Upper Merion Board of Supervisors Meetings: Recent Episodes
Upper Merion Township
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JUNE 13, 2024 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:18
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:34
3. Roll Call.
0:00:52
4. Meeting Minutes: May 2, 2024 – Zoning Workshop
May 2, 2024 – BOS Workshop
May 9, 2024 – Business Meeting
0:01:19
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:03:20
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
7. New Business:
0:04:34
A. Proclamation to Honor Juneteenth – June 19, 2024
0:06:46
B. Conditional Use Hearing – Westover Companies, 550 American Avenue for the conversion of the existing 3-story office building at 550 American Avenue in the KPMU Zoning District into a multifamily dwelling with 20 residential apartments.
0:51:02
C. Public Hearing re: Ordinance Regulating EV Chargers.
1:01:40
D. Public Hearing re: Ordinance Regulating Murals in Regional Shopping Centers.
1:19:02
E. Resolution 2024-26 – Opposing Zoning Mandates.
1:36:40
F. Consent Agenda re:
1. First Avenue Linear Park, Phase II (Lighting): Approval of Payment Application 16 in the amount of $3,077.66 to RK&K Engineers of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the project consultant.
2. First Avenue Linear Park, Phase II (Lighting): Approval of Payment Application 16A in the amount of $1,182.72 to RK&K Engineers of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the project consultant.
3. First Avenue Linear Park, Phase III (Lighting): Approval of Payment Application 02 in the amount of $40,500.00 to Hobbs & Co. of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the project consultant.
4. First Avenue Linear Park, Phase III (Lighting): Approval of Payment Application 03 in the amount of $230,175.00 to Hobbs & Co. of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
5. Permission to Advertise Proposed Ordinance – KOP Business Improvement District 10 Year Renewal Term. Authorization for the proper Township officials to advertise a proposed ordinance.
6. Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania Collaboration and License Agreement- approval of an agreement with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia “CHOP” to provide pre-vocational programming for youth with complex medical needs at the Upper Merion Community Center.
7. Special Olympics Unified Fitness Services Agreement – Approval of an agreement with Special Olympics Pennsylvania to provide facilities at the Community Center for a fitness program operated by the Special Olympics for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
8. Upper Merion Township Community Center Assessment – Approval of a Community Center Assessment by Ballard King & Associates in the amount of $17,500.00 utilizing budget and ARPA funding.
9. PennDOT I-76 Drainage Improvement Easement – Bob White Farms Park – Approval of a .02-acre drainage easement for PennDOT located along I-76 in Bob White Farms Park as part of PennDOT’s I-76 Flex Lane Project to manage stormwater runoff from the Park & I-76.
10. Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Shreiner Tree Care. Approval of a Business Tax Appeal submitted by Shreiner Tree Care, 334 S. Henderson Road, King of Prussia, for the tax year 2023 in the amount of $1,797.93 which represents late filing fee and interest for the tax year.
11. Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Gallagher Industrial Products. Approval of a Business Tax Appeal submitted by Gallagher Industrial Products, 500 Hertzog Blvd, King of Prussia, for the tax year 2023 in the amount of $707.50 which represents the penalty for tax year.
12. Capital Equipment Purchase -Emergency Management Command Vehicle– Authorization to purchase a 2023 Ford Interceptor in the amount of $70,090.13, including upfit, using funds as budgeted in the Fire Apparatus Fund.
13. Capital Equipment Purchase – UPS Replacement – Authorization to purchase a new Liebert Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) unit and associated hardware through a COSTARS Contract from DVL of Bristol, PA in the amount of $25,077.75 as recommended by the IT Director.
14. UPS Wiring Contract – US Solutions – Approval of a contract with US Solutions of Quakertown, PA in the amount of $35,500 for the relocation, wiring and installation of the new UPS unit as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
15. Resolution 2024-23 - Amend Resolution 2024-10 – EV Charging Station Fees. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-23 – adding the permit fees for electrical charging stations.
16. Resolution 2024-25 – Disposition of Township Vehicles to JJ Kane Auctions of Plymouth Meeting for an estimated sale value of $56,000.00.
17. 2024 Montgomery County Consortium Fuel Contract Bid Award – Awarding of the 2024 Consortium Fuel Contract, as bid by Upper Merion Township on behalf of the Consortium, to Pilot Thomas Logistics of Bensalem for Bid Item 1 (Regular Unleaded 87 Octane), Bid Item 2 (Super Unleaded 93 Octane), and Bid Item 3 (B2 with Bio-diesel) to Pilot Thomas of Bensalem, Pennsylvania for the estimated total contract amount of $6,232,668.70, as recommender by the Director of Public Works.
18. Henderson Road Pedestrian Crossing Project – Contract Payment 1 – PlyMar Construction. Approval of Contract Payment 1 in the amount of $149,629.75 to PlyMar for the Henderson Road Pedestrian Crossing Project as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
19. Permission to Advertise – Proposed Ordinance permitting Spectator Sports Facilities. Permission for the proper Township officials to advertise a public hearing at the July 18, 2024 Business Meeting on a proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 165, Zoning, to define and permit spectator sports facilities in the KPMU, SM-1, General Commercial and HI Zoning Districts and to add parking requirements for the permitted use.
1:46:50
G. Resolution 2024-22 – Amended Land Development Plan Approval – Exeter, 446 Swedeland Road. Modification of truck traffic turning restrictions.
2:08:07
H. Resolution 2024-24 – A Resolution of the Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors authorizing the Condemnation of certain real estate located at 194 N. Henderson Road (Montgomery County Parcel Number 58-00-09955-004) and a portion of an unaddressed property on N. Henderson Road, being Montgomery Parcel #58-00-09954-00-5, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, for the use and benefit of the public for a public roadway extension and open space.
2:14:19
I. Authorization for Solicitor to attend ZHB – Authorization for the Township Solicitor to attend the July ZHB meeting to oppose the zoning application DeKalb Partners, LLC., 320 & 340 DeKalb Pike, for variances related to the construction of Raising Cane’s restaurant.
2:15:09
8. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
2:15:18
9. Additional Business.
10. Public Comment.
11. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MAY 9, 2024 BUSINESS MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:18
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:37
3. Roll Call.
0:00:55
4. Meeting Minutes: March 7, 2024 – Zoning Workshop
March 7, 2024 – BOS Workshop
March 28, 2024 – Comprehensive Plan Workshop
April 4, 2024 – Zoning Workshop
April 4, 2024 – BOS Workshop
April 11, 2024 – Business Meeting
0:02:10
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:02:28
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:03:49
7. New Business:
0:04:25
A. Resolution 2024-20 – Local Government Week - April 8 – 14, 2024.
0:05:03
B. National Public Works Week Proclamation (May 19 – 25, 2024).
0:09:24
C. Presentation by the Board of Community Assistance to Announce 2024 BCA Award Recipients.
0:33:30
D. Continue Conditional Use Hearing – Westover Companies, 550 American Avenue for the conversion of the existing 3 story office building at 550 American Avenue in the KPMU Zoning District into a multifamily dwelling with 20 residential apartments.
0:36:50
E. Consent Agenda re:
1. Smith Farms Stormwater Pipe Relining Project. Approval of a contract with SWERP, Incorporated of Bristol, PA in the amount of $176,300, through the PA COSTARS Program, for the cured in place sanitary sewer pipelining of the Smith Farms Development which includes Winthrop lane, Tannery Dr and Sentry Lane using Capital Budget and ARPA funds as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
2. Nor-View Farm Master Plan & Study: Approval of a professional services agreement with ARRO Consulting, Inc. of Birdsboro, PA in
the amount of $56,000 for the development of a master plan, the analysis of on-site parking and traffic circulation, and an economic analysis of potential uses at Nor-View Farm.
3. Norview Farms Retaining Wall Project – Phase 1. Approval of a contract with GoreCon, Inc of Chalfont, Pa in the amount of $267,430.32, through the PA COSTARS Program, for the installation of 120’ of retaining wall at Norview Farm using Capital Budget and ARPA Funds as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
4. Authorization to advertise proposed ordinance - electric vehicle charging station regulations. Authorization to advertise a proposed ordinance amending the Township Subdivision & Land Development and Zoning Ordinance to provide new definitions and regulations for electric vehicle charging stations at the June 13, 2024 Business meeting.
5. Financial Escrow Security Release– 3700 Horizon Drive - Approval of Escrow Release No. 9 in the amount of $173,917.95 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
6. 2024 Road Program Project. Recommendation to Award the 2024 Road Re-Surfacing Project Bid to Highway Materials, Inc. of Malvern, PA in the amount of $887,423.60 as recommended by the Director of Public Works and Bid Consultant.
7. Allendale Road Pedestrian Bridge Inspection and Load Rating Study: Approval of a professional services agreement with Bowman, Inc. of Exton, PA in the amount of $43,500.00 for a revised inspection, development of a load rating and project cost estimates for the Allendale Road Pedestrian Bridge project as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
8. Abrams PS Pumps & Controls Study PSA: Approval of a professional services agreement with ARRO Consulting, Inc. of Birdsboro, PA in the amount of $22,700.00 for the study of the existing pump station equipment and structure for the future replacement of dry-pit submersible pumps, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
9. Intersection Improvements Easement Agreement – Malvern School Properties, Inc. Mancill Mill Road – Approval of an easement agreement between the Malvern School Properties Inc. and the Township, including enjoining JPO Mill, LLC, for the traffic signal and intersection improvements at Mancill Mill & Valley Forge Roads as part of the Mancill Mill Townhouse development.
10. Citizen Board Resignations:
a. Dawn Lindberg from the ECDC
b. Joel Miner from the EAC
c. Koren Draper from the Farmers Market Board and ECDC
0:41:43
F. Resolution 2024-21 - Amended Land Development Plan Approval –
Exeter, 446 Swedeland Road. Modification of truck traffic turning restrictions.
1:11:10
8. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
1:11:13
9. Additional Business.
1:17:14
10. Public Comment.
1:17:24
11. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
APRIL 11, 2024 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
00:00:10
- Meeting Called to Order.
00:00:19
- Pledge of Allegiance.
00:00:40
- Roll Call.
00:03:07
- Meeting Minutes: March 21, 2024 – Business Meeting
00:01:09
- Chairperson’s Comments:
00:01:18
- Citizen Board Vacancies:
00:03:32
- Swearing in of New EMS Personnel by Judge Patrick Krouse
- New Business:
00:07:32
- Local Government Week – April 8 – 14, 2024
00:21:10
- Resolution 2024-18 re: Recognizing Arbor Day
00:24:17
- Resolution 2024-19 re: Recognizing Earth Day
00:29:02
- Conditional Use Hearing – Netflix, 180 North Gulph Road. Conditional Use application of Netflix, 180 North Gulph Road to permit the following uses – Immersive Theater, Immersive Food and Beverage, Live Event/Concerts and Screening of Movie/TV shows.
01:02:34
- Conditional Use Hearing – Westover Companies, 550 American Avenue for the conversion of the existing 3 story office building at 550 American Avenue in the KPMU Zoning District into a multifamily dwelling with 20 residential apartments.
01:59:10
- Consent Agenda re:
- Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Approval of a Business Tax Appeal submitted by Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc, 501 Feheley Drive, King of Prussia, for the tax years 2021 & 2022 in the amount of $11,772 which represents the penalty for both tax years.
- Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Approval of a Business Tax Appeal submitted by TK Elevator Corp, 250 King Manor Drive, King of Prussia, in the amount of
- Permission to set and advertise a public hearing on a proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 165, Zoning of the Township Code, Article XXVII, Signs, to provide regulations for murals in certain zoning districts at the June 13, 2024 regular Business meeting.
- Financial Escrow Security Release– 3700 Horizon Drive - Approval of Escrow Release in the amount of $ for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
- Upper Merion Township Library Evaluation: Approval of a professional service agreement to evaluate rainwater intrusion in the Library in the amount of $6,600 with ARRO Consulting, Inc. of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
- Land Development Plan Extension – Abbonizio Real Estate Partnership, 316 W. Church Road request extension of time until August 15, 2024.
02:02:36
- Appointment of Township Pension Plan Administrator – Aimee Browse
02:02:53
- Motion to approve settlement agreement for return of tax collection records requested by Township, CCP Montgomery, 2023-07565.
02:03:24
- Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
02:03:50
- Additional Business.
02:05:15
- Public Comment.
02:15:10
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MARCH 21, 2024 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:18
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:40
3. Roll Call.
0:01:01
4. Meeting Minutes: January 18, 2024 – Business
February 1, 2024 – Zoning Workshop
February 1, 2024 – BOS Workshop
February 8, 2024 - Business
0:01:30
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:07:01
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
7. New Business:
0:08:40
A. Police Department Promotions.
0:14:80
B. Public Hearing re: Request for Intermunicipal Transfer of Liquor License – Lazy Dog Colorado Ops, LLC – 160 N. Gulph Road, #211, King of Prussia, PA
Resolution 2024-11.
0:38:24
C. Public Hearing re: Request for Intermunicipal Transfer of Liquor License – Tommy Bahama R&R Holdings, Inc. – The Court, Unit C263A, 690 W. DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA
Resolution 2024-12.
0:47:20
D. Consent Agenda re:
1. Resolution 2024-9 to authorize the submission of DCNR grant application for the Heuser II Site Master Plan and Improvements Project and further authorize the designated Township Officials to execute all grant applications and agreements.
2. Resolution 2024-13 establishing and adopting a Township Maintenance and Stewardship Plan for Heuser Park for the annual maintenance of the property by Township employees/subcontractors.
3. Resolution 2024-14 – DCNR Grant Application – Moore Road Multimodal Trail and Linear Park Project. Authorization for the Township Manager, in partnership with the KOP BID, to submit a submit a DCNR Grant in the
amount of $625,000 to be used for Preliminary Design, Environmental Site Assessment and Environmental / Cultural Studies, Easement Acquisition and Administrative Costs for the Moore Road Multimodal Trail and Linear Park project and further authorize the designated Township Officials to execute all grant applications and agreements.
4. Resolution 2024-15 - Statewide Local Share Account Program – Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company Station Repair Project. Authorization for the Township Manager, in partnership with the Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company to submit a Statewide Local Share Assessment Grant to the Commonwealth Finance Authority in the amount of $177,000 for fire station repairs and further authorize the designated Township Officials to execute all grant applications and agreements.
5. Financial Escrow Security Release No. – Chick-fil-a, 135 W. DeKalb Pike – Approval of Escrow Release No. in the amount of $ for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
6. Resolution 2024-10 - Amend Resolution 2024-2 re: 2024 Fee Schedule.
7. Resignation of Tina Smith from the Upper Merion Historical Commission.
8. Citizen Board Appointment – Media Communications Advisory Board.
9. Abrams PS, Valleybrook PS and Trout Run WPCC MPS Upgrades: Approval of Final Payment Application 09 for the General Construction Contract in the amount of $27,210.41 to Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc. of Skippack, Pennsylvania for the completion of all contract work, as recommended by the consulting engineer. This includes Change Order No. 3, which results in a deduction of $7,249.00 from the contract price.
10. Abrams PS, Valleybrook PS and Trout Run WPCC MPS Upgrades: Approval of Final Payment Application 04 for the Electrical Contract in the amount of $2,509.00 to Pumping Solutions, Inc. (PSI) of York Springs, Pennsylvania for the completion of all contract work, as recommended by the consulting engineer.
11. Upper Merion Township Building Cooling Tower Project: Approval of Payment Application 05 in the amount of $21,660.03 to West Chester Mechanical of Aston, Pennsylvania for contract work performed to date, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
12. Upper Merion Township Building Cooling Tower Replacement: Approval of Payment Applications 06 and 07 (Final Payment) to West Chester Mechanical of Aston, Pennsylvania for the completion of contract work and the release of retainage, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
13. Balligomingo Streambank Stabilization PSA: Approval of the Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $59,000.00 to ARRO Consulting of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania for the design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration services for the streambank stabilization project at Balligomingo Pump Station, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
14. First Avenue Linear Park, Phase 2: Approval of Final Payment Application 09 in the amount of $102,663.32 to Road-Con, Inc. of West Chester, Pennsylvania for the completion of all contract work, as recommended by the project consultant.
15. Upper Merion Township 2024 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Professional Services Agreement (PSA): Approval of a PSA in the amount of $70,000 with ARRO Consulting of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania to perform Best Management Practice (BMP) inspection, MS4 permit reporting, Pollutant Reduction Plan (PRP) implementation, storm sewer mapping, and other general services, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
16. Authorization for Capital Purchase - Norview Farm Park Pavilion: Approval of the purchase and installation of a Poligon 40 x 84 Rectangular Pavilion in the amount of $313,582.03 through the PA Costars Program to General Recreation, Inc. of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, utilizing 2022 Bond and ARPA Funds.
17. Permission to Advertise the following Conditional Use Hearings for the April 11, 2024 Business Meeting:
A. Application of the Westover Companies, 550 American Ave for the conversion of the existing 3 story office building at 550 American Ave in the KPMU Zoning District into a multifamily dwelling with 20 residential apartments.
B. Application of Netflix CPX, LLC, 180 N. Gulph Road, for the establishment of a performing arts/theater use in the former department store at 180 N. Gulph Road (King of Prussia Mall) located in the SC- Zoning District.
0:59:35
E. Resolution 2024-16 – Authorization of the Condemnation of certain real estate at 216 Allendale Road (Parcel ID 580000337001), Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, PA for the recreational use and benefit of the public.
1:00:01
8. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
1:00:42
9. Additional Business.
1:01:06
10. Public Comment.
1:52:26
11. Adjournment.
“Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting”
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FEBRUARY 8, 2024 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:20
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:40
3. Roll Call.
0:00:55
4. Meeting Minutes: November 9, 2023 – Business Meeting
December 7, 2023 – Business Meeting
January 2, 2024 – Re-Org Meeting
January 11, 2024 – Business Meeting
0:01:27
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:01:45
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
7. New Business:
0:02:48
A. Fire Department Promotions
0:09:55
B. Proclamation – Celebrating Black History Month.
0:15:20
C. Presentation by the Board of Community Assistance.
0:39:01
D. Consent Agenda:
1. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 3 – Two Lot Subdivision, 230 Arden Road - Approval of Escrow Release No. 3 in the amount of $23,347.26 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
2. Permission to Advertise Public Hearing – Transfer of Liquor License to Lazy Dog Colorado OPS, LLC located at 160 N. Gulph Road, #211, King of Prussia, PA 19406.
3. Resolution 2024-8 – Disposition of Township Vehicles to J.J. Kane Auctions of Plymouth Meeting for an estimated sale value of $38,300.00.
4. First Avenue Linear Park, Phase 3: Approval of Payment Application 1 in the amount of $6,187.50 to Hobbs & Company of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania for contract work completed to date, as recommended by Ground Reconsidered, project engineer.
5. Authorization to advertise proposed ordinance - electric vehicle charging station regulations. Authorization to advertise a proposed ordinance amending the Township Subdivision & Land Development and Zoning Ordinance to provide new definitions and regulations for electric vehicle charging stations at the March Business meeting.
6. Citizen Board Appointment to the Economic & Community Development Committee.
0:41:20
8. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
0:41:38
9. Additional Business.
0:42:25
10. Public Comment.
0:42:30
11. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JANUARY 18, 2024 BUSINESS & COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MEETING ~ 6:15 PM
AGENDA
0:00:12
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:18
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:24
3. Roll Call.
0:00:44
4. Chairman’s Comment.
0:00:56
5. New Business:
0:01:32
A. Approval of Accounts Payable & Payroll.
B. Preliminary Land Development Plan – Discovery Labs – 411 Swedeland Rd. Consideration of a preliminary Land Development Plan for Discovery Labs, 411 Swedeland Rd, prepared by Taylor Wiseman and Taylor, dated February 16, 2022, last revised May 5, 2023, as revised for the development of the 141.87-acre tract with ten (10) new industrial buildings and six (6) parking garages, completed in six (6) phases for an approximate total of 1,000,000 square feet of new building space and associated site improvements including waivers as outlined in said resolution. LI & R-1.
Resolution 2024-7
0:13:31
C. Citizen Board Appointments:
• Historical Commission.
• Human Relations Commission.
0:14:27
6. Additional Business.
0:16:17
7. Public Comment.
0:16:47
8. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JANUARY 11, 2024 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:18
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:42
3. Roll Call.
0:01:02
4. Chairman’s Comments.
0:02:18
5. Citizen Board Vacancies.
6. New Business:
0:03:40
A. Police Promotion – Sergeant Tobias Fisher promoted to Lieutenant.
B. Swearing-In of New Police Officers and New Fire/EMS Officers by Judge Patrick Krouse.
0:27:25
C. Consent Agenda re:
1. Authorization to Advertise Conditional Use Hearing – Netflix.
2. Land Development Plan Extension – Abbonizio Real Estate Partnership, 316 W. Church Road.
3. Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Real Estate Tax Settlement Stipulations:
a) Macy’s Retail Holding, Inc., 680 W. DeKalb Pike, for the tax years 2022-2023 resulting in an overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $10,638.81.
b) Bloomingdales King of Prussia, 660 W. DeKalb Pike, for the tax years 2022-2023 resulting in an overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $21,849.51.
c) PA Turnpike Commission, 371 W. DeKalb Pike, for the tax year 2023 resulting in an overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $1,953.99.
d) PFI VPN Portfolio Fee Owner, 555 Croton Road, for the tax year 2023 resulting in an overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $4,6089.09.
e) Park Ridge Hotel Development, 480 N. Gulph Road, for the tax years 2021-2023 resulting in an overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $61,522.15.
