3 May 2023
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 31 subject tags
The Moon Township Board of Supervisors began its May 3 regular meeting by presenting certificates of recognition to a Girl Scout for her Gold Award, to Miss Moon Township Teen USA, and to a volunteer for his work with Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs. An official of the Moon Industrial Development Authority gave a brief update on MIDA projects and the TEFRA approval process. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 29 workshop and April 5 regular meeting. They passed Resolution R-17-2023, accepting a $250,000 Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for Moon Dog Park Phase 2 improvements. The board awarded Contract 23-R01 for the 2023 Joint Roadway Improvement Program to Youngblood Paving, Inc. for $722,502. They approved Change Order No. 2 for the Mooncrest Community Center renovations, increasing the contract by $4,066.33 to remove damaged plaster and install drywall in two rooms. Change Order No. 1 for the Municipal Complex Stormwater Improvements was approved, decreasing the contract by $59,239.07 based on final quantities. The board passed Resolution R-18-2023, authorizing the township to enter into opioid settlement agreements with several pharmaceutical companies and join the Pennsylvania Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust. Two simple subdivision plans for the Village at Marketplace Phase 1, the 11th and 12th amendments, were approved as recommended by the township engineer. The board approved payment of bills from the General Fund ($223,988.43), 2020 Bond Fund ($200,058.42), ARPA Fund ($229,055.73), Capital Reserve Fund ($19,591.69), Short-Term Borrowing Fund ($72,101.72), Stormwater Fund ($51,805.39), Sponsorship Fund ($9,371.53), Military Banner Fund ($765.00), Liquid Fuels Fund ($783.00), and Fire Escrow Fund ($11,767.48). A supervisor voted against the General Fund bills. During audience comments, several residents expressed safety concerns about a group home at 120 Dover Drive, citing frequent police and paramedic responses. The police chief acknowledged the concerns but noted limitations on what could be discussed due to protected information. The planning director explained that group homes are a permitted use in residential districts under the Fair Housing Act. The board pledged to look into the matter. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.The Moon Township Board of Supervisors began its May 3 regular meeting by presenting certificates of recognition to a Girl Scout for her Gold Award, to Miss Moon Township Teen USA, and to a volunteer for his work with Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs. An official of the Moon Industrial Development Authority gave a brief update on MIDA projects and the TEFRA approval process. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 29 workshop and April 5 regular meeting. They passed Resolution R-17-2023, accepting a $250,000 Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for Moon Dog Park Phase 2 improvements. The board awarded Contract 23-R01 for the 2023 Joint Roadway Improvement Program to Youngblood Paving, Inc. for $722,502. They approved Change Order No. 2 for the Mooncrest Community Center renovations, increasing the contract by $4,066.33 to remove damaged plaster and install drywall in two rooms. Change Order No. 1 for the Municipal Complex Stormwater Improvements was approved, decreasing the contract by $59,239.07 based on final quantities. The board passed Resolution R-18-2023, authorizing the township to enter into opioid settlement agreements with several pharmaceutical companies and join the Pennsylvania Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust. Two simple subdivision plans for the Village at Marketplace Phase 1, the 11th and 12th amendments, were approved as recommended by the township engineer. The board approved payment of bills from the General Fund ($223,988.43), 2020 Bond Fund ($200,058.42), ARPA Fund ($229,055.73), Capital Reserve Fund ($19,591.69), Short-Term Borrowing Fund ($72,101.72), Stormwater Fund ($51,805.39), Sponsorship Fund ($9,371.53), Military Banner Fund ($765.00), Liquid Fuels Fund ($783.00), and Fire Escrow Fund ($11,767.48). A supervisor voted against the General Fund bills. During audience comments, several residents expressed safety concerns about a group home at 120 Dover Drive, citing frequent police and paramedic responses. The police chief acknowledged the concerns but noted limitations on what could be discussed due to protected information. The planning director explained that group homes are a permitted use in residential districts under the Fair Housing Act. The board pledged to look into the matter. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
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