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.
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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.
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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.
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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. The Conditional Use application part was originally scheduled for a presentation during last month’s Planning Commission meeting, but the applicant postponed the appearance in effort to have both applications appear for review and consideration by the Planning Commission at the same time.
This proposed project is a result of recently enacted zoning amendments to the Zoning Code, which now allows for senior assisted living facilities as a conditional use within the FWVD Fort Washington Village Overlay Zoning District. The proposed construction will be for a 3 story/88 unit senior assisted living facility on 3.6 acres along Pennsylvania Avenue and Walnut Lane near Summit Avenue.
It is the intention of the developer to gain recommendations with conditions from the Planning Commission to then further pursue the necessary public hearing before the Board of Commissioners at some point in early 2021.
This application has been postponed until a later date.
Presentation and Review of the Waiver of Land Development Request for a Building Addition at George’s Market in the Dreshertown Shopping Center: The owners of George’s Market are proposing to construct a 656 square foot prefabricated freezer (building addition) to the rear of their store. The attorney representing this project has submitted a formal letter requesting the waiver. As according to the attorney, the waiver should be granted because there will not be a change in use, no additional traffic generated, nor any changes to the property’s stormwater management.
Review and Consideration of the Proposed Text Amendments to the Installation of Roof Mounted Solar Panel Requirements: There are restrictive roof edge and roof ridgeline setback requirements for roof mounted solar panels in the Zoning Code. The setbacks are required for life safety, especially for firefighters during an emergency, but the setbacks have made it very difficult for residents to take advantage of this alternative energy technology, which is contrary to the intent and purposes of allowing them in the Township.
With assistance from the Township’s Fire Marshal and Building Code Official, potential changes to the zoning code are proposed in effort to make it easier for residents to pursue the installation of roof mounted solar panels, while also ensuring the life safety measures remain intact.
Mr. Ennis then discussed the Zoning Hearing Board meeting scheduled for Monday, December 21, 2020 at 7:30 P.M., there are three items scheduled to appear:
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8 Application #2348 for George’s Market at 1650 Limekiln Pike (Dreshertown Shopping Center) in Dresher: The proposed building addition for a prefabricated freezer results in a small increase to the property’s already nonconforming building coverage percentage. The applicants are requesting a special exception to increase the nonconformity. In the alternative, the applicants are requesting a variance from the maximum amount of building coverage percentage allowed in the SC Shopping Center Zoning District.
Application #2349 for the property at 1543 Fulton Drive in Maple Glen: The applicant needs a variance from the maximum allowed impervious coverage percentage to construct an in-ground pool. Additionally, a variance is needed from the maximum allowed size for an accessory building, which for this matter is to construct a 960 square foot garage.
PUBLIC COMMENT/QUESTIONS - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT/QUESTIONS - ITEMS ON AGENDA: None.
ACTION ITEMS:
Tab J – Consider action on Resolution for Intermunicipal Transfer of Liquor License for Jalpa, Inc.: Ms. Ferleger motioned, with Dr. Scarpello seconding, to table action on Resolution for Intermunicipal Transfer of Liquor License for Jalpa, Inc. subject to the continuance discussed at the Public Hearing. VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED
Tab K – Consider action on motion to approve Beneficiaries for the UDEF’s Monte Carlo Night, the Upper Dublin Triathlon and other Fundraisers: Mr. McGuckin motioned, with Dr. Scarpello seconding, to approve Beneficiaries for the UDEF’s Monte Carlo Night, the Upper Dublin Triathlon and other Fundraisers. VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED
Tab L – Consider motion on Resolution #20-2403 approving the Upper Dublin Township Municipal Authority’s (UDTMA’s) 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Business Improvement Plan; and to approve the UDTMA 2021 Budget: Ms. Ferleger motioned, with Dr. Scarpello seconding, to approve Resolution #20-2403 the Upper Dublin Township Municipal Authority’s (UDTMA’s) 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Business Improvement Plan; and to approve the UDTMA 2021 Budget. Ms. Ferry asked if we share this report with the businesses within the office park. Mr. Leonard stated that we do share information with those business, but the report is also available on the township website. VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED
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9 Tab O – Consider action to extend the COVID-19 Disaster Declaration first declared on March 13, 2020 until March 9, 2021: Ms. Knight motioned, with Dr. Scarpello seconding, to extend the COVID-19 Disaster Declaration first declared on March 13, 2020 until March 9, 2021. VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED
Tab Q – Consider motion to approve anonymous donation of $3,500 in new equipment: Mr. McGuckin motioned, with Dr. Scarpello seconding, to approve anonymous donation of $3,500 in new equipment, consisting of two skid steers. VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED
Tab R – Consider Authorizing Release of Escrow Funds: Escrow Release for 465 Maryland UD 19-08 for Javan Engineering/CMT Properties, L.P. Escrow Release No. 1 in the amount of $44,400.00: Mr. McGuckin motioned, with Dr. Scarpello seconding, to approve Release of Escrow Funds – Escrow Release for 465 Maryland UD 19-08 for Javan Engineering/CMT Properties, L.P. Escrow Release No. 1 in the amount of $44,400.00.
