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Tanya C. Bamford AGENDA Candyce Fluehr Chimera MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP Michael J. Fox OF SUPERVISORS Jeffrey W. McDonnell BOARD Matthew W. Quigg APRIL 22,2019 www.montgomerytwp.org Lawrence J. Gregan Townshi M er ACTION MEETING - 7:00 PM 1. Call to Order by Chairman 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Public Comment 4. Announcement of Executive Session 5. Consider Approval of Minutes of April 8,2019 Meeting 6. Consider Resolution in Support of Public Service Recognition Week 7. Consider Authorization to Hold a Public Hearing - Verizon Franchise Renewal 8. Consider Authorization to Purchase Capital Equipment - Public Works Department g. Consider Authorization to Award the Contract for the Administration Complex Exterior Wall Restoration Project 10. Consider Waiver of Formal Land Development Application - LDS 703W Light Bridge Academy 11. Consider Approval of Minor Act 537 PIan Update Revision for Kenas Road Sanitary Sewer Extension 12. Consider Payment of Bills 13. Other Business 14. Adjournment Future Public Hearinqs/Meetinqs: 04-25-2019 @7:00pm - Pension Committee 05-01-2019 @7:30pm - Zoning Hearing Board 05-08-2019 @5:30pm - Autumn Festival Gommittee (CRC) 05-08-2019 @6:30pm - GRC Advisory Committee (CRG) 05-08-2019 @7:30pm - Park & Recreation Board (GRC) 05-13-2019 @7:00pm - Board of Supervisors MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BOARD ACTION SUMMARY SUBJECT: Public Comment MEETINGDATE: April22,2019 ITEM NUMBER: +3 MEETING/AGEN DA: WORK SESSION ACTION XX NONE REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: Operational: XX lnformation: Discussion: Policy: INITIATED BY: Lawrence J. Gregan BOARD LIAISON: MichaelJ. Fox, Township Manager Chairman of the Board of Supervisors BACKG ND: The Chairman needs to remind all individual(s) making a comment that they need to identify themselves by name and address for public record. The Chairman needs to remind the public about the policy of recording devices. The individual(s) needs to request permission to record the meeting from the Chairman and needs to identify themselves, by name and address for public record. Tf\Nllt\lla ql lRnl\/lelnNl nP LAND DE\/EI /^IDIMET\IT I [NDANT None. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION: None ALTERNATIVES/OPTIONS: None. BUDGET IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: None. MOTION/RESOLUTION: None. DISTRIBUTION: Board of Supervisors, Frank R. Bartle, Esq MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BOARD ACTION SUMMARY SUBJECT: Announcement of Executive Session MEETING DATE: April22,2019 ITEM NUMBER: #+. MEETING/AGENDA: WORK SESSION ACTION XX NONE REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: Operational: XX lnformation: Discussion Policy INITIATED BY: Lawrence J. Gregan BOARD LIAISON: MichaelJ. Fox, Township Manager Chairman of the Board of Supervisors BACKGROUND: Frank Bartle will announce that the Board of Supervisors met in Executive Session and will summarize the matters discussed. ZONING, SUBDIVISION OR LAND DEVELOPMENT IMPACT: None. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION: None. ALTERNATIVES/OPTI ONS: None. BUDGET IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: None. MOTION/RESOLUTION: None. DISTRIBUTION: Board of Supervisors, Frank R. Bartle, Esq MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BOARD ACTION SUMMARY SUBJECT: Consider Approval of Minutes for April B, 2019 MEETING DATE: April22,2019 ITEM NUMBER: #5. MEETING/AGENDA:WORK SESSION ACTION XX NONE REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: Operational: XX lnformation: Discussion: Policy: INITIATED BY: Lawrence J. Gregan BOARD LIAISON: MichaelJ. Fox, Township vtanaOe$ry\ Chairman of the Board of Supervisors .J BACKGROUND: Please contact Stacy Crandell on Monday, April 22,2A19 before noon with any changes to the minutes. ZONING, SUBDIVISION OR LAND DEVELOPMENT IMPACT: None. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION: None. ALTERNATIVES/OPTI ON S: None. BUDGET IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: None. MOTION/RESOLUTION: None. DISTRIBUTION: Board of Supervisors, Frank R. Bartle, Esq MINUTES OF MEETING MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APRIL 8,2019 At 6:00p.m. Vice-Chairman Candyce Fluehr Chimera called to order the Executive Session. ln attendance were Supervisors Jeffrey W. McDonnell, Tanya C. Bamford and Matthew W. Quigg. Chairman Michael J. Fox was absent. Also in attendance was Township Manager Lawrence J. Gregan, and Township Solicitor Robert lannozzi, Esquire. Vice-Chairman Candyce Fluehr Chimera called the action meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. ln attendance were Supervisors Jeffrey W. McDonnell, Tanya C. Bamford and Matthew W. Quigg. Chairman Michael J. Fox was absent. Also in attendance were Township Solicitor Robert lannozzi, Esquire, Township Manager Lawrence Gregan, Police Chief Scott Bendig, Director of Fire Services Richard Lesniak, Director of Finance Ami Tarburton, Director of Administration & HR Ann Shade, Assistant to the Township Manager Stacy Crandell, Director of Planning and Zoning Bruce Shoupe, Director of Public Works Kevin Costello, Director of Recreation and Community Center Floyd Shaffer, Director of lnformation Technology Richard Grier and Public lnformation Coordinator Kelsey Whalen. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Vice-Chairman Candyce Fluehr Chimera called for public comment from the audience and there was none. Solicitor Robert lannozzi, Esquire announced that the Board had met in an executive session prior to this meeting at 6:00 p.m., in the room adjacent to this one, and discussed three personnel matters and two matters of potential litigation. Mr. lannozzi stated that these matters are legitimate subjects of executive session pursuant to Pennsylvania's Sunshine Law. Vice-Chairman Candyce Fluehr Chimera made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 25,2019 Board of Supervisors meeting, and Supervisor Tanya C. Bamford seconded the motion. The minutes of the meeting were unanimously approved as submitted. Public lnformation Coordinator Kelsey Whalen reported that Local Government Week will be celebrated state wide from April 8th to April 12th. Local Government Week focuses Minutes of Meeting of April 8, 2019 Page2 attention on the need for strong, independent, and active local governments, as well as recognizing the valuable contributions made by residents serving their communities in public offices. ln order to accommodate all elementary schools in Montgomery Township, the Township is celebrating Local Government Week throughout the month of April this year. The event includes outside demonstrations of the Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works Department, Sewer Authority and Volunteer Medical Services of Lansdale. Resolution #1 made by Supervisor Tanya C. Bamford, seconded by Supervisor Matthew W. Quigg and adopted unanimously, recognized and honored Local Government Week and area elementary schools, Montgomery Elementary, Mary Mother of the Redeemer School and Bridle Path Elementary, for sponsoring student government programs and for their commitment to developing the leaders of the future. Assistant to the Township Manager Stacy Crandell announced the 2019 Spring Curbside Leaf and Yard Waste Collection, which is going to take place on Saturday, April2T ,2019. The curbside pickup and drop-off were moved from the third Saturday due to the Easter Holiday. The Township encourages residents to have all leaf and yard waste placed in biodegradable bags and placed outside on the curb the night before. Assistant to the Township Manager Stacy Crandell announced the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) is hosting their fourth annual e-recycling "Anything with a Plug" event for Township Residents on Saturday, April 27,2019 from 9AM to Noon outside in the Township Building Parking Lot. The Township is contracting with eForce Recycling to hold this event. Certain items will be collected for a fee including televisions, computer monitors, dehumidifiers, air conditioners and microwaves. Director of Public Works Kevin Costello requested authorization to purchase three capital equipment items that were approved in the Final 2019 Budget. The following equipment was requested to be purchased using the PA State Cooperative Purchasing Co-Stars Program: Minutes of Meeting of April 8, 2019 Page 3 (1) 2020 Peterbilt Truck, which is replacing a 2003 Peterbilt that will be placed in reduced service. The new Peterbilt Truck will be purchased from G. L. Sayre, lnc. under the Co-Stars Contract # 25-017 at a total cost of $104,928.00 compared to a list price of $158,614.00. This represents a cost savings of $53,686.00 or 32o/o.The truck will be utilized by the Public Works Department to transport various types of material and will be set up to plow and salt during the snow season. a (1) 2019 Custom Dump Body, to be installed on the new 2020 Peterbilt Truck outlined above, and to be provided by Triad Truck Equipment under Co-Stars Contract # 025-060 at a total cost of $62,160.00 compared to the list price of $66,838.00. This represents a savings of $4,678.00 or 1oo/o. (1) Kubota Excavator K Series, which will replace a 2000 Case 590 SL Backhoe. The Kubota Excavator will be provided by Eagle Power and Equipment by way of Kubota Tractor Corporation under Co-Stars #44000-19962 for a total cost of $84,722.35 compared to a list price of $103,717.00. This represents a cost savings of $18,994.65 or 20o/o. Resolution #2 made by Supervisor Tanya C. Bamford, seconded by Supervisor Matthew W. Quigg and adopted unanimously, approved the three contract purchases listed above. Director of Finance Ami Tarburton reported that the Township received the list of Fire Department of Montgomery Township (FDMT) volunteers that are certified eligible to receive the tax credit for tax year 2018. The tax credit ordinance was adopted at the March