9 November 2016
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 22 subject tags
The Moon Township Environmental Advisory Council met on November 9, 2016, with four members present, along with a staff liaison. The council approved the minutes from the September 14 meeting. Under new business, the staff liaison reported on Robert Morris University’s plan to build a metal building for three basketball courts near the back of campus, not visible from University Boulevard. The university resisted spending $150,000 on required landscaping, but the township insisted the cost must be paid, with plants possibly spread to other areas. The staff liaison also outlined new Pollution Reduction Plan and Total Maximum Daily Load requirements for six Moon Township waterways, mandating a 10% reduction in the first phase. A new best management practice could require street sweeping 26 times per year instead of the current two, potentially affecting road brining operations. The township is coordinating with neighboring municipalities on Montour Run requirements and needs to identify an engineer first. Under old business, the staff liaison and a member shared highlights from the 3 Rivers Wet Weather Conference, focusing on the PRP/TMDL requirements and Allegheny County’s Act 167 Stormwater Management Plan. The current draft ordinance is generic, but Moon’s is more detailed. A member reported minimal progress on establishing a social media presence, noting all content must be approved by the Assistant Manager. The council discussed finalizing the “At Your Door” magnet design by December for February 2017 distribution, possibly with water bills. A member reported on the Comprehensive Plan update, noting the consulting firm presented socioeconomic data showing a surplus of housing under $300,000 and a shortage of rentals under $500 per month, with a draft plan expected by June 2017. The staff liaison provided a $3,400 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection grant approval letter for reimbursement of the June recycling day expenses. The council briefly reviewed action items from a former member, noting some completed tasks including replacing fluorescent bulbs with LEDs in township facilities, with discounted bulbs available at a local hardware store. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.The Moon Township Environmental Advisory Council met on November 9, 2016, with four members present, along with a staff liaison. The council approved the minutes from the September 14 meeting. Under new business, the staff liaison reported on Robert Morris University’s plan to build a metal building for three basketball courts near the back of campus, not visible from University Boulevard. The university resisted spending $150,000 on required landscaping, but the township insisted the cost must be paid, with plants possibly spread to other areas. The staff liaison also outlined new Pollution Reduction Plan and Total Maximum Daily Load requirements for six Moon Township waterways, mandating a 10% reduction in the first phase. A new best management practice could require street sweeping 26 times per year instead of the current two, potentially affecting road brining operations. The township is coordinating with neighboring municipalities on Montour Run requirements and needs to identify an engineer first. Under old business, the staff liaison and a member shared highlights from the 3 Rivers Wet Weather Conference, focusing on the PRP/TMDL requirements and Allegheny County’s Act 167 Stormwater Management Plan. The current draft ordinance is generic, but Moon’s is more detailed. A member reported minimal progress on establishing a social media presence, noting all content must be approved by the Assistant Manager. The council discussed finalizing the “At Your Door” magnet design by December for February 2017 distribution, possibly with water bills. A member reported on the Comprehensive Plan update, noting the consulting firm presented socioeconomic data showing a surplus of housing under $300,000 and a shortage of rentals under $500 per month, with a draft plan expected by June 2017. The staff liaison provided a $3,400 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection grant approval letter for reimbursement of the June recycling day expenses. The council briefly reviewed action items from a former member, noting some completed tasks including replacing fluorescent bulbs with LEDs in township facilities, with discounted bulbs available at a local hardware store. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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