Mr. Fountain stated that he had no concerns, this is a partial release. There was additional landscaping required, that has since died and will need to be replanted in the spring. This secures that replanting.
VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED
Escrow Release for Lulu Country Club UD 16.008 Release No. 1 in the amount of $46,000.00: Mr. McGuckin motioned, with Dr. Scarpello seconding, to approve Release of Escrow Funds – Escrow Release for Lulu Country Club Release No. 1 in the amount of $46,000.00.
Mr. Fountain stated he had no concerns. There is still some paving and stormwater work to be done, which is why we are holding a remaining balance in this escrow.
VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: Tab S – Consider action on appointments to Civil Service Commission: Mr. McGuckin motioned to appoint David Levy to the Civil Service Commission for a six-year term ending December 31, 2026.
Dr. Scarpello motioned to close.
VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED
Mr. Levy was appointed to the Civil Service Commission for a six-year term ending December 31, 2026.
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10 Mr. McGuckin motioned to appoint Avis Wanda McClinton to the Historical Commission for a three- year term ending December 31, 2023.
Dr. Scarpello motioned to close.
VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED
Ms. McClinton was appointed to the Historical Commission for a three-year term ending December 31, 2023.
Mr. McGuckin motioned to appoint Jennifer Jones to the Historical Commission for a three-year term ending December 31, 2020.
Dr. Scarpello motioned to close.
VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED
Ms. Jones was appointed to the Historical Commission for a three-year term ending December 31, 2023.
Mr. McGuckin motioned to appoint Robert Pesavento to the Municipal Authority for a five-year term ending January 1, 2026.
Dr. Scarpello motioned to close.
VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED
Mr. Pesavento was appointed to the Municipal Authority for a five-year term ending January 1, 2026.
Mr. McGuckin motioned to appoint Gary Weaver to the Planning Commission for a four-year term ending December 31, 2024.
Dr. Scarpello motioned to close.
VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED
Mr. Weaver was appointed to the Planning Commission for a four-year term ending December 31, 2024.
Mr. McGuckin motioned to appoint Roger Willcox to the Planning Commission for a four-year term ending December 31, 2024.
Dr. Scarpello motioned to close.
VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED
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Mr. Willcox was appointed to the Planning Commission for a four-year term ending December 31, 2024.
Mr. McGuckin motioned to appoint Alice J. Hendrickson to the Vacancy Board for a one-year term ending December 31, 2021.
Dr. Scarpello motioned to close.
VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED
Ms. Hendrickson was appointed to the Vacancy Board for a one-year term ending December 31, 2021.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. McGuckin motioned, with Dr. Scarpello seconding, to adjourn the meeting.
VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED
Respectfully submitted,
______Jesse Conte, Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
______Ira S. Tackel, President
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A Special Budget Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Upper Dublin Township was held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 6:45 P.M. virtually using Zoom with Ira Tackel presiding.
In virtual attendance were Commissioners Ira Tackel, Meredith Ferleger, Cheryl Knight, Liz Ferry, Alyson Fritzges, Robert McGuckin and Gary Scarpello. Also present were Paul Leonard, Township Manager; Jonathan Bleemer, Finance Director and Assistant Manager; Jim Ennis, Community Planner and Zoning Officer; Tom Fountain, Township Engineer; and David Brooman, Township Solicitor.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Tackel dispensed with the roll call as it was done during the Public Hearing.
