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Board tables burning-ordinance amendments after chief flags enforcement concerns
Summary
After the fire/public-safety chief flagged issues with proposed burning-ordinance changes, Allegheny Township supervisors declined to act May 7 and tabled the amendment for further discussion and review.
Allegheny Township supervisors discussed proposed amendments to the Burning Ordinance during their May 7 agenda meeting but chose not to take action, citing the need for further discussion after the township chief raised concerns about the proposed changes.
Chief Uncapher advised the board of issues he expects would arise under the current draft of the ordinance amendments; the minutes do not specify the operational details he raised. After hearing those concerns, supervisors elected not to act on the amendment at the meeting and left the item for further consideration.
No motion results or votes on adopting the burning-ordinance changes were recorded. The item will return to the board for additional review, informed by the chief's operational concerns and any revised language the board or staff prepare.
Next steps: staff and the appropriate officials will review the chief's concerns and prepare potential revisions for a future meeting.
