UPPER DUBLIN TOWNSHIP BOARD of COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021 | 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room
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STATED MEETING UPPER DUBLIN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021 | 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room The agenda may be amended during the meeting to add or delete items, change the order of agenda items, or discuss any other business deemed necessary at the time of the meeting. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held on January 5, 2021 at 7:00 PM to discuss personnel and litigation with the Solicitor. Human Relations Commission Report COMMITTEE REPORTS Economic Development & Finance Committee Public Safety, Works & Services Committee Planning, Parks & Library Committee MUNCIPAL AUTHORITY REPORT STANDARD BUSINESS 1 A. Move to accept the minutes of December’s Stated and Budget Meetings of December 8, 2020 without reading. B. Move to approve the Tax Collector’s Report for the month of December. C. Call on Township Engineer for his report. D. Call on the Manager for his monthly report, Questions, Move to accept. E. Move to accept the disbursements from the various Township accounts for the month of December. DISCUSSION ITEMS F. Discuss Zoning Hearing Board Cases & Planning Commission Agenda for January. PUBLIC COMMENT/QUESTIONS - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA Public Comment Emails about Article in Inquirer. PUBLIC COMMENT/QUESTIONS – ITEMS ON AGENDA ACTION ITEMS H. Consider action on Ordinance #21-1365 Establishing Meeting Dates for 2021. I. Consider action on Resolution #21-2404 Condemning Conversion Therapy. K. Consider motion to approve Resolution #21- to Proclaim April 30, 2021 as Arbor Day. L. Consider motion to approve Resolution #21- for Approval of Minor Subdivision Plan for 465 Ambler Road with conditions. M. Consider motion to approve Resolution #21- Approving Financing by the Upper Gwynedd Township Industrial Development Authority of a certain project for the benefit of Acts Management Services, Inc. Mc. Consider motion to approve Resolution #21- for PennDOT TE-160 Form for Traffic Signal Revisions at Commerce Drive & Delaware Drive. N. Consider motion to approve Resolution #21- for Approval of Waiver of Land 2 Development for George’s Market Refrigeration Unit. Q. Consider motion to approve Settlement Agreement in Scott Builders vs. Upper Dublin Township. R. Consider authorizing Release of Escrow Funds for Mattison Estates Castle UD#15.011 release #9 in the amount of $12,567.50. T. Consider authorizing Release of Escrow Funds for Ruddy-HyView UD #14-06, release #2 in the amount of $97,852.70. S. Consider appointment(s) to the Zoning Hearing Board. NEXT MEETING: COMMISSIONERS STATED MEETING ON FEBRUARY 9, 2021 AT 7:00 PM ADJOURN 3 Agenda Item No:A Board of Commissioners Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: January 12, 2021 Submitted by: Deb Ritter Submitting Department: Item Type: Minutes Agenda Section: Subject: Move to accept the minutes of December’s Stated and Budget Meetings of December 8, 2020 without reading. Suggested Action: Attachments: MinutesBOC-State-20201208.pdf MinutesBOC-Budget-20201208.pdf 4 A Stated Meeting of the Board of Commissioners (BOC) of Upper Dublin Township (UDT) was held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. virtually using Zoom with Ira Tackel presiding following a Public Hearing held at 6:30 P.M. and the Special Budget Meeting held at 6:45 P.M. In virtual attendance were Commissioners Ira Tackel, Meredith Ferleger, Cheryl Knight, Liz Ferry, Robert McGuckin, Alyson Fritzges and Gary Scarpello. Also present were Paul Leonard, Township Manager; Jonathan Bleemer, Finance Director and Assistant Manager; Tom Fountain, Township Engineer; Gilbert High, Township Solicitor; Derek Dureka, Parks and Recreation Director; Jim Ennis, Zoning Officer; Jack Smyth Jr., Township Traffic Engineer; and Police Chief Francis Wheatley. ROLL CALL & READING OF THE MEETING RULES: Mr. Tackel dispensed with the roll call as it was done previously at the Public Hearing. He then read the rules and protocol particularly related to public comment. CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Tackel announced that at the Board of Commissioners Stated Meeting on January 12, 2021, the Board will be appointing members to the following Board: Zoning Hearing Board – one unexpired term ending June 30, 2022 Zoning Hearing Board - one unexpired alternate term ending June 30, 2023 Applications should be made online at www.upperdublin.net/government/boards-commissions/ and submitted by December 23, 2020 for consideration at January’s Stated Commissioners’ meeting. Human Relations Commission Report (HRC): Mr. Bleemer stated that the solicitor’s office has drafted a resolution taking a stand against conversion therapy. That resolution was reviewed and amended by the HRC at last month’s meeting. It should be ready to present before the BOC at the January Stated meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Economic Development and Finance Committee (EDF): Mr. McGuckin reported that they did not meet. The next meeting will be February 2, 2021. Public Safety, Works and Services Committee (PSWS): Mr. McGuckin reported that they