25 August 2021
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 55 subject tags
The Moon Township Board of Supervisors held a workshop meeting on August 25, 2021, with all members present except a supervisor, who arrived at 7:30 p.m. The board announced an executive session held after the August 4 regular meeting to discuss real estate and confidential personnel matters. A state representative attended to gather the township’s wish list for infrastructure projects, with discussion focusing on how to spend infrastructure money and a request from the Moon Transportation Authority for funding. The board agreed to connect her with the Delta Development Group to prioritize MTA needs. A developer presented a proposal for a higher-end apartment development at 1506 Beaver Grade Road, adjacent to the municipal building property. The Parks and Recreation Department reported record park usage, completion of the new Memorial Garden at Moon Park, and strong memorial bench sales. The department added two fall movies and is planning Wizardfest, Spooktacular, and Holiday Moon Lights. A microburst on August 5 damaged Robin Hill Park, closing two trails for tree removal. The department also reported the resignation of a board member from the Moon Parks Foundation Board. The Planning Department provided updates on several items. The Elk Ridge preliminary plan received Planning Commission approval and will appear on the September 1 agenda. The Prism at Diamond Ridge subdivision plan will also be on that agenda. The Planning Commission tabled a recommendation on short-term rental zoning amendments until September, preferring a conditional use approach. The commission also requested removing the 50% roof coverage limit for solar panels, pending fire chief input. The board discussed TC Energy’s request to place a rectifier on township property near Whispering Woods ballfield in exchange for a new power pole and electrical hookup. Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania seeks a right-of-way for a regulator station at Thorn Run and Old Thorn Run roads. T-Mobile submitted a permit for a backup generator at its facility near the tennis courts. Amazon will film the series “Sprung” at the UniMart on Fern Hollow Road on September 10, with police traffic control. The condemned house at 716 Thorn Street, infested with rats and roaches, has a demolition quote of $8,700, but the account has only $6,300. A resident requested Public Works clean dead trees from roadway islands, with the HOA possibly replanting. A member resigned from the Zoning Hearing Board. The engineer reported that the 2021 road program contractor begins inlet repairs August 30. The dog park fencing bids open September 21. The CFA grant Phase 1 work was awarded to Cronin Enterprises for $800,514.95, with construction starting after Labor Day. Pond retrofits advertisement opened September 24. The board approved Bond Reduction Request No. 4 for the Village at Marketplace, Phase 1, from $1,491,983.15 to $1,347,533.70. They approved the Post-Construction Stormwater Management Instrument for the Moon Dog Park, holding the township responsible for long-term maintenance. Resolution R-30-2021 authorizing sale of township personal property was approved. The board awarded a $5,635 proposal to 2Krew Security & Surveillance for electronic door release hardware at the municipal building. The board approved payment of bills: $179,463.46 from the General Fund (a supervisor abstained due to employment at Moon Township Ford), $16,338.57 from the Stormwater Fund, $25,200 from the Fire Escrow Fund, and ratified $994.67 from the General Fund for July. The manager reported on the Military Banner Program, a PennDOT notification for 10 new ADA curb ramps, and that the 2020 census population increased to 27,240. The meeting adjourned to executive session at 10:23 p.m.The Moon Township Board of Supervisors held a workshop meeting on August 25, 2021, with all members present except a supervisor, who arrived at 7:30 p.m. The board announced an executive session held after the August 4 regular meeting to discuss real estate and confidential personnel matters.
A state representative attended to gather the township’s wish list for infrastructure projects, with discussion focusing on how to spend infrastructure money and a request from the Moon Transportation Authority for funding. The board agreed to connect her with the Delta Development Group to prioritize MTA needs.
A developer presented a proposal for a higher-end apartment development at 1506 Beaver Grade Road, adjacent to the municipal building property.
The Parks and Recreation Department reported record park usage, completion of the new Memorial Garden at Moon Park, and strong memorial bench sales. The department added two fall movies and is planning Wizardfest, Spooktacular, and Holiday Moon Lights. A microburst on August 5 damaged Robin Hill Park, closing two trails for tree removal. The department also reported the resignation of a board member from the Moon Parks Foundation Board.
The Planning Department provided updates on several items. The Elk Ridge preliminary plan received Planning Commission approval and will appear on the September 1 agenda. The Prism at Diamond Ridge subdivision plan will also be on that agenda. The Planning Commission tabled a recommendation on short-term rental zoning amendments until September, preferring a conditional use approach. The commission also requested removing the 50% roof coverage limit for solar panels, pending fire chief input. The board discussed TC Energy’s request to place a rectifier on township property near Whispering Woods ballfield in exchange for a new power pole and electrical hookup. Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania seeks a right-of-way for a regulator station at Thorn Run and Old Thorn Run roads. T-Mobile submitted a permit for a backup generator at its facility near the tennis courts. Amazon will film the series “Sprung” at the UniMart on Fern Hollow Road on September 10, with police traffic control. The condemned house at 716 Thorn Street, infested with rats and roaches, has a demolition quote of $8,700, but the account has only $6,300. A resident requested Public Works clean dead trees from roadway islands, with the HOA possibly replanting. A member resigned from the Zoning Hearing Board.
The engineer reported that the 2021 road program contractor begins inlet repairs August 30. The dog park fencing bids open September 21. The CFA grant Phase 1 work was awarded to Cronin Enterprises for $800,514.95, with construction starting after Labor Day. Pond retrofits advertisement opened September 24. The board approved Bond Reduction Request No. 4 for the Village at Marketplace, Phase 1, from $1,491,983.15 to $1,347,533.70. They approved the Post-Construction Stormwater Management Instrument for the Moon Dog Park, holding the township responsible for long-term maintenance. Resolution R-30-2021 authorizing sale of township personal property was approved. The board awarded a $5,635 proposal to 2Krew Security & Surveillance for electronic door release hardware at the municipal building.
The board approved payment of bills: $179,463.46 from the General Fund (a supervisor abstained due to employment at Moon Township Ford), $16,338.57 from the Stormwater Fund, $25,200 from the Fire Escrow Fund, and ratified $994.67 from the General Fund for July.
The manager reported on the Military Banner Program, a PennDOT notification for 10 new ADA curb ramps, and that the 2020 census population increased to 27,240. The meeting adjourned to executive session at 10:23 p.m.
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