BOS Meeting - May 5th, 2024

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MAY 9, 2024 BUSINESS MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
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: March 7, 2024 – Zoning Workshop
March 7, 2024 – BOS Workshop
March 28, 2024 – Comprehensive Plan Workshop
April 4, 2024 – Zoning Workshop
April 4, 2024 – BOS Workshop
April 11, 2024 – Business Meeting
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5. Chairperson’s Comments:
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6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
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7. New Business:
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A. Resolution 2024-20 – Local Government Week - April 8 – 14, 2024.
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B. National Public Works Week Proclamation (May 19 – 25, 2024).
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C. Presentation by the Board of Community Assistance to Announce 2024 BCA Award Recipients.
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D. Continue Conditional Use Hearing – Westover Companies, 550 American Avenue for the conversion of the existing 3 story office building at 550 American Avenue in the KPMU Zoning District into a multifamily dwelling with 20 residential apartments.
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E. Consent Agenda re:
1. Smith Farms Stormwater Pipe Relining Project. Approval of a contract with SWERP, Incorporated of Bristol, PA in the amount of $176,300, through the PA COSTARS Program, for the cured in place sanitary sewer pipelining of the Smith Farms Development which includes Winthrop lane, Tannery Dr and Sentry Lane using Capital Budget and ARPA funds as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
2. Nor-View Farm Master Plan & Study: Approval of a professional services agreement with ARRO Consulting, Inc. of Birdsboro, PA in
the amount of $56,000 for the development of a master plan, the analysis of on-site parking and traffic circulation, and an economic analysis of potential uses at Nor-View Farm.
3. Norview Farms Retaining Wall Project – Phase 1. Approval of a contract with GoreCon, Inc of Chalfont, Pa in the amount of $267,430.32, through the PA COSTARS Program, for the installation of 120’ of retaining wall at Norview Farm using Capital Budget and ARPA Funds as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
4. Authorization to advertise proposed ordinance - electric vehicle charging station regulations. Authorization to advertise a proposed ordinance amending the Township Subdivision & Land Development and Zoning Ordinance to provide new definitions and regulations for electric vehicle charging stations at the June 13, 2024 Business meeting.
5. Financial Escrow Security Release– 3700 Horizon Drive - Approval of Escrow Release No. 9 in the amount of $173,917.95 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
6. 2024 Road Program Project. Recommendation to Award the 2024 Road Re-Surfacing Project Bid to Highway Materials, Inc. of Malvern, PA in the amount of $887,423.60 as recommended by the Director of Public Works and Bid Consultant.
7. Allendale Road Pedestrian Bridge Inspection and Load Rating Study: Approval of a professional services agreement with Bowman, Inc. of Exton, PA in the amount of $43,500.00 for a revised inspection, development of a load rating and project cost estimates for the Allendale Road Pedestrian Bridge project as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
8. Abrams PS Pumps & Controls Study PSA: Approval of a professional services agreement with ARRO Consulting, Inc. of Birdsboro, PA in the amount of $22,700.00 for the study of the existing pump station equipment and structure for the future replacement of dry-pit submersible pumps, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
9. Intersection Improvements Easement Agreement – Malvern School Properties, Inc. Mancill Mill Road – Approval of an easement agreement between the Malvern School Properties Inc. and the Township, including enjoining JPO Mill, LLC, for the traffic signal and intersection improvements at Mancill Mill & Valley Forge Roads as part of the Mancill Mill Townhouse development.
10. Citizen Board Resignations:
a. Dawn Lindberg from the ECDC
b. Joel Miner from the EAC
c. Koren Draper from the Farmers Market Board and ECDC
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F. Resolution 2024-21 - Amended Land Development Plan Approval –
Exeter, 446 Swedeland Road. Modification of truck traffic turning restrictions.
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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.