The board of supervisors signaled support Sept. 3 for using a $1.2 million grant to help pay for a new Vera Cruz fire truck, one of three funding options presented by Township Manager Bud Carter.

Under the preferred option, the township would apply the grant toward the $1,326,526 purchase and save $28,882, reducing the total cost to $1,297,644. The township would still owe a remaining balance of $97,644.

Carter outlined two other options. The township could pay the full contract amount up front, saving $29,122 and reducing the total cost to $1,297,404. A third option would delay part of the payment until the truck chassis arrives at the manufacturer, expected in January 2027. That option would save $22,740 and bring the total cost to $1,303,786, leaving a remaining balance of $711,635.

Carter said the grant can earn up to $500 in interest. Any amount above that must be returned to the state.

Supervisors voiced support for the grant-funded option. Carter said he will develop a contract and return to the board for approval. He also said a resolution is needed because of the large transfer of grant funds.

In other business, the board accepted the minimum municipal obligation reports for the township’s defined-benefit and defined-contribution pension plans for 2027.

Supervisors also approved hiring a Coopersburg resident as office assistant/zoning officer at an annual salary of $55,000 and authorized listing trucks No. 3 and No. 17 for sale on Municibid.

The board approved a sewage agreement with Threefold Ventures LLC for The Crow’s Nest. The agreement limits wastewater flow from the ice cream stand to 1,440 gallons per day. If the business exceeds that amount, it must install a new septic system capable of handling the additional flow.

The business will be responsible for keeping daily flow records.

Supervisor John Zgura asked who would ensure the reported readings are accurate.

“This is what the system can handle,” Carter said. “If you overpack your system, this is on you ... not on the township.”

Solicitor Marc Fisher said the township is responsible for ensuring businesses comply with sewage agreements. Exceeding the daily limit would require installation of a new septic system.

The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at the township building.