BOS Meeting - March 21, 2024

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MARCH 21, 2024 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: January 18, 2024 – Business
February 1, 2024 – Zoning Workshop
February 1, 2024 – BOS Workshop
February 8, 2024 - Business
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5. Chairperson’s Comments:
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6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
7. New Business:
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A. Police Department Promotions.
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B. Public Hearing re: Request for Intermunicipal Transfer of Liquor License – Lazy Dog Colorado Ops, LLC – 160 N. Gulph Road, #211, King of Prussia, PA
Resolution 2024-11.
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C. Public Hearing re: Request for Intermunicipal Transfer of Liquor License – Tommy Bahama R&R Holdings, Inc. – The Court, Unit C263A, 690 W. DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA
Resolution 2024-12.
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D. Consent Agenda re:
1. Resolution 2024-9 to authorize the submission of DCNR grant application for the Heuser II Site Master Plan and Improvements Project and further authorize the designated Township Officials to execute all grant applications and agreements.
2. Resolution 2024-13 establishing and adopting a Township Maintenance and Stewardship Plan for Heuser Park for the annual maintenance of the property by Township employees/subcontractors.
3. Resolution 2024-14 – DCNR Grant Application – Moore Road Multimodal Trail and Linear Park Project. Authorization for the Township Manager, in partnership with the KOP BID, to submit a submit a DCNR Grant in the
amount of $625,000 to be used for Preliminary Design, Environmental Site Assessment and Environmental / Cultural Studies, Easement Acquisition and Administrative Costs for the Moore Road Multimodal Trail and Linear Park project and further authorize the designated Township Officials to execute all grant applications and agreements.
4. Resolution 2024-15 - Statewide Local Share Account Program – Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company Station Repair Project. Authorization for the Township Manager, in partnership with the Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company to submit a Statewide Local Share Assessment Grant to the Commonwealth Finance Authority in the amount of $177,000 for fire station repairs and further authorize the designated Township Officials to execute all grant applications and agreements.
5. Financial Escrow Security Release No. – Chick-fil-a, 135 W. DeKalb Pike – Approval of Escrow Release No. 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.
6. Resolution 2024-10 - Amend Resolution 2024-2 re: 2024 Fee Schedule.
7. Resignation of Tina Smith from the Upper Merion Historical Commission.
8. Citizen Board Appointment – Media Communications Advisory Board.
9. Abrams PS, Valleybrook PS and Trout Run WPCC MPS Upgrades: Approval of Final Payment Application 09 for the General Construction Contract in the amount of $27,210.41 to Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc. of Skippack, Pennsylvania for the completion of all contract work, as recommended by the consulting engineer. This includes Change Order No. 3, which results in a deduction of $7,249.00 from the contract price.
10. Abrams PS, Valleybrook PS and Trout Run WPCC MPS Upgrades: Approval of Final Payment Application 04 for the Electrical Contract in the amount of $2,509.00 to Pumping Solutions, Inc. (PSI) of York Springs, Pennsylvania for the completion of all contract work, as recommended by the consulting engineer.
11. Upper Merion Township Building Cooling Tower Project: Approval of Payment Application 05 in the amount of $21,660.03 to West Chester Mechanical of Aston, Pennsylvania for contract work performed to date, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
12. Upper Merion Township Building Cooling Tower Replacement: Approval of Payment Applications 06 and 07 (Final Payment) to West Chester Mechanical of Aston, Pennsylvania for the completion of contract work and the release of retainage, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
13. Balligomingo Streambank Stabilization PSA: Approval of the Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $59,000.00 to ARRO Consulting of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania for the design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration services for the streambank stabilization project at Balligomingo Pump Station, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
14. First Avenue Linear Park, Phase 2: Approval of Final Payment Application 09 in the amount of $102,663.32 to Road-Con, Inc. of West Chester, Pennsylvania for the completion of all contract work, as recommended by the project consultant.
15. Upper Merion Township 2024 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Professional Services Agreement (PSA): Approval of a PSA in the amount of $70,000 with ARRO Consulting of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania to perform Best Management Practice (BMP) inspection, MS4 permit reporting, Pollutant Reduction Plan (PRP) implementation, storm sewer mapping, and other general services, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
16. Authorization for Capital Purchase - Norview Farm Park Pavilion: Approval of the purchase and installation of a Poligon 40 x 84 Rectangular Pavilion in the amount of $313,582.03 through the PA Costars Program to General Recreation, Inc. of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, utilizing 2022 Bond and ARPA Funds.
17. Permission to Advertise the following Conditional Use Hearings for the April 11, 2024 Business Meeting:
A. Application of the Westover Companies, 550 American Ave for the conversion of the existing 3 story office building at 550 American Ave in the KPMU Zoning District into a multifamily dwelling with 20 residential apartments.
B. Application of Netflix CPX, LLC, 180 N. Gulph Road, for the establishment of a performing arts/theater use in the former department store at 180 N. Gulph Road (King of Prussia Mall) located in the SC- Zoning District.
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E. Resolution 2024-16 – Authorization of the Condemnation of certain real estate at 216 Allendale Road (Parcel ID 580000337001), Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, PA for the recreational use and benefit of the public.
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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.
“Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting”