Upper Merion Board of Supervisors Meetings

Upper Merion Township
Upper Merion Board of Supervisors Meetings

Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors Meetings

  1. FEB 14

    BOS Meeting - February 13, 2025

    Upper Merion Board of Supervisors Meetings

    1h 10m

  2. JAN 10

    BOS Meeting - January 9, 2025

    www.umtownship.orgBOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETINGThursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00 PMAGENDA0:00:081. Meeting Called to Order.0:00:182. Pledge of Allegiance.0:00:363. Roll Call.0:00:484. Chairman’s Comments.0:02:505. Citizen Board Vacancies.0:03:516. Public Comment – Agenda Items.0:04:207. New Business:A. Swearing-In of Firefighter/EMT Andrew Pavillard by Judge Gallagher.0:10:00B. Consent Agenda re:1. Resignation of Shelia Lessin from the Media Communications Advisory Board.2. Citizen Board Appointments:a. Media Communications Advisory Board.b. Community Center Complex Advisory Board.3. Park Maintenance Trailer: Authorization to purchase a Car Mate Trailer in the amount of $13,948.09 from TP Trailers, Inc. of Limerick, Pennsylvania (COSTARS Contract #025-E22-470), as recommended by the Director of Public Works.4. Upper Merion Township Building HVAC Services: Approval of the BAS, Boiler, and Cooling Tower Preventative Maintenance Agreements with West Chester Mechanical Contractors, Inc. of Aston, Pennsylvania (COSTARS) Vendor No. 205023), as recommended by the Director of Public Works.www.umtownship.org5. Upper Merion Township Cleaning Services: Approval of a One-Year Service Agreement with Wallace Services of Norristown, Pennsylvania (COSTARS Vendor No. 379518), as recommended by the Director of Public Works.6. Upper Merion Township Electrical Services: Approval of One-Year Service Agreement with US Solutions of Quakertown, Pennsylvania (COSTARS Vendor No. 525305) at the proposed labor rates, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.7. Capital Equipment Lease/Purchase – Authorization to lease/purchase the following vehicles and Capital Equipment through any state/Costars contract or Government Leasing Program:a. Public Safety – Unit #2 Chevy Blazer, Unit #21 Ford Interceptor, Unit #51 Chevy Tahoe8. Public Safety Equipment Lease Agreement – Flex Financial/Stryker Sales. Approval of a five (5) year master lease agree with Flex Financial/Stryker Sales for the lease and service plan for Fire & EMS medical equipment identified in the lease agreement at an annual cost of $336,800.9. Abrams PS Pump Replacement: Approval of the replacement of three dry-pit pumps and one flood pump in the amount of $773,720.00 from Kappe Associates, Inc. of Frederick, Maryland (COSTARS Vendor No. 165812), as recommended by the Director of Public Works.10. Budget Transfer: $30,000.00 from 01-436-1400 Salary/Wages to 01-436-3730 Building Maintenance to fund additional facility maintenance activities in the Township Building.11. Neuman & Associates Consulting Agreement – Approval of a six (6) month agreement (1/2025-6/2025) with Neuman & Associates for consulting services related to multi-purpose sports and entertainment facilities in the Township in accordance with the terms outlined in the letter of agreement.0:15:07C. Consideration of the Board’s prior action authorizing the Township Solicitor to attend the scheduled hearing and oppose the ZHB Application of DDRTC Overlook at King of Prussia for a parking variance related to a proposed Dave & Buster’s Restaurant/Entertainment venue at the Overlook at King of Prussia Center, 310 Goddard Boulevard.0:17:178. Accounts Payables.0:17:419. Additional Business.0:25:10www.umtownship.org10. Public Comment.0:25:1511. Adjournment.Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.

    24 min

  3. JAN 10

    BOS Re-Organization Meeting - January 6, 2025

    BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM AGENDA 0:00:00 Meeting Called to Order. 0:00:12 Pledge of Allegiance. 0:00:31 Roll Call. 0:00:41 Public Comment 0:01:00 Election of Officers of the Board of Supervisors for 2025: Temporary Chairman Chairman of the Board Vice-Chairman of the Board 0:02:55 Appointments: Secretary-Treasurer Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Pension – Chief Administrative Officer of the Police & Non-Uniform Plans Township Solicitors Township Auditor Township Right-to-Know Officer 1) Land Subdivision/Development Plan Applications 2) Traffic and Signalization 3) Wastewater Operations and Pre-Treatment 4) MS4 Stormwater Permit Township Consulting Engineers: Chairman of Board Vacancy Committee Citizen Boards, Commissions, and Authorities 1) Reappointments 0:06:22 Scheduling of 2025 Meeting Dates. 0:06:45 Resolution No. 2025-01 re: Depositories for Township Funds. 0:07:15 Affirmation of 2025 Holidays for Township Employees. 0:07:38 Selection of Delegate(s) re: 2025 PSATS 100th Annual Convention (May 4 – May 7, 2025) - Authorization of Attendance and Appointment of Voting Delegate. 0:08:23 Proclamation re: Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday. 0:10:41 Additional Business. Public Comment. 0:11:00 Adjournment.

    11 min

  4. 12/13/2024

    BOS Meeting - December 12, 2024

    UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORSDECEMBER 12, 2024 MEETING ~ 7:00 PMAGENDA0:00:101. Meeting Called to Order.0:00:162. Pledge of Allegiance.0:00:343. Roll Call.0:00:484. Meeting Minutes: October 17, 2024 – Business MeetingNovember 7, 2024 – WorkshopNovember 14, 2024 – Business Meeting0:01:425. Chairperson’s Comments:0:08:236. Citizen Board Vacancies:7. New Business:A. Presentation by Tax Collector Evelyn Ankers.0:09:41B. Public Comment – Agenda Items.0:10:02C. Consent Agenda re:1. Resolution 2024-40 – Establishing the fixed dollar amount of $72,500 to be excluded from taxation for each Homestead Property in Upper Merion Township for calendar Year 2025.2. Resolution 2024-42 – 2025 Fee Schedule. Adoption of Resolution 2024-42 approving the 2025 Township Fee Schedule.3. Budget Transfer from Account 01-411-2100 EMS Supplies to Account 01-411-2200 Operating Supplies in the amount of $20,000.00 for Water Rescue Gear for the SAFER Hires.4. Contract Award – 2025 Residential Rambler Shuttle Service. To award the contract for the 2025 Residential Ramble Shuttle Service, with option to extend into 2026 and 2027, to TransNet for weekly Mon – Sat shuttle service with two 14-passenger compressed natural gas vehicles with tracking software for the following annual prices outlined in said bid:Contract Year 2025 - $297,958.32Option Year 2026 - $309,197.56 (if exercised)Option year 2027 - $320,522.60 (if exercised)5. Public Safety Capital Equipment Purchase – Authorization to purchase the following through any State/Costars or Cooperative Program utilizingGeneral Fund Reserve funds: 8.5 x 16 SE Flat Top Sloped V-Nose Car Hauler from Cargo Trailer Sales in the amount of $10,436.00.6. Trout Run WPCC Sludge Mixer & Conveyor Project – Electrical Contract: Approval of Payment Application No. 1 in the amount of $26,133.00 to US Solutions, Inc. of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, for the completion of all contract work, as recommended by the project consultant.7. Financial Escrow Release #2 - Mancill Mill Road Company. Approval of escrow release #2 in the amount of $571,888.00 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the land development project as recommended by the Township engineer.8. 2025 Road Program Professional Services Agreement: Approval of a PSA in the amount of $57,560.00 with ARRO Consulting, Inc. of West Chester, Pennsylvania for the engineering, solicitation and construction observation of Upper Merion Township’s Road Program, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.9. Henderson Road Pedestrian Crossing: Approval of Payment Application No. 2 (Final Invoice) in the amount of $30,795.25 to Ply-Mar Construction Company, Inc. of Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania for the completion of contract work, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.10. Brownlie Road Culvert Project: Approval of Payment Application No. 4 in the amount of $153,467.34 to G&B Construction, Inc. of Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, as recommended by the project consultant.11. Brownlie Road Culvert Project: Approval of Payment Application No. 5 (Final Invoice) in the amount of $96,320.93 to G&B Construction, Inc. of Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, as recommended by the project consultant.0:19:41D. Resolution 2024-41 – Adoption of Resolution 2024-41 approving the 2025 Fire Fighter Stipend Program in the amount of $316,830 and authorization to include in the 2025 Township General Fund Operating Budget.0:21:46E. Permission to Advertise- Volunteer Firefighter Real Property Tax Rebate Ordinance. Authorization for the proper Township Officials to advertise a public hearing on February 13, 2025 for a proposed ordinance establishing a rebate on Township real estate taxes for volunt...

