13 December 2017
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 30 subject tags
The Moon Township Environmental Advisory Council met Dec. 13 and reviewed a proposed firearms and ammunition retail store and firing range at 1300 Brodhead Road. The council identified several concerns for the Planning Commission, including potential noise impacts on nearby wildlife from the 6,600-square-foot pre-engineered metal building, the need for soundproofing, hours of operation, proximity to an existing gas line, and flood plain issues. The Zoning Officer noted the “retail facility” designation may not match the actual use. The council reviewed a draft Sustainability Strategic Plan developed by the Green Team to move the township from “gold” to “platinum” certification under the Sustainable Pennsylvania program. Members recommended adding the Parks Advisory Board, Green Team, MEAC, and Moon Township to the mission statement, tying the three pillars—including equity—more clearly to each objective, moving the accomplishments section to a separate document with specific dates, and adding short- and long-term goals such as public reporting via Moon Messenger or social media. The updated draft will be circulated for further review. A council member reported that the Montour Run Watershed Association received a $100,000 grant from the S. Kent Rockwell Foundation for maintenance of passive water treatment systems that filter pollutants from abandoned mine drainage. In old business, the council noted that the Board of Supervisors passed an action item Nov. 29 to develop a smoke-free parks ordinance covering over 700 acres. An award proclamation from Allegheny County will be presented at the Feb. 7, 2018 board meeting. Planning for Recycling Day on June 2, 2018 continues, with members asked to consider adding vendors and accepting batteries, light bulbs, clothing, and slightly-used toys. The Comprehensive Plan update group has not met recently. Members were asked to review ideas for a Positive Youth Leadership Development program and select a seed starter activity for the April 22 Earth Day event. The council discussed establishing a Heritage Tree Program to identify trees of historical, cultural, or aesthetic value, and noted the new Fleur de Lune (Moon Flower) Garden at Robin Hill Park, with a grand opening scheduled for July 8, 2017. An advertisement for a replacement for a council member has been posted on the township’s Facebook and volunteer page. The next meeting is Jan. 10, 2018 at 6 p.m.The Moon Township Environmental Advisory Council met Dec. 13 and reviewed a proposed firearms and ammunition retail store and firing range at 1300 Brodhead Road. The council identified several concerns for the Planning Commission, including potential noise impacts on nearby wildlife from the 6,600-square-foot pre-engineered metal building, the need for soundproofing, hours of operation, proximity to an existing gas line, and flood plain issues. The Zoning Officer noted the “retail facility” designation may not match the actual use.
The council reviewed a draft Sustainability Strategic Plan developed by the Green Team to move the township from “gold” to “platinum” certification under the Sustainable Pennsylvania program. Members recommended adding the Parks Advisory Board, Green Team, MEAC, and Moon Township to the mission statement, tying the three pillars—including equity—more clearly to each objective, moving the accomplishments section to a separate document with specific dates, and adding short- and long-term goals such as public reporting via Moon Messenger or social media. The updated draft will be circulated for further review.
A council member reported that the Montour Run Watershed Association received a $100,000 grant from the S. Kent Rockwell Foundation for maintenance of passive water treatment systems that filter pollutants from abandoned mine drainage.
In old business, the council noted that the Board of Supervisors passed an action item Nov. 29 to develop a smoke-free parks ordinance covering over 700 acres. An award proclamation from Allegheny County will be presented at the Feb. 7, 2018 board meeting. Planning for Recycling Day on June 2, 2018 continues, with members asked to consider adding vendors and accepting batteries, light bulbs, clothing, and slightly-used toys. The Comprehensive Plan update group has not met recently. Members were asked to review ideas for a Positive Youth Leadership Development program and select a seed starter activity for the April 22 Earth Day event.
The council discussed establishing a Heritage Tree Program to identify trees of historical, cultural, or aesthetic value, and noted the new Fleur de Lune (Moon Flower) Garden at Robin Hill Park, with a grand opening scheduled for July 8, 2017. An advertisement for a replacement for a council member has been posted on the township’s Facebook and volunteer page. The next meeting is Jan. 10, 2018 at 6 p.m.
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