At the Oct. 3 Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting, permission was granted for the township police department to work toward procuring a new police car.

The police car delivery is expected sometime in the first half of 2024.

In efforts to strengthen the police department, the board approved the hiring of two seasoned part-time police officers at a previous meeting. Adding a new car will assist the department in improving the safety of the township and Chapman Borough, which is patrolled by Moore police.

Police Chief Gary West reported there were nearly 300 reported incidents in September, resulting in seven arrests including possession of narcotics, DUI, criminal mischief and a protection-from-abuse violation.

In his Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Department report, Jason Harhart said there were 67 ambulance calls and 36 fire calls, which included four fires.

Public works Director Craig Hoffman noted leaf collection will begin in late October and continue through December.

Additionally, the board granted approval to advertise a job opening to fill a vacancy.

The board approved ordinance 2023-5 that codified the township ordinances. All ordinances are now available for review by visiting the township’s website, mooretownship.org. It was noted this codification was a challenging process and all involved were thanked for their efforts.

The township’s trick-or-treat night is set for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Residents who plan to provide treats are asked to turn on their outside porch lights.

There will be a trunk or treat 5-8 p.m. Oct. 21 at the township’s recreation center, 635 English Road.

The Moore Township Athletic Association received permission to hold a large campfire event for the softball and baseball teams, with a date and time to be announced.

Solicitor David Backenstoe said there were unresolved issues with a request from Chapman Borough for an agreement to have Moore’s zoning officer provide zoning services to the borough. The board did not approve the agreement. It was unclear what the next step will be to resolve the issues. The township has an existing agreement to provide police services and snow plowing for Chapman.

Engineer Kevin Horvath reported the Delps Road water flow issue will cost about $7,000 in needed materials to address the situation. The problem was brought up at last month’s board meeting by a resident who lives on Delps Road. The board approved the purchase of needed items to complete the project. It is expected the township public works department will complete the road work.

The next supervisors meeting is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 2 in the township municipal building, 2491 Community Road. It is an in-person-only meeting.

Note the change because the general election is Nov. 7.