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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 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: November 6, 2025 – Budget Meeting
November 20, 2025 – Business Meeting
December 4, 2025 – Zoning Workshop
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5. Chairman’s Comments.
0:02:58
6. Citizen Board Vacancies.
0:03:33
7. Township Department Updates.
0:05:30
8. Public Comment – Agenda Items.
9. New Business:
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A. Commendation from Bird Town PA to Upper Merion Township.
0:29:38
B. Resolution 2026-5 - Request for a Waiver of Land Development - Proposed Restaurant & Cigar Bar – Valley Forge Resort Casino Resort – Consideration of a request from Boyd Gaming/ Valley Forge Casino Resort, for a waiver of the land development process associated with the proposed restaurant/cigar bar.
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C. Motion to Advertise Public Hearing – Proposed Ordinance - Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) Regulations. Permission to Advertise a public hearing on a proposed ordinance amending Article XX of the Zoning Code Neighborhood Mixed Use District, for the March 12, 2026 Business Meeting.
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D. Permission to Advertise – Conditional Use Hearing, Pinnacle Real Estate Corp, 252 Arden Road. Authorization for the proper Township officials to schedule and advertise a Conditional Use Hearing for the February 12, 2026 Business Meeting on the application submitted by Pinnacle Real Estate Corp, to permit 2 flag lots as part of a 4-lot subdivision on the R-1/R-1A Zoned property.
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E. Consent Agenda re:
1. Ratification of Contract with Fraser Advanced Information Systems of West Reading, Pennsylvania, through PA Costars Program, for 19 replacement copiers in various departments at an annual cost of $20,064.00.
2. Approval of Revised Upper Merion Township Employee Handbook.
3. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with ARRO Consulting, Inc. of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, in the amount of $80,000 for consulting engineering services for the Township’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program.
4. Resolution 2026-2 – Provide for a Young Adult Member Position on the Library Board of Directors.
5. Resolution 2026-3 - Transportation Authority Impact Fee Update Advisory Committee Appointments. Appointment of members to the Transportation Authority Impact Fee Advisory Committee as recommended by the Transportation Authority.
6. Citizen Board Appointments:
a. Public Safety Advisory Board Young Adult
b. Economic & Community Development Committee
7. Recharge Park: Approval of Payment Application 03 in the amount of $31,657.27 by the KOP-BID to Patriot Grounds & Site Services of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the Landscape Architect.
8. Pump Station Pump Replacement Project (Electrical Contract): Approval of Payment Application 03 in the amount of $15,675.00 to BSI Electrical Contractors of Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania, as recommended by the consulting engineer.
9. IT Network Security Software Contract - Melillo Consulting – Approval of a 3-year contract with Melillo Consulting for IT Network Security software, service and support at an annual cost of $35,363.55.
10. Resolution No. 2026-4 - Disposition of Township Vehicles to J.J. Kane Auctions of Plymouth Meeting for an estimated sale value of $8900.00.
11. Authorization to Purchase – UMGA-TV Camera and editing system software in the amount of $36,700.00 through the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit’s PEPPM State Contract utilizing Cable TV Equipment Grant Funding.
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10. Accounts Payables.
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11. Additional Business.
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UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING
Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
AGENDA
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1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:21
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:38
3. Roll Call.
0:01:05
4. Public Comment.
0:01:36
5. Swearing in by Judge Patrick Krouse
a. Tina Garzillo – Township Supervisor
b. Evelyn Ankers – Tax Collector
c. Rhonda Cohen – Township Auditor
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6. Election of Officers of the Board of Supervisors for 2026:
A. Temporary Chairman
B. Chairman of the Board
C. Vice-Chairman of the Board
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7. Appointments:
A. Secretary-Treasurer
B. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
C. Pension – Chief Administrative Officer of the Police & Non-Uniform Plans
D. Township Solicitors
E. Township Auditor
F. Township Right-to-Know Officer
G. Township Consulting Engineers:
1) Land Subdivision/Development Plan Applications
2) Traffic and Signalization
3) Wastewater Operations and Pre-Treatment
4) MS4 Stormwater Permit
H. Chairman of Board Vacancy Committee
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I. Citizen Boards, Commissions, and Authorities
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8. Scheduling of 2026 Meeting Dates.
0:19:10
9. Resolution No. 2026-01 re: Depositories for Township Funds.
0:19:18
10. Affirmation of 2026 Holidays for Township Employees.
0:20:02
11. Selection of Delegate(s) re: 2026 PSATS 101th Annual Convention
(April 18 – April 21, 2026) - Authorization of Attendance and Appointment of Voting Delegate.