TAB G – MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 20-2402 TO ESTABLISH 2021 BUDGET: Mr. Tackel summarized the budget as follows: General Fund Revenues are approximately $21.1 million, an increase of 3.5% from the 2020 budget Expenditures were $21.6 million, a decrease of .5% from the 2020 budget Significant changes to the budget resulting in reductions of over $400,000 A planned $515,000 draw down of fund balance 2.5% real estate tax increase, average of $30/year/per household Fund Balance ending at $1.7 million or 7.9% of 2021 expenditures Township real estate taxes represent approximately 14% of total tax bill There was an increase in demand for services
Mr. Tackel stated the budget would be available online.
Mr. McGuckin motioned, with Dr. Scarpello seconding, to adopt Resolution No. 20-2402 establishing the budget for fiscal year 2021.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the First Class Township Code, the Board of Commissioners have prepared and reviewed an annual budget for the fiscal year 2021 detailing the estimated amounts of money required for the specific purposes of the Upper Dublin Township government for the ensuing fiscal year including estimated receipts, expenditures and appropriations, and,
WHEREAS, the proposed 2021 budget was advertised as required by law and made available for public inspection on November 10, 2020, and,
WHEREAS, the proposed 2021 budget was advertised as required by law and was presented and amended at public hearings on November 17, 2020, November 21, 2020, November 24, 2020, and December 1, 2020 and,
WHEREAS, the proposed budget as amended will take effect on January 1, 2021;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the annual budget, details of which are available upon request, for fiscal year 2021.
ADOPTED this 8th day of December 2020.
VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED
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13 TAB H – MOTION TO ADOPT 2021 BUDGET ORDINANCE AND APPROPRIATIONS: Mr. McGuckin motioned, with Dr. Scarpello seconding, to adopt Ordinance No. 20-1363 which is the 2021 budget and appropriations of the Township of Upper Dublin as follows:
SUMMARY OF ALL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS
Receipts from Current Tax Levy 14,102,679 Receipts from Taxes of Prior Years 58,000 Local Enabling Taxes 10,075,000 Other Revenues and Receipts 7,217,279 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 31,452,958
SUMMARY OF ALL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administration and Finance 2,054,419 Treasurer and Tax Collector 19,415 Municipal Buildings 572,403 Economic Development 258,565 TOTAL 2,904,801
PROTECTION TO PERSON AND PROPERTY
Police 8,086,342 Fire 797,564 Emergency Services 297,163 TOTAL 9,171,068
LIBRARY 1,408,412
SANITATION 2,794,685
CODE ENFORCEMENT 1,071,673
PUBLIC WORKS 3,785,129
PARKS AND RECREATION 2,412,513
DEBT SERVICE 3,460,976
NON EXPENDABLE TRUSTS 1,300
CAPITAL PROJECTS
General Capital 2,407,651 Stormwater Management Projects - Fire Capital 78,500 Open Space 1,943,000 2
14 Economic Development - TOTAL 4,429,151
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS 13,250
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 31,452,958
VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED
TAB I – MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH 2021 REAL ESTATE TAX MILLAGE: Mr. McGuckin motioned, with Dr. Scarpello seconding, to adopt Ordinance No. 20-1364 to establish the 2021 real estate tax millage.
TAX RATE FOR GENERAL PURPOSES:
Tax rate for general purposes, the sum of 2.966 Mils.
TAX RATE FOR DEBT SERVICE:
Tax rate for debt service, the sum of 1.067 Mils
TAX RATE FOR FIRE PROTECTION:
Tax rate for fire protection, the sum of 0.656 Mils.
TAX RATE FOR PARKS AND RECREATION:
Tax rate for Parks and Recreation, the sum of 0.872 Mils.
TAX RATE FOR VOTER APPROVED OPEN SPACE DEBT:
Tax rate for voter approved open space debt, the sum of 0.07 Mils.
TAX RATE FOR LIBRARY SERVICES:
Tax rate for Library Services, the sum of 0.511 Mils.
VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED
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15 ADJOURNMENT:
There being no more business to discuss, Mr. Tackel adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
______Jesse Conte, Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
______Ira Tackel, President
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16 Agenda Item No:B
Board of Commissioners Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: January 12, 2021 Submitted by: Deb Ritter Submitting Department: Item Type: Reports Agenda Section:
Subject: Move to approve the Tax Collector’s Report for the month of December.
