At the May 7 Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting, township Manager Stephen Nowroski said he invited a Hera representative to discuss the Hera property registry. The Hera representative said its services come at no cost to the township.

“Hera is a great resource in the battle against blight,” the representative said.

The board, after listening to the presentation, agreed to utilize the Hera property registry to address issues caused by vacant and foreclosed properties.

Hera’s website notes, in the case where property owners are out of state or a property is undergoing foreclosure, it can be difficult to send a notice to a responsible party to address ordnance violations, complete required maintenance and ensure property security.

Visit heraregistry.com for more information about their services.

Nowroski reported on a possible GOGov initiative for the township and provided details on the program. The board is considering purchasing the GOGov citizen notification software.

Numerous municipalities are reportedly using GOGov to provide better services for residents and have a more efficient permits issuing system.

Visit gogovapps.com for detailed information about the services it provides.

The board granted Nowroski permission to advertise for a township auditor. Interested applicants can call the Moore Township office for information about how to apply.

Nowroski also reported on a change in record keeping from a paper model to an electronic system. Documents would be scanned to a secure digital space instead of the filing of paper documents in filing cabinets.

“The goal is to stop creating new paper documents,” Nowroski said.

Switching to digital will reportedly save space in the municipal building.

Nowroski informed the board he is reviewing and contrasting electricity supplier rates that could possibly save the township about $3,500 with a three-year contract.

Township Solicitor David Backenstoe commented on the potential changes to a state zoning law that could adversely affect Moore Township. The state change could preempt township zoning law, making township law subservient to state law. Backenstoe said this effort to preempt local zoning has never been done before.

He said he requested letters of support from state Reps. Ann Flood, R-138th, and Zach Mako, R-183rd, and state Sen. Nick Miller, D-14th; he expects their support.

Police Chief Gary West reported there were 315 incidents reported in April. There were five arrests, including three arrests for driving under the influence, one arrest for fleeing from a police officer and one arrest for simple assault.

The fire department report noted the department had 40 fire calls in April that included one fire and three motor vehicle accidents. The ambulance report included 102 ambulance calls during April.

In his public works department report, Craig Hoffman received approval to promote two of his staff - one from municipal worker to equipment operator and the second from municipal laborer to municipal worker. Both promotions include a pay increase.

Hoffman also reported a road surface bid was received for the summer oil chip project at a cost of $233,000. Hoffman also noted the portable sanitation services at the township’s recreation center, 635 English Road, will be provided this season by Gotta Go Company.

In the land and environmental protection board report, it was announced monthly meetings will be at the recreation center May-October.

There was also a discussion about standardizing uniform signage to designate preserved open spaces. It was noted any costs for new signage are already budgeted in the township earned income tax funds budget line.

In the Community Days committee report, it was announced the summer concert in the park series is beginning. South Penn Dixie will take the stage July 13. The concerts are held at the recreation center.

Visit mooretownship.org for more information on the concerts.

The next board of supervisors meeting is set for 6 p.m. Aug. 6 at the municipal building, 2491 Community Drive.