4. 2024 Road Program: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for survey, engineering, and construction inspection services with ARRO Consulting of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania in the amount of $41,093.00 as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
5. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 6 (Final) Genterra, Columbus Street. Approval of Escrow Release No.6 in the amount of $ 32,771.25 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
6. First Avenue Linear Park, Phase 3: Approval of Change Order 1 authorizing Hobbs & Co. of Boothwyn, PA to perform additional electrical services in the amount of $12,985.00, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
7. Trout Run WPCC Sludge Mixer & Conveyor: Approval of Payment Application 01 in the amount of $12,843.90 to PSI Pumping Solutions, Inc. of York Springs, PA for contract work completed to date, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
8. Resolution 2024-2 – 2024 Fee Schedule.
0:23:29
9. Resolution 2024-3 – Appointing Lieutenant Blain Leis as Emergency Management Coordinator
10. Resignation of Amrinder Singh from the Property Maintenance Appeals Board and the UCC Board of Appeals
0:32:10
D. Preliminary Land Development Plan – Discovery Labs – 411 Swedeland Rd. Consideration of a preliminary Land Development Plan for Discovery Labs, 411 Swedeland Rd, prepared by Taylor Wiseman and Taylor, dated February 16, 2022, last revised May 5, 2023, as revised for the development of the 141.87-acre tract with ten (10) new industrial buildings and six (6) parking garages, completed in six (6) phases for an approximate total of 1,000,000 square feet of new building space and associated site improvements including waivers as outlined in said resolution. LI & R-1.
1:12:23
E. Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan – Spark Car Wash, LLC – 161 W DeKalb Pike. Consideration of a preliminary/final Land Development Plan for Spark Car Wash, LLC., 161 W DeKalb Pike, prepared by Bohler Engineering, dated April 4, 2023, last revised December 11, 2023, as revised for the redevelopment of the 0.9-acre parcel into a 2-story, 3,166 Sq. Ft. car wash and associated site improvements including waivers as outlined in said resolution. CG. Resolution 2024-4
1:19:30
F. Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan – Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC – 160 North Gulph Rd Suite 211. Consideration of a preliminary/final Land Development Plan for Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC, 160 North Gulph Rd Suite 211, prepared by Bohler Engineering, dated May 24, 2023, last revised January 2, 2024 as revised for the proposed demolition of existing building and construction of a new 11,005 sq. ft. restaurant and associated site improvements including waivers as outlined in said resolution. SC.
Resolution 2024-5
1:31:51
G. Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan – Malvern Anderson LP – 0 Reedel Road. Consideration of a preliminary/final Land Development Plan for Malvern Anderson LP, 0 Reedel Road, prepared by Landcore Engineering Consultants P.C., dated June 27, 2022, last revised December 21, 2023, as revised for the subdivision of the 18.95-acre parcel into twenty-four (24) parcels and common open space for the construction of twenty-four detached single family homes and associated site improvements including waivers as outlined in said resolution. R-2. Resolution 2024-6
1:42:12
7. Additional Business.
1:47:30
8. Public Comment.
9. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JANUARY 2, 2024 RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING - 7:OOPM AGENDA 0:00:00 1. Meeting Called to Order. 0:00:23 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 0:00:40 3. Roll Call. 0:00:59 4. Swearing in by Judge Wendy Rothstein a. Carole Kenney - Township Supervisor b. Greg Philips - Township Supervisor c. Salvatore Bello - Township Auditor 0:06:13 5. Election of Officers of the Board of Supervisors for 2024: A. Temporary Chairman B. Chairman of the Board C. Vice-Chairman of the Board 0:08:38 6. Appointments: A. Secretary-Treasurer B. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer C. Pension - Chief Administrative Officer of the Police & Non-Uniform Plans D. Township Solicitors E Township Auditor F. Township Grant Writer G. Township Right-to-Know Officer H. Township Consulting Engineers: 1) Land Subdivision/Development Plan Applications 2) Traffic and Signalization 3) Wastewater Operations and Pre-Treatment 4) MS4 Stormwater Permits 5) Environmental Assessment I. Chairman of Board Vacancy Committee J. Citizen Boards, Commissions and Authorities 1) Reappointments 0:12:58 7. Scheduling of 2024 Meeting Dates
0:13:01 8. Resolution No. 2024-01 re: Depositories for Township Funds 0:13:40 9. Affirmation of 2024 Holidays for Township Employees 0:14:04 10. Selection of Delegate(s) re: 2024 PSATS 99th Annual Convention (April 14-17, 2024) - Authorization of Attendance and Appointment of Voting Delegate 0:14:53 11. Proclamation re: Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday 0:16:43 12. Additional Business 13. Adjournment
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DECEMBER 7, 2023 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:20
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:37
3. Roll Call.
0:00:56
4. Meeting Minutes: November 2, 2023 - Workshop
0:01:00
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:01:56
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:03:11
7. New Business:
A. Presentation by Tax Collector Evelyn Ankers.
0:10:30
B. Public Hearing – An Ordinance amending Chapter 140 A & B - Stormwater, Grading & Erosion Control. Consolidation of current Chapter 140A and 140B of the Township Code into one Chapter with additional provisions for Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development.
0:14:52
C. Consent Agenda re:
1. Resolution 2023-35 – Establishing the fixed dollar amount to be excluded from taxation for each Homestead Property in Upper Merion Township for calendar Year 2024.
2. Resignation of Portia Waller from the Media Communications Advisory Board.
3. UMT 2023 Road Program: Approval of Payment Application No. 1 – Final Payment Request in the amount of $1,583,200.51 to Allan Myers of Worcester, Pennsylvania for the completion of contract work.
4. Deed of Dedication – Shoemaker Road. Acceptance of the deed of dedication from Gulph Mills Business Center, LP., for the right-of-way of Shoemaker Road between Henderson Road and Yerkes Road.
5. Linear Park Phase 3 Lighting Contract Award – Hobbs & Co. Awarding of the Linear Park Phase 3 Lighting Contract to Hobbs & Company of Boothwyn in the amount of $385,000 being the lowest responsible/compliant bidder.
6. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 1 – Top Golf USA KP, LLC., Lot 2 – Approval of Escrow Release No. 1 in the amount of $ 256,314.00 for the
completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
7. Citizen Board Appointments:
a. Joel Miner to the Environmental Advisory Council
b. Sam Montich to the Shade Tree Commission – Young Adult Member
8. Land Development Plan Review Withdraw – Mancill Mill Company, Mancill Mill Road. Accept letter of withdraw from the Mancill Mill Company for the review of the proposed Land Development Plan (Phase II – Warehouse).
0:20:51
D. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 4, Genterra, Columbus Street. - Approval of Escrow Release No. 4 in the amount of $ for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
0:22:00
E. Resolution 2023-36 - Approval of the 2024 Fire Fighter Stipend Program in the amount of $303,720 and authorization to include in the 2024 Township General Fund Operating Budget.
0:22:59
F. Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program Cooperative Agreement, Sub-Grantee Agreement & Indemnification Agreements – 411 Swedeland Road Phase 1 Infrastructure Project. Approval of a Cooperative Agreement and Sub-Grantee Agreement between the Redevelopment Authority of Montgomery County, Innovation 411 fee owner, LLC, Innovation 411 Senior, LLC and the Township and an Indemnification Agreement between the Township and Innovation 411 fee owner, LLC, Innovation 411 Senior, LLC.
0:23:58
G. Hearing and Adoption of 2024 Budget:
1. Resolution 2023-37 re: Adoption of 2024 Township General Operating & Capital Improvement Budgets.
0:39:14
2. Adoption of Sewer Revenue Fund Budget.
0:41:40
8. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
0:41:52
9. Additional Business.
0:55:11
10. Public Comment.
0:56:11
11. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
NOVEMBER 9, 2023 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:06
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:21
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:30
3. Roll Call.
0:01:05
4. Meeting Minutes: August 10, 2023 – Workshop
October 5, 2923 – Zoning Workshop
October 5, 2023 – Workshop
October 12, 2023 - Business
0:01:40
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:02:30
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:04:14
7. New Business:
A. Proclamation – Small Business Saturday
0:07:20
B. Public Hearing – An Ordinance amending Chapter 165, Zoning, to amend steep slope regulations, Shopping Center District permitted uses, Nonconformity provisions, eliminate dwelling conversion provisions, define interior signage, eliminate cluster overlay and development plan provisions, land development plan submission requirements and traffic impact submission requirements.
0:26:09
C. Consent Agenda re:
1. First Avenue Linear Park Phase II: Approval of a no-cost time extension request by Road Con, Inc., extending the contract completion date to 12/31/2023 in order to complete bus shelter construction.
2. Permission to advertise proposed Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 140 A & B - Stormwater, Grading & Erosion Control. Consolidation of current Chapter 140A and 140B of the Township Code into one Chapter with additional provisions for Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development.
3. Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Real Estate Tax Settlement Stipulation for 250 MB, LLC, 250 Mall Boulevard, for the tax years 2021-2023 resulting in the overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $14,675.74.
4. Brownlie Road Culvert Replacement: Award of the General Construction Contract for the Brownlie Road Culvert Replacement project in the amount of $680,510.40 to G&B Construction of Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania,
being the lowest responsible bidder as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
5. Abrams PS, Valleybrook PS, Trout Run WPCC MPS Pump Station Upgrade Project: Approval of Payment Application 7 in the amount of $16,430.39 to Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc. of Perkasie, Pennsylvania for work completed to date.
6. Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Approval of a Business Tax Appeal submitted by William A. J. Schaeffer’s & Sons, 420 B Drew Court, King of Prussia, in the amount of $3,098.57 as a result of mail issue.
7. Henderson Road Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Project: Award of the General Construction Contract for the Henderson Road Pedestrian Crossing project in the amount of $180,425.00 to Ply-Mar Construction Co., Inc. of Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, being the lowest responsible bidder as recommended by the Township Traffic Engineer.
8. Board of Community Assistance Policy Guideline amendment. Approval of an amendment to the BCA Policy Guidelines to allow high school juniors to submit BCA scholarship applications.
9. Upper Merion Transportation Authority Joint Defense and Joint Privilege Agreement - Approval of a Joint Defense and Privilege Agreement with the Transportation Authority for the Toll Bros Land Use Appeal and Mandamus Action regarding the transportation impact fee assessment for the Stonebridge Subdivision.
10. Approval of Request for Inclusion in Township Health Benefit Program – Supervisor Philips.
11. Resolution 2023-34 – Statewide Local Share Assessment Grant - Moore Road Multimodal Trail and Linear Park Preliminary Design.
12. Citizen Board Appointments:
a. Historical Commission Appointment.
b. Public Safety Appointment.
c. Economic & Community Development Appointment
0:39:18
D. Posting of the 2024 Budget.
1:20:09
8. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
1:20:25
9. Additional Business.
1:29:21
10. Public Comment.
1:29:32
11. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OCTOBER 12, 2023 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:18
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:40
3. Roll Call.
0:01:02
4. Meeting Minutes: September 7, 2023 Zoning Code Workshop
September 7, 2023 BOS Workshop
September 14, 2023 Business Meeting
0:01:32
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:03:17
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
7. New Business:
0:05:07
A. Resolution 2023-33 – Resolution in Support of Israel’s Humanitarian Crisis
B. Proclamation re: Fire Prevention Month – October, 2023.
C. Public Safety Department Promotion: Corey Felker – EMS Captain.
D. Swearing-In of Paramedic Christian Reiner & EMT Jason Ivey.
E. Presentation re: Upper Merion Fire and Emergency Service Awards.
F. Presentation of the Bernard S. Gutkowski, Sr. Firefighter of the Year Award to Christian Montero.
G. Presentation of the Mary Bacchi Emergency Medical Services Responder of the Year Award to Charles Davis.
H. Public Hearing – An Ordinance of Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, renaming Chapter 4 as “Collection Fees” and providing for attorney fees, collection fees, costs, and interest to be added for unpaid municipal claim collections for delinquent accounts.
1:16:03
I. Consent Agenda re:
1. Resolution 2023-29 – Disposition of Township Records.
1:23:00
2. Memorandum of Understanding with the King of Prussia Mall for 2022 Police Services – Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding with the King of Prussia Mall for the payment and reimbursement of costs for additional police coverage at the Mall Complex for the period of 10/1/2023 – 12/31/2024.
3. Delinquent Sewer Fee Claims Collection Contract – Portnoff Law Associates, Inc. Approve a contract between Upper Merion Township and Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd. for collection of delinquent municipal sewer claims pursuant to the provisions outlined in the contract as recommended by the Director of Finance and Township Manager.
4. Resolution No 2023-30 - Appointment of Special Counsel for Unpaid Delinquent Sewer Fee Collections. Adoption of Resolution No 2023-30 appointing Michelle R. Portnoff, Esq., as special counsel for the Township for the purpose of collection unpaid delinquent sewer fee accounts.
5. Resolution 2023-31 – Disposition of township Vehicles to J. J. Kane Auctions of Plymouth Meeting for an estimated sale value of $37,000.
6. Resolution 2023-32– Reduction of Police officer contributions to the Police Pension Plan for the year 2024 to 4%.
7. Public Safety Department Capital Equipment Purchase – Authorization the ordering and purchase of two (2) F550 replacement ambulances for delivery in 2025 in the amount of $680,000 from the Fire Apparatus Fund.
8. Authorization for additional funding – Street Sweeper Purchase. To authorize additional funds in the amount of $24,206 from the Township ARPA funds along with $298,210 in LSA Grant funds to complete the purchase of the new Johnston Street Sweeper.
9. Capital Equipment Purchase – Authorization the ordering and purchase of a replacement emergency generator for the Township Building for delivery in late 2024 in the amount of $385,000 through State or Costars contract utilizing Capital Equipment and ARPA funds.
10. Abrams PS, Valleybrook PS & Trout Run WPCC MPS Upgrades: Approval of Change Order #2 for additional costs associated with the wet tap/line stop work activities at Abrams PS in the amount of $18,256.00 to Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc. of Perkasie, PA, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
11. Township Building Cooling Tower Replacement: Approval of Payment Application #3 in the amount of $9,439.43 from West Chester Mechanical of Aston, PA for contract work completed to date.
12. Township Building Boiler Replacement: Approval of Payment Application #3 in the amount of $74,488.50 from West Chester Mechanical of Aston, PA for contract work completed to date.
13. Approval of Engagement Letter for Marcum LLP for the conducting of Township Business Privilege Tax compliance audits in accordance with the terms of the engagement letter as recommended by the Director of Finance.
14. Approval of Deed of Dedication – New Leo M. Ross Park, Parcel # 58-00-01969-04-3, Ross Road. Acceptance of a deed of dedication form Toll Bros, Inc for the new Leo M. Ross Park parcel as part of the Stone Brook at Upper Merion Development and the authorization to terminate the lease for the former park area.
15. Budget Transfer: $22,000.00 from 0143-2452 Snow Removal Material to 01430-4580 Annual Resurfacing to fund ADA ramp design work associated with the Township’s 2023 Road Program.
16. Budget Transfer: $20,000.00 from 01430-3170 Snow/Ice Control to 01430-2456 Street Light Supplies to fund parking lot/area lighting upgrades at the Township Building.
17. Budget Transfer: $15,000.00 from 01430-3170 Snow/Ice Control to 01430-4585 Line Painting to fund additional long line painting and intersection markings throughout the Township.
18. 2023-2026 Dry Hydrated Lime Supply Contract: Award of the Township’s lime supply contract to Graymont, Inc. of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania for the estimated contract amount of $191,248.50 as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
19. Award Upper Merion Township Wastewater Chemical Supply Contract to Award of the Township’s liquid sodium hypochlorite supply contract to Buckman’s Inc. of Pottstown, Pennsylvania for the estimated contract amount of $522,750.00 as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
20. Kerrwood Drive Culvert Repairs: Approval of Payment Application No. 1 in the amount of $264,495.00 to National Gunite of Johnstown, PA for the completion of all contract work activities.
21. Abrams PS, Valleybrook PS & Trout Run WPCC MPS Upgrades Project: Approval of Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $13,580.00 to PSI Pumping Solutions, Inc. of York Springs, PA for electrical contract work completed to date.
22. First Avenue Linear Park Phase II Project: Approval of Payment Application No. 8 in the amount of $119,126.11 to Road-Con, Inc. of West Chester, PA for contract work completed to date.
23. Land Development Plan Review Extension – Abbonizio Real Estate Partnership – 316 W. Church Road. Accept letter of extension from Abbonizio Real Estate Partnership for the review of the proposed Land Development Plan to January 15, 2024.
24. North Gulph Road Trail Extension Design Consultant – Boles Smyth Associates. To approve a proposal from Boles Smyth Associates for the North Gulph Road Trail extension design in the amount of $189,984.32 to be reimbursed by the National Park Service as part of the Cooperative Management Agreement for the trail extension design project.
25. Appoint Chiragi Raval to the Zoning Hearing Board to fill an unexpired term ending 1/1/2027.
2:27:01
J. Mancill Mill Townhouse Development, 850 Mancill Mill Road - Amendment to Voluntary Restrictive Covenant for Architectural Building Elevation Design. To approve an amendment to the Voluntary Declaration of Restrictive Covenant of the Mancill Mill Road Company for the townhouse development modifying the building elevations shown in new exhibit 1 subject to compliance with the current SM-1 building height restrictions.
2:45:00
K. Approve Township Solicitor to attend the October 18, 2023 Zoning Hearing Board to oppose the 665 S. Gulph Road application.
2:52:30
8. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
2:53:00
9. Additional Business.
10. Public Comment.
11. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:04
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:12
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:01:03
3. Roll Call.
0:01:31
4. Meeting Minutes: June 1, 2023 – Zoning Workshop
June 8, 2023 – Business Meeting
August 3, 2023 – Workshop
August 10, 2023 – Business Meeting
0:02:15
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:10:26
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
7. New Business:
0:11:54
A. Police/Public Safety Department Promotions by Judge Patrick Krouse.
0:18:10
B. Swearing-In of Fire-Fighter/EMT Mark O’Neill by Judge Patrick Krouse.
0:24:55
C. Public Hearing - An Ordinance Amending the Upper Merion Township Zoning Code, Chapter 165, Section 165-160.2, to require that buildings in the KPMU District containing dwelling units shall not exceed thirty percent of the net developable area of a parcel and amending Section 165-168, Business Signs, to provide for KPMU Signage Requirements.
0:30:56
D. Consent Agenda re:
1. Presentation and acceptance of the Township’s 2024 Financial Requirements and Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) in the amount of $2,373,214.00 for the Police and $684,000.00 for the Non-Uniform Pension Plans.
2. Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Real Estate Tax Settlement Stipulation for Amazon.Com Services LLC, 760 Moore Road, for the tax year 2023 resulting in the overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $10,090.08.
3. Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Real Estate Tax Settlement Stipulation for Commerce Bank, PA, 122 N. Henderson Road, for the tax year 2023 resulting in the overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $520.34.
4. Resolution 2023-28 –Township Municipal Industrial Pretreatment Program Administration Changes. Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-28 repealing Resolution No. 95-33, being the industrial user permit fee resolution, and providing for updated procedures to permit the Township to recover costs for sampling and testing as required by the program.
5. Capital Equipment Lease/Purchase – Authorization to lease/purchase the following vehicles through any state/Costars contract or Government Leasing Program:
a. Public Safety Department – 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
b. Public Safety Department – 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
6. Capital Equipment Purchase – Authorization the purchase a replacement LED sign for the Henderson Road/ Valley forge Road Community Sign from Signature Sign of Reading, PA in the amount of $38,000 as recommended by the Media Communications Advisory Board and Director of Communications.
7. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 2 – Stonebrook at Upper Merion – Phase 2, Toll Mid-Atlantic LP Company, Inc, 232 N. Henderson Road. Approval of Escrow Release No. 2 in the amount of $291,375.50 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
8. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 3 - Stonebrook at Upper Merion – Phase 3, Toll Mid-Atlantic LP Company, Inc., 232 N. Henderson Road. Approval of Escrow Release No. 3 in the amount of $587,416.00 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
9. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 4 - Stonebrook at Upper Merion – Phase 1, Toll Mid-Atlantic LP Company, Inc., 232 N. Henderson Road. Approval of Escrow Release No. 4 in the amount of $274,472.00 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
10. Permission to Advertise a proposed Ordinance for consideration at the October 12, 2023 Business meeting, amending Chapter 4, Collection Fees, of the Township Code to provide for attorney’s fees, collection fees and costs for unpaid municipal claims collections for delinquent accounts.
11. Permission to schedule a public hearing on and advertise a proposed Ordinance for consideration at the November 9, 2023 Business meeting, amending Chapter 165, Zoning, to amend steep slope regulations, Shopping Center District Permitted Uses, Nonconformity provisions, eliminate dwelling conversion provisions, define interior signage eliminate cluster overlay and development plan provisions, land development plan submission requirements and traffic impact submission requirements.
12. First Avenue Linear Park Phase 2 – Contract Extension. To extend the First Avenue Linear Park Phase 2 with Road-Con, Inc. of West Chester, PA to October 31, 2023 in order to complete punch list items.
13. First Avenue Linear Park Phase 2 Project: Approval of Payment Application 7-REV1 in the amount of $220,137.29 to Road-Con, Inc. of West Chester, PA for contract work completed to date.
14. First Avenue Linear Park Phase 3 Solar Lighting Bid. Authorization to advertise and conduct a bid for the procurement and installation of solar light poles and bollards for the First Avenue Linear Park project via the PennBid website.
