2 November 2015
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 46 subject tags
The Board of Supervisors held a budget workshop meeting on November 2, 2015, beginning at 5:00 p.m. with all four members present. During public comment, a resident discussed the Township taking ownership of McCormick Farms’ roads and stormwater system, noting punch list items and a need for clear title. The solicitor recommended title insurance. A developer requested dedication of Foxwood Knolls roads so paving could begin before winter. The Finance Director reviewed the 2016 draft budget. For tax collection, she decreased earned income tax revenue by 5% based on five-year history and reduced Act 32 collection costs. Library expenses were adjusted to actuals; a supervisor suggested reaching out to the library about maintenance needs. The debt service line item covers the 2012 bond. Miscellaneous expenses increased due to AED replacements and a card reader security system project. The Local Services Tax Fund anticipates higher collections; overages in salt purchases were moved from liquid fuels. Liquid Fuels Fund revenue is calculated by mileage and population, with electricity costs down due to wind power. An employee of Janney Montgomery Scott presented a financing report for a new municipal building. Moon Township’s bond rating is double AA. DiCicco Development updated the board on land topography behind the Municipal Building, noting wetlands and unbuildable areas. The board approved six performance security reduction requests: Pittsburgh International Business Park Building 300 reduced from $44,602.80 to $6,875.00; Scott Station Metro Office Park from $43,400.00 to $7,400.00; Cimarron Phase 1 and 2 from $43,900.00 to $29,000.00; Cimarron Phase 3 (22 lots) from $5,900.00 to $3,600.00; Cimarron Phase 3 (14 lots) from $18,800.00 to $2,500.00; and Cimarron Phase 5 from $167,700.00 to $97,000.00. Community Development reported a zoning text amendment for solar panels, a Calvert Hill major land development, an easement agreement with Columbia Gas for a gas line on Beaver Grade Road, a T-Mobile site lease in Moon Park, demolition of 172-178 Juniper Drive, and a zoning review study. The engineer reported a Transportation Alternatives Program grant application for University Boulevard sidewalks, fuel tank upgrades pay application, and Youngblood Paving payment application. Parks and Recreation reported the largest 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 at $106,849, a solar message board at $12,100, fixed asset appraisals at $15,000, proposed regulations for target ranges, and new vehicle requests including a Tahoe and a Chevy Colorado. The board previewed the regular meeting agenda, including resolutions for CDBG, Allegheny County Vacant Property Program, Columbia Gas easement, fuel tank pay application, Juniper Drive demolition, Robin Hill countertops, and the sidewalk grant. The board entered executive session at 8:30 p.m. and adjourned at 9:10 p.m.The Board of Supervisors held a budget workshop meeting on November 2, 2015, beginning at 5:00 p.m. with all four members present. During public comment, a resident discussed the Township taking ownership of McCormick Farms’ roads and stormwater system, noting punch list items and a need for clear title. The solicitor recommended title insurance. A developer requested dedication of Foxwood Knolls roads so paving could begin before winter.
The Finance Director reviewed the 2016 draft budget. For tax collection, she decreased earned income tax revenue by 5% based on five-year history and reduced Act 32 collection costs. Library expenses were adjusted to actuals; a supervisor suggested reaching out to the library about maintenance needs. The debt service line item covers the 2012 bond. Miscellaneous expenses increased due to AED replacements and a card reader security system project. The Local Services Tax Fund anticipates higher collections; overages in salt purchases were moved from liquid fuels. Liquid Fuels Fund revenue is calculated by mileage and population, with electricity costs down due to wind power.
An employee of Janney Montgomery Scott presented a financing report for a new municipal building. Moon Township’s bond rating is double AA.
DiCicco Development updated the board on land topography behind the Municipal Building, noting wetlands and unbuildable areas.
The board approved six performance security reduction requests: Pittsburgh International Business Park Building 300 reduced from $44,602.80 to $6,875.00; Scott Station Metro Office Park from $43,400.00 to $7,400.00; Cimarron Phase 1 and 2 from $43,900.00 to $29,000.00; Cimarron Phase 3 (22 lots) from $5,900.00 to $3,600.00; Cimarron Phase 3 (14 lots) from $18,800.00 to $2,500.00; and Cimarron Phase 5 from $167,700.00 to $97,000.00.
Community Development reported a zoning text amendment for solar panels, a Calvert Hill major land development, an easement agreement with Columbia Gas for a gas line on Beaver Grade Road, a T-Mobile site lease in Moon Park, demolition of 172-178 Juniper Drive, and a zoning review study.
The engineer reported a Transportation Alternatives Program grant application for University Boulevard sidewalks, fuel tank upgrades pay application, and Youngblood Paving payment application.
Parks and Recreation reported the largest 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 at $106,849, a solar message board at $12,100, fixed asset appraisals at $15,000, proposed regulations for target ranges, and new vehicle requests including a Tahoe and a Chevy Colorado.
The board previewed the regular meeting agenda, including resolutions for CDBG, Allegheny County Vacant Property Program, Columbia Gas easement, fuel tank pay application, Juniper Drive demolition, Robin Hill countertops, and the sidewalk grant. The board entered executive session at 8:30 p.m. and adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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