    42 min

  5. 11/15/2024

    BOS Meeting - November 14, 2024

    UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORSNOVEMBER 14, 2024 MEETING ~ 7:00 PMAGENDA0:00:101. Meeting Called to Order.0:00:182. Pledge of Allegiance.0:00:333. Roll Call.0:00:554. Meeting Minutes: October 10, 2024 – Zoning Workshop.October 10, 2024 – BOS Workshop.0:01:185. Chairperson’s Comments:0:06:536. Citizen Board Vacancies:7. New Business:0:08:06A. Proclamation – Small Business Saturday.0:09:04B. Public Comment – Agenda Items.0:11:20C. 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 Boardb. Economic & Community Development Committee Young Adult9. 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 pr...

    1h 51m

  6. 10/18/2024

    BOS Meeting - October 17, 2024

    UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OCTOBER 17, 2024 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM   AGENDA   0:00:10 Meeting Called to Order.   0:00:18 Pledge of Allegiance.   0:00:40 Roll Call.   0:00:58 Meeting Minutes: August 1, 2024 – Zoning Workshop                                     August 1, 2024 – BOS Workshop                               August 8, 2024 – Business Meeting                               August 15, 2024 – Business & Comprehensive Plan Workshop                                     September 5, 2024 – Zoning Workshop                                     September 5, 2024 – BOS Workshop                                     September 12, 2024 – Business Meeting   0:01:52 Chairperson’s Comments:   0:02:51 Citizen Board Vacancies:   0:03:56 New Business:   0:04:25 Proclamation re: Fire Prevention Month – October, 2024.   0:07:40 Presentation re: Upper Merion Fire and Emergency Service Awards.   0:18:03 Presentation of the Bernard S. Gutkowski, Sr. Firefighter of the Year Award to James Gallagher.   0:19:19 Proclamation – King of Prussia Fire Chief James Gallagher.   0:15:14 Presentation of the Mary Bacchi Emergency Medical Services Responder of the Year Award to Kayla McClure.   0:27:26 Public Hearing – A Proposed Ordinance – Business Improvement Districts amending Chapter 7, Business Improvement Districts, of the Township Code to reenact the provisions of Chapter 7 and renew the King of Prussia Business Improvement District for an additional 10-year term pursuant to the terms outlined in the District’s Renewal Plan.   0:33:03 Public Comment – Agenda Items. 0:39:01 Consent Agenda re:   Memorandum of Understanding with the King of Prussia Mall for 2025 Police Services – Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding with the King of Prussia Mall for the payment and reimbursement of costs for additional police coverage at the Mall Complex for the period of 1/1/25 – 12/31/2025.   Budget Transfer: $8,000.00 from 01-430-3170 Snow/Ice Control to 01-430-3185 Debris/Waste Removal to fund additional waste management services.   Resolution 2024-31 – Reduction of Police officer contributions to the Police Pension Plan for the year 2024 to 4%.     Resolution 2024-32 – PennDOT Winter Maintenance Agreement.   Resignation of Jordan Rhone from the Public Safety Citizen Advisory Board.   Authorization for the Township Solicitor to attend hearing and oppose the ZHB Application for Dave & Busters.   First Avenue Linear Park Phase 3 Lighting Project: Approval of Payment Application 4 in the amount of $69,637.50 to Hobbs & Company, Inc. of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, as recommended by the project consultant.   First Avenue Linear Park Phase 3 Lighting Project: Approval of Payment Application 5 (Final Payment) in the amount of $38,500.00 to Hobbs & Company, Inc. of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, as recommended by the project consultant.   First Avenue Linear Park Phase 2 Project: Approval of Payment Application 19 in the amount of $7...