Suggested Action:
Attachments: B.pdf
17 UpyM 801 LOCH ALSH AVENUE FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 iin Phone: (215) 646-4794
MICHAEL E. KLEIN Treasurer & Tax Collector Tax Collector's Report Upper Dublin Township
December 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020
CASH BEGINNING BALANCE 0.00
RECEIPTS 2019 County Interim Carryover 341.00 2019 Township Interim Carryover 520.91 2020 County Interims $ 1,618.00 2020 Township Interims $ 2,519.19 2020 County Real Estate Tax $ 31,082.00 Less: Returned Checks - 0.00 $ 31,082.00 2020 Township Real Estate Tax $ 48,376.00 Less: Returned Checks - 0.00 $ 48,376.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 84,457.10
DISBURSEMENTS 2019 County Interim Carryover 341.00 2019 Township Interim Carryover 520.91 2020 County Interims $ 1,618.00 2020 Township Interims $ 2,519.19 2020 County Real Estate Tax $ 31,082.00 2020 Township Real Estate Tax $ 48,376.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 84,457.10
CASH ENDING BALANCE 0.00 PAYABLE TO: County Real Estate Tax 0.00 Township Real Estate Tax 0.00
TOTAL PAYABLE 0.00
1/8/2021 Michael E. Klein
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Board of Commissioners Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: January 12, 2021 Submitted by: Deb Ritter Submitting Department: Item Type: Reports Agenda Section:
Subject: Call on Township Engineer for his report.
Suggested Action:
Attachments: C-UD-TwpEngineerReport-202012.pdf
19 UPPER DUBLIN TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP ENGINEER'S REPORT 1/6/2021 PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION STATUS ACTION Promenade paving, utilities, striping, clean-up Inspection Mattison Estates utilities, on-lot construction, E&S reviews Inspection Enclave at Promenade utilities, stormwater piping, lot completion items Inspection HyView (Ruddy) earthwork/compaction, plan changes/reviews Inspection North Hills Manor utilities, paving repairs, sidewalk/R-O-W work Inspection Sandy Run Middle School general site checks, E&S reviews, minor sitework sporadic inspection Washington Manor no significant sitework sporadic inspection Regency-Toll no significant sitework sporadic inspection Lulu Country Club no significant sitework no inspection Javan Engineering Substantial completion no inspection Woodland Creek Substantial completion no inspection
PLAN REVIEWS STATUS ACTION 465 Ambler Road - Minor PC Recommendation Final Approval Subdivision George's Market-Request for PC Recommendation Approval Waiver of Land Dev. Review
ESCROW RELEASES STATUS ACTION Mattison-Castle $12,567.50 approval
PROJECTS IN MAINTENANCE STATUS ACTION Maple Glen-Anna Rose Court Month 15 of 18
MEETINGS STATUS ACTION Regs December 8, December 22 web meetings Staff meeting December 9 web meeting Stated Meeting December 8 web meeting Planning Commission December 15 web meeting The Woods December 14 web meeting DEP/Act 537 Plan December 23 web meeting
20 Agenda Item No:D
Board of Commissioners Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: January 12, 2021 Submitted by: Deb Ritter Submitting Department: Item Type: Reports Agenda Section:
Subject: Call on the Manager for his monthly report, Questions, Move to accept.
Suggested Action:
Attachments: D.pdf
21 TOWNSHIP MANAGER'S REPORT DECEMBER 2020
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Attended the fourth budget hearing.
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Attended the virtual meeting of the Eastern Montgomery County Emergency Management Group.
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Attended a meeting with staff on the move of Public Works offices to 805 Loch Alsh and a review of the PennDOT snow plowing contract.
Attended the DVIT annual meeting.
Friday, December 4, 2020
Attended the monthly meeting of the Municipal Authority.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Regulations Meeting with Township Solicitor, Engineer, Public Works and Code Enforcement Directors regarding ongoing Township Land Developments and projects.
Attended the Board of Commissioners Public Hearing, Budget Adoption Meeting and Stated Meeting for December.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Staff Meeting with all department heads to review Board of Commissioners Agenda and ongoing Township projects.