0:21:21
12. Proclamation re: Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday.
0:23:02
13. Additional Business.
0:24:41
14. Public Comment.
15. Adjournment.
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:15
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:33
3. Roll Call.
0:00:54
4. Meeting Minutes: October 23, 2025 – Budget Workshop
November 6, 2025 – Workshop
November 13, 2025 – Business Meeting
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5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:02:18
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:02:54
7. Township Department Updates:
8. New Business:
0:06:24
A. Public Safety Promotions and Swearing-In by Judge Denise Ashe:
• Paramedic Christian Reiner promoted to EMS Captain/Paramedic
• Joe Vogelsang to Full-Time Paramedic
• Tracy Senkow to Full-Time EMT
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B. Public Comment – Agenda Items.
0:52:20
C. Resolution 2025-37 – Approval of the 2026 Fire Fighter Stipend Program in the amount of and authorization to include in the 2026 Township General Fund Operating Budget.
0:53:40
D. Consent Agenda re:
1. Resolution 2025-36 – Establishing the fixed dollar amount ($72,500) to be excluded from taxation for each Homestead Property in Upper Merion Township for calendar Year 2026.
2. KOP-BID Recharge Park Project: Approval of Payment Application #01 in the amount of $45,242.73 to Patriot Grounds & Site Services of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania for contract services completed to date, as recommended by the Landscape Architect.
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3. KOP-BID Recharge Park Project: Approval of Payment Application #02 in the amount of $95,052.42 to Patriot Grounds & Site Services of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania for contract services completed to date, as recommended by the Landscape Architect.
4. Upper Merion Township Electrical Services Contract: Approval of the proposed 2026 electrical service labor rates from US Solutions of Quakertown, Pennsylvania (COSTARS Vendor No. 525305), as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
5. Upper Merion Township Building Janitorial Services Agreement: Approval of the Janitorial Services Agreement in the amount of $59,712.00 (billed at the monthly rate of $4,976.00) with Wallace Janitorial Services of West Norriton, Pennsylvania, as recommended by the Directory of Public Works.
6. Pump Station Pump Replacement Project (Electrical Contract): Approval of Payment Application #02 in the amount of $20,300.00 to BSI Electrical Contractors of Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania, as recommended by the consulting engineer.
7. Pump Station Pump Replacement Project (General Contract): Approval of Payment Application #05 in the amount of $175,544.14 to DESCCO Design & Construction, Inc. of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, as recommended by the consulting engineer.
8. Tax Collector Reimbursement Stipend – To increase the annual stipend to the Tax Collector for postage, printing and office supplies up to $9000 for the years 2026 through 2029.
9. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with the Upper Merion Area School District to enforce violations of 75 Pa.C.S.A. §3345, which prohibits the driver of a vehicle from meeting or overtaking any school bus stopped on a highway or trafficway flashing its red signal utilizing the District’s Bus Patrol stop arm signal arm enforcement system subject top the provisions in said agreement.
10. Resolution 2025-39 - Transportation Authority Impact Fee Update Advisory Committee Appointments. Appointment of members to the Transportation Authority Impact Fee Advisory Committee as recommended by the Transportation Authority.
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E. Township Post Issuance Compliance Policy for Tax-Exempt bonds – Approval of policies and procedures for tax-exempt bonds issued by the Township to ensure comp...

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:12
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:48
3. Roll Call.
0:01:18
4. Meeting Minutes: October 9, 2025 – Zoning Workshop
October 9, 2025 – BOS Workshop
October 16, 2025 – Business Meeting
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5. Chairperson’s Comments:
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6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
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7. Township Department Updates:
8. New Business:
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A. Proclamation – Small Business Saturday.
0:10:47
B. Public Comment – Agenda Items.
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C. Proposed Bond Ordinance – Consideration of a proposed ordinance authorizing the issuance of one or more series of bonds in the amount of up to $12 million for among other things, open space acquisition, capital projects and capital equipment; providing for the date, maximum interest, maximum maturity dates and place of payment in respect to the bonds; setting forth the parameters for acceptance of a proposal and authorizing acceptance of a proposal for the purchase of the bonds; authorizing the proper officers to execute and deliver the bonds; authorizing and directing the preparation, certification and filing of the proceedings with the Department of Community and Economic Development; and setting forth a form of bond.
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D. Mount Pleasant Ave Subdivision Plan - Consideration of a preliminary/final subdivision plan of RBK Development, LLC., for the subdivision of the existing 045-acre parcel into 2 new residential building lots and the construction of a single-family dwelling on each lot including associated site improvements and waivers and conditions as outlined in said Resolution. Zoning District: R3 & R1A Resolution No. 2025-33.
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E. Consent Agenda re:
1. Memorandum of Understanding – Approval of the MOU with IAFF Local 5233 for the contract years 2025 through 2027.
2. Accept Extension Letter for BBDEV,LLC. 657, 665 and 671 S. Gulph Road Land Development Plan.
3. Resignation of Priscilla Rosenwald from the Economic & Community Development Committee.
4. 2025 Road Resurfacing Program: Approval of Payment Application No. 02 (Final) in the amount of $34,489.25 to Allan Meyers, L.P. of Worcester, Pennsylvania, for contract work performed to date, as recommended by the consulting engineer.
