At the June 2 Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Solicitor David Backenstoe updated the supervisors on the current development of the animal zoning ordinance. Backenstoe noted they need final clarification of the amount of noncommercial animals that can be kept on a property.

The typical weight of the miniature animal may be used to determine how many animals a person may have. Ornamental animals such as miniature goats, miniature cows and miniature ponies may have their typical adult weights incorporated into the ordinance to better assess property use to comply with the ordinance.

Any miniature animal that resides in the house with the owner will not be a part of the weight calculation and animal count.

Township Manager Stephen Nowroski opened a discussion about an access control system for the township’s recreation center buildings. It would include a fob system to lock and unlock all doors and the capability to remotely lock/unlock doors as needed.

The doors covered include the restroom and snack stand doors, and the garage doors at the recreation center. The cost is expected to be about $33,000, and the recreation accounts can cover the cost.

The supervisors approved ordinance 2026-02 that allows the fire department to engage in insurance company cost recovery from fires.

Resolution 2026-12 was approved to allow the open space coordinator to review land development requests. Resolution 2026-13 creates a fleet safety program and drive eligibility policy regarding training and annual motor vehicle record checks of select township employees. Resolution 2026-14 creates an electrical maintenance program requiring registered personnel to provide electrical maintenance as needed.

An electrical testing quote for the electrical maintenance program at a cost of $4,880 was approved.

Anneke van Rossum, of the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, addressed the need to develop tight ordinances regulating data centers. Rossum recommended the following be included: prohibit anyone from signing a nondisclosure agreement, noise affects on human and animals, use only plants native to the community, include public comments, fencing provisions, use a neutral acoustic expert, regulate underground placement and berm regulations.

Supervisors approved the purchase of two police vehicles at a cost of $142,000. A Local Shared Account grant will cover $124,000. Delivery of the vehicles is expected as soon as possible.

Supervisors also approved the purchase of an asphalt roller. The cost of the roller is about $88,000. LSA grant funding in the amount of $25,000 will go toward the purchase. Craig Hoffman, public works director, said the township’s current roller is a 2002 model that is no longer rolling up to capacity.