15. Trout Run WPCC Pug Mill & Sludge Conveyor: Award the General Contract to PSI Pumping Solutions, Inc. of York Springs, PA in the amount of $413,583.00 and award the Electrical Contract to US Solutions, Inc. of Quakertown, PA in the amount of $36,133.00 as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
0:37:58
8. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
0:38:45
9. Additional Business.
0:47:00
10. Public Comment.
1:01:24
11. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AUGUST 10, 2023 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:12
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:19
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:37
3. Roll Call.
0:00:53
4. Meeting Minutes: July 13, 2023 – Zoning Workshop
July 13, 2023 – Business Meeting
August 3, 2023 – Zoning Workshop
0:01:30
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:04:12
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:06:21
7. New Business:
A. Consent Agenda re:
1. Motion to approve the Budget Guidelines for the 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets.
2. Upper Merion Township Building HVAC Controls: Approval of Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $35,666.64 to West Chester Mechanical of Aston, PA for work completed to date.
3. Upper Merion Township Building Boiler Replacement: Approval of Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $42,003.00 to West Chester Mechanical of Aston, PA for work completed to date.
4. Resolution 2023-26 – Disposition of Township Computer Equipment.
5. Request for Letter of Support from Upper Merion Township for Local Share Account Montgomery County Grant Application regarding the Renaissance Boulevard Extension Proposed Project at Discovery Labs, 411 Swedesford Road.
6. Authorization to Advertise – Henderson Road Pedestrian Crossing Project Bid - Authorization to advertise the Henderson Road Pedestrian Crossing Project Bid for the installation of a flashing pedestrian beacon on Henderson Road at the Crossfield Road intersection to permit pedestrian crossing to the community garden/overflow parking lot.
7. Land Development Plan Review Extension – Abbonizio Real Estate Partnership – 316 W. Church Road. Accept letter of extension from Abbonizio Real Estate Partnership for the review of the proposed Land Development Plan to October 15, 2023.
8. Land Development Plan Review Extension – Mancill Mill Company, Mancill Mill Road. Accept letter of extension from the Mancill Mill Company for the review of the proposed Land Development Plan (Phase II – Warehouse) to December 31, 2023.
9. Cooperative Management Agreement between the US Department of Interior National Park Service, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Upper Merion Township for the Cooperative Management of the design and construction of the North Gulph Trail.
10. Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Real Estate Tax Settlement Stipulation for Montgomery CIDA, VF Invest Corp. and Warner Road Association, 120 S. Warner Road, for the tax years 2021-2022 resulting in the overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $6,009.23.
11. Resignation of Rachel Zobel from the Economic and Community Development Committee.
12. Resolution No. 2023- 27. Disposition of Township Personal Property. Authorization to sell at auction a used Ford Escape with a value of approximately $2000.00.
13. Permission to Advertise Zoning Ordinance Amendments in the KPMU District.
0:11:33
8. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
0:12:01
9. Additional Business.
0:16:21
10. Public Comment.
0:54:44
11. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JULY 13, 2023 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:23
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:38
3. Roll Call.
0:01:02
4. Meeting Minutes: May 4, 2023 – Zoning Workshop
May 4, 2023 – Workshop
May 11, 2023 – Business Meeting
June 1, 2023 - Workshop
0:01:27
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:05:50
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
7. New Business:
0:08:50
A. Swearing-In of Fire Captain Ryan Sweeney and Captain Michael Lockhart by Judge Patrick Krouse
0:14:52
B. Proclamation - Park & Recreational Professionals Day
July – Park & Recreation Month
0:14:52
C. Public Hearing – An Ordinance of Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, amending the Township Code to create a new chapter, single-use product regulations, to regulate the distribution and use of single-use carry-out bags, single-use plastic straws, single-use plastic utensils, and expanded polystyrene food service products
0:55:06
D. Consent Agenda re:
1. Revenue Stabilization Fund Commitment – Approval of the designation of $2,000,000.00 in the Revenue Stabilization Fund as committed fund balance in the 2022 Upper Merion Township Financial Statements.
2. Resolution No. 2023-22 - Montgomery County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Adoption of the 2022 Montgomery County Hazard Mitigation Plan as the Hazard Mitigation Plan for the Township.
3. First Avenue Linear Park Phase 2 – Payment Application No. 6 in the amount of $72,474.39 to Road-con, Inc. of West Chester, PA for work completed to date.
4. First Avenue Linear Park Phase 2 – Contract Extension. To extend the First Avenue Linear Park Phase 2 with Road-Con, Inc. of West Chester, PA to September 30, 2023 in order to complete punch list items.
5. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 2 – MJT Developers, 230 Arden Road. Approval of Escrow Release No. 2 in the amount of $100,115.75 to MJT Developers for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
6. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 3 – 624 Columbus Street Subdivision. Approval of Escrow Release No. 3 in the amount of $33,061.50 to Genterra Corp., for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
7. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 4 – 624 Columbus Street Subdivision. Approval of Escrow Release No. 4 in the amount of $39,419.00 to Genterra Corp., for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
8. Township Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account Administrative Services Agreement – Optum Financial, Inc. – Approval of an Administrative Services Agreement with Optum Financial, Inc., for administrative and reporting services for the Township’s Retirement Health Savings Account in accordance with the exhibits and fee schedule in the agreement as recommended by the Pension Advisory Board.
9. Abrams PS, Valleybrook PS, and Trout Run WPCC MPS Equipment Replacement: Approval of Payment Application #5 in the amount of $40,905.36 to Blooming Glen Contractors for work completed to date.
10. Capital Equipment Purchase – Authorization to purchase a 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 PPV Truck as a replacement vehicle in the Public Safety Department from Whitmoyer Buick-Chevrolet, Inc., through the Costars Purchasing Program, in the amount of $67,043.77, which includes equipment upfit and graphics.
11. Resignation of Pam Forster from the Economic & Community Development Committee
0:59:16
E. Business Tax Appeal – 1045 First Avenue Partners, LP c/o Somerset Properties
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JUNE 8, 2023 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA REVISED
0:00:11
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:20
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:40
3. Roll Call.
0:01:01
4. Meeting Minutes:
0:01:12
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:01:16
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
7. New Business:
0:04:36
A. Police Officer Promotions – Swearing-In by Judge James Gallagher
0:08:23
B. Police Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Township and the Police of Upper Merion Township amending the current Collective Bargaining Agreement for the contract years 2023 through 2027 as outlined in said memorandum.
0:09:15
C. Proclamation to Honor Juneteenth – June 19, 2023
0:11:15
D. Consent Agenda re:
0:11:26
1. Resolution 2023-19 – Disposition of Township Records. Authorization to dispose of Township Records as described in said resolution in accordance with the PA Municipal Records Act.
2. Resolution 2023-20 – Mancill Mill Townhouse Development Act 537 Sewer Facilities Planning Module. Approval of the Sewage Facilities Planning module for the Mancill Mill Townhouse Development, Mancill Mill Road, and authorize the proper Township Officials to submit the modules to PA DEP approval as a revision to the Township’s Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan.
3. Resolution No. 2023- 21. Disposition of Personal Property. Authorization to sale at auction a used Ford escape and Explorer with a value of approximately $7000.
4. Abrams PAS/Valley Brook PS/Trout Run PS Upgrade Project – Contract Payment No. 4 – Blooming Glen Contractors. Approval of Payment Application No. 4 to Blooming Glen Contractors in the amount of $21,565.39 for work completed to date on the upgrade project as recommended by the Township Consulting Engineer.
0:13:46
E. Business Tax Appeal – Kooma III, LLC., 201 Main Street, King of Prussia. To consider a Business Tax Appeal from Kooma III, LLC., 201 Main Street, King of Prussia requesting the waiver of late fees tax years for 2020 & 2021.
0:16:50
F. Public Hearing – An Ordinance amending the Upper Merion Township Zoning Code, Section 165-219.1, Conditional Use Procedure, to require Conditional Use
Applications to be submitted to the Upper Merion Planning Commission, and applicants to appear before the Planning Commission, prior to the Conditional Use Hearing.
0:19:00
G. Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan – Norcini, 121 East Church Road. Consideration of a preliminary/final Land Development Plan for Charles & Janet Norcini, 121 E. Church Road, prepared by Woodrow & Associates, dated January 3, 2023, as revised for the construction of a 1,080 sq. ft. pole barn and associated improvements on the 43,380 sq. ft property, including waivers as outlined in said resolution. LI Limited Industrial. Resolution 2023-18
0:21:04
H. Montgomery 2023 Montgomery County Consortium Fuel Contract Bid Award - Awarding of the 2023 Consortium Fuel Contract, as bid by Upper Merion Township on behalf of the Consortium, to Petroleum Traders of Fort Wayne, Indiana for the bid prices as follows: as follows:
1. Regular Unleaded Gasoline (87 oct) - Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) Philadelphia weekly average plus $0.1311 Bidder Margin.
2. Super Unleaded Gasoline (93 oct) – OPIS Philadelphia Weekly average plus $0.0290 Bidder Margin.
3. B2 Diesel - OPIS Philadelphia Weekly average plus $0.2350 Bidder Margin.
0:21:52
I. Professional Services Agreement – Wastewater Treatment Pump and Control Replacement Project- ARRO Consulting. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $60,990.00 with ARRO Consulting of West Chester, PA for the design, bidding administration, and construction inspection servic
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MAY 11, 2023 BUSINESS MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:18
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:35
3. Roll Call.
0:04:02
4. Meeting Minutes: April 13, 2023 – Workshop Meeting
April 13, 2023 – Business Meeting
0:00:54
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:04:26
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:05:12
7. New Business:
0:06:28
A. National Public Works Week Proclamation (May 21 – 27, 2023)
0:10:06
B. Presentation by the Board of Community Assistance to Announce 2023 BCA Award Recipients.
0:36:58
C. Consent Agenda re:
1. Change Order – Crow Creek Trail. Approval of Change Order to James R. Kenney Excavating & Paving, Inc. for the net increase of $28,183.50 as follows:
a. Base Bid Allowance Deduct - $39,177.50
b. Unsuitable material Quantity Increase - $112,061.00
c. Regulated Soli Allowance Deduct - $30,000.00
d. Bridge Scour Protection Add - $25,800.00
e. Retaining Wall Deduct - $20,500.00
2. Crow Creek Trail - James R. Kenney Excavating & Paving Inc. Approval of Final Payment to James R. Kenney Excavating & Paving Inc. in the amount of $99,319.18 for work completed to date on the project.
3. Change Order No. 1 – Abrams/Valley Brook/Trout Run Pump Stations Upgrades. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to Blooming Glen Contractors in the amount of $81,120.06 for the installation of wet tap and line stop to provide for by-pass pumping at the Abrams Pump Station.
4. Township Library Collection Management Policy – Approval of a revised Township Library Collection Management Policy as recommended by the Library Board.
5. Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Real Estate Tax Settlement Stipulation:
a. MCR King of Prussia, LLC, 530 W. DeKalb Pike, for the tax years 2021-2023 resulting in an overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $16,465.50.
b. Shree Sai Siddhi King of Prussia, LLC, 260 N. Gulph Road, for the tax years 2021-2023 resulting in an overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $20,084.16.
6. 2023 Road Re-Surfacing Project – Recommendation to Award the 2023 Road Re-Surfacing Project to Allan Myers, L.P. for the contract amount of $1,623,289.24, with Mall Boulevard being removed from the project scope for 2023.
7. Capital Equipment Lease/Purchase – Authorization to lease/purchase the following vehicles through any state/Costars contract or Government Leasing Program:
a. Wastewater & Collections – 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 Truck
0:40:27
D. Management Service Contract for the 2023 Concert under the Stars Series –– Rising Star Productions – Approval of a one (1) year management service contract with Rising Star Productions for the operation of the Township’s 2023 Concert Under the Stars Series.
0:41:08
E. Permission to Advertise – Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Conditional Use Procedure. Authorization to advertise a proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 165, Section 165-219.1, Conditional Use Procedure, require conditional use applications to be submitted to the Planning Commission and applicants appear before the Planning Commission prior to the conditional use hearing.
0:41:50
F. Township COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Regulations – Authorization to end the Township’s COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Regulations on May 11, 2023 in concurrence with the termination of the U.S. National Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
0:42:23
G. Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan – Lockheed Martin, 230 Mall Boulevard. Approval of a new 55,000 sq. ft. laboratory. – Consideration of a preliminary/final Land Development Plan for Lockheed Martin, 230 Mall Boulevard, prepared by Langan Engineers, dated October 19, 2022, last revised xxx-xx-2023 for the construction of a 51,150 sq. ft building and associated site improvements on the 89.9-acre parcel. LI Industrial. Resolution 2023-17
0:46:48
H. Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan – Norcini, 121 East Church Road. Consideration of a preliminary/final Land Development Plan for Charles & Janet Norcini, 121 E. Church Road, prepared by Woodrow & Associates, dated January 3, 2023, last revised xxx-xx-2023 for the construction of a 1,080 sq. ft. pole barn and associated improvements on the 43,380 sq. ft property, including waivers as outlined in said resolution. LI Limited Industrial.
Resolution 2023-18
0:47:12
I. WPCC Process Equipment Painting and Coating Project Bid – Consideration to reject all bids received for the Water Pollution Control Center Process Equipment Painting and Coatings Project bids as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
0:47:42
8. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
0:49:56
9. Additional Business.
0:53:31
10. Public Comment.
0:53:45
11. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
APRIL 13, 2023 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:07
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:20
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:38
3. Roll Call.
0:00:54
4. Meeting Minutes: March 2, 2023 Zoning Workshop
March 2, 2023 BOS Workshop
March 9, 2023 Business Meeting
0:02:01
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:07:00
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:07:48
7. New Business:
A. Swearing In of Fire Fighter James Roche by Judge Patrick Krouse
0:11:54
B. Resolution 2023-12 re: Recognizing Arbor Day
0:15:32
C. Resolution 2023-13 re: Recognizing Earth Day
0:19:09
D. Public Hearing – Proposed Ordinance – South Henderson Road. Proposed Ordinance establishing parking restrictions on South Henderson Road between Shoemaker Road and South Gulph Road.
0:26:57
E. Consent Agenda re:
1. Budget Transfer - $15,000.00 from #18430-07941 to #18430-07889 to cover the Public Works salt shed roof repairs, which will be procured under a PA COSTARS Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
2. Land Development Plan Review Extension – Parkview Tower, 1150 First Avenue. Accept letter of extension from Parkview Tower Associates, LP for the review of the proposed Land Development Plan through July 31, 2023.
3. Land Development Plan Review Extension – Mancill Mill Company, Mancill Mill Road. Accept letter of extension from the Mancill Mill Company for the review of the proposed Land Development Plan (Phase II – Warehouse) to May 11, 2023.
4. Tannery Drive at Crow Creek Stabilization Payment No. 2 – Ecotone, LLC. Approval of Payment Application No. 2 to Ecotone, LLC in the amount of $7,905.74 for work completed to date on the project.
5. Resolution 2023-11 – Moore Road Multimodal Trail & Linear Park Grant Application to DCNR. Authorization to submit a DCNR Grant application, in conjunction with the KOP BID, for the Moore Road Multimodal Trail Improvement Project.
6. Moore Road Multimodal Trail Improvement Project Cooperative Agreement – KOP BID. Approval of a cooperative agreement with the KOP BID for the design, bidding and management of the Moore Road Multimodal Trail Improvement Project
7. Abrams PS/Valley Brook PS/Trout Run PS Upgrade Project – Contract Payment No. 3 – Blooming Glen Contractors. Approval of Payment Application No. 3 to Blooming Glen Contractors in the amount of $93,333.54 for work completed to date on the upgrade project as recommended by the Township Consulting Engineer.
8. First Avenue Linear Park Phase 2 – Payment Application No. 5 in the amount of $265,304.62 to Road-con, Inc. of West Chester, PA for work completed to date.
9. Financial Escrow Security Release No. – 3700 Horizon Drive – Approval of Escrow Release No. in the amount of for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
10. Sweetbriar Park Playground Renovation Contract Payment No. 1– General Recreation, Inc. Approval of Payment to General Recreation, Inc. in the amount of $162,184.72 for playground renovations including all new equipment, site amenities, safety surfacing and installation.
11. Approval of a new 5 Year (60 month) Lease with Jules & Associates for the Community Center Fitness Equipment in the amount of $3120 per month including full 5-year warranty and old equipment buy-back.
12. Resolution 2023-14 – Police Motor Vehicle Close End Lease. Authorization and confirmation of a 36-month Lease Contract for new vehicle from Patriot Dealerships under Co-Stars Contract in the amount of $528.16 per month reimbursed through an Automobile Theft/Motor Vehicle Insurance Fraud Intergovernmental Agreement with the PA State Police.
13. Capital Equipment Lease/Purchase – Authorization to lease/purchase the following vehicles through any state/Costars contract or Gov’t leasing program:
a. Public Safety – (4) 2023 Ford Police Interceptor AWD Marked Patrol Vehicles
b. Wastewater & Collections – (2) 2023 Ford Escape Hybrids
c. Safety & Codes - 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 4dr Wagon
14. Authorization to Purchase – Norview Farm Park Sign.
Authorization to purchase a new freestanding ground sign from Edge Signs and Graphics, Pottstown, PA in the amount of $17,084.00.
15. Capital Equipment Purchase – PW Garage Fuel Dispensers – Authorization for the purchase and installation of three (3) replacement fuel dispensers for Public Works in the amount of $60,153.00 from Fuel Systems Services, LLC of Telford, PA through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program.
16. Appointment to Citizen Board – Library Board of Directors
17. Resolution 2023-16 – Wastewater Treatment Discharge Regulations
18. Linear Park Phase 2 Contract Extension – Road-Con, Inc. Approval of a request from Road-Con, Inc. for a time extension on the Linear Park Phase 2 Contract to July 31, 2023 due to material delays and unforeseen utility conflicts.
0:35:40
F. Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan – 800–870 River Road – Consideration of a preliminary/final subdivision plan for 800 Schuylkill River Associates, 870 River Road prepared by Taylor, Wiseman & Taylor, dated September 22, 2022, last revised 2023 for the subdivision/reverse subdivision of .325 acres from parcel 58-00-16521-10-7 to 58-00-16521-12-5.
Resolution 2023-15
0:42:00
G. Authorization to purchase property from Montgomery County Repository Tax Sale – Parcel 58-00-03469-00-1, Evergreen Lane – Approval of the purchase of parcel no. 58-00-03469-00-1, Evergreen Lane (21,200 sq. ft.) from Montgomery County, as part of the County’s Repository Tax Sale, in the amount of $500 and authorization for the proper Township Officials to sign all necessary documents to complete the purchase of the parcel.
0:49:57
H. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
0:50:10
I. Additional Business.
0:59:52
J. Public Comment.
1:04:21
K. Adjournment.
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MARCH 9, 2023 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:00
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:16
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:32:00
3. Roll Call.
0:01:01
4. Meeting Minutes: February 2, 2023 – Workshop
February 9, 2023 - Business
0:01:21
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:01:48
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:03:40
7. New Business:
A. Proclamation to Honor Township Resident Marley Kay Conway, Swedeland Fire House (Station 56B) and The Race for Reason.
0:09:04
B. Presentation by the Board of Community Assistance.
0:24:10
C. KOP BID Moore Road Multimodal Trail and Linear Park Concept Study.
1:19:32
D. Public Hearing – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 77, Emergency Services, to Modify the Billing Procedure for Third-Party Billing; User Fee Distribution and Uncollectable Accounts.
1:24:29
E. Conditional Use Application Decision– Royal Garden LP., 1100 First Avenue. Consideration of an Opinion & Order on Conditional Use application of Royal Garden, LP., 1100 First Avenue to permit the construction of multi-family apartments, structured parking garage and sidewalk construction variances on the KPMU Zoned property.
1:25:41
F. Consent Agenda re:
1. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 1 – 230 Arden Rd Subdivision, MJT Developers – Approval of Escrow Release No. 1 in the amount of $71,563.80 to MJT Developers for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Subdivision project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
2. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 8 – 3700 Horizon Drive – Approval of Escrow Release No. 8 in the amount of $83,621.00 to 3700 Horizon Drive Group, LP. for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
3. Financial Security Release No. 1, (Final) – 541 Flint Hill Road Land Development. Approval of Escrow Release No.1 (Final) in the amount of $6220.00 to Francis Schultz, Jr. for the completion of required site improvements at the development.
4. Financial Security Release No. 1 (Final) - UDR Inc., North Gulph & Guthrie Rd. Pedestrian Facilities, 500 N. Gulph Road. Approval of Escrow Release No. 1 (Final) in the amount of $58,065 to UDR Inc., for the installation of pedestrian crossing facilities at North Gulph Road and Guthrie Road (140 Valley Green Drive) as approved by PennDot.
5. Professional Services Agreement – 2023 Grant Coordination Services– ARRO Consulting. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with ARRO Consulting of West Chester, PA for grant writing and coordination services for the year 2023 in accordance with the hourly rate schedule listed in the professional services agreement as recommended by the Township Manager.
6. Abrams PS/Valley Brook PS/Trout Run PS Upgrade Project- Contract Payment No. 1 – Blooming Glen Contractors. Approval of Payment Application No. 1 to Blooming Glen Contractors in the amount of $149,809.69 for work completed to date on the upgrade project as recommended by Township Consulting Engineer.
7. Demolition Contract – 473 W. Valley Forge Road. Approval of a contract with Scavello & Sons of King of Prussia, PA, in the amount of $9,893.00 for the demolition of the residential dwelling on the Township property at 473 W. Valley Forge Road as recommended by the Township Manager and Director of Public Works.
