11 September 2024
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 8 subject tags
The Moon Township Environmental Advisory Council met on September 11, 2024, and approved the minutes from its June 12, 2024 regular meeting. The council set dates for its two major annual events. Earth Day 2025 will be held Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Robin Hill Park; members were asked to submit any theme or programming suggestions to the Planning Specialist. Recycling Day 2025 was scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Public Works Garage, with the operating hours shifted to 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to allow vendors more setup time. The council reviewed a draft flyer for Recycling Day and asked members to submit comments by the October meeting. A council member agreed to contact DTCare about participating as a vendor, and the council discussed possibly inviting Off the Floor Furniture Bank as well. Under old business, the council discussed next steps for a policy memo to the Board of Supervisors regarding planting native species in township parks and public spaces. The council plans to meet with Public Works personnel and the Planning Commission to review the EAC’s function and 2025 initiatives. A council member also reported on her progress regarding discussions about planting on steep slopes. Regarding meadow signage at Robin Hill Park, the Planning Specialist reviewed email discussions with Pulse Designs about design intent, pricing, and potential sponsorship; the Planning Specialist will follow up for a mockup and pricing to present at the October meeting. In general items, a council member requested a roadside cleanup of Boggs School Road, which the EAC had previously adopted but had not cleaned recently. The council discussed holding the cleanup on October 19 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and the Planning Specialist will coordinate with Public Works and recruit volunteers. A council member also reviewed upcoming Montour Run Watershed events and EAC Network educational opportunities. There was no public comment. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.The Moon Township Environmental Advisory Council met on September 11, 2024, and approved the minutes from its June 12, 2024 regular meeting. The council set dates for its two major annual events. Earth Day 2025 will be held Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Robin Hill Park; members were asked to submit any theme or programming suggestions to the Planning Specialist. Recycling Day 2025 was scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Public Works Garage, with the operating hours shifted to 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to allow vendors more setup time. The council reviewed a draft flyer for Recycling Day and asked members to submit comments by the October meeting. A council member agreed to contact DTCare about participating as a vendor, and the council discussed possibly inviting Off the Floor Furniture Bank as well.
Under old business, the council discussed next steps for a policy memo to the Board of Supervisors regarding planting native species in township parks and public spaces. The council plans to meet with Public Works personnel and the Planning Commission to review the EAC’s function and 2025 initiatives. A council member also reported on her progress regarding discussions about planting on steep slopes. Regarding meadow signage at Robin Hill Park, the Planning Specialist reviewed email discussions with Pulse Designs about design intent, pricing, and potential sponsorship; the Planning Specialist will follow up for a mockup and pricing to present at the October meeting.
In general items, a council member requested a roadside cleanup of Boggs School Road, which the EAC had previously adopted but had not cleaned recently. The council discussed holding the cleanup on October 19 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and the Planning Specialist will coordinate with Public Works and recruit volunteers. A council member also reviewed upcoming Montour Run Watershed events and EAC Network educational opportunities. There was no public comment. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
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