BOS Meeting - December 7, 2023

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DECEMBER 7, 2023 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
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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: November 2, 2023 - Workshop
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5. Chairman’s Comments:
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6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
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7. New Business:
A. Presentation by Tax Collector Evelyn Ankers.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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G. Hearing and Adoption of 2024 Budget:
1. Resolution 2023-37 re: Adoption of 2024 Township General Operating & Capital Improvement Budgets.
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2. Adoption of Sewer Revenue Fund Budget.
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8. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
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9. Additional Business.
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10. Public Comment.
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11. Adjournment.