8. Demolition Contract – 580 General Knox Road. Approval of a contract with Scavello & Sons of King of Prussia, PA, in the amount of $8,761.00 for the demolition of the residential dwelling on the Township property at 580 General Knox Road as recommended by the Township Manager and Director of Public Works.
9. Demolition Contract – 180 N. Henderson Road. Approval of a contract with Scavello & Sons of King of Prussia, PA, in the amount of $19,690.00 for the demolition of the former ambulance facility on the Township property at 180 N. Henderson Road as recommended by the Township Manager and Director of Public Works.
10. Resolution No. 2023-7 - Disposition of Personal Property (2016 Ford Box Ambulance). Authorization to sell at auction a used 2016 Ford Box Ambulance with a value of approximately $8000.00.
11. Resolution No. 2023-9 - 2023 Township Fee Schedule Amendment – Sewer Tapping Fees. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-9 amending the 2023 Township Fee Schedule to increase the Sewer Tapping Fee as set by the Upper Merion Sanitary & Stormwater Authority to $10,100.00.
12. Authorization to advertise Proposed Ordinance – South Henderson Road. Authorization for the proper township officials to advertise a proposed ordinance establishing parking restrictions on South Henderson Road between Shoemaker Road and South Gulph Road.
13. Authorization to advertise Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Planning Commission Review Requirement. Authorization for the proper Township Officials to schedule and advertise a public hearing at the May 11, 2023 regular Business Meeting on a proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Code to require Township Planning Commission Review of Conditional Use Applications.
14. Resolution No. 2023-10 - Montco 2040 Grant Application – First Ave Linear Park Lighting Project. Authorization for the proper Township Officials in conjunction with the KOP BID, to submit a Montco 2040 Grant Application for the installation of lighting along the First Avenue Linear Park.
15. Resignation of Tracy Pasquale from the Library Citizens Board.
16. Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Burberry LTD (King of Prussia) – 444 Madison Avenue, NY. To approve a Business & Mercantile Tax Appeal Settlement with Burberry LTD (King of Prussia) – 444 Madison Avenue, NY in the amount of $2,976.09 (tax penalty) for the tax year 2021.
1:34:34
8. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
1:34:57
9. Additional Business.
1:39:38
10. Public Comment.
2:06:00
11. Adjournment.
“Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting”
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:16
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:39
3. Roll Call.
0:00:56
4. Meeting Minutes: January 3, 2023 – Workshop
January 12, 2023 - Business
0:01:27
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:01:50
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:02:30
7. New Business:
A. Swearing in of new Fire Fighters by Judge Krouse.
0:08:10
B. Recognition of Upper Merion Township’s Public Works Collections Team – Winner of the 2022 DVT Risk Management Innovation Award.
0: 13:20
C. Proclamation – Celebrating Black History Month.
0: 15:45
D. Resolution 2023-4 – Resolution of the Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors Affirming Upper Merion Township’s Commitment to Valuing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
0: 21:17
E. Public Hearing – Proposed Ordinance amending Article XXXVII, Sexually Oriented Businesses, of the Township Zoning Code.
0:28:01
F. Public Hearing – Proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 165, Section 165-160.2 – Use Regulations of the Township Zoning Code to modify the requirements for mixed use buildings in the KPMU Zoning District.
1:09:20
G. Conditional Use Hearing (cont.) – Royal Garden, LP., 1100 First Avenue. Public Hearing on the Conditional Use application of Royal Garden, LP., 1100 First Avenue to permit the construction of multi-family apartments, structured parking garage and sidewalk construction variances on the KPMU Zoned property.
3:51:50
H. Consent Agenda re:
1. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 3 & 4, Genterra, Inc., Columbus Street – Approval of Escrow Release No. 3 in the amount of $33,061.50 & 4 to Genterra, Inc. in the amount of _$39,419.00 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Subdivision project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
2. First Avenue Linear Park Phase II Contract Payment No. 4 – Road-Con, Inc. Approval of Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 4 to Road-Con, Inc. in the amount of $255,451.22 for work completed to date on the project.
3. Change Order No. 1 – Tannery Drive at Crow Creek Stabilization. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to Ecotone, LLC. for the reduction of $13,928.96 from the original contract amount as a result of reduction of material quantities.
4. Tannery Drive at Crow Creek Stabilization Payment No. 1 – Ecotone, LLC. Approval of Payment Application No. 1 to Ecotone, LLC. in the amount of $71,151.62 for work completed to date on the project.
5. Community Center Lighting Replacement Project – Kendall Electric, Inc. Authorization to purchase new LED lighting on the main floor of the Community Center from Kendall Electric in the amount is $18,700.00 with a PECO rebate of $14,960.00 for a net cost of $3,740.00.
6. Upper Merion Township Building HVAC System Replacement Project.
3:41:20
I. Preliminary Land Development Plans – Brandywine Operating Partnership, LLC., 631 Park Avenue & 650 Park Avenue.
Resolution 2023-5
3:56:23
8. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
3:56:33
9. Additional Business.
3:56:33
10. Public Comment.
3:57:00
11. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JANUARY 12, 2023 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:01
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:23
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:38
3. Roll Call.
0:01:00
4. Meeting Minutes: December 8, 2022 – Zoning Workshop
December 8, 2022 – Business Meeting
January 3, 2023 – Reorganization Meeting
0:01:34
5. Chairman’s Comments:
6. New Business:
0:24:18
A. Swearing in of New Police Officers.
0:18:01
B. Police Promotions.
0:11:48
C. Presentation of the Race for Peace Awards to Police Officers: Lt. Jeff Mauer, Cpl. Joe Davies and Officer Keith Christian.
0:06:20
D. Montgomery County Emergency Services, Office of Mental Health Award, presented to The Upper Merion Township Police Department by Michelle Monzo and Anna Trout.
0:34:38
E. Conditional Use Hearing (cont.) – Royal Garden, LP., 1100 First Avenue. Public Hearing on the Conditional Use application of Royal Garden, LP., 1100 First Avenue to permit the construction of multi-family apartments, structured parking garage and sidewalk construction variances on the KPMU Zoned property.
0:36:50
F. Consent Agenda re:
1. Land Development Plan Review Extension – 411 Swedeland Road – Discovery Labs. Accept letter of extension from 411 Swedeland Road –
Discovery Labs, for the review of the proposed Land Development Plan through February 28, 2023.
2. Permission to Advertise the following proposed ordinances for consideration at the February 9, 2023 Business Meeting:
1. Amendment to Chapter 165, Section 165-160.2 Use Regulations, of the Township Zoning Code to modify the requirements for mixed use buildings in the KPMU Zoning District.
2. Amendment to the Township Zoning Code repealing Article XXXVIII, Sexually Oriented Businesses, in its entirety and replacing it with a new Article XXXVIII.
3. Permission to advertise the following Bids:
1. 2023-2025 Treatment Plant Dry Hydrated Lime Supply Contract.
2. 2023 Road Resurfacing Program
3. Township Building Janitorial Services
4. Authorization of the following 2022 Budget Transfers:
1. Transfer from Acct 436-3600 Utilities to 436-3700 Bldg Maint - $7,264.14
2. Transfer from Accts 436-3158 Waste Removal/3210 Telephone /3600 Utilities to 436-4521 HVAC - $7,091.25
3. Transfer from Acct 410-1855 Tuition to 410-2380 Uniforms - $11,100.00
0:39:46
G. Conditional Use Application – Brandywine Operating Partnership, LLC., 631 Park Avenue. Consideration of an Opinion & Order approving the Conditional Use Application of Brandywine Operating Partnership to permit an accessory garage structure to be constructed on the property at 631 Park Avenue, with a height of 60’ in excess of the 50’ maximum requirement for properties less than 4 acres in the KPMU Zoning District.
0:40:48
H. Conditional Use Application– Brandywine Operating Partnership, LLC., 650 Park Avenue. Consideration of an Opinion & Order approving the Conditional Use application of Brandywine Operating Partnership to permit an office building to be constructed on the property at 650 Park Avenue, with a height of 60’ in excess of the 50’ maximum requirement for properties less than 4 acres in the KPMU Zoning District.
0:42:00
I. Preliminary/Final Development Plan – 346 E. Church Road – Consideration of a preliminary/final Land Development Plan for 346 E. Church Road, prepared by Chester Valley Engineers, dated April 29, 2022, last revised November 1, 2022 including November 22, 2022 landscaping and December 29, 2022 site plan for the construction of a 4,000 sq. ft. building addition and associated site improvements on the .98-acre tract. Resolution 2023-3
1:31:28
J. Kerrwood Drive Bridge Repair Project Bid Award - Awarding of the Kerrwood Drive Bridge Repair Project Bid to National Gunite of Johnstown, PA, through the PA COSTARS Program, in the amount of $264,495.00, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
1:33:56
K. Professional Services Agreement – 2023 Road Resurfacing Program administration – ARRO Consulting. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $86,110 with ARRO Consulting of West Chester, PA for the design, bidding administration, and construction inspection services for the 2023 Upper Merion Township Road Resurfacing Program as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
1:37:59
L. Traffic Signal and Utility Easement Agreement – Temporary Traffic Signal Improvements, Valley Forge & Mancill Mill Roads. Consideration of a traffic signal and utility easement agreement between the Township, JPO Land, LP and Amazon.com Services, LLC., for the installation of a temporary traffic signal and associated utilities at Valley Forge & Mancill Mill Roads as required by Twp Resolution #2022-04 approving the Mancill Mill Road Company Land Development.
1:41:08
M. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 2 (Final), Malvern School Properties King of Russia, LLC – Approval of Escrow Release No. 2 (Final) to Malvern School Properties, 800 Mancill Mill Road in the amount of $20,395.65 for the completion of required site improvements inspected to date as part of the Malvern School project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
7. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
8. Additional Business.
9. Public Comment.
10. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JANUARY 3, 2023 RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:08
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:14
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:28
3. Roll Call
0:00:42
4. Election of Officers of the Board of Supervisors for 2023:
A. Temporary Chairperson
B. Chairperson of the Board
C. Vice-Chairperson of the Board
0:05:50
5. Appointments:
A. Secretary-Treasurer
B. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
C. Pension – Chief Administrative Officer of the Police & Non-Uniform Plans
D. Township Solicitors
E. Township Auditor
F. Township Grant Writer
G. Township Consulting Engineers:
1) Land Subdivision/Development Plan Applications
2) Traffic and Signalization
3) Wastewater Operations and Pre-Treatment
4) MS4 Stormwater Permits
H. Chairman of Board Vacancy Committee
I. Citizen Boards, Commissions and Authorities
1) Reappointments
0:10:50
6. Scheduling of 2023 Meeting Dates
0:12:18
8. Resolution No. 2023-01 re: Depositories for Township Funds
0:12:50
9. Resolution No. 2023-02 re: 2023 Fee Schedule
0:15:28
10. Affirmation of 2023 Holidays for Township Employees
0:16:25
11. Selection of Delegate(s) re: 2023 PSATS 97th Annual Convention
(April ) - Authorization of Attendance and Appointment of Voting Delegate
0:17:22
12. Proclamation re: Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday
0:18:24
13. Additional Business
14. Adjournment
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DECEMBER 8, 2022 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
AGENDA
0:00:13
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:21
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:0:32
3. Roll Call.
0:01:00
4. Meeting Minutes: October 13, 2022 – Business
November 3, 2022 - Workshop
November 10, 2022 - Business
0:01:40
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:02:00
6. New Business:
A. Presentation to Dr. Morrison, retiring after 40 Years of Performing Police Psychological Exams
0:06:24
B. Proclamation – 50th Anniversary of Temple Brith Achim
0:11:40
C. Conditional Use Hearing – Royal Garden, LP., 1100 First Avenue. Conditional Use application of Royal Garden, LP., 1100 First Avenue to permit the construction of multi-family apartments, structured parking garage and sidewalk construction variances on the KPMU Zoned property.
D. Public Hearing – Proposed Ordinance amending the Upper Merion Township Zoning Code, Chapter 165, to:
• Permit the Use of “Hospital” in the King of Prussia Mixed Use (KPMU), Heavy Industrial (HI), and Light Industrial (LI) Zoning Districts and to
• Amend the tract size requirement for multi-family & rowhouse uses in the R-3A District.
0:20:12
E. Consent Agenda re:
1. Resolution 2022-48 – Establishing the fixed dollar amount to be excluded from taxation for each Homestead Property in Upper Merion Township for calendar Year 2023.
2. Budget Transfer from Account 01-430-3170 (Snow/Ice Control) to 01-430-3190 (Other Professional Services) in the amount of $18,000.00 to cover the service fees for the PA One Call markings.
3. Budget Transfer from Account 08-4213610 (Utilities-Electric) to 08-422-2250 (Lab/Testing Expenses in the amount of $15,000.00 to conduct a treatment plant headworks analysis for NPDES Permit.
4. Authorization of 2022 Supplemental Budget Appropriations – Park & Recreation and Public Works. Authorization of the following 2022 Supplemental Budget Appropriations due to unanticipated expenditures/revenues as follows:
1. 01-367-0110 Swimming Pool Membership (revenue) - $14,730.00
2. 01-450-1811 Sal/Wages P/T Pool (expense) - $14,730.00
3. 01-367-0111 Swimming Pool Daily Fees (revenue) - $4,946.00
4. 01-450-1811 Sal/Wages P/T Pool (expense) - $4,946.00
5. 01-367-0112 Swimming Pool Programs (revenue) - $13,358.00
6. 01-450-1811 Sal/Wages P/T Pool (expense) - $13,358.00
7. 01-367-0113 Swimming Pool Rentals (revenue) - $9,860.00
8. 01-450-1811 Sal/Wages P/T Pool (expense) - $9,860.00
9. 01-367-0491 Comm Center Memberships (revenue) - $73,920.00
10. 01-450-4593 Programs-Inst. Classes (expense) - $73,920.00
11. 01-367-0492 Comm Center Programs (revenue) - $65,760.00
12. 01-450-4593 Programs-Inst. Classes (expense) - $65,760.00
13. 01-367-0493 Comm Center Miscellaneous (revenue) - $20,400.00
14. 01-450-4593 Programs-Inst. Classes (expense) - $20,400.00
15. 01-367-0493 CC Miscellaneous (revenue) - $5,000.00
16. 01-450-3185 Debris/Waste Removal (expense) - $5,000.00
17. 01-367-0490 CC Facility Rental (revenue) - $13,800.00
18. 01-450-3900 Bank Charges Fees (expense) - $13,800.00
19. 08-364-0600 Sewer Misc. (revenue) - $20,000.00
20. 08-421-2250 Lab/Testing Expenses (expense) - $20,000.00
5. Linear Park Project Phase 2 Contract Payment No. 1 – Road- Con, Inc. Approval of Payment Certificate No. 1 for Phase 2 of the First Avenue Linear Park Phase II Project to Road-Con, Inc. in the amount of $481,191.88 for work to date on the Project.
6. Linear Park Project Phase 2 Contract Extension – Road-Con Inc.
Approval of a request from Road-Con, Inc for an extension of time on the Linear Park Project Phase 2 Contract to April 30, 2023 due to material delays.
7. Intermunicipal Recycling Grant Submission Agreement with Lower Merion Township. Approval of an intermunicipal agreement with Lower Merion Township for the joint submission an annual Recycling Program Performance Grant to the PA Department of Environmental Protection.
8. Authorization to Advertise Wastewater Treatment Chemical Contracts Bid.
9. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 1 (Final), Henderson Road Investors, LLC., Land Development – 243 S. Henderson Road (Taco Bell/Mavis) – approval of Escrow Release No. 1 (Final) to Henderson Road Investors, LLC., in the amount of $923,765.15 for the completion of required site improvements to date as recommended by the Township Engineer.
10. Authorization to prepare and advertise a proposed ordinance amending Article XXXVII, Sexually Oriented Businesses, of the Township Zoning Code.
0:25:04
F. Final Land Development Plan – JP Orleans, Mancill Mill Road. Consideration of a final land development plan for JP Orleans, Mancill Mill Road, prepared by Edward B. Walsh & Associates, Inc., dated August 9, 2019, last revised May 23, 2022 for the construction of a 119-unit townhouse development and associated site improvements, including waivers as outlined in said resolution. 14.4 acres, SM-1 Zoning District. Resolution 2022-47
0:39:05
G. Preliminary/Final Development Plan – 450 W. Beidler Road – Consideration of a preliminary/final Land Development Plan for 450 W. Beidler Road, prepared by Trans-Pacific Engineering Corp., dated November 11, 2020, last revised October 12, 2022 for the construction of 9 townhouses and associated site improvements on the 2.73-acre tract. Zoned R-3A Resolution 2022-50
0:57:25
H. Preliminary/Final Development Plan – 346 E. Church Road – Consideration of a preliminary/final Land Development Plan for 346 E. Church Road, prepared by Chester Valley Engineers, dated April 29, 2022, last revised October 26, 2022 for the construction of a 4,000 sq. ft. building addition and associated site improvements on the .98-acre tract Resolution 2022-51
1:24:50
I. Preliminary/Final Development Plan – Exeter - 555 Flinthill Road – Consideration of a preliminary/final Land Development Plan for Exeter 555 Flinthill, LLC., prepared by Kimley Horn & Assoc., dated June 1, 2022, last revised October 26, 2022 for the construction of a proposed 112,500 sq. ft. warehouse and associated site improvements on the 6.72-acre tract. Zoned LI Limited Industrial. Resolution 2022-52
1:48:10
J. Preliminary/Final Development Plan - 320 W. DeKalb Pike – Popeye’s Restaurant. Consideration of a preliminary/final Land Development Plan for 320 DeKalb Partners, LLC., 340 DeKalb Partners, LLC., prepared by Showalter Assoc., dated December 3, 2021, last revised November 16, 2022 for the construction of a proposed one-story 2,454 sq. ft. drive-thru restaurant (Popeyes) and associated site improvements on the 15.5-acre DeKalb Plaza tract. Zoned SC Shopping Center.
Resolution 2022-53
1:52:22
K. Preliminary/Final Development Plan – Nick Abbonizio, 316 W. Church Road. Consideration of a preliminary Land Development Plan for Nick Abbonizio, 316 W. Church Road, prepared by JMR Engineering, LLC., dated September 2, 2022
for the proposed construction of a 4-story warehouse and parking facilities on the 1.66 acre LI/R2 zoned property.
Resolution 2022-55
1:55:49
L. Resolution 2022-54 re: Approval of the 2023 Fire Fighter Stipend Program in the amount of $302,000.00 and authorization to include in the 2023 Township General Fund Operating Budget
1:57:29
M. Hearing and Adoption of 2023 Budget:
1. Resolution 2022-49 re: Adoption of 2022 Township General Operating Budget.
2. Adoption of Sewer Revenue Fund Budget.
2:05:03
7. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
2:05:33
8. Additional Business.
2:16:28
9. Public Comment.
10. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:20
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:36
3. Roll Call.
0:01:03
4. Meeting Minutes: September 1, 2022 – Zoning Workshop
September 8, 2022 – Business Meeting
October 13, 2022 - Workshop
0:01:40
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:05:40
6. New Business:
A. Proclamation – Small Business Saturday
0:07:53
B. Public Hearing - Conditional Use Hearing – Brandywine Operating Partnership, LLC., 650 Park Avenue. Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use to permit an addition on the property at 650 Park Avenue, to be constructed with a height of 60’ in excess of the 50’ maximum requirement for properties less than 4 acres in the KPMU Zoning District. The applicant is also requesting a modification of the 2019 Conditional Use approval to remove a retail use condition of approval to permit a single use tenant research & development use on the property.
0:33:11
C. Public Hearing – Conditional Use Hearing – Brandywine Operating Partnership, LLC., 631 Park Avenue. Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use to permit an accessory garage structure to be constructed on the property at 631 Park Avenue, with a height of 60’ in excess of the 50’ maximum requirement for properties less than 4 acres in the KPMU Zoning District.
0:48:20
D. Consent Agenda re:
1. Resolution 2022-43 re: Reducing Police Officers’ Contributions to the Police Pension Plan for the Year 2023 to 4%
2. Land Development Plan Review Extension – 411 Swedeland Road, Discovery Labs. Accept letter of extension from Discovery Labs for the review of the proposed Land Development Plan through January 31, 2023.
3. Land Development Plan Review Extension – 450 W. Beidler Road. Accept letter of extension from 215 Windsor LLC for the review of the proposed Land Subdivision Development Plan through December 8, 2022.
4. Land Development Plan Review Extension – Mancill Mill Road Company. Accept letter of extension from Mancill Mill Road Company for the review of the proposed Warehouse Land Development Plan through January 31, 2023.
5. Land Development Plan Review Extension – Exeter 555 Flint Hill Road. Accept letter of extension from Exeter 555 Flint Hill, LLC. for the review of the proposed Warehouse Land Development Plan.
6. Conditional Use Application Extension – 1100 First Avenue. Accept letter of extension from Royale Garden LP, 1100 First Avenue for the scheduling of the conditional use hearing through December 31, 2022.
7. Authorization to Advertise Conditional Use Hearing – Royal Garden, LP., 1100 First Avenue. Authorization to set and advertise a public hearing at the December 8, 2022 Business meeting on the Conditional Use application of Royal Garden, LP., 1100 First Avenue to permit the construction of multi-family apartments, structured parking garage and sidewalk construction variances on the KPMU Zoned property.
8. Citizen Board Appointment – Environmental Advisory Council.
9. Payment Certificate for Phase 2 of the First Avenue Linear Park Phase II Project to Road-Con, Inc. in the amount of $249,123.15 for work to date on the First Avenue Linear Park Phase II Project.
10. Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Real Estate Tax Settlement Stipulation for KOP Hospitality, LLC, 440 American Avenue, for the tax years 2021-2022 resulting in the overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $8,287.66.
11. Authorization for the Township Solicitor to sign ZHB Appeal Settlement Stipulation – JL & CK Holdings, LLC, Intervenor Lux Skin & Lasers, Inc. 731 W. Dekalb Pike.
12. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 1, Phase 3- Stonebridge at Upper Merion Subdivision, Dekalb Pike–
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
AGENDA
0:00:02
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:22
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:50
3. Roll Call.
0:01:15
4. Meeting Minutes: May 12, 2022 – Business
June 2, 2022 – Zoning Code Workshop
June 2, 2022 – Workshop
July 7, 2022 – Zoning Code Workshop
July 7, 2022 – Workshop
0:01:58
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:12:12
6. New Business:
A. Presentation of the Shade Tree Beautification Awards
0:08:12
B. Consent Agenda re:
1. Motion to approve the Budget Guidelines for the 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets.
2. Presentation and acceptance of the Township’s 2023 Financial Requirements and Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) in the amount of $1,396,232.00 for the Police and $647,004.00 for the Non-Uniform Pension Plans.
3. Authorization of 2022 Supplemental Budget Appropriations – Park & Recreation. Authorization of the following 2022 Supplemental Budget Appropriations due to unanticipated expenditures/revenues as follows:
1. 01-450-4592 Programs-Day Camps (revenue) - $15,000.00
2. 01-367-0420 Day Camps (expense) - $15,000.00
3. 01-450-4593 Programs-Instruction Classes (revenue) - $40,700.00
4. 01-367-0492 Programs-Community Center (expense) - $40,700.00
4. Land Development Plan Review Extension – Mancill Mill Road Company, Mancill Mill Road. Accept letter of extension from Mancill Mill Road Company for the review of the proposed Land Development Plan through October 31, 2022.
5. Land Development Plan Review Extension – Republic Bank, 320 DeKalb Pike. Accept letter of extension from Republic Bank for the review of the proposed Land Development Plan through December 8, 2022.
6. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 3, Stonebridge at Upper Merion Subdivision, Dekalb Pike– Approval of Escrow Release No. 3 to Toll Mid-Atlantic LP., in the amount of $167,750.00 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the subdivision as recommended by the Township Engineer.
7. Resolution No. 2022-37 Appointment of Zoning Hearing Board Alternate – Chiragi Raval
0:33:44
C. Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan – Chick-Fil-A, 135 W. DeKalb Pike. Consideration of the Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan of Chick-Fil-A, 135 W. DeKalb Pike. Resolution 2022-38
D. Preliminary/Final Land Subdivision Plan – 215 Windsor LLC., 450 W. Beidler Road. Consideration of the Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan of 215 Windsor LLC., 450 W. Beidler Road. Resolution 2022-39
1:27:59
E. Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan –MLP Ventures, 2100 Renaissance Blvd. Consideration of the Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan of MLP Ventures, 2100 Renaissance Blvd., dated May 27, 2022 as prepared by Apex Design Engineering Group, for the construction of a 37,234 sq. foot addition and associated site improvements on the property. SM-1 Zoning District
Resolution 2022-40
1:34:35
F. Authorization for the proper Township Officials to advertise the following Bids:
a. Brownlie Road Bridge Reconstruction Project
b. Kerrwood Road Bridge Repair Project
1:36:22
G. Capital Equipment Purchase – Authorization to purchase Two (2) Ford Police Interceptor Replacement Vehicles utilizing ARPA Funds through any available State Contract or PA Co-Stars Contract.
1:38:53
H. Tannery Drive Creek Bank Stabilization Project Bid Award - Awarding of the Tannery Drive Creek Bank Stabilization Project Bid to Site Preparations, LLC of Gap, Pa, in the amount of $70,63.00, being the lowest responsible bidder as recommended by the Township Engineer.
1:43:12
I. Permission to Advertise a proposed ordinance amending the Township Zoning Code to pe
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AUGUST 11, 2022 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:14
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:30
3. Roll Call.
0:00:53
4. Meeting Minutes:
0:01:00
5. Chairman’s Comments:
6. New Business:
0:01:20
A. Public Hearing – An Ordinance amending the Upper Merion Township Code, Chapter 115, Parks, to incorporate park rules and fees by Resolution of the Board of Supervisors and to amend the definitions, permitted hours of use, permit requirements, liability requirements, and the control and management responsibility provisions for Township Parks
0:08:12
B. Consent Agenda re:
1. Resignation of Elizabeth Goernemann from the Environmental Advisory Council.
2. Schuylkill River West Trail Contract Payment 2 – James R. Kenney Excavating & Paving. Approve Payment Certificate #2 to James R. Kenney Excavating & Paving in the amount of $222,381.00 for work to date on Phase 2 of the Schuylkill River West Trail.
3. Schuylkill River West Trail Contract Payment 3 – James R. Kenney Excavating & Paving. Approve Payment Certificate #3 to James R. Kenney Excavating & Paving in the amount of $ 222,538.40 for work to date on Phase 2 of the Schuylkill River West Trail.
4. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 13 (Final), 900 River Road LLC, 900 River Road – Approval of Escrow Release No. 13 to 900 River Road LLC in the amount of $716,875.01 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the warehouse development project and balance of engineering escrow as recommended by the Township Engineer.
5. Financial Escrow Security Release No.7, Horizon Drive Group, LP, 3700 Horizon Drive. Approval of Escrow Release No.6 to Horizon Drive Group, LP in the amount of $60,017.50for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the building expansion project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
6. Land Development Plan Review Extension – 450 W. Beidler Road LLC. Accept letter of extension from 450 W. Beidler Road LLC. for the review of the proposed Subdivision Plan through September 8, 2022.
7. Land Development Plan Review Extension – Chick-Fil-A, 135 West DeKalb Pike. Accept letter of extension from Chick-Fil-A for the review of the proposed Land Development Plan through September 8, 2022.
8. Subdivision Plan Review Extension – Touchton Subdivision, Hampton & Belmont Roads. Accept letter of extension from Gary & Elaine Touchton for the review of the proposed Subdivision Development Plan through October 31, 2022.
9. 2022-2026 Township Towing Services Contract – Award the 2022-2026 Township Towing Service Contract to Jamison’s Towing, 404 East Church Road in accordance with the RFP Submission dated July 20, 2022 as recommended by the Upper Merion Police Department
0:14:50
C. Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan – GCP Prussia, LP., 127 S. Gulph Rd. Consideration of the Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan of GCP Prussia, LP., 127 S. Gulph Rd., dated April 6, 2022, as prepared by Gilmore & Associates, Inc., PA, for the proposed demolition of 14,500 sq. ft. of the existing hotel to be replaced with 10,000 sq. ft. of retail area. General Commercial Zoning, 5.2 Acres.
Resolution 2022-35
0:19:58
D. PECO Perpetual Recreation Easement Agreement for Chester Valley Trail Extension– 2nd Amendment. Approval of a 2nd amendment to the July 2016 Recreation Easement Agreement with PECO modifying and correcting the easement area as shown on revised Exhibit A, prepared by Boles Smyth Engineers, dated August 8, 2022 for the construction of the Chester Valley Trail along the PECO Hansen Access/Bill Smith Blvd Corridor Right of Way subject to the final form of the agreement as approved by the solicitor.
0:23:20
E. Co
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JULY 14, 2022 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM FREEDOM HALL
AGENDA
0:00:11
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:23
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:39
3. Roll Call.
0:01:00
4. Meeting Minutes: June 2, 2022 – Zoning Code Workshop
June 2, 2022 – BOS Workshop
June 9, 2022 – Business Meeting
0:01:36
5. Chairman’s Comments:
6. New Business:
0:04:44
A. Proclamation re: Park & Recreation Professionals Day
July - Park & Recreation Month
0:12:57
B. Public Hearing re: A Proposed Ordinance adding Section 165-219.8 to the Upper Merion Township Zoning Ordinance to Regulate Short Term Rental Units within the Township and Establish Penalties for Violations.
0:29:03
C. Public Hearing re: A Proposed Ordinance amending the Upper Merion Township Code, Chapter 69, “Construction Codes, Uniform” to Adopt Provisions of the 2018 International Building Code, Residential Code, Fire Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Existing Building Code, and Urban-Wildland Interface Code, and 2017 National Electrical Code, with Certain Additions, Insertions, and Changes.
X:XX:XX
D. Proposed Short Term Rental Ordinance – Consideration of a proposed ordinance adding Section 165-219.8 to the Upper Merion Township Zoning Ordinance to Regulate Short Term Rental Units within the Township and Establish Penalties for Violations.
0:32:06
E. Building Code Amendment Ordinance – Consideration of a proposed ordinance amending the Upper Merion Township Code, Chapter 69, “Construction Codes, Uniform” to Adopt Provisions of the 2018 International Building Code, Residential Code, Fire Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Existing Building Code, and Urban-Wildland Interface Code, and 2017 National Electrical Code, with Certain Additions, Insertions, and Changes.
0:33:56
F. Consent Agenda re:
1. Budget Transfer from Building Maintenance Account to HVAC Contract Account in the amount of $10,000.00 to cover the additional HVAC expenses this year.
2. Budget Transfer from Tuition Reimbursement Account to Utilities Account in the amount of $6,000.00 to cover the utility use at Stations 356 and 56.
3. Schuylkill River West Trail Contract Payment 2 – James R. Kenney Excavating & Paving. Approve Payment Certificate #2 to James R. Kenney Excavating & Paving in the amount of $222,381.00 for work to date on Phase 2 of the Schuylkill River West Trail.
4. Resolution 2022-30 – Montgomery County Transportation Program Grant Application – Henderson Road Pedestrian Crossing. Authorization for the Township Manager to submit a County Transportation Program Grant in the amount of $149,056.00 to Montgomery County for the construction and installation of pedestrian crossing improvements on Henderson Road (SR 3029) at Crossfield Road.
5. Resolution 2022-31 – Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant Application – Henderson Road Pedestrian Crossing. Authorization for the Township Manager to submit a Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant in the amount of $178,445.00 to the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for construction and installation of pedestrian crossing improvements on Henderson Road (SR 3029) at Crossfield Road.
6. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 13, 900 River Road LLC, 900 River Road – Approval of Escrow Release No. 13 to 900 River Road LLC for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the warehouse development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
7. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 2, Stonebridge at Upper Merion Subdivision, Dekalb Pike– Approval of Escrow Release No. 2 to Toll Mid-Atlantic LP., in the amount of $1,803,496.50 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the subdivision as recommended by the Town
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MAY 12, 2022 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:16
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:36
3. Roll Call.
0:00:52
4. Meeting Minutes:
0:01:04
5. Chairman’s Comments:
6. New Business:
0:03:47
A. Swearing-In of Chief of Fire/Emergency Medical Services – James Johnson.
0:12:21
B. Citizen Recognition.
0:13:51
C. Presentation by the Board of Community Assistance to Announce 2022 BCA Award Recipients.
0:37:39
D. Proclamation Recognizing National Public Works Week (May 16 – 23, 2021).
0:41:15
E. Proclamation Recognizing Police Week.
0:44:02
F. Resolution 2022-25 - A Resolution of the Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors Affirming Upper Merion Township’s Commitment to Valuing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
0:57:56
G. Consent Agenda re:
1. Resignation of Eileen Council from the Upper Merion Historical Commission.
2. Resolution 2022-24 – Authorization to sign the PennDOT Intergovernmental Agreement – 422 CCTV Equipment Installation on the Township’s traffic signal at Valley Creek Road and Valley Forge Road as part of the State’s 422 Improvement Project.
3. Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Real Estate Tax Settlement Stipulation:
a. SNH Medical Office Properties Trust, 216 Mall Blvd, for the tax year 2017 -2019 resulting in an overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $3,185.12.
4. Permission to Advertise a public hearing at the June 9, 2022 regular business meeting on a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 69, Uniform Construction Codes of the Township Code to adopt the 2018 International Codes in accordance with the PA Uniform Construction Code Act.
5. Authorization of Budget Transfer – Fire Fund. Authorization of a budget transfer in the amount of $6,500.00 from the Fire Fund Budget Line 03100-0000 Cash-Fire Tax Acct. to 18411-07437 Capital Equipment Maintenance for repairs to Ladder 56.
6. Resolution 2022-26 – TCDI Grant – Renaissance Park Connectivity Master Plan. Adoption of Resolution 2022-26 authorizing Upper Merion Township and King of Prussia District to submit an application to DVRPC for an $80,000.00 TCDI planning grant for the Renaissance Park Connectivity Master Plan which will survey existing pedestrian, bicycle and public transportation infrastructure within the business park and outline necessary improvements to the internal network and connections to the surrounding neighborhoods and Hughes Park Station.
7. Land Subdivision Development Plan Review Extension – Accept letter of extension from Gary & Elaine Touchton for the review of the proposed Subdivision Plan at 410 & 414 Hampton Road until August 31, 2022.
8. Permission to Advertise Public Hearing – Transfer of Liquor License to Gaucho’s Prime King of Prussia, Inc. located at 220 N. Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA.
9. Permission to Advertise a Public Hearing for the July 14, 2022 Business Meeting on Proposed Ordinance to Regulate Short Term Rental Units in the Township.
10. Land Development Plan Review Extension (Warehouse Development) – Mancill Mill Road. Accept letter of extension from Mancill Mill Road Company until August 31, 2022 for the preliminary land development plan for the warehouse development.
H. Woods at Wayne HOP Class B Stormwater Permit – Request waiver from the Township from the requirement for grading to be setback at least five feet from property lines due to remediate stormwater discharge from adjacent Tredyffrin Township on the Woods at Wayne property.
1:13:59
7. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
1:19:48
8. Additional Business.
1:42:01
9. Public Comment.
10. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
APRIL 14, 2022 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
(Revised at April 14, 2022 Meeting)
AGENDA
- Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:22 - Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:40 - Roll Call.
0:00:58 - Meeting Minutes: March 3, 2022 – Zoning Workshop
March 3, 2022 – BOS Workshop
March 10, 2022 - Business Meeting
0:01:33 - Chairperson’s Comments:
- New Business:
0:01:56
A. Swearing-In of Police Officer Joseph Flint by Judge Katherine McGill.
0:06:10
B. Conditional Use Hearing – Malvern Anderson, LP is requesting conditional use approval to permit the development of the R2 Residential zoned property, known as Parcel No. 58-00-00544-25-3 and 58-00-0541-01-3 (portion of the former UM Swim Club property, Anderson Road and Reedel Drive), under the cluster development overlay requirements as an age restricted 49-unit townhouse development.
0:12:17
C. Public Hearing – An Ordinance amending the Upper Merion Township Zoning Code, Chapter 165, to create the use of a “Hookah Bar” and to provide for definitions, permitted zoning districts, and associated time and operational regulations on such use.
0:16:16
D. Consent Agenda re: - Resolution 2022-21 re: Recognizing Arbor Day.
- Resolution 2022-22 re: Recognizing Earth Day.
- Resignation of Janet Medrow from the Library Board of Directors.
- Financial Escrow Security Release No. 6, Horizon Drive Group, LP, 3700 Horizon Drive. Approval of Escrow Release No.6 to Horizon Drive Group, LP in the amount of $4,975.00 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the building expansion project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
- Trout Run/Matsunk Treatment Plan Bio-Solids Removal Contract Bid Award for the years 2022-2024 – To award the Bio-Solids Removal Contract for the Trout Run & Matsunk Treatment Plants to J.P. Mascaro & Sons of Audubon, PA in the amount of $3,852,250.00 being the lowest responsible bidder and authorizing the proper Township Officials to sign all contract agreements.
- Annual Township Electrical Maintenance Service Contract Bid Award for the years 2022-2024 – To award the Annual Township Electrical Maintenance Service Contract to US Solutions, Inc. of Quakertown, PA in the amount of $761,305.00 being the lowest responsible bidder and authorizing the proper Township Officials to sign all contract agreements.
- Annual Road Line Striping Contract Bid Award for the years 2022-2024 –
To award the Annual Road Line Striping Contract to Traffic & Safety Signs, Inc. of Kennett Square, PA in the amount of $218,020.60 being the lowest responsible bidder and authorizing the proper Township Officials to sign all contract agreements. - Linear Park Project Phase 2 Bid Award – To award the Linear Park Project Phase 2 Bid to Road Con, Inc, of West Chester , PA, in the amount of $1,837,404.70, including Alternates #1 (trail section at 840 1st Ave) and #2 (portion of trail section at 601 Allendale Rd) being the lowest responsible bidder and authorizing the proper Township Officials to sign all contract agreements.
- Fence Height Exception Request – 475 Allendale Road. Consideration of a request from the property owner of 475 Allendale Road, pursuant to Section 165-208 of the Township Zoning Code, to permit an 8’ high open picket steel security fence enclosure for an emergency generator in the front of the property as shown on the site plan prepared by Pennoni Associates dated 2/24/2022 subject to the following conditions:
a. The fence shall not have any security spikes
b. Installation of landscaping as shown on the site plan - Change Order No. 1 – Schuylkill River West Trail Phase 2. This change order reflects a 60-day extension of the contract time for this project
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MARCH 10, 2022 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Meeting Called to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:37
3. Roll Call.
0:00:55
4. Meeting Minutes: October 14, 2021 Workshop
December 9, 2021 Business
January 3, 2022 Reorganization
January 13, 2022 Business
February 10, 2022 Business
0:01:46
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
Resolution 2022-20 – Resolution to Support Ukraine
6. New Business:
0:09:40
A. Presentation by the Board of Community Assistance
0:30:50
B. Conditional Use Hearing – Malvern Anderson, LP is requesting conditional use approval to permit the development of the R1 Residential zoned property, known as Parcel No. 58-00-00544-25-3 and 58-00-0541-01-3 (portion of the former UM Swim Club property, Anderson Road and Reedel Drive), under the cluster development overlay requirements as an age restricted 49-unit townhouse development.
2:18:02
C. Consent Agenda re:
1. Resignation of Michael Cusack from the Park & Recreation Board
2. Appointment to the Park & Recreation Board – Student Position
3. Appointment to the Zoning Hearing Board
4. Resolution 2022-14 – Authorization to Sign PennDOT Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement for the maintenance, repair and modification of all Township owned signals within the Township.
5. Approval of the Real Estate Tax Settlement Stipulation for Paul & Jane Heintz, 1239 Denbigh Lane for tax years 2018 -2021 resulting in an overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $1,012.57.
6. Facilities Locating and Marking Service Contract – USIC Locating Services – Approval of a one (1) year contract with USIC Locating Service for the locating and marking of township facilities as part of the Township’s requirements pursuant to the PA One Call Law.
7. Crow Creek Trail Project Certificate of Substantial Completion – Acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion, dated February 10, 2022, for the Crow Creek Trail Project as prepared by Gilmore Associates and accepted by Kenney Excavating.
8. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 1, Malvern School Properties, LLC., Mancill Mill Rd. Approval of Escrow Release No.1 to Malvern School Properties, LLC., for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the school development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
9. 2022-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 5233.
10. Expanded Service Contract for the 2022 Concert Under the Stars Series – Point Entertainment. Approval of a one (1) year expanded service contract with Point Entertainment for the operation of the Township’s 2022 Concert Under the Stars Series subject to contract terms and form deemed necessary by the Township Solicitor.
11. Land Development Plan Review Extension – 450 W. Beidler Road. Accept letter of extension from 215 Windsor LLC for the review of the proposed development at 450 W. Beidler Road.
2:22:35
D. Resolution 2022-15 - Proposed Development Plan – 201 S. Gulph Road.
Consideration of a preliminary/final land development plan for Schuylkill Gulph Associates, LP – 201 S. Gulph Road, prepared by Landcore Engineering Consultants dated August 16, 2021, for the demolition of the existing structure and construction of a new 144,040 sf distribution warehouse and associated site improvements, including waivers as outlined in said resolution. 11.29 acres,
LI Limited Industrial Zoning District
2:34:10
E. Resolution 2022-16 - PA Act 537 Sewage Facilities Planning Module – Bridgeview Development, Front Street, Bridgeport, PA - Authorization for the proper township officials to submit PA DEP Sewage Facilities Planning Modules for the proposed relocation of the Township&rsq
.UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FEBRUARY 10, 2022 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:17
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:37
3. Roll Call.
0:00:58
4. Meeting Minutes: September 2, 2021 Workshop
November 18, 2021 Business Meeting
0:01:51
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:03:36
6. New Business:
A. Proclamation Celebrating Black History Month
0:06:28
B. Conditional Use Hearing – Malvern Anderson, LP is requesting conditional use approval to permit the development of the R1 Residential zoned property, known as Parcel No. 58-00-00544-25-3 and 58-00-0541-01-3 (portion of the former UM Swim Club property, Anderson Road and Reedel Drive), under the cluster development overlay requirements as an age restricted 49-unit townhouse development.
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C. Consent Agenda re:
1. Accept Resignation of Erika Spott from the Farmers Market Advisory Board
2. PA Act 101 Recycling Reporting & Grant Application Contract - Hough Associates. To approve an annual contract with Hough Associates, King of Prussia, PA for the preparation of the Township’s Act 101 annual PA DEP Section 904 Grant Report and Application for the year 2021 in the amount of $17,500.
3. Resolution 2022-11 re: Summit Street Accepting Deed- In- Lieu of Condemnation. To pass a resolution accepting a deed- in- lieu of condemnation as agreed to by the owner for the property known as block 055, unit 109 summit street and also known as Montgomery County tax parcel number 58-00-18451-01-3.