    1h 27m

  7. 09/13/2024

    BOS Meeting - September 12, 2024

    UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORSSEPTEMBER 12, 2024 MEETING ~ 7:00 PMAGENDA1. Meeting Called to Order.0:00172. Pledge of Allegiance.0:00:383. Roll Call.0:00:424. Meeting Minutes:0:00:555. Chairpersons’s Comments:0:02:526. Citizen Board Vacancies:0:04:007. New Business:A. Consent Agenda re:1. Presentation and acceptance of the Township’s 2025 Financial Requirements and Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) in the amount of $2,500,582 for the Police and $759,840 for the Non-Uniform Pension Plans.2. Brownlie Road Culvert Replacement Project: Approval of Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $93,263.40 to G&B Construction Group, Inc. Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by ARRO Consulting, Inc.3. Brownlie Road Culvert Replacement Project: Approval of Payment Application No. 3 in the amount of $149,382.00 to G&B Construction Group, Inc. of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for contract services completed to date, as recommended by ARRO Consulting, Inc.4. Public Safety Capital Equipment Purchase – Authorization to purchase the following through any State/Costars or Cooperative Program:1. 2024 Ford F350 Emergency Services vehicle & fit out - $78,228.062. 2024 Polaris UTV w/rescue equipment & water tank - $56,447.733. Homaltro Pentheon Rescue System Tools - $16,910.005. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 4 – Stonebrook at Upper Merion Phase 3 - Approval of Escrow Release No.4 in the amount of $323,536.00 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.6. Financial Escrow Release No. 1 - Mancill Mill Road Company. Approval of escrow release No. 1 in the amount of $1,172,512.50 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the land development project as recommended by the Township engineer.7. Approval to provide reimbursement to the King of Prussia District (BID) with funds from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant for the First Avenue Linear Park Project up to $1,000,000.8. Fire Department/EMS Fleet Evaluation - Approval of proposal from Emergency Vehicle Response to study the Fire/EMS apparatus and equipment in the amount of $24,800.00.9. Vehicle Camera Contract - Verizon Connect – Approval of a contract with Verizon Connect for the installation of vehicle dash cams and monthly service in 12 Fire/EMS vehicles at a monthly cost of $632.40.10. Balligomingo PS & Trout Run WPCC Pump Replacement Project: Award of the General Contract to DESCCO Design & Construction, Inc. of Lancaster, PA in the amount of $671,903.00 and award of the Electrical Contract to Brendon Stanton, Inc. of Montgomeryville, PA in the amount of $84,100.00, as recommended by the Project Consultant.11. First Avenue Linear Park Phase 2 Project: Approval of Invoice No. 18 in the amount of $962.22 to RK&K, LLP of King of Prussia, PA for construction inspection services performed to date, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.12. Family Entertainment/Sport Venue Study - Approval of proposal from Ewing Cole for a family entertainment/sporting event venue study within the Township in the amount of $46,200 utilizing General Fund Reserve funds.13. Resolution 2024-30 – Disposition of Township Police Records. Authorization to dispose of Township Police Records as described in said resolution in accordance with the PA Municipal Records Act.14. Citizen Board Appointment – Community Center Complex Advisory Board Young Adult member.0:09:558. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.0:10:249. Additional Business.0:19:2410. Public Comment.0:37:5211. Adjournment.

    38 min

  8. 08/09/2024

    BOS Meeting - August 8th, 2024

    UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORSAUGUST 8, 2024 MEETING ~ 7:00 PMAGENDA1. Meeting Called to Order.0:00:202. Pledge of Allegiance.0:00:393. Roll Call.0:00:564. Meeting Minutes: July 11, 2024 – Zoning WorkshopJuly 11, 2024 – BOS WorkshopJuly 18, 2024 – Business Meeting0:01:195. Chairperson’s Comments:0:01:366. Citizen Board Vacancies:7. New Business:0:02:48A. Swearing-In of Blaine Leis as Acting Director of Public Safety/Police Chief by Judge Patrick Krouse.0:14:32B. Public Hearing: Business Improvement District Plan Renewal.1:06:08C. Consent Agenda re:1. Motion to approve the Budget Guidelines for the 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets.2. Brownlie Road Culvert Replacement Project: Approval of Payment Application #1 in the amount of $96,029.73 to G&B Construction Group, Inc. Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by ARRO Consulting, Inc.3. Resolution 2024-28 – Agreement to allow Chester Valley Deer Management Association to provide deer management services.4. Release of Municipal Engineering Services RFP/Q.5. Resolution 2024-29 – Amend 2024 Fee Schedule.6. Professional Services Agreement – Pedestrian Bridge Assessment – Accept a proposal from Remington & Vernick Engineers to perform four (4) field assessments and inspections of Township owned pedestrian bridges as selected by the Director of Public Works at a cost not to exceed $2662.53 per bridge as outlined in RVE’s proposal dated 8/6/2024.7. Citizen Board Appointment – Media Board Young Adult Member.1:27:11D. Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Cordray Corporation. Approval of a Business Tax Appeal submitted by Cordray Corporation, King of Prussia, for the tax year 2023 in the amount of $609.00 which represents late filing fee and interest for the tax year.1:31:168. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.1:31:319. Additional Business.1:46:1210. Public Comment.2:07:1411. Adjournment.

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