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Attended the Wissahickon Clean Water Partnership meeting.
Attended and was a presenter at the Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Municipal Manager's annual meeting.
Attended a webinar for Municipal Managers on Race: Myths, Mores, and Motivations (APMM).
Monday, December 14, 2020
Attended a meeting along with staff and representatives from the Woods Apartments on potential expansion on their site.
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Attended snow preparation meeting with staff.
Attended meeting with area Public Works Directors on Mutual Aid Act 93 for snow removal.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Attended a meeting of the Eastern Montgomery County Emergency Managers Group.
Attended a meeting along with staff and Carroll Engineering staff representing Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (BCWSA) to review the Act 537 plan requests from DEP in preparation for the meeting with DEP on December 23, 2020.
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Regulations Meeting with Township Solicitor, Engineer, Public Works and Code Enforcement Directors regarding ongoing Township Land Developments and projects.
Attended a closeout meeting for the Upper Dublin Public Library project.
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Meeting with DEP to review the Act 537 Plan along with staff and BCWSA representatives.
Commissioners are advised that I took no sick days and no vacation days during the month of December.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul A. Leonard Township Manager
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UPPER DUBLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY Progress Report for December 2020 Connecting people and ideas to educate, inspire and strengthen the Upper Dublin Community
FOCUS AREA: LIBRARY EXPANSION UPDATE
Cheri Fiory, Director The Library completed its first full month open to the public by appointment. Staff continued to receive positive comments about the new building from patrons seeing the Library for the first time. Borrowing also continues on an upward trend, especially as people take advantage of the Library’s Service Window. Able to accommodate up to six users socially distanced, the new Computer Lab opened mid-month, and saw its first visitors.
Since residents began receiving the About Us. About Our Future Capital Campaign letters in the mail in late November, the fundraising team has been tracking gifts received. By month’s end, the campaign is $20,000 closer to its goal, and gifts continue to arrive. Reports are being developed to share campaign results and data in future.
FOCUS AREA: PROGRAMS
Jenn Roberts, Head of Children’s Services The Children’s Department was delighted with the 53 LEGO contest entries they received. Winners were chosen in four age categories, receiving LEGO gift cards as prizes, and honorable mentions were named, receiving LEGO minifigures. Here is a link to all the winners: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SWNpOti7ftc0ZEb9Ue7K5A-_VCkrVMyj?usp=sharing
OTHER NOTEWORTHY EVENTS The Board of Commissioners (BOC) passed the Township’s 2021 budget on December 8. The Library’s Part Time Staffing budget was reduced by $75,000 from what was originally requested. At this level, the Library is unable to resume its normal open hours of 66 hrs/week in 2021. The Library will strive, at least, to meet state standards this coming year, and if COVID-19 conditions significantly improve, the BOC agreed to revisit library funding/hours.
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Jan-20 Feb-20 Mar-20 Apr-20 May-20 Jun-20 Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 2020 YTD Totals DAYS OPEN**** HOURS OPEN**** VISITS REFERENCE QUESTIONS BORROWING eCollections eBooks eAudio (Audiobooks & Music) eVideo (Movies & TV) eMagazines Total eCollections Print Children's Books & Magazines YA Books & Magazines Adult Books & Magazines Total Print Audio-Visual Children's DVDs/Video Games Children's Audio (music & books) Adult & YA DVDs/Video Games Adult & YA Audio (music & books) Total Audio-Visual Museum Passes Circulating Technology** Interlibrary Loan (non-MCLINC) TOTAL BORROWING MCLINC INTERLIBRARY LOAN Shipped to MCLINC Libraries Delivered From MCLINC Libraries EVENTS, CLASSES, GROUPS For Children/Families* For Young Adults* For Adults/General Audience* PROGRAM ATTENDANCE For Children/Families* For Young Adults * For Adults/General Audience*
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WEBSITE STATS Sessions Users Page Views*** COMPUTER SESSIONS VOLUNTEER HOURS Young Adults Adults TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS
**Formerly Kill A Watts & Hotspots ***new statistical reporting began in May 2020; page views not included ****Building closed 3.12.20 for COVID-19; "Opened" remote library support 3.28.20 *Includes programs offered virtually during COVID-19 building closure
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