did not meet. The next meeting will be February 2, 2021. Planning, Parks and Library Committee (PPL): Ms. Ferleger reported that the regularly scheduled meeting for December 22, 2020, has been postponed until January 26, 2021. Municipal Authority Report: None. 1 5 STANDARD BUSINESS: Tab A – Move to Accept the Minutes of the November 10, 2020 Stated Meeting and the Budget Hearings of November 17, 2020, November 21, 2020, November 24, 2020 and December 1, 2020 without reading: Mr. McGuckin motioned, with Dr. Scarpello seconding, to accept the minutes of the November 10, 2020 Stated Meeting and the Budget Hearings of November 17, 2020, November 21, 2020, November 24, 2020 and December 1, 2020 without reading. VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED Tab B – Motion to Approve the Tax Collector’s Report for the month of November 2020: Mr. McGuckin motioned, with Dr. Scarpello seconding, to accept the Tax Collector’s Report for the month of November 2020. VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED Tab C – Call on Township Engineer for his Report: Mr. Fountain submitted his written report for the month of November 2020 and highlighted the following: Mr. Fountain: The four or five major projects are all proceeding smoothly. We have received a lot of rain recently, there may be complaints regarding runoff or drainage issues. Woodlyn Creek, Regency and Washington Manor are nearing completion. Promenade is starting to occupy. Enclave housing will continue with construction as well as Sandy Run proceeding into Phase 2. North Hills Manor is nearing completion. Mr. Tackel: We did receive a large amount of rain in a short amount of time, I assume our flood retarding structures worked appropriately? Mr. Fountain: The rain did not have an appreciable effect on the dams, it was more an effect on the underground retention structures constructed recently and making sure they remain clear and clean so they function properly. Tab D – Call on Township Manager for his Report: Mr. Leonard submitted his written report for the month of November 2020, and asked if there were any questions: Ms. Ferry: You attended a meeting with the Pension Board, can you give us a summary of that meeting? Mr. Leonard: There is a written report that will be forwarded to the entire Board of Commissioners. 2 6 Mr. McGuckin motioned, with Dr. Scarpello seconding, to accept the Manager’s Report for the month of November 2020 without reading. VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED Tab E – Motion to accept the Disbursements from the Various Township Accounts for the Month of November 2020: Ms. Knight motioned, with Dr. Scarpello seconding, to accept the disbursements from the various Township accounts in the amount of $2,331,642.49 as follows: Total of Proposed Disbursements $953,881.97 Estimated Payroll $950,000.00 Interim Check Run Expenses $427,760.52 Grand Total $2,331,642.49 VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED DISCUSSION ITEMS: Tab F - Discuss Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) Cases and Planning Commission (PC) Agenda for December 2020: Mr. Ennis stated that both the ZHB and the PC meetings will be held this month virtually using Zoom. Mr. Ennis reviewed the December 15, 2020 Planning Commission meeting that has the following matters scheduled for discussion: Consideration of the Minor Subdivision Plan for 465 Ambler Road: This appeared before the Planning Commission during their October meeting. The project received reviews and has revised the plan to address the comments from Township Staff and the Planning Commission. The neighboring property owner at 485 Ambler Road is proposing a two lot subdivision at 465 Ambler Road, with the intent of constructing a single-family dwelling unit on each of the newly subdivided lots. The project will include portions of 465 Ambler Road being acquired by 485 Ambler Road through lot line adjustments, as well as the demolition of the existing buildings and structures located at 465 Ambler Road. There is a high likelihood this project will receive a recommendation from the Planning Commission during the meeting. Review of the Minor Subdivision Plan for 113 Jackson Avenue: This project was originally scheduled to appear before the Planning Commission during their meeting last month. The appearance was postponed at the applicant’s request. 113 Jackson Avenue is an 11,116 square foot property located within the Township’s NH North Hills Residential Zoning District and currently contains a two-story duplex. The property owner is proposing a two lot subdivision: one being 5,556 square feet and the other being 5,560 square feet. The property owner intends on constructing a single-family dwelling unit on each of the newly subdivided lots. The demolition of the property’s existing building will occur if the subdivision is approved. 3 7 Consideration of the Conditional Use Application and Preliminary Land Development Application for a Senior Assisted Living Facility at 435 Pennsylvania Avenue within the FWVD Fort Washington Village Overlay Zoning District; aka the Capitol Seniors Housing Development: The attorney representing the developer gave a presentation to the Planning Commission for the preliminary land development application part of this project during the October meeting.