At the September 2 Upper Frederick Board of Supervisors meeting, Chairman Bill Landman said the fire company audit would not proceed. On the fire company attorney's advice, the board drafted an ordinance to govern the firehouse.

           The township found that adequate reports and supporting records had not been provided for approximately 10 years. The board identified at least 16 unreconciled discrepancies involving approximately $85,000, including missing histories, account transfers, mismatched dates and amounts, and untraceable township checks.

            Vice-Chairman Lisa Fischer read a statement from the board. "Tonight we're making a brief statement regarding the Upper Frederick Fire Company and the unresolved accounting of taxpayer money provided by the township. This is not a criticism of the volunteers who answer emergency calls, attend training and protect our community. We respect and appreciate their service; however, the board of supervisors has a legal and ethical responsibility to account for public money."

            Fischer stated that Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code requires a fire company to ...