May 13, 2015 By David Singer 1 min read

Mt. Lebanon commissioners may put it to voters in November whether commissioners should be able to pass measures related to debt with three commissioners’ votes counting as a majority instead of four. Also mentioned at the May 12 discussion meeting was a potential change in the mandatory schedule to advertise measures to incur debt from two separate notices over 15-30 days to once in 30 days.

The proposed changes come from a December 2013 “Ad Hoc Home Rule Charter Study Committee” report, which explains the two measures would jointly allow better positioning to act on favorable market conditions to refinance and borrow bonds. No action was taken on either proposal.

In other business at the regular meeting, commissioners approved amending the fire code to mandate carbon monoxide alarms be placed in residences that have fossil-fuel burning heaters or appliances. Commissioners also introduced but did not vote on a bill to amend the volunteer fire company’s by-laws that would allow six former members to forego some residency requirements. The bill says the six candidates meet new criteria that includes having been regular members for two years; have obtained firefighter certifications; and live within 12 miles of the public safety building.