5. Approval of Mural Maintenance Agreement with Netflix House, 180 North Gulph Road.
6. Resolution No 2025-34: Non-Uniformed Pension Plan Restatement. Restatement of Township Resolution 90-56 converting the then non-uniformed employee pension plan into a defined contribution plan and further ratifying the February 8, 2023 action of the Board of Supervisors authorizing the change of the plan document to reflect Empower Retirement, LLC., as the new plan custodian.
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9. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
0:26:01
10. Additional Business.
0:30:00
11. Public Comment.
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12. Adjournment.
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:22
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:39
3. Roll Call.
0:01:00
4. Meeting Minutes: September 4, 2025 – Zoning Code
September 4, 2025 – BOS Workshop
September 11, 2025 – Business Meeting
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5. Chairperson’s Comments:
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6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
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7. Township Department Updates:
8. New Business:
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A. Public Safety Swearing-In Ceremonies by Judge Patrick Krouse:
• EMS Captain Promotion – Christian Reiner
• New EMS Personnel – Daniel Baker, Christopher Yoccum, Rachel Bermes,
Misty Emerson, Michelle Bannon, Madison Foreman
• Transfer from EMS to Fire – Micah Rich
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B. Proclamation re: Fire Prevention Month – October, 2025.
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C. Presentation re: Upper Merion Fire and Emergency Service Awards.
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D. Presentation of the Bernard S. Gutkowski, Sr. Firefighter of the Year Award.
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E. Presentation of the Mary Bacchi Emergency Medical Services Responder of the Year Award.
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F. Public Hearing - Proposed Ordinance amending the Upper Merion Township Police Pension Plan to provide for the purchase of non-intervening military service time.
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G. Public Comment – Agenda Items.
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H. Conditional Use Decision & Order – GS Vandenburg Property owner, LLC, 720 Vandenburg Road.
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I. Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan – Rossi Auto Salvage/Upper Merion Township, 150 East DeKalb Pike/194 Henderson Road. Approval of Preliminary/Final Subdivision Application Waiver and approval of Final Minor Subdivision Plan for 150 East DeKalb Pike/194 Henderson Road, reverse subdividing the existing 4 parcels into 3 new parcels. Zoned HI.
Resolution No. 2025-28
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J. Revised Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan – Lazy Dog Restaurant, 160 Mall Blvd. Consideration of a Preliminary/Final Land Development plan for Lazy Dog Restaurant, 160 Mall Blvd. for the construction of a new 9,750 sq. ft. restaurant associated site improvements including waivers and conditions as outlined in said Resolution. Zoning District: SC
Resolution No. 2025-29
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K. Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan – Kravco Company, LLC, 320 DeKalb Pike. Consideration of a Preliminary/Final Land Development plan for the Kravco Company, LLC, 320 DeKalb Pike for the construction of a 3,062 sq. ft. fast-food restaurant w/drive-thru, 3500 sq. ft. medical office, 10,000 sq. ft retail building expansion and associated site improvements including waivers and conditions as outlined in said Resolution. Zoning District: SC. Resolution No. 2025-30
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L. Consent Agenda re:
1. Memorandum of Understanding with the King of Prussia Mall for 2026 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 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2026.
2. Resolution 2025-31 – Reduction of Police officer contributions to the Police Pension Plan for the year 2026 to 4%.
3. Budget Transfer – Approve budget transfer in the amount of $5,000.00 from account 01-407-4620 (Education/Training) to account 01-407-2200 (Operating Supplied) for memory for Dell Virtual Machine Host to assist with Munis issues.
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175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
AGENDA
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1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:18
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:23
3. Moment of Silence for the victims of September 11th.
0:02:21
4. Roll Call.
0:02:52
5. Meeting Minutes: August 7, 2025 – Zoning Code Workshop
August 7, 2025 – BOS Workshop
August 14, 2025 – Business Meeting
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6. Chairperson’s Comments:
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7. Township Department Updates:
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8. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:07:16
9. Public Comment – Agenda Items
10. New Business:
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A. Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan – Abbonizio Real Estate Partnership, 316 W. Church Road. Consideration of a preliminary/final Land Development plan for Abbonizio Real Estate Partnership, 316 W. Church Road for the construction of a two-story mini-storage facility on the 1.6-acre site and associated site improvements including waivers and conditions as outlined in said Resolution. Zoning District: KLI/R2. Resolution No. 2025-26
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B. Consent Agenda re:
1. Presentation and acceptance of the Township’s 2026 Financial Requirements and Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) in the amount of $4,004,745 for the Police and $864,000 for the Non-Uniform Pension Plans.
