BOS Meeting - January 12, 2023

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JANUARY 12, 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: December 8, 2022 – Zoning Workshop
December 8, 2022 – Business Meeting
January 3, 2023 – Reorganization Meeting
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5. Chairman’s Comments:
6. New Business:
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A. Swearing in of New Police Officers.
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B. Police Promotions.
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C. Presentation of the Race for Peace Awards to Police Officers: Lt. Jeff Mauer, Cpl. Joe Davies and Officer Keith Christian.
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D. Montgomery County Emergency Services, Office of Mental Health Award, presented to The Upper Merion Township Police Department by Michelle Monzo and Anna Trout.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.