BOS Meeting - March 9, 2023

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MARCH 9, 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: February 2, 2023 – Workshop
February 9, 2023 - Business
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5. Chairman’s Comments:
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6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
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7. New Business:
A. Proclamation to Honor Township Resident Marley Kay Conway, Swedeland Fire House (Station 56B) and The Race for Reason.
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B. Presentation by the Board of Community Assistance.
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C. KOP BID Moore Road Multimodal Trail and Linear Park Concept Study.
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D. Public Hearing – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 77, Emergency Services, to Modify the Billing Procedure for Third-Party Billing; User Fee Distribution and Uncollectable Accounts.
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E. Conditional Use Application Decision– Royal Garden LP., 1100 First Avenue. Consideration of an Opinion & Order on 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. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 1 – 230 Arden Rd Subdivision, MJT Developers – Approval of Escrow Release No. 1 in the amount of $71,563.80 to MJT Developers for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Subdivision project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
2. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 8 – 3700 Horizon Drive – Approval of Escrow Release No. 8 in the amount of $83,621.00 to 3700 Horizon Drive Group, LP. for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
3. Financial Security Release No. 1, (Final) – 541 Flint Hill Road Land Development. Approval of Escrow Release No.1 (Final) in the amount of $6220.00 to Francis Schultz, Jr. for the completion of required site improvements at the development.
4. Financial Security Release No. 1 (Final) - UDR Inc., North Gulph & Guthrie Rd. Pedestrian Facilities, 500 N. Gulph Road. Approval of Escrow Release No. 1 (Final) in the amount of $58,065 to UDR Inc., for the installation of pedestrian crossing facilities at North Gulph Road and Guthrie Road (140 Valley Green Drive) as approved by PennDot.
5. Professional Services Agreement – 2023 Grant Coordination Services– ARRO Consulting. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with ARRO Consulting of West Chester, PA for grant writing and coordination services for the year 2023 in accordance with the hourly rate schedule listed in the professional services agreement as recommended by the Township Manager.
6. Abrams PS/Valley Brook PS/Trout Run PS Upgrade Project- Contract Payment No. 1 – Blooming Glen Contractors. Approval of Payment Application No. 1 to Blooming Glen Contractors in the amount of $149,809.69 for work completed to date on the upgrade project as recommended by Township Consulting Engineer.
7. Demolition Contract – 473 W. Valley Forge Road. Approval of a contract with Scavello & Sons of King of Prussia, PA, in the amount of $9,893.00 for the demolition of the residential dwelling on the Township property at 473 W. Valley Forge Road as recommended by the Township Manager and Director of Public Works.
8. Demolition Contract – 580 General Knox Road. Approval of a contract with Scavello & Sons of King of Prussia, PA, in the amount of $8,761.00 for the demolition of the residential dwelling on the Township property at 580 General Knox Road as recommended by the Township Manager and Director of Public Works.
9. Demolition Contract – 180 N. Henderson Road. Approval of a contract with Scavello & Sons of King of Prussia, PA, in the amount of $19,690.00 for the demolition of the former ambulance facility on the Township property at 180 N. Henderson Road as recommended by the Township Manager and Director of Public Works.
10. Resolution No. 2023-7 - Disposition of Personal Property (2016 Ford Box Ambulance). Authorization to sell at auction a used 2016 Ford Box Ambulance with a value of approximately $8000.00.
11. Resolution No. 2023-9 - 2023 Township Fee Schedule Amendment – Sewer Tapping Fees. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-9 amending the 2023 Township Fee Schedule to increase the Sewer Tapping Fee as set by the Upper Merion Sanitary & Stormwater Authority to $10,100.00.
12. Authorization to advertise Proposed Ordinance – South Henderson Road. Authorization for the proper township officials to advertise a proposed ordinance establishing parking restrictions on South Henderson Road between Shoemaker Road and South Gulph Road.
13. Authorization to advertise Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Planning Commission Review Requirement. Authorization for the proper Township Officials to schedule and advertise a public hearing at the May 11, 2023 regular Business Meeting on a proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Code to require Township Planning Commission Review of Conditional Use Applications.
14. Resolution No. 2023-10 - Montco 2040 Grant Application – First Ave Linear Park Lighting Project. Authorization for the proper Township Officials in conjunction with the KOP BID, to submit a Montco 2040 Grant Application for the installation of lighting along the First Avenue Linear Park.
15. Resignation of Tracy Pasquale from the Library Citizens Board.
16. Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Burberry LTD (King of Prussia) – 444 Madison Avenue, NY. To approve a Business & Mercantile Tax Appeal Settlement with Burberry LTD (King of Prussia) – 444 Madison Avenue, NY in the amount of $2,976.09 (tax penalty) for the tax year 2021.
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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”