At the Nov. 10 Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting, there were 10 resolutions and ordinances on the agenda, coupled with a preliminary 2026 budget with no property tax hike and the elimination of the per capita tax, which is currently $5.

The no-property tax-hike 2026 budget signifies a focus on keeping costs in check. There have been two Moore Township property tax hikes in the last 10 years — one in 2020 and another in 2025. Each was 2 mills or an increase of about $100 for a property assessed at $50,000.

Four resolutions were supervisor approved that granted administration permission to apply for about $529,000 to possibly purchase a new police vehicle, a excavator for the public works department, a tandem axle truck for the public works department and a digital sign.

Resolutions 2025-24 and 2025-25 address a return-to-work policy that affects both uniformed and non-uniformed employees and addresses accident and illness prevention. All resolutions are available for resident review by contacting the township office or visiting mooretownship.org.

Ordinance 2025-04 was approved to add an amendment to the burn ban ordinance, and ordinance 2025-05 was approved to accept the capital reserve fund.

Ordinance 2025-03 addresses the creation of an open space coordinator position. The position will be advertised. The line item in the township budget reportedly has $85,000 in it to fund the full-time position. The position salary has not been determined.

In the land and environmental protection board report, it was announced a 2025 Ford Maverick pickup truck for use by the open space coordinator will be purchased. The truck cost is $29,894. The truck is to be used by the coordinator for work-related activities and not for personal use.

In the Moore Township Police Department report by Chief Gary West, there were 316 incidents during October with four arrests that included two driving under the influence and a hit-and-run accident.

In his fire and ambulance report, Jason Harhart said there were 43 fire calls including one fire in October. There were 87 ambulance calls in October.

In his emergency management report, David Tashner said there is interest by some businesses to secure Knox Boxes for fire safety. The Knox Box program is developing according to Tashner.

In his public works department report, Director Craig Hoffman said the 2025 road paving has concluded for the year. He noted 6.1 miles of roads were repaved with asphalt, and 570 feet of storm pipes were replaced. Hoffman requested and received supervisor permission to hire an equipment operator/repair person at a rate of $28.20 per hour.

Attorney David Backenstoe led a discussion regarding land development documents and collating land development documents that will increase efficiency and accuracy in document development, organization to reduce delays and confusion in the land development processes.

Backenstoe noted, because the complexity of the land development process, he expressed there needs to be one person in the township office to lead the effort to track land and legal development documents serving as a repository for documents. Supervisor Chair Daniel Piorkowski said the supervisors will take Backenstoe’s request under advisement.

A resident requested having the township pave North Cigar Road. He said the road has ruts and excessive dirt and dust on the road that creates a safety issue. No action was taken on the request at this time.

The next Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting is set for 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at the township municipal building, 2491 Community Drive. Visit mooretownship.org to review the meeting’s agenda.