BOS Meeting - August 11, 2022

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AUGUST 11, 2022 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Meeting Called to Order.
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2. Pledge of Allegiance.
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3. Roll Call.
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4. Meeting Minutes:
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5. Chairman’s Comments:
6. New Business:
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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E. County of Montgomery Perpetual Recreation Easement Agreement for Chester Valley Trail Extension– 3rd Amendment. Approval of a 3rd amendment to the July 2016 Recreation Easement Agreement with Montgomery County modifying and correcting the easement area as shown on revised Exhibit A, 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.
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F. Resolution No. 2022-33 – Township Park and Facility Rules and Regulations – Consideration of Resolution No. 2022-33 adopting rules and regulations for the use of Township Parks, Playgrounds and Facilities.
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7. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
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8. Additional Business.
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9. Public Comment.
10. Adjournment.