4. Annual Upper Merion Pool Concession Stand Lease – To approve a one (1) year lease term with a four (4) consecutive renew options with The Hedgehog Grill, King of Prussia, PA, for the concession stand and patio area at the Community Pool, subject to the terms outlined in said lease.
5. Business Tax Appeal Settlement - Famous George’s, 100 E. Beidler Road. To approve a Business Tax Appeal Settlement with Famous George’s Pizza, 100 E. Beidler Road in the amount of $2,575.00 (tax and penalty) for the tax years 2019 -2021.
6. Deputy Tax Collector Approval – To approve the appointment of Bonny Davis by the Upper Merion Tax Collector as Deputy Tax Collector pursuant to the PA Local Tax Collection Law.
7. Crow Creek Trail Project Contract Payment # 14 in the amount of
$130,669.17 to Kenney Excavating for work to date on the Crow Creek Trail Project.
8. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 5, Horizon Drive Group, LP, 3700 Horizon Drive. Approval of Escrow Release No.5 to Horizon Drive Group, LP in the amount of $116,251.89 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the building expansion project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
9. Land Development Plan Review Extension – VIMCO, Inc. Accept letter of extension from VIMCO, Inc. for the review of the proposed Land Development Plan.
10. Resolution 2022-13 re: Montgomery County 2040 Implementation Grant Application – First Avenue Linear Park, Phase III, $200,000.00. Authorization for the Township Manager, in conjunction with the KOP BID, to submit a Montco 2040 Grant Application in the amount of $200,000 for Phase III of the First Avenue Linear Park Project.
11. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 12, 900 River Road LLC, 900 River Road – Approval of Escrow Release No. 12 to 900 River Road LLC in the amount of $88,365.13 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the warehouse development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
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D. Resolution 2022-08 re: Supporting the PA Commission for the US Semi-Quicentennial (America250PA) – To pass a resolution to support and work with AMERICA250PA on any and all activities as appropriate within Montgomery County, PA for the celebration of the United States semi-quincentennial.
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UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JANUARY 13, 2022 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Meeting Called to Order.
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2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:42
3. Roll Call.
0:00:50
4. Meeting Minutes:
0:01:59
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:01:20
6. New Business:
A. Swearing In of Police Officer Stephan Dennis, Fire Fighter Kevin Kerwin and EMT/Paramedic Brandon Tait
0:09:19
B. Consent Agenda re:
1. Financial Escrow Security Release No.11, 900 River Road LLC, 900 River Road – Approval of Escrow Release No.11 to 900 River Road LLC in the amount of $955,440.00 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the warehouse development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
2. Abrams/ Valley Brook/ Trout Run Pump Station Upgrade Project, Contract No. 1- General Construction Bid Award – To award Contract 1- General Construction Bid to Blooming Glen Contractors of Perkasie, PA in the amount of $452,081.00 being the lowest responsible bidder and authorizing the proper Township Officials to sign all Contract Agreements.
3. Abrams/ Valley Brook/ Trout Run Pump Station Upgrade Project, Contract No. 2- Electrical Construction Bid Award – To award the Contract 2 – Electrical Construction Bid to PSA Pumping Solutions of York Springs, PA in the amount of $30,800.00 being the lowest responsible bidder and authorizing the proper Township Officials to sign all Contract Agreements.
4. UMT Fire Station 56HQ Electrical Contract Change Order #4 to Whitemarsh Electric for kitchen hood wiring in the amount of $252.08.
5. UMT Fire Station 56HQ Electrical Contract Change Order #5 to Whitemarsh Electric for additional locker room conduit and light fixtures in the amount of $1,538.45.
6. UMT Fire Station 56HQ Electrical Contract payment #8 (final) in the amount of $14,300.56 to Whitemarsh Electric for work to date on the Fire Station.
7. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 4, Horizon Drive Group, LP, 3700 Horizon Drive. Approval of Escrow Release No. 4 to Horizon Drive Group, LP in the amount of $180,639.08 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the building expansion project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
8. Land Development Plan Review Extension – Schuylkill Gulph Associates, 201 Gulph Road. Accept letter of extension from Schuylkill Gulph Associates for the review of the proposed Land development plan for 201 S. Gulph Rd until February 28, 2022.
9. Subdivision Plan Review Extension – 215 Windsor LLC, 450 W. Beidler Road. Accept letter of extension from 215 Windsor LLC for the review of the proposed subdivision plan for 450 W. Beidler Road until February 28, 2022.
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C. Resolution 2022-03 – Preliminary/Final Development Plan – MLP Ventures, 2501 Renaissance Blvd. Consideration of a preliminary/final land development plan for MLP Ventures, 2501 Renaissance Blvd, prepared by APEX Design & Engineering Group, LLC, dated July 28, 2021, for the construction of a 163,800 square foot research and development building and site improvements, including waivers as outlined in said resolution. 9.8 acres, SM-I/LI Zoning District.
D. Resolution 2022-04 - Preliminary/Final Development Plan – JP Orleans, Mancill Mill Road. Consideration of a preliminary/final land development plan for JP Orleans, Mancill Mill Road, prepared by Edward B. Walsh & Associates, Inc., dated August 9, 2019, last revised March 25, 2021 for the construction of a 119-unit townhouse development and associated site improvements, including waivers as outlined in said resolution. 14.4 acres, SM-1 Zoning District.
E. Resolution 2022-05 - PA Act 537 Sewage Facilities Planning Module – Mancill Mill Road Townships Development – JP Orleans. Authorization for the proper township officials to submit to PA DEP Sewage f
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UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JANUARY 3, 2022 RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING ~ 6:15 PM
AGENDA
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1. Meeting Called to Order.
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2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:35
3. Roll Call.
0:02:07
4. Swearing in by Judge James Gallagher and Judge Patrick Krause
a. William Jenaway – Township Supervisor
b. Greg Waks – Township Supervisor
c. Kevin Snow – Township Auditor
d. Evelyn Ankers – Tax Collector
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5. Election of Officers of the Board of Supervisors for 2022:
A. Temporary Chairman
B. Chairman of the Board
C. Vice-Chairman of the Board
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6. Appointments:
A. Secretary-Treasurer
B. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
C. Pension – Chief Administrative Officer of the Police & Non-Uniform Plans
D. Township Solicitors
E. Township Auditor
F. Township Grant Writer
G. Township Consulting Engineers:
1) Land Subdivision/Development Plan Applications
2) Traffic and Signalization
3) Wastewater Operations and Pre-Treatment
4) MS4 Stormwater Permits
5) Environmental Assessment
H. Chairman of Board Vacancy Committee
I. Citizen Boards, Commissions and Authorities
1) Reappointments
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7. Scheduling of 2022 Meeting Dates
0:21:31
8. Resolution No. 2022-01 re: Depositories for Township Funds
0:22:25
9. Resolution No. 2022-02 re: 2022 Fee Schedule
0:24:08
10. Affirmation of 2022 Holidays for Township Employees
0:24:52
11. Selection of Delegate(s) re: 2022 PSATS 97th Annual Convention
(April 24 - 27, 2022) - Authorization of Attendance and Appointment of Voting Delegate
0:26:38
12. Proclamation re: Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday
0:32:32
13. Additional Business
0:38:09
14. Adjournment
All individuals attending a Township meeting shall be required to comply with all CDC & PA Dept of Health COVID-19 Guidelines. Masks are required to be worn in all township facilities.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DECEMBER 9, 2021 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
AGENDA
0:00:00
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:15
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:30
3. Roll Call.
0:00:58
4. Meeting Minutes: October 14, 2021 Business
0:01:22
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:01:38
6. New Business:
A. Police Promotions – Swearing In Ceremony for Corporal Aaron Barkmeyer – to
be promoted to Sergeant, Officer Christopher Dolga to be promoted to Corporal,
and Officer Joseph Davies to be promoted to Corporal.
0:07:39
B. Consent Agenda re:
1. Resignation of Sharon Davis from the Community Center Complex Advisory
Board.
2. Resignation of Jennie Ryan-Gisewhite from the Shade Tree & Beautification
Commission.
3. Resolution 2021-32 re: Establishing the Fixed Dollar amount to be excluded
from Taxation for each Homestead Property for the year 2022.
4. Budget Transfer to Account #18-423-07671 (Sewer Lines/Laterals) in the
amount of $21,000.00 for unexpected repairs caused by weather related
damage.
5. Budget Transfer to Account #01-408-3130 (Eng & Arch Services) from
Account #01-408-3131 in the amount of $14,000.00 and Account #01-408-
1300 in the amount of $21,000.00 for bridge repairs and steam bank
restoration.
6. Budget Transfer to Account #01-436-4545 Office Svc/Maintenance from
Account #01-436-3730 in the amount of $2,000.00 for the replacement of CO
Detectors in the Police Garage.
7. Resolution 2021-36 - Authorization to sign the PennDOT Intergovernmental
Agreement – 422 CCTV Equipment Installation equipment on the Township’s
traffic signal at Valley Creek Rd & Valley Forge Rd as part of the State’s 422
Improvement Project.
8. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 3, Horizon Drive Group, LP, 3700
Horizon Drive. Approval of Escrow Release No. 3 to Horizon Drive Group,
LP in the amount of $2,18,317.50 for the completion of required site
improvements to date as part of the building expansion project as
recommended by the Township Engineer.
9. Resolution 2021-39 - Authorization to purchase real estate – Parcel No. 58-
00-18451-01-3, Summit Street (.13 ac). Authorization for the proper Township
officials to sign all documents related to the purchase of the subject property.
10. Crow Creek Trail Project Contract Payment # 13 in the amount of
$35,977.50 to Kenney Excavating for work to date on the Crow Creek Trail
Project.
11. Land Development Plan Review Extension – Schuylkill Gulph Associates,
201 Gulph Road. Accept letter of extension from Schuylkill Gulph
Associates for the review of the proposed land development plan for 201 S.
Gulph Rd until January 31, 2022.
12. Land Development Plan Review Extension –Wilson Subdivision, 446 S.
Gulph Road. Accept letter of extension from Joseph Estock, P.E., applicants
engineer, for the review of the proposed subdivision development for 446 S.
Gulph Road.
13. Contract Award – 2022-2024 Residential Rambler Shuttle Service. To award
the contract for the 2022-2024 Residential Ramble Shuttle Service to
TransNet for weekly Mon – Sat shuttle service with the 14 passenger
compressed natural gas vehicles for the following annual prices outlined in
said bid:
2022 - $125, 384.92
2023 - $127,886.98
2024 - $109,888.02
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C. Resolution 2021-37 – Approval of the 2022 Fire Fighter Stipend Program in the
amount of $325,000 and authorization to include in the 2022 Township General
Fund Operating Budget.
0:23:29
D. Resolution 2021-40 – PA Act 537 Sewage Facilities Planning Module – 2901
Renaissance Blvd. – Proposed 300
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
AGENDA
0:00:00
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:17
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:33
3. Roll Call.
0:00:50
4. Meeting Minutes: August 19, 2021 – Business Meeting
September 23, 2021 – Business Meeting
0:01:26
5. Chairman’s Comments:
6. New Business:
0:03:22
A. Proclamation Recognizing Swedeland Volunteer Fire Company on their 100th Anniversary
0:08:03
B. Consent Agenda re:
1. Resolution 2021-29 re: Reducing Police Officers’ Contributions to the Police Pension Plan for the Year 2022 to 4%.
2. Resolution 2021-30 re: Authorization to Sign PennDOT Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement.
3. Citizen Board Resignations:
a. Maria Mengel from the Zoning Hearing Board
b. Edward Veneziale from the Sanitary & Stormwater Authority
c. Lauren Maggio from the Historical Commission
4. Memorandum of Understanding with the King of Prussia Mall for 2022 Police Services – Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding with the King of Prussia Mall for the payment and reimbursement of costs for additional police coverage at the Mall Complex for the year 2022.
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5. Change Order No. 1 to James Kenney Excavating & Paving, Inc. in the amount of $28,183.50 for work done on the Crow Creek Trail Project.
6. Crow Creek Trail Project Contract Payment # 12 in the amount of
$67,050.00 to Kenney Excavating for work to date on the Crow Creek Trail Project.
7. Financial Escrow Security Release No.10, 900 River Road LLC, 900 River Road – Approval of Escrow Release No.11 to 900 River Road LLC in the amount of $1,330,615 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the warehouse development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
8. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 1, (Final) King of Prussia Acquisition, LLC., 750 Moore Road– Approval of Escrow Release No.1 to King of Prussia Acquisition, LLC in the amount of $2,811,947.33 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the apartment complex development as recommended by the Township Engineer and $140, 597.37 for the extra inspection escrow.
9. Park ADA Improvement Project Contract Payment No. 3 (Final) to JNS Paving and Excavating Corp. in the amount of $7,583.71 for the ADA Improvements at Bob White and Swedeland Parks.
10. Memorandum of Understanding with the Upper Merion Sanitary and Stormwater Authority regarding the Determination of Roles and Responsibilities for Stormwater related activities within the Township.
11. Business Associate Agreement with The Good Fellowship Club of Chester County, Inc – Approval of a proposed agreement with The Good Fellowship Club of Chester County, Inc for the Upper Merion Fire and EMS Department’s participation in the Fellowship Clubs emergency medicine and advanced life support education and training program.
12. Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Settlement Stipulation for
139 E. DeKalb Pike for an underpayment in taxes for tax years 2014 through 2021 in the amount of $12,421.19.
13. Resolution 2021-31 re: Authorize Supplemental Agreement with PennDOT
for Winter Traffic Services.
0:21:40
C. Appointment of Township Solicitor/Legal Services.
0:26:08
D. Posting of the 2022 Budget.
1:00:41
7. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
1:01:12
8. Additional Business.
9. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OCTOBER 14, 2021 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
AGENDA
0:00:00
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:17
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:33
3. Roll Call.
0:00:51
4. Chairman’s Comments:
0:03:04
5. New Business:
A. Presentation from Lower Providence Township to Upper Merion Fire & EMS Personnel for Hurricane Ida assistance.
0:09:32
B. Proclamation re: Fire Prevention Month – October, 2021.
0:16:10
C. Presentation re: Upper Merion Fire and Emergency Service Awards.
0:24:00
D. Presentation of the Bernard S. Gutkowski, Sr. Firefighter of the Year Award and the Mary Bacchi Emergency Medical Services Responder of the Year Award to the Upper Merion Township Fire and EMS Department.
0:43:10
E. Announcement of Home Town Hero Program.
0:48:45
F. Consent Agenda re:
1. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 4, Craft Custom Homes, LLC, 383 Anderson Road Subdivision – Approve Escrow Release Request No. 4 to Craft Custom Homes, LLC, in the amount of $27,975.00 for the completion of required public improvements to date as part of the 383 Anderson Road Subdivision.
2. Accept Resignation of Mahum Mahmood, Student Member of the Park & Recreation Board
3. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 9, 900 River Road LLC, 900 River Road – Approval of Escrow Release No. 9 to 900 River Road LLC in the amount of $832,294.00 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the warehouse development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
4. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 2, Horizon Drive Group, LP, 3700 Horizon Drive – Approval of Escrow Release No. 2 to Horizon Drive Group, LP in the amount of $496,253.00 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the building expansion project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
5. Crow Creek Trail Project – Substantial Completion Date Extension. Approval of a contract substantial completion date extension to October 28, 2021 requested by James Kenney Excavating & Paving due to material delivery delays as well as trail damage repairs caused by Hurricane Ida.
6. Crow Creek Trail Project Contract Payment No. 11 in the amount of $128,182.50 to Kenney Excavating for work to date on the Crow Creek Trail Project.
7. Authorization of 2021 Operating Budget Transfers – Park & Recreation. Authorization of a budget transfer in the amount of $4,550.00 from the Park & Recreation Budget Line 01-450-3730 Building Maintenance to 01-450-3185 Waste Removal.
8. Authorization of 2021 Supplemental Budget Appropriations – Park & Recreation. Authorization of the following 2021 Supplemental Budget Appropriations due to unanticipated revenue/expenses as follows:
1. 01-367-0420 Day Camp Revenue increased to $207,260.00
2. 01-450-4592 Day Camp Programs expense increased to $52,775.00
3. 01-367-0430 Inst Class Revenue increased to $132,712.00
4. 01-450-4593 Inst Class Program expense increased to $287,000.00
5. 01-367-0450 Special Events Revenue increased to $9,217.00
6. 01-450-4595 Special Events Programs expense increased to $14,000.00
9. Resolution 2021-26 – PA Department of Education eSignature Authorization. Authorization for Laura Arnhold, Township Library Director to sign all contracts with the Department of Education.
10. Resolution 2021-27 – Request for a Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to be used for the Brownlie Road Bridge Replacement Project.
0:53:41
G. Resolution 2021-22 – Preliminary/Final Development Plan – JP Morgan Chase Bank. 677 W. DeKalb. Consideration of a Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan for JM Real Estate Holdings, prepared by the Core States G
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
REVISED AGENDA
0:00:12
Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:18
Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:38
Roll Call.
0:00:52
Meeting Minutes:
0:00:57
Chairman’s Comments:
0:01:00
New Business:
0:09:04
Presentation of $5,000 check from UGI Corporation to the Upper Merion Township Foundation
0:09:04
Presentation of the Shade Tree Beautification Awards
0:22:18
Board of Community Assistance – Announcement of 2nd Round Grant Recommendations
0:35:26
Consent Agenda re:
Motion to approve the Budget Guidelines for the 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets.
Presentation and acceptance of the Township’s 2022 Financial Requirements and Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) in the amount of $1,305,460 for the Police and $696,000 for the Non-Uniform Pension Plans.
Resignation of Brittany Grala from the Environmental Advisory Council
Resignation of Ben Eyer from the student position of the Community Center Advisory Board
Resignation of Michael Cusack from the Media Communications Advisory Board
Authorize Two Citizen Board Appointments to the Park & Recreation Board
Financial Escrow Security Release No. 8, 900 River Road LLC, 900 River Road – Approval of Escrow Release No. 8 to 900 River Road LLC in the amount of $96,480.10 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the warehouse development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
Financial Escrow Security Release No.1, Horizon Drive Group, LP, 3700 Horizon Drive – Approval of Escrow Release No.1 to Horizon Drive Group, LP in the amount of $579,103.63 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the building expansion project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
Crow Creek Trail Project Contract Payment # 10 in the amount of
$159,850.00 to Kenney Excavating for work to date on the Crow Creek Trail
Project.
Resolution 2021-25 – PECO Green Region Grant Application – Crow Creek Trail Plantings and Scenic Overlooks. Authorization to submit a PECO Green Region Grant application for the installation of Trail plantings and the creation of scenic overlooks along the Crow Creek Trail.
Approve Land Development Review Extension Letter for JP Morgan Chase Bank. 677 W. DeKalb Pike until October 14, 2021.
0:41:10
Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
0:41:31
Additional Business.
Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AUGUST 19, 2021 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
REVISED AGENDA
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:15
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0”00:32
3. Roll Call.
0:00:58
4. Meeting Minutes: June 17, 2021 Business Meeting
July 15, 2021 Business Meeting
0:01:16
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:04:08
6. New Business:
A. Presentation of PSATS Communication Award to Upper Merion Township
0:09:44
B. Conditional Use Hearing (continued) – Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Road. Application of the Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Rd seeking Conditional Use Approval, pursuant to Section 165-135, Use Regulations, of the Township Code to permit a Residential-Oriented Development (ROD) to be located on the SM-1 zoned property.
0:20:48
C. Consent Agenda re:
1. UMT Fire Station 56HQ Mechanical Contract Payment # 9 in the amount of $9,900.00 to A-Duct Mechanical for work to date on the Fire Station.
2. UMT Fire Station 56HQ Elevator Contract Payment # 5 in the amount of $7,362.00 to F.W. Houder, Inc for work to date on the Fire Station.
3. 2021 Township Road Program Bid Award – To award the 2021 Road Program Bid to Glasgow, Inc. of Glenside, PA, in the amount of $968,547.00 being the lowest responsible bidder and authorizing the proper Township Officials to sign all Contract Agreements.
4. Schuylkill River Trail Phase 2 Bid Award – To award the Schuylkill River Trail Phase 2 Bid to James R. Kenney Excavating of Collegeville, PA in the amount of $583,650.00 being the only responsible bidder and authorizing the proper Township Officials to sign all Contract Agreements.
5. Resolution 2021-23 Authorization to sign the PennDOT Cooperative Agreement – 422 CCTV Equipment Installation equipment on Township traffic signals as part of the State’s 422 Improvement Project.
6. Crow Creek Trail Project - 30-day Substantial Completion Date Extension. Approval of a 30-day contract completion extension to James Kenney Excavating & Paving due to material delivery delays from the Redi-Rock retaining wall block and TAPCO flashing beacon suppliers.
7. ADA Park Improvement Project Contract Payment #1 -Bob White & Swedeland Parks, in the amount of $63,964.84 to JNS Paving & Excavating Corporation for ADA Improvements to date at Bob White and Swedeland Parks.
8. Resignation of Carol Ryan from the Environmental Advisory Council.
9. Resignation of Ashley Nguyen from the Student Position of the Environmental Advisory Council.
10. Crow Creek Trail Project Contract Payment # 9 in the amount of
$159,850.00 to Kenney Excavating for work to date on the Crow Creek Trail Project.
11. SEPTA KOP Rail Project Professional Services Reimbursement Agreement. Approval of an agreement with SEPTA for reimbursement to Upper Merion Township for Professional Services/Information Assistance associated with the portion of the KOP Rail Extension Project within the Township.
12. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 4, Losty Subdivision, 231 Matsonford Road– Approval of Escrow Release No. 4 to James Losty in the amount of $130,632.00 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the subdivision as recommended by the Township Engineer.
13. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 7, 900 River Road LLC, 900 River Road – Approval of Escrow Release No.7 to 900 River Road LLC in the amount of $46,345.00 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the warehouse development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
14. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 1, Stonebridge At Upper Merion Subdivision, Dekalb Pike– Approval of Escrow Release No. 1 to Toll Mid-Atlantic LP., in the amount of $274,736.50 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the subdivision
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JUNE 17, 2021 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
REVISED AGENDA
0:00:00
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:10
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:35
3. Roll Call.
0:00:48
4. Meeting Minutes: February 4, 2021 – Workshop
March 4, 2021 – Workshop
March 18, 2021 - Business Meeting
April 8, 2021 - Workshop
April 15, 2021 - Business Meeting
May 13, 2021 - Business Meeting
0:02:15
5. Chairman’s Comments:
6. New Business:
0:07:52
A. Proclamation to Honor Armando’s Barber Stylist 50th Year Anniversary
0:14:40
B. Proclamation to Honor Centenarian Dorothy Elizabeth Fraschetta
0:19:40
C. Proclamation to Honor Juneteenth – June 19, 2021
0:24:23
D. Conditional Use Hearing (continued) – Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Road. Application of the Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Rd seeking Conditional Use Approval, pursuant to Section 165-135, Use Regulations, of the Township Code to permit a Residential-Oriented Development (ROD) to be located on the SM-1 zoned property.
0:25:48
E. Consent Agenda re:
1. Resignation of Andrea Esqueda from the Economic and Community Development Committee.
2. UMT Fire Station 56HQ Plumbing Contract Change Order for F.W. Houder, Inc. for water valve removal and access panel installation in the amount of $274.07.
3. UMT Fire Station 56HQ Plumbing Contract Payment #6 in the amount of $10,258.80 to F.W. Houder for work to date on the Fire Station.
4. UMT Fire Station 56HQ Elevator Contract Payment #5 in the amount of $12,039.20 to F.W. Houder for work to date on the Fire Station.
5. Crow Creek Trail Project Contract Payment # 7 in the amount of
$105,003.00 to Kenney Excavating for work to date on the Crow Creek Trail Project.
6. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 5, 900 River Road LLC, 900 River Road – Approval of Escrow Release No. 5 to 900 River Road LLC in the amount of $117,426.00 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the warehouse development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
7. Land Development Plan Review Extension – JM Real Estate Holdings, 677 W. Dekalb Pike. Accept letter of extension from JM Real Estate Holdings for the review of the proposed development at 677 W. Dekalb Pike until July 15, 2021.
8. Land Development Plan Review Extension – Quercus properties (JM Ward), Church Road. Accept letter of extension from Quercus properties (JM Ward), for the review of the proposed development on Church Road until July 15, 2021.
9. Subdivision Plan Review Extension – Davis Development Group, 230 Arden Road. Accept letter of extension from Davis Development Group for the review of the proposed development at 230 Arden Road until July 15, 2021.
10. 2021 – 2022 Pennsylvania Auto Theft Task Force Agreement Renewal with the PA State Police
11. 2021 Revenue Stabilization Fund – Ratifying the Designation of $2,000,000.00 in the Township Revenue Stabilization Fund as a Committed Fund Balance in the 2020 Upper Merion Township Financial Statements in accordance with the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 54.
0:29:30
F. 2021 Montgomery County Consortium Fuel Contract Bid Award - Awarding of the 2021 Consortium Fuel Contract, as bid by Upper Merion Township on behalf of the Consortium, to Colonial Oil Industries, Inc., of Savannah, GA for the bid prices as follows:
1. Regular Unleaded Gasoline (87 oct) - Oil Price Information Service OPIS Philadelphia daily average plus $0.1113 /gal.
2. Super Unleaded Gasoline (93 oct) – OPIS Philadelphia daily average minus $0.0265 /gal
3. B2 Diesel - OPIS Philadelphia daily average plus $0.1182 /gal
Moved to July Meeting
G. Permission to Advertise Conditional Use Hearing
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MAY 13, 2021 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
AGENDA
0:00:00
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:18
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:33
3. Roll Call.
0:000:50
4. Meeting Minutes: January 4, 2021 – Reorganization Meeting
January 4, 2021 – Workshop Meeting
January 14, 2021 – Business Meeting
0:01:48
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:04:29
6. New Business:
A. Presentation by the Board of Community Assistance to Announce Award Recipients.
0:29:16
B. Conditional Use Hearing (continued) – Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Road. Application of the Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Rd seeking Conditional Use Approval, pursuant to Section 165-135, Use Regulations, of the Township Code to permit a Residential-Oriented Development (ROD) to be located on the SM-1 zoned property.
0:30:58
C. Public Hearing re: An Ordinance amending Chapter 165, LI Limited Industrial Districts to provide maximum height limitations and to permit restaurants
0:33:56
D. Proclamation Recognizing National Public Works Week (May 16 – 23, 2021)
0:36:36
E. JP Morgan Chase Bank Development Plan Presentation. 677 W. DeKalb St. Demolish existing 19,820 SF building and construct 2 buildings CL Commercial Limited, 1.03 acres
0:59:09
F. Consent Agenda re:
1. Proposal to Provide Engineering Design Services – Crow Creek at Tannery Drive Streambank Stabilization to Remington & Vernick Engineers not to exceed $19,510.00.
2. Crow Creek Trail Project Contract Payment #6 in the amount of $149, 850.00 to Kenney Excavating for work to date on the Crow Creek Trail Project.
3. Acceptance of the following Traffic Signal Easements as part of the Top Golf Land Development Project:
• Provco Pinegood Golph for First Avenue and Freedom Drive and North Gulph Road and Freedom Drive Intersections.
• American Baptist Churches/Brandywine Operating Partnerships for First Avenue and Freedom Drive and North Gulph Road and Freedom Drive Intersections.
• Valley Forge Colonial, LLC for the Valley Forge Casino and First Avenue intersection.
G. Permission to Advertise Conditional Use Hearing – Renaissance Land Associates II, LP and Renaissance Land Associates III, LP, 2901 Renaissance Boulevard/2501 Renaissance Boulevard “Lot 4” Renaissance Boulevard. Conditional Use is required relating to building height.
1:10:00
H. Permission to Advertise – Permission to advertise a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 157, Section 157-16 of the Township Code to establish parking restrictions on Jefferson Street from the Columbus St intersection 54’ in a northeasterly direction and from the Columbus St intersection 150’ in a southwesterly direction.
1:11:21
I. Permission to Advertise– Permission to advertise a public hearing at the June 17, 2021 regular Business meeting on the following proposed ordinances:
• a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 165, Section 165-219 of the Township Code to provide regulations for Bed and Breakfast facilities.
• A proposed ordinance amending Chapter 165, Section 165-61,of the Township Code to provide minimum tract size and density in the R3 Residential District.
1:14:36
7. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
1:15:32
8. Additional Business.
9. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
APRIL 15, 2021 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
REVISED AGENDA
0:00:00
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:15
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:32
3. Roll Call.
0:00:50
4. Meeting Minutes: November 12, 2020 Business
December 3, 2020 Business
March 18, 2021 Business
0:01:21
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:05:08
6. New Business:
A. Public Safety Promotions
0:50:20
B. Public Hearing re: An Ordinance regulating the use and possession of marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia to enable police to use their discretion to charge a person found with a small amount of marijuana intended for personal use with a summary offense as opposed to a misdemeanor.
1:29:00
C. Public Hearing re: An Ordinance amending Chapter 165, to amend the title and definition of adult bookstore, adult video store and sexually oriented business and to amend to reclassify adult book and video stores.
0:32:30
D. Public Hearing re: An Ordinance amending Chapter 165, Zoning, Section 165-208, Fences, to establish height regulations within the front yard and restrict hazardous fencing types.
0:37:30
E. Public Hearing re: An Ordinance amending Chapter 165, Zoning, Section 165-199, Nonconforming Uses, to provide regulations for existing nonconforming lots that do not meet area, width and yard dimensions.
2:07:56
F. Conditional Use Hearing (continued) – Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Road. Application of the Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Rd seeking Conditional Use Approval, pursuant to Section 165-135, Use Regulations, of the Township Code to permit a Residential-Oriented Development (ROD) to be located on the SM-1 zoned property.
2:56:25
G. Resolution 2021-17 - Revised Preliminary and Final Land Development Plan - Horizon Drive Group, LP., 3700 Horizon Drive. Consideration of a revised preliminary/final subdivision plan submitted by the Horizon Drive Group, as prepared by Nave Newell, dated June 17,2020 last revised February 23, 2021 for the construction of a 74,000 sq. ft. addition and associated site improvements on the property subject to those conditions outlined in said resolution.
0:22:12
H. Consent Agenda re:
1. Resolution 2021-14 re: Recognizing Arbor Day.
2. Resolution 2021-15 re: Recognizing Earth Day.
3. Homestead Exemption Request, 11307 Valley Forge Circle – Approval of the Homestead Exemption Request by the property owner of 11307 Valley Forge Circle for the 2021 Township Real Estate Tax in the amount of $202.27.
4. Accept Resignation of Dana Augustine from the Park & Recreation Board.
5. Resolution 2021-16 re: Application for Traffic Signal Approval (TE-160) for a pedestrian crosswalk and two ADA compliant curb ramps at North Gulph Road and Guthrie Road (UDR Apartment Development)
6. Permission to Advertise– Permission to advertise a public hearing at the May 13, 2021 regular Business meeting on a proposed ordinance amending Section 165-145 of the Upper Merion Township Zoning Ordinance to modify maximum height limitations and to permit restaurants within the Light Industrial “LI” District.
7. Crow Creek Trail Project Contract Payment # 5 in the amount of $154,638.00 to Kenney Excavating for work to date on the Crow Creek Trail Project.
8. Crow Creek Trail Project Professional Services Change Order Request No. 3 – Gilmore Associates for the engineering design and permitting associated with the realignment of trail section 1C (Parke Lane to High School) in the amount of $7500.00
9. Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Real Estate Tax Settlement Stipulation:
a. BRE/HV Properties, LLC, 400 American Avenue, for the tax years 2018 -2021 resulting in an overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $12,911.39.
10. King of Prussia Volunteer Fire
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MARCH 18, 2021 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
REVISED AGENDA
0:00:11
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:16
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:33
3. Roll Call.
0:00:50
4. Meeting Minutes: September 3, 2020 Zoning Workshop
September 3, 2020 Workshop
October 8, 2020 Zoning Workshop
October 8, 2020 Workshop
October 15, 2020 Business
0:01:35
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:05:16
6. New Business:
A. Presentation by the Board of Community Assistance
0:21:56
B. Conditional Use Hearing (continued) – Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Road. Application of the Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Rd seeking Conditional Use Approval, pursuant to Section 165-135, Use Regulations, of the Township Code to permit a Residential-Oriented Development (ROD) to be located on the SM-1 zoned property.
0:23:32
C. Consent Agenda re:
1. Resolution 2021-11 – Recognizing the month of April as “Pennsylvania Safe Digging Month”
2. Resolution 2021-12 – Support for the enactment of local control of minimum wage laws.
3. Resolution 2021-13- Act 537 Plan Revision – Craft Custom Homes,153 Hughes Rd - Authorizing the submission of Sewage Facilities Planning Modules to PA DEP for the installation of an individual on lot sewage system at 153 Hughes Road.
4. Financial Security Escrow Release No. 2, Craft Custom Homes, LLC, 383 Anderson Road Subdivision – Approve Escrow Release Request No. 2 to Craft Custom Homes, LLC, for the completion of required public improvements to date as part of the 383 Anderson Road Subdivision in the amount of $26,497.00.
5. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 2, 900 River Road LLC, 900 River Road – Approval of Escrow Release No. 2 to 900 River Road LLC in the amount of $34,992.15 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the warehouse development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
6. Subdivision/Land Development Plan Review Letter of Extension – Windsor, LLC, 450 W. Beidler Road - Acceptance of the letter of extension from Windsor LLC, Inc., dated March 4, 2021
7. Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Real Estate Tax Settlement Stipulations:
a. Brandywine Operating Partnership, LP, 600 Park Avenue for tax years 2019 and 2020, resulting in an overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $3,682.35
b. D&P Associates by Walgreen Eastern Co., Inc., 119 E. DeKalb Pike for tax year 2020, resulting in an overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $471.93
c. Poven Real Estate, Inc., 645 W. DeKalb Pike for the tax years 2017 – 2020, resulting in an underpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $13,235.18
8. 2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 5233
9. Homestead Exemption Request, 20736 Valley Forge Circle – Approval of the Homestead Exemption Request by the property owner of 20736 Valley Forge Circle for the 2021 Township Real Estate Tax in the amount of $202.27.
10. Homestead Exemption Request, 575 S. Goddard Blvd., Condo 310 – Approval of the Homestead Exemption Request by the property owner of 575 S. Goddard Blvd., Condo 310 for the 2021 Township Real Estate Tax in the amount of $202.27.
11. Crow Creek Trail Project Contract Payment # 4 in the amount of $67,455.00 to Kenney Excavating for work to date on the Crow Creek Trail Project.
12. UMT Fire Station 56HQ General Construction Contract Payment #7 in the amount of $41,063.75 to the Fayette Group for work to date on the Fire Station.
13. UMT Fire Station 56HQ Plumbing Contract Payment #5 in the amount of $12,028.76 to F.W. Houder for work to date on the Fire Station.
14. UMT Fire Station 56HQ Mechanical Contract Payment #7 in
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
REVISED AGENDA
0:00:00
- Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:10
- Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:30
- Roll Call.
0:01:15
- Meeting Minutes: June 18, 2020 – Business Meeting
July 16, 2020 – Business Meeting
August 6, 2020 – Zoning Workshop
August 6, 2020 – Workshop
August 20, 2020 – Business Meeting
September 17, 2020 – Business Meeting
0:03:35
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Chairman’s Comments:
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New Business:
0:03:40
- Conditional Use Hearing (continued) – Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Road. Application of the Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Rd seeking Conditional Use Approval, pursuant to Section 165-135, Use Regulations, of the Township Code to permit a Residential-Oriented Development (ROD) to be located on the SM-1 zoned property.
0:05:44
- Public Hearing re: An Ordinance to amend Chapter 165, Zoning, Section 165-145 of the Township Code to provide for a Heavy Industrial Redevelopment Overlay District and to permit certain research and development uses by right within the HI Zoning District.
0:10:10
- Resolution 2021-08 – Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan – GenTerra Corporation Subdivision, 624 Columbus Street. Consideration of a preliminary/final subdivision plan submitted by the GenTerra Corporation, as prepared by Wilkinson & Associates, dated April 20, 2020, last revised July 21, 2020, for the subdivision of the existing R-3 Residential parcel into 4 residential lots and the construction of 4 new townhouse units.
0:11:30
- Resolution 2021-09 – Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan – Kay-Oberreither/Solan-Burgess, 1266 & 1272 Gulph Creek Drive. Consideration of a subdivision plan submitted by Susan Kay, Paul Oberreither, Joshua Solan & Jennifer Burgess, as prepared by Site Engineering Concepts, LLC, dated November 24, 2020, last revised January 18, 2021, for the transfer of 19,563 sq. ft from 1266 Gulph Creek Road to 1272 Gulph Creek Road which are located in an R1A zoning district.
0:12:50
- Consent Agenda re:
0:25:35
- Verizon Land Lease – Twp Public Works Garage, 455 W. Church Road. Consideration of a 5-year renewable land lease with Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon wireless for the installation of a 394 sq. ft wireless cellular communications facility, including an 81’ monopole tower on the Township property at an annual lease rate of $12,000.
0:29:00
- Fence Height Exception Request – 1112 Lafayette Road, Wayne: Consideration of a request from the property owner of 1112 Lafayette Rd, pursuant to Section 165-208 of the Township Zoning Code, to permit an 8’ high solid fence along the rear property line adjacent to a railroad line.
0:33:40
- Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
0:34:30
- Additional Business.
0:48:40
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JANUARY 14, 2021 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:22
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:39
3. Roll Call.
0:00:52
4. Meeting Minutes:
0:01:00
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:03:12
6. New Business:
0:05:38
A. Presentation by the Community Center Pool Consultants
0:03:13
B. Conditional Use Hearing (continued) – Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Road. Application of the Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Rd seeking Conditional Use Approval, pursuant to Section 165-135, Use Regulations, of the Township Code to permit a Residential-Oriented Development (ROD) to be located on the SM-1 zoned property.
0:55:49
C. Consent Agenda re:
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D. Authorization to Advertise proposed ordinances:
1:13:51
1. Amendment to Chapter 165, Zoning, Section 165-145 of the Township Code to provide for a Heavy Industrial Redevelopment Overlay District and to permit certain research and development uses by right within the HI Zoning District.
1:21:46
2. Amendment to Chapter 165, Zoning, Section 165-145, to modify the general height regulations and to provide for restaurants as a permitted use in the LI Zoning District.
1:36:13
E. Resolution 2020-42 – Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan – GenTerra Corporation Subdivision, 624 Columbus Street. Consideration of a preliminary/final subdivision plan submitted by the GenTerra Corporation, as prepared by
Wilkinson & Associates, dated April 20,2020 last revised July 21, 2020 for the subdivision of the existing R-3 Residential parcel into 4 residential lots and the construction of 4 new townhouse units.
1:37:10
F. Sanitary and Storm Water Authority Appointment.
1:37:42
7. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
1:38:12
8. Additional Business.
1:49:42
9. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JANUARY 4, 2021 RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING ~ 6:15 PM
AGENDA
0:20:00
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:25
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:43
3. Roll Call.
0:01:10
4. Election of Officers of the Board of Supervisors for 2021:
A. Temporary Chairman
B. Chairman of the Board
C. Vice-Chairman of the Board
0:03:30
5. Appointments:
A. Secretary-Treasurer
B. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
C. Pension – Chief Administrative Officer of the Police & Non-Uniform Plans
D. Township Solicitors
E. Township Auditor
F. Township Grant Writer
G. Township Consulting Engineers:
1) Land Subdivision/Development Plan Applications
2) Traffic and Signalization
3) Wastewater Operations and Pre-Treatment
4) MS4 Stormwater Permits
5) Environmental Assessment
0:05:28
H. Chairman of Board Vacancy Committee
0:05:32
I. Citizen Boards, Commissions and Authorities
1) Reappointments
0:08:01
6. Scheduling of 2021 Meeting Dates
0:08:36
7. Resolution No. 2021-01 re: Depositories for Township Funds
0:09:09
8. Affirmation of 2021 Holidays for Township Employees
0:10:46
9. Selection of Delegate(s) re: 2021 PSATS 96th Annual Convention
(April 18 - 21, 2021) - Authorization of Attendance and Appointment of Voting Delegate
0:12:23
10. Proclamation re: Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday
0:13:48
11. Additional Business
A. Catalyst Experiential Ordinance Proposals & Rezoning Requests – Action of the Board to cease any further consideration of the requests of Catalyst Experiential for the creation of a Community Commercial (CC) Zoning District permitting the installation of Monument Sign Displays; including amendments to the Sign Ordinance to allow for a township-wide communications platform that establishes regulations for monument sign display and requests to rezoning certain Township properties.
0:38:40
12. Adjournment
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UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DECEMBER 3, 2020 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
REVISED AGENDA
0:00:101. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:15
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:33
3. Roll Call.
- Meeting Minutes
0:00:55
5. Chairman’s Comments:
- New Business:
0:02:48
A. Police Promotions
0:08:01
B. Conditional Use Hearing (continued from November 12, 2020) – Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Road. Application of the Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Rd seeking Conditional Use Approval, pursuant to Section 165-135, Use Regulations, of the Township Code to permit a Residential-Oriented Development (ROD) to be located on the SM-1 zoned property.
0:09:40
C. Public Hearing re: Request for Intermunicipal Transfer of Liquor License to King of
Prussia Diner, LLC. 200 W. DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Resolution 2020-44.
0:20:49
D. Public Hearing re: A Proposed Ordinance approving the collection procedures and costs for the collection of unpaid municipal claims on delinquent accounts payable to the Township.
0:43:33
E. Public Hearing re: A Proposed Ordinance to be known as the Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Ordinance, which will establish certain regulations, protections and safeguards available to the Township in order to address deteriorated properties within the Township.
0:13:29
F. Consent Agenda re:
0:13:29
1. Resolution 2020-45 re: Establishing the Fixed Dollar Amount to be excluded from Taxation for each Homestead Property for the year 2021.
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Resignation of Kelly Egan from the Economic & Community Development Committee.
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Bid Award – 2021 Road Resurfacing Engineering Services Contract. Award the 2021 Road Resurfacing Engineering Services Contract to Herbert Rowland & Grubic, Inc., of King of Prussia, PA in the amount of $36,740.00 being the lowest responsible bidder and authorizing the proper Township Officials to sign all Contract Agreements.
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Bid Award – Bob White and Swedeland Parks ADA Improvements. Award the Bob White and Swedeland Parks ADA Improvements Bid to JNS Paving & Excavating of Line Lexington, PA for the Base Bid in the amount of $85,795.00 being the lowest responsible bidder and authorizing the proper Township Officials to sign all Contract Agreements.
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Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Settlement Stipulation for PA16 Prussia LLC and Radial Commerce, Inc., 935 First Ave., for the tax years 2018-2020, resulting in an underpayment of real estate taxes for the years 2018-2020 in the amount of $12,802.32.
