24 April 2019
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 64 subject tags
The Moon Township Board of Supervisors held a workshop meeting on April 24, 2019, taking several formal actions. The Board approved a license agreement with Heritage Valley Health Systems for use of their parking lot during Earth Day. They also approved a proclamation declaring April 26, 2019 as Arbor Day, part of the Township’s new Tree City USA designation. A bond reduction request for the Robert Morris University Student Recreation Center was approved, reducing the remaining bond from $46,005 to $0. The Board voted to advertise an ordinance for the expansion of the Thorn Run Transportation Development District, which will require a public hearing and adoption at a future meeting. The Board also agreed to support the Coraopolis Community Development Foundation with a letter of support for grant applications. During public comment, several residents spoke in favor of installing bubbles on the Moon Park tennis courts and building a community recreation center, noting the lack of indoor facilities for tennis and pickleball. The Board directed staff to meet with the engineer to develop cost estimates for the bubbles for the 2020 budget. The Parks and Recreation Director reported on the Bunny Trail event, ongoing playground and splash pad work, the upcoming Touch a Truck/Memorial Day event, and the Robin Hill patio project. The Planning Director provided updates on the Brodhead Road Townhomes sketch plan, the Wiltshire Estates Phase 5 final plan, and the Village at Marketplace simple subdivision, all slated for Board approval at the next regular meeting. The engineer reported on the 2019 road improvement program, Miracle Field conceptual plans, and the Boggs Run Fire Station projects. The Finance Director recommended switching the Township’s primary banking from PNC to FNB to earn higher interest, estimating $79,000 annually. The Board agreed to sell a fire truck with pump issues to Independence Township Volunteer Fire Department. The meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.The Moon Township Board of Supervisors held a workshop meeting on April 24, 2019, taking several formal actions. The Board approved a license agreement with Heritage Valley Health Systems for use of their parking lot during Earth Day. They also approved a proclamation declaring April 26, 2019 as Arbor Day, part of the Township’s new Tree City USA designation. A bond reduction request for the Robert Morris University Student Recreation Center was approved, reducing the remaining bond from $46,005 to $0. The Board voted to advertise an ordinance for the expansion of the Thorn Run Transportation Development District, which will require a public hearing and adoption at a future meeting. The Board also agreed to support the Coraopolis Community Development Foundation with a letter of support for grant applications. During public comment, several residents spoke in favor of installing bubbles on the Moon Park tennis courts and building a community recreation center, noting the lack of indoor facilities for tennis and pickleball. The Board directed staff to meet with the engineer to develop cost estimates for the bubbles for the 2020 budget. The Parks and Recreation Director reported on the Bunny Trail event, ongoing playground and splash pad work, the upcoming Touch a Truck/Memorial Day event, and the Robin Hill patio project. The Planning Director provided updates on the Brodhead Road Townhomes sketch plan, the Wiltshire Estates Phase 5 final plan, and the Village at Marketplace simple subdivision, all slated for Board approval at the next regular meeting. The engineer reported on the 2019 road improvement program, Miracle Field conceptual plans, and the Boggs Run Fire Station projects. The Finance Director recommended switching the Township’s primary banking from PNC to FNB to earn higher interest, estimating $79,000 annually. The Board agreed to sell a fire truck with pump issues to Independence Township Volunteer Fire Department. The meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
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