Upper Merion Board of Supervisors Meetings Upper Merion Township

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORSJUNE 13, 2024 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM1. Meeting Called to Order.0:00:182. Pledge of Allegiance.0:00:343. Roll Call.0:00:524. Meeting Minutes: May 2, 2024 – Zoning WorkshopMay 2, 2024 – BOS WorkshopMay 9, 2024 – Business Meeting0:01:195. Chairperson’s Comments:0:03:206. Citizen Board Vacancies:7. New Business:0:04:34A. Proclamation to Honor Juneteenth – June 19, 20240:06:46B. 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.0:51:02C. Public Hearing re: Ordinance Regulating EV Chargers.1:01:40D. Public Hearing re: Ordinance Regulating Murals in Regional Shopping Centers.1:19:02E. Resolution 2024-26 – Opposing Zoning Mandates.1:36:40F. Consent Agenda re:1. First Avenue Linear Park, Phase II (Lighting): Approval of Payment Application 16 in the amount of $3,077.66 to RK&K Engineers of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the project consultant.2. First Avenue Linear Park, Phase II (Lighting): Approval of Payment Application 16A in the amount of $1,182.72 to RK&K Engineers of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the project consultant.3. First Avenue Linear Park, Phase III (Lighting): Approval of Payment Application 02 in the amount of $40,500.00 to Hobbs & Co. of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the project consultant.4. First Avenue Linear Park, Phase III (Lighting): Approval of Payment Application 03 in the amount of $230,175.00 to Hobbs & Co. of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.5. Permission to Advertise Proposed Ordinance – KOP Business Improvement District 10 Year Renewal Term. Authorization for the proper Township officials to advertise a proposed ordinance.6. Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania Collaboration and License Agreement- approval of an agreement with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia “CHOP” to provide pre-vocational programming for youth with complex medical needs at the Upper Merion Community Center.7. Special Olympics Unified Fitness Services Agreement – Approval of an agreement with Special Olympics Pennsylvania to provide facilities at the Community Center for a fitness program operated by the Special Olympics for individuals with intellectual disabilities.8. Upper Merion Township Community Center Assessment – Approval of a Community Center Assessment by Ballard King & Associates in the amount of $17,500.00 utilizing budget and ARPA funding.9. PennDOT I-76 Drainage Improvement Easement – Bob White Farms Park – Approval of a .02-acre drainage easement for PennDOT located along I-76 in Bob White Farms Park as part of PennDOT’s I-76 Flex Lane Project to manage stormwater runoff from the Park & I-76.10. Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Shreiner Tree Care. Approval of a Business Tax Appeal submitted by Shreiner Tree Care, 334 S. Henderson Road, King of Prussia, for the tax year 2023 in the amount of $1,797.93 which represents late filing fee and interest for the tax year.11. Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Gallagher Industrial Products. Approval of a Business Tax Appeal submitted by Gallagher Industrial Products, 500 Hertzog Blvd, King of Prussia, for the tax year 2023 in the amount of $707.50 which represents the penalty for tax year.12. Capital Equipment Purchase -Emergency Management Command

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORSMAY 9, 2024 BUSINESS MEETING ~ 7:00 PMAGENDA1. Meeting Called to Order.0:00:182. Pledge of Allegiance.0:00:373. Roll Call.0:00:554. Meeting Minutes: March 7, 2024 – Zoning WorkshopMarch 7, 2024 – BOS WorkshopMarch 28, 2024 – Comprehensive Plan WorkshopApril 4, 2024 – Zoning WorkshopApril 4, 2024 – BOS WorkshopApril 11, 2024 – Business Meeting0:02:105. Chairperson’s Comments:0:02:286. Citizen Board Vacancies:0:03:497. New Business:0:04:25A. Resolution 2024-20 – Local Government Week - April 8 – 14, 2024.0:05:03B. National Public Works Week Proclamation (May 19 – 25, 2024).0:09:24C. Presentation by the Board of Community Assistance to Announce 2024 BCA Award Recipients.0:33:30D. 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.0:36:50E. 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 inthe 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 easeme

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