The Towamensing Township supervisors September meeting began with a lengthy discussion about an ordinance for false alarms.

Fire Chief Ryan Snyder said using the National Fire Protection Association and the definition of a “false alarm” in state law would be appropriate.

The state definition identifies a false alarm as “faulty in nature.”

The supervisors decided to follow the guidelines which would have no penalty for the first two false alarm calls and a subsequent penalty of $1,000 within a 12-month period.

Solicitor Tom Nanovic will draft letters to be sent to anyone making a false alarm call. The fire department will use its call logs to track the calls.

A resolution for house numbers ordinance was discussed. “Clearly defined 4” numbers that reflect equally in either direction will be required.

If there is a shared driveway, residents are encouraged to have a reflective arrow to indicate which house number is in each direction. The requirement for house numbers will be added to the list to get a certificate of occupancy from zoning.

A feasibility study will be done to see if a transfer station can physically and financially work in the township.

Tom Newman was appointed as the emergency services coordinator.

Bids for materials and fuels were tabled.

In new business, the 2024 MMO for employees retirement fund was reviewed and initialed.

The fire company report included 3 calls for the month of August and 77 year-to-date.

A conditional use hearing for 10 Homestead Lane will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 21.

The supervisors next meeting is at 7 p.m. Oct. 5.