BOS Meeting - August 19, 2021

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AUGUST 19, 2021 MEETING ~ 7:30 PM
REVISED 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: June 17, 2021 Business Meeting
July 15, 2021 Business Meeting
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5. Chairman’s Comments:
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6. New Business:
A. Presentation of PSATS Communication Award to Upper Merion Township
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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.
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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 as recommended by the Township Engineer.
15. Police Firing Range Soil Remediation Contract Change Order #1. Approval of change Order No. 1 requested by S.J. Thomas Co. in the amount of $13,639.06 for the increase in quantity of excavated and screened soil.
16. Authorization to Advertise a Request for Qualifications for Township Solicitor/Legal Services for the Township due to the pending retirement of Township Solicitor Joseph McGrory.
17. Authorization to advertise the Bid for Phase 2 of the First Avenue Linear Park Project.
18. Authorization to discuss with the Borough of West Conshohocken local transportation issues that affect both municipalities.
19. Township Building EV Charging Station Upgrade Contract. To approve a contract with Chargepoint, Inc. in the amount of $22,327.20 for the upgrade of the existing EV Charging stations at the Township to dual output charging units.
20. Approve Citizen Board appointment for the Environmental Advisory Council Student Position.
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D. Acceptance of Right-of-Way – Future Prince Frederick Blvd. Acceptance of a Grant of Right-of- Way from Montgomery County, through a portion of County property adjacent to Rt. 202 containing the Chester Valley Trail Extension, to permit the improvement and use of the property for the future Prince Frederick Boulevard.
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E. 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 Group, dated March 2, 2021, last revised June 30, 2021, for the Demolition of the existing 19,820 SF building and the construction of a new bank, commercial building and associated site improvements. (CL Commercial Limited, 1.03 acres).
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F. Resolution 2021-24 – Preliminary/Final Development Plan – Quercus Properties (JM Ward & Company), East Church Road. Consideration of a preliminary/final land development plan for JM Ward & Co, prepared by Woodrow & Associates, dated February 16, 2021, for the construction of a 44’ x 78’ pole barn on the LI Zoned 1.13 acre parcel.
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7. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
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8. Additional Business.
9. Adjournment.