2 November 2015
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 44 subject tags
The Moon Township Board of Supervisors held a budget workshop on November 2, 2015, focusing on the 2016 budgets for tax collection, the Local Services Tax Fund, and the Liquid Fuels Fund. During public comment, a resident discussed the township taking ownership of McCormick Farms’ roads and stormwater system, with the solicitor recommending title insurance to ensure clear title. A developer of Foxwood Knolls requested road dedication to allow paving before winter, noting he had completed punch list items but that the solicitor’s legal list remained unresolved. The finance director reviewed the 2016 budget, decreasing earned income tax projections by 5% based on five-year history, adjusting library expenses to actuals, and noting no change in library contribution. She explained the debt service budget pays off the 2012 bond, and the miscellaneous budget increased due to costly AED replacements and a card reader security system. The Local Services Tax Fund anticipates higher collections, with overages in salt purchases moved from liquid fuels. The Liquid Fuels Fund revenue is based on mileage and population, with electricity costs down due to wind power. An employee from Janney Montgomery Scott presented a financing report for a potential new municipal building, noting Moon’s double AA bond rating. DiCicco Development updated on land topography behind the Municipal Building, identifying wetlands and unbuildable areas. The board approved six performance security reduction requests: Building 300 at Pittsburgh International Business Park reduced from $44,602.80 to $6,875; Scott Station Metro Office Park from $43,400 to $7,400; Cimarron Phase 1 and 2 from $43,900 to $29,000; Cimarron Phase 3 (22 lots) from $5,900 to $3,600; Cimarron Phase 3 (14 lots) from $18,800 to $2,500; and Cimarron Phase 5 from $167,700 to $97,000. Community Development reported a zoning text amendment for solar panels, an easement agreement with Columbia Gas for a gas line on Beaver Grade Road, a site lease agreement with T-Mobile in Moon Park, and demolition of condemned buildings at 172-178 Juniper Drive. The engineer reported a Transportation Alternatives Program grant application for University Boulevard sidewalks, fuel tank upgrades pay application, and Youngblood Paving payment. Finance reported the capital reserve bond check listing. Parks and Recreation reported a successful Halloween event with 1,250 attendees, Robin Hill paving, and a new contract with Style-Rite for countertops. Public Administration reported capital purchases: a bucket truck for Public Works for $106,849 from liquid fuels, an electric solar message board for $12,100, a fixed asset appraisal proposal for $15,000, and new vehicles for staff. The board previewed the regular meeting agenda, including resolutions for CDBG, Allegheny County Vacant Property Program, and the Columbia Gas easement. The board entered executive session at 8:30 PM and adjourned at 9:10 PM.The Moon Township Board of Supervisors held a budget workshop on November 2, 2015, focusing on the 2016 budgets for tax collection, the Local Services Tax Fund, and the Liquid Fuels Fund. During public comment, a resident discussed the township taking ownership of McCormick Farms’ roads and stormwater system, with the solicitor recommending title insurance to ensure clear title. A developer of Foxwood Knolls requested road dedication to allow paving before winter, noting he had completed punch list items but that the solicitor’s legal list remained unresolved. The finance director reviewed the 2016 budget, decreasing earned income tax projections by 5% based on five-year history, adjusting library expenses to actuals, and noting no change in library contribution. She explained the debt service budget pays off the 2012 bond, and the miscellaneous budget increased due to costly AED replacements and a card reader security system. The Local Services Tax Fund anticipates higher collections, with overages in salt purchases moved from liquid fuels. The Liquid Fuels Fund revenue is based on mileage and population, with electricity costs down due to wind power. An employee from Janney Montgomery Scott presented a financing report for a potential new municipal building, noting Moon’s double AA bond rating. DiCicco Development updated on land topography behind the Municipal Building, identifying wetlands and unbuildable areas. The board approved six performance security reduction requests: Building 300 at Pittsburgh International Business Park reduced from $44,602.80 to $6,875; Scott Station Metro Office Park from $43,400 to $7,400; Cimarron Phase 1 and 2 from $43,900 to $29,000; Cimarron Phase 3 (22 lots) from $5,900 to $3,600; Cimarron Phase 3 (14 lots) from $18,800 to $2,500; and Cimarron Phase 5 from $167,700 to $97,000. Community Development reported a zoning text amendment for solar panels, an easement agreement with Columbia Gas for a gas line on Beaver Grade Road, a site lease agreement with T-Mobile in Moon Park, and demolition of condemned buildings at 172-178 Juniper Drive. The engineer reported a Transportation Alternatives Program grant application for University Boulevard sidewalks, fuel tank upgrades pay application, and Youngblood Paving payment. Finance reported the capital reserve bond check listing. Parks and Recreation reported a successful Halloween event with 1,250 attendees, Robin Hill paving, and a new contract with Style-Rite for countertops. Public Administration reported capital purchases: a bucket truck for Public Works for $106,849 from liquid fuels, an electric solar message board for $12,100, a fixed asset appraisal proposal for $15,000, and new vehicles for staff. The board previewed the regular meeting agenda, including resolutions for CDBG, Allegheny County Vacant Property Program, and the Columbia Gas easement. The board entered executive session at 8:30 PM and adjourned at 9:10 PM.
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