2. Accept Extension Letter for BBDEV,LLC. 657, 665 and 671 S. Gulph Road Land Development Plan until November 14, 2025.
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3. Consideration of Business Tax Appeal Settlement: Approval of a Business Tax Appeal settlement in the amount of $68.86.
4. Pump Station Pump Replacement: Approval of Payment Application 03 in the amount of $79,099.48 to DESCCO Design & Construction, Inc. of Fleetwood, PA for contract work performed to date, as recommended by the consulting engineer.
5. Resolution 2025-25 – Support Bridgeport Borough Magisterial District 38-1-25.
6. Financial Escrow Release No.2 (Final) – Lockheed Martin Host Building, 230 Mall Blvd. Approval of escrow release no. 2 (Final) to Lockheed Martin in the amount of $92,755.45 for completion of required site improvements to date as part of the land development project subject to the submission of the required maintenance bond.
7. Financial Escrow Release – Toll Mid-Atlantic LP, Stonebrook Phase 2. Approval of escrow release to Toll Bros Mid-Atlantic for completion of required site improvements to date as part of the land development project subject to completion of all outstanding Phase 2 items and submission of the required maintenance bond as recommended by RVE Engineers.
8. Capital Equipment Lease/Purchase – Authorization to lease/purchase the following vehicles and Capital Equipment through any state/Costars contract or Government Leasing Program with delivery in 2026:
• Public Safety – 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe 4X4 Police SUV
9. Budget Transfer: Transfer $12,000.00 from 01-430-2451 (Road Maintenance Material) to 01-430-7400 (Equipment Purchased) to procure a tilt coupler for the mini
excavator, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
10. Budget Transfer: Transfer $13,821.00 from 03100-0000 (Cash-Fire Tax Account) to 18411-07432 (Fire Apparatus) to fund UTV Trailer and Lettering Utility Truck, as recommended by the Director of Public Safety.
11. Recharge Park: Approval of award on behalf of the KOP-BID in the amount of $417,702.00 to Patriot Grounds & Site Service of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
12. Moore Road Trail: Approval of award on behalf of the KOP-BID in the amount of $1,396,089.00 with the inclusion of Add Alternative #1 to Traffic Planning & Design of Pottstown, Pennsylvani...

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM AGENDA
0:00:08
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:15
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:30
3. Roll Call.
0:00:54
4. Meeting Minutes: June 5, 2025 - Zoning Code Workshop
June 5, 2025 - BOS Workshop
July 10, 2025 - BOS Workshop
July 17, 2025 - Business Meeting
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5. Chairperson's Comments:
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6. Township Department Updates:
0:07:04
7. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:08:48
8. Public Comment - Agenda Items.
9. New Business:
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A. Announce Winning Name of the Township Website ChatBOT Contest.
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B. Consent Agenda re:
1. Accept Extension Letter for Abbonizio Real Estate Partnership, 316 W. Church Road until September 12, 2025.
2. Township Building Master Plan: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) in the amount of $55,000.00 with GKO Architects of Ambler, Pennsylvania to prepare a master plan and usage study for the Township Building, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
3. Stormwater Permit Waiver Requests - 299 W. Valley Forge Road. Approval of waivers from Section 140-14. B(2)(a)[2][a] to permit a minimum basin floor slope of 2%, Section 140-14. B(2)(a)[2][b] detention basin berm with a top width less than 10-feet and Section 140-15. B(2)(c) minimum allowable pipe size
for stormwater conveyance is 15 inches, as calculated by the Township Engineer and as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
4. Financial Escrow Security Release No. 5 (Final) - Stonebrook at Upper Merion - Phase 1, Toll Mid-Atlantic LP Company, Inc., 232 N. Henderson Road. Approval of Escrow Release No. 5 in the amount of $432,391.60 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
5. Financial Escrow Release #1 - Mancill Mill Road Company, Phase 2 - River Trail at Valley Forge. Approval of Phase 2 escrow release #1 in the amount of $1,144,467.50 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 #1 - Top Golf Entertainment and Restaurant Facility- Approval of an escrow release in the amount of $4,501 ,603.25 the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the land development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
7. Resolution 2025-23 - Agreement with Chester Valley Deer Management Association to provide deer management services.
8. Consideration of Business Tax Appeal Settlement: Approval of a Business Tax Appeal settlements in the amount of $905.51 for the year 2022 and $883.41 for the year 2024.
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10. Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan - 900 First Avenue, Arkema - Consideration of a preliminary/final Land Development plan for Arkema, 900 First Avenue for the construction of a 16,000 sq. ft addition to an existing building on the 29.85-acre campus and associated site improvements including waivers and conditions as outlined in said Resolution. Zoning Dist: KPMU Resolution No. 2025-24
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11. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
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12. Additional Business.
0:33:39
13. Public Comment.
0:40:16
14. Adjournment.