22 March 2023
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 32 subject tags
The Moon Township Library Board met March 22 and approved the February minutes with a correction. The president of the Friends promoted an author luncheon in May featuring historical thriller writers at the Moon Township building, and noted a possible summer or fall event in Sewickley. The board president reported that a group including a supervisor met to discuss plans after the current 10-year MTMA lease ends. The board agreed the most popular option is to renovate the current space and apply for a Keystone Grant. Possibilities include adding an atrium to connect the library with downstairs space for collections, programs and meetings. The township may fund architectural studies and downstairs renovation. Monthly meetings with the township will continue, with the next on April 13 including the township engineer. The director created a Keystone Grant FAQ guide; the grant requires joint submission by the library and township, with the municipality guaranteeing support. MTMA is willing to draw a 50-year lease for qualification. The treasurer reported a cash balance of $994,000, a year-to-date surplus of $108,000, revenue of $181,000, and expenses of $73,000. The audit was approved and finalized. The director reported the success of Battle of the Books, WQED filming STEM design challenges, and a partnership with Parks and Rec for a book club and dyslexia experts. VITA tax preparation continues. The library received 400 free picture books from United Way and applied for a grant to add large print books for older residents, with outreach to Apple Blossom, Tapestry and West Hills rehab. A $4,000 Pittsburgh Foundation grant will go to teen/children displays with Parkway West CTC. Fundraising includes a summer reading kickoff with a book sale June 3, and a Purse Bash scheduled for November 4 at Hopewell Fire Hall. The board discussed continuing education requirements for staff and the optional submission of committee reports for continuity. The next meeting is April 26.The Moon Township Library Board met March 22 and approved the February minutes with a correction. The president of the Friends promoted an author luncheon in May featuring historical thriller writers at the Moon Township building, and noted a possible summer or fall event in Sewickley.
The board president reported that a group including a supervisor met to discuss plans after the current 10-year MTMA lease ends. The board agreed the most popular option is to renovate the current space and apply for a Keystone Grant. Possibilities include adding an atrium to connect the library with downstairs space for collections, programs and meetings. The township may fund architectural studies and downstairs renovation. Monthly meetings with the township will continue, with the next on April 13 including the township engineer. The director created a Keystone Grant FAQ guide; the grant requires joint submission by the library and township, with the municipality guaranteeing support. MTMA is willing to draw a 50-year lease for qualification.
The treasurer reported a cash balance of $994,000, a year-to-date surplus of $108,000, revenue of $181,000, and expenses of $73,000. The audit was approved and finalized.
The director reported the success of Battle of the Books, WQED filming STEM design challenges, and a partnership with Parks and Rec for a book club and dyslexia experts. VITA tax preparation continues. The library received 400 free picture books from United Way and applied for a grant to add large print books for older residents, with outreach to Apple Blossom, Tapestry and West Hills rehab. A $4,000 Pittsburgh Foundation grant will go to teen/children displays with Parkway West CTC. Fundraising includes a summer reading kickoff with a book sale June 3, and a Purse Bash scheduled for November 4 at Hopewell Fire Hall. The board discussed continuing education requirements for staff and the optional submission of committee reports for continuity. The next meeting is April 26.
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