Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors Meetings
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
NOVEMBER 14, 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: October 10, 2024 – Zoning Workshop.
October 10, 2024 – BOS Workshop.
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5. Chairperson’s Comments:
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6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
7. New Business:
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A. Proclamation – Small Business Saturday.
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B. Public Comment – Agenda Items.
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C. Consent Agenda re:
1. Trout Run WPCC Sludge Mixer/Conveyor Project: Approval of Payment Application No. 03 (Final Payment) in the amount of $20,179.25 to Pumping Solutions, Inc. (PSI) of York Springs, Pennsylvania, as recommended by the project consultant. This final pay application includes a reconciling change order reflecting a $10,000.00 credit to the Township, which decreases the final contract amount from $413,585.00 to $403,585.00.
2. 2024 Road Program: Approval of Payment Application No. 1 (Final Payment) in the amount of $664,350.95 to Highway Materials, Inc. (HMI) of Flourtown, Pennsylvania, as recommended by the project consultant.
3. Resolution 2024-34 – Intermunicipal Recycling Grant Submission Agreement with Lower Merion Township and Narberth Borough. Approval of an intermunicipal agreement with Lower Merion Township and Narberth Borough for the joint submission of an annual Recycling Program Performance Grant to the PA Department of Environmental Protection.
4. Brownlie Road Culvert Replacement: Approval of Payment Application No. 04 in the amount of $153,467.34 to G&B Construction Group, Inc. of Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania for contract work performed to date, as recommended by the project consultant.
5. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 1 – Chick-Fil-A Redevelopment, 135 W. DeKalb Pike – Approval of Escrow Release No.1 in the amount of
$620,821.75 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
6. Resolution 2024-35 – Authorize Township Manager to submit a PECO Green Region Program Grant Application in the amount of $50,000.00 on behalf of Upper Merion Township for the transition to 100% clean renewable energy.
7. Resignation of Laura Ware Adlington from the Upper Merion Historical Commission.
8. Citizen Board Appointments:
a. Community Center Advisory Board
b. Economic & Community Development Committee Young Adult
9. Budget Transfer: $25,000.00 from 01-436-1400 Salary/Wages to 01-436-3730 Building Maintenance to fund additional facility maintenance activities in the Township Building.
10. Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Real Estate Tax Settlement Stipulations: GAHC3 King of Prussia Mob, LLC., 700 S. Henderson Road, for the tax year 2024 resulting in an overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $8,195.39.
11. Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Real Estate Tax Settlement Stipulation for Owen G. Riley, III, 143 – 149 S. Gulph Road, for the tax year 2024 resulting in an overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $1,058.10.
12. Accept Extension Letter – Abbonizio Real Estate Partnership, 316 W. Church Road until March 13, 2025.
13. Resolution 2024-36 – Disposition of Township Public Work Vehicles to J.J. Kane Auction in Plymouth Meeting for a total sale value of $11,600.00.
14. Resolution 2024-37 – Approve a Statewide Local Share Assessment Grant of $1,000,000.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for a public roadway improvement and Valley Forge Gateway Trail construction.
15. Resolution 2024-38 – Approve a Statewide Local Share Assessment Grant on behalf of the King of Prussia District (BID) for Moore Road Multimodal Trail Construction in the amount of $1,000,000.00.
16. Approval to provide reimbursement to the King of Prussia District (BID) with funds from Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)/Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grant for the First Avenue Linear Park Phase 3 Project in the amount of $250,000.00.
17. Approval to provide reimbursement to the King of Prussia District (BID) with funds from the Montco 2040 grant for the First Avenue Linear Park Phase 3 project in the amount of $153,785.37.
18. Resolution 2024-39 – Amend Resolution 2024-11, Lazy Dog Colorado Ops, LLC, 160 N. Gulph Road, #211, King of Prussia to reflect correct address.
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D. Consideration of a Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Law Offices of McDonnell & Associates. Approval of a Business Tax Appeal submitted by Law Offices of McDonnell & Associates, 860 First Avenue, Suite 5B, King of Prussia, PA, for the tax year 2023 for late filing fee and interest for the tax year.
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E. Consideration of a Business Tax Appeal Settlement – McDonnell Real Estate, LLC. Approval of a Business Tax Appeal submitted by McDonnell Real Estate, LLC, 860 First Avenue, Suite 5B, King of Prussia, PA, for the tax year 2023 for late filing fee and interest for the tax year.
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F. Consideration of a Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. Approval of a Business Tax Appeal submitted by Oliver Sprinkler Co, Inc., 501 Feheley Drive, King of Prussia, PA, for the tax year 2023 for late filing fee and interest for the tax year.
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G. Valley Forge Presbyterian Church Zoning Hearing Board Application, 191 Town Center Road. Motion to approve a letter of support by the Board of Supervisors for the ZHB application of Valley Forge Presbyterian Church for a variance to the side yard setback in the G Zoning District in conjunction with the proposed conversion of the existing Christian Education Building into 20 dwelling units in order to accommodate 3 two-bedroom units.
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H. Posting of the 2025 Budget
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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.