BOS Meeting - July 17, 2025

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 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: June 12, 2025 – Business Meeting
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5. Chairperson’s Comments:
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6. Township Department Updates:
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7. Citizen Board Vacancies:
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8. Public Comment – Agenda Items.
9. New Business:
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A. Tax Collector Report
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B. Proclamation - Park & Recreational Professionals Day
July – Park & Recreation Month
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C. Resolution 2025-16 – ECDC Weekend of Service.
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D. Public Hearing – Ordinance - Verizon Cable Franchise Agreement.
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E. Public Hearing – Ordinance - Pershing Street Parking Restrictions.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
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F. Resolution 2025-17 - Malvern Anderson Road, LP Final Subdivision Plan – 0 Reedel Road. Consideration of a final Land Development Plan for Malvern Anderson Road, LP, 0 Reedel Road, for the subdivision of the 18.95 acre parcel into 24 residential lots and associated site improvements subject to the waivers and conditions as outlined in said Resolution. Zoning District R2.
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G. Resolution 2025-18 - Agreement of Sale – 886 Brower Road. To adopt Resolution 2025-18 approving the acquisition of 886 Brower Road, being parcels 58-00-02353-00-1 & 58-00-02353-00-4 by deed in lieu of condemnation and authorizing the execution of an agreement of sale for purchase of the properties by the proper Township officials.
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H. Consent Agenda re:
1. Resolution 2025-19 – Adopt initiatives to be recognized as a Pennsylvania Audubon Council Bird Town Pennsylvania.
2. Police Pension Plan Investment Rate of Return. Approval of the Township’s Actuary’s recommendation to reduce the current plan investment rate of return to 7.25% and as recommended by the Pension Advisory Board.
3. Consideration of a Business Tax Appeal Settlement. Approval of a Business Tax Appeal in the amount of $3,113.00 for the years 2019, 2020 and 2024.
4. Resolution 2025-20 – Disposition of Township Vehicles to J.J. Kane Auctions of Plymouth Meeting for an estimated sale value of $18,900.00.
5. Neuman & Associates Consulting Agreement – Approval of a six (6) month agreement (7/2025-12/2025) with Neuman & Associates for consulting services related to multi-purpose sports and entertainment facilities in the Township in accordance with the terms outlined in the letter of agreement.
6. Appointment of Nixon Peabody, LLP., as special counsel to the Board of Supervisors per their proposal dated June 18, 2025 as recommended by the Township Manager.
7. Moore Road Multimodal Trail Traffic Study & Design Development Project: Approval for the KOP-BID to advertise and conduct a request for proposals of professional design services for the Moore Road Multimodal Trail.
8. Recharge Park Construction Project: Approval for the KOP-BID to advertise and conduct a request for proposals to construct Recharge Park on First Avenue in Moore Park.
9. Authorization to Purchase – Authorization to purchase the following vehicles through any State or Competitive Bidding Contract utilizing funds from the Fire Apparatus Fund.
A. 2029 Pierce Enforcer Pumper Fire Engine from Glick Fire Equipment Co of Lancaster, PA in the amount of $1,192,000
B. (1) 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe, including fit-out in the amount of $88,217.90 for Deputy Fire Chief.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
C. (2) 2025 Ford 1-50 Pickup Trucks, including fit-out in the amount of $164,300.26 for Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Chief.
10. Capital Purchase Request – Police Portable Radio Replacement – Authorization to purchase 16 replacement portable radios through any Costars or Competitive Bidding Contract as budgeted and recommended by the Director of Public Safety.
11. Stormwater Permit Fee-in-lieu Request – 442 Lori Lane. Approval of the request for a fee-in-lieu payment in accordance with Chapter 140, Section 140-14 A 1 (a) (2) as part of the stormwater permit application at 442 Lori Lane to permit the installation of an in-ground pool, as calculated by the Township Engineer and as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
12. Stormwater Permit Fee-in-lieu Request – 830 Timber Creek Drive. Approval of the request for a Stormwater fee-in-lieu payment in accordance with Chapter 140, Section 140-14 A 1 (a) (2) as part of the stormwater permit application at 830 Timber Creek Drive for a covered porch as calculated by the Township Engineer and as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
13. Financial Escrow Release # 5 (Final) – Toll Mid-Atlantic LP, Stonebrook Phase 1. Approval of escrow release # 5 (Final) to Toll Bros Mid-Atlantic in the amount of $432,391.60 for completion of required site improvements to date as part of the land development project subject to completion of all outstanding Phase 1 items as recommended by RVE Engineers.
14. Permission to Advertise – Conditional Use Hearing, GS Vandenburg Property Owner, LLC, 720 Vandenburg Road. Authorization for the proper Township officials to schedule and advertise a Conditional Use Hearing for the September 11, 2025 Business Meeting on the application submitted by GS Vandenburg Property Owner, LLC, to permit the construction of a 205-unit apartment building on the property within the KPMU District.
15. Motion to Approve the Budget Guidelines for the 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets.
16. Approval of the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) in the amount of $19,712.00 per month to Meriplex of Wayne, PA to provide temporary supplemental IT staffing services.
17. Approval of the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) in the amount of $17,595.00 to Meriplex of Wayne, PA to conduct a Network Site and Policy Assessment.
18. Resolution 2025-21 – Approve a Department of Economic and Community Development Multimodal Transportation Fund grant application on behalf of the King of Prussia District (BID) for Moore Road Multimodal Trail in the amount of $3,000,000.00.
19. Approve Letter of Support for the King of Prussia District’s grant application for the Gulph Road Connector and the Valley Forge Trail Partnership.
20. Approve Extension Letter for Madison Capital Investments, 657 S. Gulph Road until September 11, 2025.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
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I. Resolution 2025-22 Agreement of Sale – 194 Henderson Road & 150 E. DeKalb Pike. To adopt Resolution 2025- 22 approving the acquisition of 194 Henderson Road & 150 E. DeKalb Pike, being parcels 58-00-09954-00-5; 58-00-06070-00-1; 58-00-06073-00-7; and 58-00-09955-00-4 by deed in lieu of condemnation and authorizing the execution of an agreement of sale for purchase of the properties by the proper Township officials.
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10. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
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11. Additional Business.
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12. Public Comment.
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13. Adjournment.
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.