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Board approves 80-20 split for fire-company contribution; Hornberger objects
Summary
After fire companies outlined looming financial challenges and expenditures, the board approved dispersing the township contribution with an 80-20 split (20% to Pinecroft contingent on FF1 certifications); Supervisor Hornberger argued the split should be 1/3–2/3 and voted no.
Representatives from the township’s fire companies briefed the board on projected financial challenges and recent significant expenditures. Pinecroft reported selling an F550 mini pumper and other property sales from the previous year.
The board authorized dispersing the township’s annual contribution on an 80-20 split, with Pinecroft’s 20% contingent on receiving Fire Fighter I (FF1) certifications. The motion passed with a recorded 3-0 voice vote and Supervisor Benjamin Hornberger recorded as opposing; Hornberger stated a preferred 1/3–2/3 split to reflect coverage area differences.
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