16 November 2016
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 38 subject tags
The Mooncrest Historic Overlay Advisory Committee, also called the Historical Architectural Review Board, met on November 16, 2016. Members present were four board members; one member was absent. The board approved the October 19 minutes with numeric corrections to Old Business. Under new business, a board member reviewed the November 10 Mooncrest Open House and suggested the township obtain a copy of the Felician Ministries video shown there and provide copies of event photographs. An employee noted a resident’s touching testimony about earning her GED through a new program that is part of the Felician Ministries’ 2014 Strategic Plan. A board member asked about the Mooncrest Advisory Board’s meeting schedule and expressed interest in attending. The board also discussed having the property maintenance inspector give an early monthly update so he could then attend the Planning Commission meeting at 6:30. In old business, an employee said she would prepare a draft Zoning Ordinance amendment to replace the current Historic District Ordinance, using either PA Act 167 or Act 247 (the Municipalities Planning Code). The draft would go to the Planning Commission and then the Board of Supervisors. Other items for continued consideration included developing a list of approved materials, vendors and contractors; erecting a historic sign; determining which buildings are beyond repair, starting with those without water and cross-checking tax delinquent properties; and investigating vacant properties. The updated Mooncrest owner/landlord list shows 32 owner-occupied units out of 392, with 62 having no water service and presumed vacant. A board member reported that vacant units on Juniper were current on taxes. A board member noted that some units listed as having no water appeared occupied, with lights on and cars present, and suggested the property maintenance inspector investigate with two people—one driving, one taking notes. A board member offered to walk the neighborhood with the inspector. The board also discussed township responsibility for repairing steps in the public right-of-way, finishing the sidewalk, and cutting the vacant lot on Juniper. An employee reported that a resident wants to start a teen club and serve as a contact for community service volunteers. The board suggested he could help restart the Mooncrest Neighborhood Association. The board voted to cancel the December 21 meeting unless a time-sensitive issue arises, and adjourned at 7:05 pm. The next regular meeting is January 18 at 5:30 pm.The Mooncrest Historic Overlay Advisory Committee, also called the Historical Architectural Review Board, met on November 16, 2016. Members present were four board members; one member was absent. The board approved the October 19 minutes with numeric corrections to Old Business.
Under new business, a board member reviewed the November 10 Mooncrest Open House and suggested the township obtain a copy of the Felician Ministries video shown there and provide copies of event photographs. An employee noted a resident’s touching testimony about earning her GED through a new program that is part of the Felician Ministries’ 2014 Strategic Plan. A board member asked about the Mooncrest Advisory Board’s meeting schedule and expressed interest in attending. The board also discussed having the property maintenance inspector give an early monthly update so he could then attend the Planning Commission meeting at 6:30.
In old business, an employee said she would prepare a draft Zoning Ordinance amendment to replace the current Historic District Ordinance, using either PA Act 167 or Act 247 (the Municipalities Planning Code). The draft would go to the Planning Commission and then the Board of Supervisors. Other items for continued consideration included developing a list of approved materials, vendors and contractors; erecting a historic sign; determining which buildings are beyond repair, starting with those without water and cross-checking tax delinquent properties; and investigating vacant properties. The updated Mooncrest owner/landlord list shows 32 owner-occupied units out of 392, with 62 having no water service and presumed vacant. A board member reported that vacant units on Juniper were current on taxes. A board member noted that some units listed as having no water appeared occupied, with lights on and cars present, and suggested the property maintenance inspector investigate with two people—one driving, one taking notes. A board member offered to walk the neighborhood with the inspector. The board also discussed township responsibility for repairing steps in the public right-of-way, finishing the sidewalk, and cutting the vacant lot on Juniper.
An employee reported that a resident wants to start a teen club and serve as a contact for community service volunteers. The board suggested he could help restart the Mooncrest Neighborhood Association. The board voted to cancel the December 21 meeting unless a time-sensitive issue arises, and adjourned at 7:05 pm. The next regular meeting is January 18 at 5:30 pm.
Summarised by AI from the linked minutes, with some details withheld for privacy. The document is the record — check anything that matters against it.