The West Penn board of supervisors approved two motions to help give the township police department a boost.

Glenn Hummel, supervisor in charge of the police department, wants to acquire a 2021 police truck, which is almost identical to the other West Penn police vehicle.

Hummel noted that $20,000 was budgeted for last year and there is $20,000 earmarked for 2021. He asked for permission to add an additional $20,000 - for a total of $60,000.

“We’re looking to purchase a new truck next year,” Hummel said. “But we got a good price on a leftover truck this year. If we look at it and get a great price, I’d like to get the money to pay it off.”

Hummel said the plan is to upgrade a vehicle every couple of years.

In addition to a new vehicle, a motion was passed to acquire ammunition and weapon upgrades. The total cost is $6,373. Hummel said the plan is to also upgrade weapons and ammunition every five or six years.

In other business

• Resident Todd Dean made a public comment, requesting the board’s consideration to use his company, DAT Emergency Services, to be one of the township’s impound towers.

“We’d like time to discuss it,” Hummel said. “I want to do research and look at the rules we put into effect.”

• The West Penn Community Easter egg hunt will be held at the Andreas Sporting Club on March 28 at 1 p.m. The rain date is April 3. All children through age 12 are welcome.

• The board approved a motion to advertise for mowing and trimming at the township’s community parks.