UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 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:
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5. Chairpersons’s Comments:
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6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:04:00
7. 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 - $78,228.06
2. 2024 Polaris UTV w/rescue equipment & water tank - $56,447.73
3. Homaltro Pentheon Rescue System Tools - $16,910.00
5. 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.
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8. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
0:10:24
9. Additional Business.
0:19:24
10. Public Comment.
0:37:52
11. Adjournment.

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AUGUST 8, 2024 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
1. Meeting Called to Order.
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2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:39
3. Roll Call.
0:00:56
4. Meeting Minutes: July 11, 2024 – Zoning Workshop
July 11, 2024 – BOS Workshop
July 18, 2024 – Business Meeting
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5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:01:36
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
7. New Business:
0:02:48
A. Swearing-In of Blaine Leis as Acting Director of Public Safety/Police Chief by Judge Patrick Krouse.
0:14:32
B. Public Hearing: Business Improvement District Plan Renewal.
1:06:08
C. 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.
1:27:11
D. 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.
1:31:16
8. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
1:31:31
9. Additional Business.
1:46:12
10. Public Comment.
2:07:14
11. Adjournment.

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JUNE 13, 2024 MEETING ~ 7:00 PM
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:18
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:34
3. Roll Call.
0:00:52
4. Meeting Minutes: May 2, 2024 – Zoning Workshop
May 2, 2024 – BOS Workshop
May 9, 2024 – Business Meeting
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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 to Honor Juneteenth – June 19, 2024
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B. 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.
0:51:02
C. Public Hearing re: Ordinance Regulating EV Chargers.
1:01:40
D. Public Hearing re: Ordinance Regulating Murals in Regional Shopping Centers.
1:19:02
E. Resolution 2024-26 – Opposing Zoning Mandates.
1:36:40
F. 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 Vehicle– Authorization to purchase a 2023 Ford Interceptor in the amount of $70,090.13, including upfit, using fun...