to job postings and public meetings. Township communications decreased by $5,000 after finding a new print company. The intergovernmental budget covers Moon/Findlay border markers, partially reimbursed by ACAA. Website enhancement increased due to labor costs. Facility services were adjusted for new services. Dues, memberships, and subscriptions increased, including a new Pennsylvania Municipal League membership. The Finance Director reviewed the revenue and expenditure summary, noting difficulty balancing a 5% revenue increase against a 14% expenditure increase. The township manager noted police operations consume 45% of the budget, exceeding real estate tax revenue. The next workshop will cover liquid fuels, services, the library, and taxes. The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
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