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Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Settlement Stipulation for Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust, for the tax years 2017-2020, resulting in an underpayment of real estate taxes for the years 2017-2020 in the amount of $17,533.89.
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Resolution 2020-48 re: Fire Apparatus Fund Loan to Fire Company for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Replacement in the amount of $585,461.92 subject to the provisions outlined in said resolution and authorizing the Township Solicitor to prepare a Memorandum of Understanding/Loan Agreement upon which the proper township officials are authorized to sign.
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Resolution 2020-49 re: Approval of the 2021 Fire Fighter Stipend Program in the amount of $325,000 and authorization to include in the 2021 Township General Fund Operating Budget.
1:21:38
G. Hearing and Adoption of 2021 Budget:
1. Resolution 2020-46 re: Adoption of 2021 Township General Operating Budget
2. Adoption of Sewer Revenue Fund Budget
3. Approval of Resolution 2020-47 re: 2021 Fee Schedule
2:13:10
H. Resolution 2020-42. Preliminary/Final Sub
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UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
REVISED AGENDA
0:00:12
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:22
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:36
3. Roll Call.
0:00:55
4. Meeting Minutes:
0:01:01
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:01:53
6. New Business:
Conditional Use Hearing – Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Road. Application of the Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Rd seeking Conditional Use Approval, pursuant to Section 165-135, Use Regulations, of the Township Code to permit a Residential-Oriented Development (ROD) to be located on the SM-1 zoned property.
0:03:47
A. Consent Agenda re:
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Financial Escrow Security Release No. 1, Losty Subdivison, 231 W. Matsonford Rd – Approval of Escrow Release No. 1 to James Losty in the amount of $69,203.00 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Losty Subdivision as recommended by the Township Engineer subject to payment of all outstanding fees.
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Final Release and Termination of Land Development Agreement – VR-5 Hanover Apartment Complex, 625 S. Goddard Blvd – Approval of the Final Release and Termination of the Land Development Agreement with CHI Realty VII for the Hanover Apartment Complex in the Village at Valley Forge as recommended by the Township Engineer subject to payment of all outstanding fees.
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Financial Escrow Security Release (Final), Eddie V’s, 671 W. Dekalb Pike – Simon Group. Approval of the final Escrow Release to King of Prussia Associates in the amount of $668,609.70 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Eddie V’s Project as recommended by the Township Engineer subject to payment of all outstanding fees.,
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Approval of 2020/2021 PA Automobile Theft/Motor Vehicle Insurance Fraud Intergovernmental Agreement with the PA State Police for the reimbursement of coordinated investigation and enforcement of vehicle theft laws in the Township.
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Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Settlement Stipulation for KI Henderson Square Associates LP, 310 S. Henderson Road, for the tax years
2016-2020, resulting in an underpayment of real estate taxes for the years 2016-2020 in the amount of $11,299.73. -
Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Real Estate Tax Settlement Stipulation for Robert M. Segal, Trustee & Macy’s Inc., 680 W. Dekalb Pike, for the tax years 2016-2020, resulting in an underpayment of real estate taxes for the years 2016-2020 in the amount of $22,246.98.
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Resolution 2020-40 re: Disposition of Township Property – Authorization for the Township Manager to dispose of the following vehicles at public Auction:
• 2016 Ford Interceptor
• 2008 Chevrolet Impala LS -
Citizen Board Resignations - Acceptance of the following Citizen Board Resignations:
a. Alexandra Moulton from the Environmental Advisory Council
b. Diann Poole from the Farmers Market Advisory Board
c. Moira Ryan from the Park & Recreation Board -
Authorization to advertise a proposed ordinance approving the collection procedures and costs for the collection of unpaid municipal claims on delinquent accounts payable to the Township for consideration and action at the December 3, 2020 regular Board Meeting.
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Authorization to advertise a proposed ordinance to be known as the Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Ordinance”, which will establish certain regulations, protections and safeguards available to the Township in order to address deteriorated properties within the Township for consideration and action at the December 3, 2020 regular Board Meeting.
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UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
REVISED AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:20
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:31
3. Roll Call.
0:00:48
4. Meeting Minutes:
0:00:55
5. Chairman’s Comments:
- New Business:
0:06:39
A. Proclamation re: Fire Prevention Month – October, 2020
0:16:40
B. Shade Tree Awards Presentation
0:30:05
C. Presentation and acceptance of the Township’s 2021 Financial Requirements and Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) in the amount of $2,205,307 for the Police and $702,000 for the Non-Uniform Pension Plans.
0:31:00
D. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 1, Craft Custom Homes, LLC., 388 Anderson Road Subdivision – Approval of Escrow Release No. 1 to Craft Custom Homes in the amount of $86,155.50 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the 383 Anderson Road Subdivision as recommended by the Township Engineer.
0:31:45
E. Authorization for Township Manager to sign Real Estate Tax Appeal Settlement Stipulations as negotiated by the UMASD:
- GAHC3 King of Prussia MOB LLC, 700 South Henderson Road, King of Prussia, for the tax years 2016-2020, resulting in an underpayment of real estate taxes for the years 2016-2019 in the amount of $9,219.00.
0:32:45
F. Request for Proposal of Professional Services for the Upper Merion Township 2021 Road Resurfacing Program.
0:33:40
G. Accept Citizen Board Resignations:
- Gian Singla of the Sanitary & Stormwater Authority
- Pepper Francis, Student Representative of the EAC
0:35:26
H. Resolution 2020-35 – Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Township Manager to submit a DCED-CFA Multimodal Transportation Grant Application in the amount of $2,476,407 for the First Avenue Linear Park Phase 3 which includes the installation of the trail on 10 remaining parcels along First Avenue.
0:36:30
I. Resolution 2020-36 - Development Plan – PROTECS, Inc.,3700 Horizon Drive. Consideration of a preliminary/final land development plan submitted by PROTECS, Inc, as prepared by Nave Newell Engineers, dated June 17, 2020, for the construction of a 74,000 SF building addition to the existing building and associated site improvements on the 5.92-acre, SM-1 zoned parcel.
0:42:53
J. Resolution 2020-37 - Development Plan – Merion Innovations 1 LLC., 411 Swedeland Road. Consideration of a preliminary/final land development plan submitted by Merion Innovations 1 LLC, as prepared by Taylor, Wiseman & Taylor Engineers, dated March 15, 2020, for the construction of a new two-level parking garage and associated site improvements containing 236 spaces to serve existing 923,752 SF Discovery Labs facility. (LI Zoning District).
K. 56.38
L. 57.56
0:58:40
7. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
0:59:18
8. Additional Business.
1:11:24
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UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AUGUST 20, 2020 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
AGENDA
0:00:11
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:19
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:34
3. Roll Call.
0:00:54
4. Meeting Minutes:
0:00:54
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:01:08
6. Presentation – WorkMerk VirusSAFE Pro Health and Safety Checklist & Verification
Application for Township Facilities
0:06:58
7. New Business:
A. 2020 Restated Budget Revenue/Expense Adjustments – Acceptance of 2020
Budget revenue and expenditure adjustments presented by the Director of
Finance in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
0:13:36
B. 2021 Operating and Capital Budget Guidelines – Approval of the 2021 Budget
Guidelines to be used by the Township Staff as part of the 2021 Budget process.
0:19:36
C. Resolution 2020-30 - Commemorating the 100 Year Anniversary of the
Adoption of the 19th Amendment – Giving Women the Right to Vote.
0:30:11
D. Resolution 2020-31 - 106 DeKalb, Inc. Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan, 555
Lower East Valley Forge Road. Consideration of the Preliminary/Final
Subdivision Plan submitted by 106 DeKalb, Inc., as prepared by Joseph Estock,
PE. PLS., dated December 18, 2019, last revised June 12, 2020, for the
subdivision of the existing 1.62 acre R-2 residential property into three residential
(3) lots.
0:40:55
E. Resolution 2020-32 - GCP Prussia, LP Preliminary/Final Land Development, 127
S. Gulph Road. Consideration of the Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan
submitted by GCP Prussia, LP, as prepared by Gilmore & Associates, dated
February 25, 2020, last revised May 11, 2020, for the demolition of the existing 2-
story hotel building on the 5.2 acre property and the construction of a new 5-story
hotel, stormwater management facility and site improvements. (CG Zoning
District).
0:51:30
F. Resolution 2020-33 - PennDOT Land Development Plan, 7000 Geerdes
Boulevard. Consideration of the Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan
submitted by PennDOT, as prepared by Alfred Benesch & Co., dated June 21,
2020, for the construction of a 78,539 sf regional traffic management center
addition, new parking garage, stormwater management facilities and site
improvements on the 8.23 acre property. (KPMU Zoning District).
1:08:35
G. Resolution 2020-34 – Authorization to sign PennDOT Traffic Signal Permit
Application (TE-160) for proposed mid-road flashing pedestrian crossing beacons
on First Avenue and existing signal modifications on First Avenue at Freedom
Drive in connection with the Top Golf property development.
1:10:13
H. Capital Equipment Purchase – Authorization to purchase the following
vehicles/equipment from any State or Costars contract utilizing funds in the
Capital Equipment Fund:
1. Public Safety Department
A. Two (2) 2020 Ford Interceptor Utility SUV’s at a cost not to exceed
$97,000 including fit out
B. One (1) 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid at a cost not to exceed $35,000
including fit out
C. Used late model Sedan at a cost not to exceed $8,000
2. Public Works Department
A. John Deere Compact Excavator at a cost not to exceed $75,000
1:14:11
I. Community Center Roof Project General Construction Contract Payment #2 in
the amount of $124,000 to Detwiler Roofing for work to date on the Community
Center Roof Project.
1:16:10
J. Community Center Roof Project Roofing Contract Payment #3 in the amount of
$61,845 to Detwiler Roofing for work to date on the Community Center Roof
Project.
1:18:50
K. Construction & Quality Insurance Inspection Contract – Guthrie Road Fire & EMS
Station – Consideration of a professional services contract with Maser Consulting
for the inspection of steel, concrete and fireproofing applications for the
mezzanine construction at the Guthrie Road Station at a cost not to exceed
$6500.
1:20:13
L. Professional Service Contract – Kerwood Drive Bridge Repair Project –
Consideration of a professional services agreement with ARRO Consulting for
design, bidding and engineering services associated with the Kerwood Drive
Bridge Repair Project at a cost not to exceed $43,000.
1:21:29
8. Accounts Payable & Payrolls
1:22:44
9. Additional Business
2:08:10
10. Adjournment
In order to comply with the Governor’s Order and Social Distancing recommendations, the Board of
Supervisors will limit in-person attendance at the meeting. As an alternate to in-person attendance, the
Board of Supervisors has established the use of the MyUMT Communications App on the Township’s
website, www.umtownship.org to accommodate virtual public participation in the meeting. The meeting will
be broadcast on Comcast Channel 22 and Verizon Channel 33, call in via telephone to (484) 636-3930 to
submit questions and comments during the meeting. For more information regarding participation options,
please check the Township website.
In-Person Meeting Guidance
All individuals attending a Township meeting shall be required to comply with the following:
1. Adhere to all CDC & PA Dept of Health COVID-19 Guidelines.
2. Masks are required to be worn at all times within a Township facility.
3. Practice Social Distancing.
4. All attendees will be required to have a temperature check before admittance to a meeting room.
5. Due to occupancy limits of meeting rooms, attendees may be asked to wait outside a meeting
room until there is available seating or called to enter the room by the meeting chairperson to
discuss an agenda topic or participate in public comment.
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0:00:00
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:06
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:20
3. Roll Call.
0:00:35
4. Meeting Minutes:
0:00:40
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:01:15
6. New Business:
0:10:05
A. Resolution 2020-23 - Authorization to sign Penn Dot Traffic Signal Permit Application (TE-160) for proposed improvements at South Gulph Road and Arden Road to include new mast arm signals, pre-emption and video detection equipment.
0:10:50
B. Financial Security Reduction # 1, Davis Development Group, LLC, Summit Street Townhome Development – Approve the Letter of Credit Reduction # 1 for the completion of required Public Improvements to date by the Davis Development Group as part of the Summit Street Townhome Development in the amount of $148,519.50.
0:12:08
C. Financial Security Escrow Release # 2, Craft Custom Homes, LLC, 504 Wood Street Subdivision – Approve Escrow Release Request #2 to Craft Custom Homes, LLC, for the completion of required public improvements to date as part of the 504 Wood Street Subdivision in the amount of $318,825.50.
0:13:25
D. 2020 Revenue Stabilization Fund - Ratifying the Designation of $2,000.000.00 in the Township Revenue Stabilization Fund as a Committed Fund Balance in the 2019 Upper Merion Township Financial Statements in accordance with the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 54.
0:14:48
E. 2020 Montgomery County Consortium Fuel Contract Bid Award - Awarding of the 2020 Consortium Fuel Contract, as bid by Upper Merion Township on behalf of the Consortium, to Riggins, Inc of Vineland, NJ for the bid prices as follows:
1. Regular Unleaded Gasoline (87 oct) - Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) Philadelphia weekly average plus $0.128 /gal.
2. Super Unleaded Gasoline (93 oct) – OPIS Philadelphia Weekly average minus $0.043 /gal
3. B2 Diesel - OPIS Philadelphia Weekly average plus $0.188 /gal
0:18:00
F. Authorization for Township Manager to sign Real Estate Tax Appeal Settlement
Stipulations as negotiated by the UMASD:
1. GSMS Warner Road Limited Partnership, 200 N. Warner Road, King of
Prussia, for the tax years 2014-2020, resulting in an overpayment of
taxes for the years 2014 -2016 and an underpayment for the years 2018-
2020.
2. Tri-Murti Assoc, LLC & Bank of America, 625 W. DeKalb Pike, King of
Prussia, for the tax years 2015-2020, resulting in an underpayment of
taxes for the years 2016-2020.
3. VF Center Associates, LP, 160 W. Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, 2014-
2020, resulting in an underpayment of taxes for the years 2015-2020.
0:21:25
G. Burgess Arboretum Tree Assessment Proposal – Consideration of a proposal from
the Morris Arboretum, as recommended by the Shade Tree Commission, for the
assessment of trees and related services at the Burgess Arboretum, 720 Moore
Road at a cost not to exceed $4,175 utilizing funds awarded to the Shade Tree by
the BCA.
0:23:03
H. Homestead Exemption Request, Unit 211, 10211 Valley Forge Circle – Approval of
the Homestead Exemption Request by the property owner of Unit 211, 10211 Valley
Forge Circle for the 2020 Township Real Estate Tax in the amount of $202.27.
0:23:55
I. Resolution 2020-24 re: Overlook at Town Center Land Development Plan, Toll Bros
PA VIII. 125 Valley Green Lane, Village of Valley Forge - Approval of the
Preliminary /Final Land Development Plan, pursuant to the terms of the Settlement
Agreement with Realen Homes on the Valley Forge Golf Course Property, for the
proposed Overlook at Town Center development, prepared by ESE Consultants,
dated January 29, 2020, last revised May 7, 2020, for the development and
construction of 142 stacked townhomes on Lot C at the Village of Valley Forge.
0:39:00
7. Accounts Payable & Payrolls
0:39:30
8. Additional Business
1:00:00
9. Adjournment
In order to comply with the Governor’s Order and Social Distancing recommendations,
the Board of Supervisors have established the use of the MyUMT Communications App
on the Township’s website, www.umtownship .org to accommodate public participation in
the meeting. The meeting will be broadcast on Comcast Channel 22 and Verizon
Channel 33, and streamed live on the Township’s website. Residents can register and
use the MyUMT App or call in via telephone to (484) 636-3930 to submit questions and
comments during the meeting. For more information regarding participation options,
please check the Township website.
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UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FEBRUARY 20, 2020 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
REVISED AGENDA
- Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:10
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:25
3. Roll Call.
0:00:56
4. Meeting Minutes: January 6, 2020 – Reorganization
January 6, 2020 – Workshop
January 16, 2020 – Business Meeting
0:01:28
5. Chairman’s Comments:
0:01:42
6. Kingswood Apartment Fire – Emergency Response Recognition
- New Business:
0:14:45
A. Presentation by Board of Community Assistance
0:35:14
B. Consent Agenda re:
-
Rejection of Bids and Authorization for Rebidding re: ADA
Improvements at Bob White and Swedeland Parks -
Awarding of Bids re: Community Center Roof Project
a. General Construction to Detweiler Roofing of East Earl, PA in the
amount of $216,000.00
b. Roof Repair to Detweiler Roofing of East Earl, PA in the amount of
$847,000.00 -
Resolution 2020-4 re: Authorization to sign PennDOT Traffic Signal
Permit Application Modification for South Henderson Road and Saulin
Boulevard Intersection -
Resolution 2020-5 re: TCDI Grant Application – Moore Irwin Property
Master Site Plan Feasibility Study for Pedestrian Connections to
Business Park and Potential Uses -
Resolution 2020-6 re: Montgomery County 2040 Implementation Grant Application – First Avenue Linear Park, Phase II, $200,000.00
-
Authorize Capital Equipment Purchase – UMGA-TV Replacement
Equipment Trailer, $7,797.00 -
Approve Agreement with Reading Hospital re: EMS Student Clinical
Training Program -
Authorize Improvement Escrow Release Request No. 2 (Final Payment)
– Target Shopping Center in the amount of $1,268,129.21 -
Historical Commission Appointment – Sara Seipel
0:39:01
C. The Malvern School Development Plan: 880 Mancill Mill Road. Demolition of
existing office building and construction of 2-story (10,750 sf) day care center;
2.41 acres, SM-1. Expiration Date: 2/20/20
Resolution 2020-7
0:55:54
D. Church Road Bridge Replacement Project Update – Ownership and
Maintenance
1:01:29
8. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
1:01:58
9. Additional Business.
1:10:18
10. Adjournment.
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UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MAY 14, 2020 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
AGENDA
0:08:00
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:20
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:50
3. Roll Call.
0:01:15
4. Meeting Minutes: March 5, 2020 – Zoning Code Workshop
March 5, 2020 – Workshop
March 12, 2020 – Business
March 19, 2020 – Special Business
April 2, 2020 – Special Business
0:02:00
5. Chairman’s Comments:
- New Business:
0:19:50
A. Board of Community Assistance – Announcement of Grant Recommendations
0:42:50
B. Proclamation: National Police Week – May 10 to 16, 2020
0:45:17
C. Proclamation: EMS Week – May 17 to 23, 2020
0:48:34
D. Resolution 2020-21 re: Implementation of PA Act 15 of 2020’s Property Tax Relief Provisions to permit the acceptance of the discount rate for the payment of 2020 Township Real Estate Taxes until August 31, 2020 and waive all penalty and interest associated with a late payment of 2020 Township Real Estate Taxes if payment is made in full by December 31, 2020.
0:52:13
E. Resolution 2020-22 re: Extension of the Township Business and Mercantile Tax filing and payment deadline from June 1, 2020 to July 15, 2020.
0:52:54
F. Resolution No. 2020-24 re: Authorization to sign Penn Dot Traffic Signal Permit Application (TE-160) for the Crow Creek Trail flashing pedestrian crossing signal on Keebler Road at the Upper Merion Middle School entrance.
0:54:32
G. Verizon Cell Facility Lease – Consideration of a proposed land lease with Verizon Wireless for a proposed 396 sq. ft. cellular communications facility at the Township’s Public Works Garage, 466 E. Church Road.
0:56:28
H. Business Associate Agreement with Montgomery County Dept. of Public Safety – Consideration of a proposed agreement with the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety for the creation, maintenance and disclosure of shared protected health information to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Acts.
0:58:57
I. Capital Equipment Purchase – Authorization to purchase the following Fire/EMS Apparatus using funds in the Fire Apparatus Fund:
1. 2021 E - One Rescue Engine from First Choice Fire Apparatus of Hanover Twp, PA in the amount of $689,772.00
2. 2021 Horton Medium Duty Ambulance from Horton Emergency Vehicles of Grove City, OH in the amount of $370,330.00
3. (2) Two 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV’s through any available PA Costars Contract in the amount not to exceed $65,000 for purchase and fit out per vehicle subject to timing designated by the Township Manager.
4. 2020 Chevrolet 2500 HD Pick-Up Truck through any available PA Costars Contract in the amount not to exceed $75,000 for purchase and fit out subject to timing designated by the Township Manager.
1:00:50
J. Community Center Roof Project General Construction Contract Payment #1 in the amount of $26,100 to Detwiler Roofing for work to date on the Community Center Roof Project.
1:04:47
K. Community Center Roof Project Roofing Contract Payment #1 in the amount of $34,200 to Detwiler Roofing for work to date on the Community Center Roof Project.
1:05:29
L. Township Letter of Support for Arkema Inc.’s application to the PA Dept of Economic and Community Development for an Alternate and Clean Energy Grant to install a combined heat and power system at the Company’s US Headquarters on First Avenue.
1:08:45
M. Awarding of Bids:
1. 2020 Road Program Bid to Allen Meyers, L.P., of Worcester, PA in the amount of $819,872.
2. First Avenue Bus Shelter Bid to Quillen Construction of King of Prussia, PA in the amount of $105,599.09 which includes base bid and bid alternate for one (1) additional shelter.
1:13:35
O. Revised Construction Management Services Contract for Guthrie Road Fire/EMS Sub-station - A& E Construction. Consideration of a revised Services Contract with A&E Construction for bidding, construction management and project close-out services associated with the Guthrie Road Fire/EMS Sub-Station at a cost not to exceed $86,236.00.
1:15:18
P. Authorization to Bid 2020 Montgomery County Consortium Fuel Contract.
1:16:10
7. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
1:16:36
8. Additional Business.
1:53:35
9. Adjournment.