Board of Supervisors Budget Meeting No. 2

The Moon Township Board of Supervisors held its second budget meeting on October 8, 2025, focusing entirely on the proposed 2026 General Fund budget. The finance director presented a detailed breakdown, showing proposed 2026 General Fund revenues of $19,484,419 (a 3.19% increase) and expenses of $20,965,502 (a 7.12% increase). The finance director compared Moon Township’s population, area, and assessed property values to six neighboring townships. The board reviewed departmental expense changes, including a 13.12% increase for Police ($8.1 million), a 12.41% increase for Fire ($601,240), and a 35.10% increase for Facilities ($188,800). A supervisor reported on the Library Board, and the board agreed to increase the library’s allocation by 3.5% rather than the proposed 12.20% increase. The township manager will invite library board members to the next budget meeting. Discussion also covered hiring an additional Building Code Official, with the finance director offering to budget for half a year’s salary. The board debated adding full-time, part-time, and seasonal Public Works employees versus outsourcing projects. The township manager noted potential retirements and suggested an outside contractor for some work. The chairman asked each board member to email him a detailed staffing strategy before the next workshop. The next budget meeting was scheduled for October 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., where the Capital Fund will be revisited. No public comment was offered, and no ordinances, resolutions, bids, or contracts were acted upon. The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.