26 July 2017
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 33 subject tags
The Moon Township Board of Supervisors approved a $6,500 modification to the Moon Park Stormwater NPDES permit. They also approved two performance security reductions for the Foxwood Knolls PRD: Phase 1 was reduced from $17,950 to $9,460, and Phase 3 from $33,200 to $7,342. The board approved a drainage easement and temporary construction easement with a resident for property on Boggs School Road, and authorized a $5,500 service order for surveying services related to soil nailing and drainage work on the same road. The Moon Transportation Authority reported that Allegheny County approved the LERTA RAP District expansion and a five-year extension to 2026. The Thorn Run Interchange project is estimated at $8.96 million, with solicitation expected in late 2017 and a 10-11 month construction schedule. The Stevenson Mill Connector project is in early engineering and design, with a preliminary cost of $7.3 million. Michael Baker International and Tarquincore presented a vision plan for the Moon Clinton Road Corridor, proposing due diligence on developable parcels, zoning assessment, and a stakeholder engagement process to create a corridor vision. the police chief reported that PennDOT will resurface Coraopolis Heights Road in August and recommended the board approve a $10,525 Dynamic Curve Warning System, partially funded by $4,000 in contributions from Bayer and Convestro. Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering reviewed the Pollution Reduction Plan required for the MS4 permit renewal, estimating a total cost of $2.25 million over five years. The board discussed potential funding mechanisms, including adding a fee to water bills. The board tabled the Staunton Heights Phase III plan, which proposes 119 units, to allow more time for review. A rezoning request for properties on Thorn Run Road and Beaver Grade Road from Business Park to Neighborhood Commercial was scheduled for September. Tapestry Senior Living’s text amendment request to permit assisted living in the BP District was also set for September, with the developer offering $60,000 per year for 20 years in lieu of potential tax losses from the Embassy Suites property. The board approved a $51,013.75 proposal from Baiano Construction for sidewalk and stair work at University Boulevard and the Public Safety Building, but rejected a $105,986 Mooncrest sidewalk proposal as too high, recommending it be re-bid separately. The board approved a grant agreement for $296,206 to improve traffic signals at four University Boulevard intersections, requiring a $74,052 local match. After an executive session, the board approved an agreement with Solutions 21 to develop an employee evaluation process for the township manager.The Moon Township Board of Supervisors approved a $6,500 modification to the Moon Park Stormwater NPDES permit. They also approved two performance security reductions for the Foxwood Knolls PRD: Phase 1 was reduced from $17,950 to $9,460, and Phase 3 from $33,200 to $7,342. The board approved a drainage easement and temporary construction easement with a resident for property on Boggs School Road, and authorized a $5,500 service order for surveying services related to soil nailing and drainage work on the same road.
The Moon Transportation Authority reported that Allegheny County approved the LERTA RAP District expansion and a five-year extension to 2026. The Thorn Run Interchange project is estimated at $8.96 million, with solicitation expected in late 2017 and a 10-11 month construction schedule. The Stevenson Mill Connector project is in early engineering and design, with a preliminary cost of $7.3 million.
Michael Baker International and Tarquincore presented a vision plan for the Moon Clinton Road Corridor, proposing due diligence on developable parcels, zoning assessment, and a stakeholder engagement process to create a corridor vision.
the police chief reported that PennDOT will resurface Coraopolis Heights Road in August and recommended the board approve a $10,525 Dynamic Curve Warning System, partially funded by $4,000 in contributions from Bayer and Convestro.
Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering reviewed the Pollution Reduction Plan required for the MS4 permit renewal, estimating a total cost of $2.25 million over five years. The board discussed potential funding mechanisms, including adding a fee to water bills.
The board tabled the Staunton Heights Phase III plan, which proposes 119 units, to allow more time for review. A rezoning request for properties on Thorn Run Road and Beaver Grade Road from Business Park to Neighborhood Commercial was scheduled for September. Tapestry Senior Living’s text amendment request to permit assisted living in the BP District was also set for September, with the developer offering $60,000 per year for 20 years in lieu of potential tax losses from the Embassy Suites property.
The board approved a $51,013.75 proposal from Baiano Construction for sidewalk and stair work at University Boulevard and the Public Safety Building, but rejected a $105,986 Mooncrest sidewalk proposal as too high, recommending it be re-bid separately.
The board approved a grant agreement for $296,206 to improve traffic signals at four University Boulevard intersections, requiring a $74,052 local match. After an executive session, the board approved an agreement with Solutions 21 to develop an employee evaluation process for the township manager.
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