Upper Merion Board of Supervisors Meetings

BOS Meeting - April 9, 2026

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:28:16 +0000

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:01
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:06
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:30
3. Roll Call.
0:00:46
4. Meeting Minutes: February 12, 2026 – Business Meeting
March 5, 2026 – Zoning Workshop
March 12, 2026 – Business Meeting
0:01:20
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:01:33
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:04:59
7. Public Comment – Agenda Items
8. New Business:
0:07:57
A. Presenting the 2025 Police Officer of the Year – Officer Nicholas Tramo
0:10:59
B. Swearing-In of new full-time Fire & EMS Officers:
• Britni Brodhead-Huko – FF/EMT
• Paul Brown – Fire Marshal
0:15:18
C. Public Safety – Life Saving Awards awarded to Police, Fire and EMS members
0:43:09
D. Proclamation – National Library Week – April 19 – 25, 2026
0:47:25
E. Proclamation – Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month
0:51:20
F. Resolution 2026-10 re: Local Government Week – April 13 – 17, 2026
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
0:54:01
G. Resolution 2026-11 re: Recognizing Arbor Day
0:56:14
H. Resolution 2026-12 re: Recognizing Earth Day
0:59:15
I. Public Hearing – Proposed Ordinance regarding the 2020-2021 Fire Code and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code update.
1:02:30
J. Stormwater Management Waiver Request Letter – 363 Radar Drive. Approval of the following waivers in order to construct a new in-ground swimming pool on the R-2 Zoned property as outlined in the township Engineer’s March 27, 2026 Review letter: Chapter 140, Sections 140-14.B2(a)2(b); 140.14B 2(a) 3& 140-14B2(a)4(b)
K. Stormwater Management Waiver Request Letter – 420 Alderbrook Drive. Approval of the following waivers in order to construct a new in-ground swimming pool and patio on the R-1A Zoned property as outlined in the township Engineer’s March 27, 2026 Review letter: Chapter 140, Sections 140-14B(1)a; 140-14B2(a)2(b) & 140-14B2(a)4(c).
L. Stormwater Management Waiver Request Letter – 444 S. Gulph Road Approval of the following waivers in order to construct a new single-family dwelling on the R-2 Zoned property as outlined in the township Engineer’s March 27, 2026 Review letter: Chapter 140, Sections: 140-14B1(a); 140-14B(1(c); 140-14B1(f)1;140-14B2(a)2(b); 140-15B2(c) & 140-18A(2).
1:05:54
M. Consent Agenda re:
1. Resolution 2026-13 – 2026 Fee Schedule.
2. Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Real Estate Tax Settlement Stipulation:
KOP Warner PA Partners, LLC, 150 S. Warner Road, Upper Merion Township, for the years 2024, 2025 and 2026 resulting in an overpayment of $55,830.03.
3. Approve MOU Mutual Aid Agreement between Upper Merion Township Fire & EMS and Lower Providence EMS to provide Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) Services.
4. Resolution 2026-14 – Approval of the 2026 Township Emergency Operations Plan Revision and the Promulgation Document accepting proposed changes to the 2026 Plan.
5. Financial Security Release Final – Chick-Fil-A, 135 W. DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia – Approval of Final Escrow Release in the amount of $67,582.28 for the completion of required site improvements as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
6. Financial Escrow Security Release #5– Stonebrook at Upper Merion Phase 3 (Final) - Approval of Escrow Release No.5 in the amount of $1,324,843.65 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer subject to the submission of the required maintenance bond.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
7. Financial Escrow Release #2 (Final) - Top Golf Entertainment and Restaurant Facility - Approval of an escrow release in the amount of $590,740.33 for the completion of required site improvements to date as part of the Land Development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
8. Neumann & Associates Consulting Agreement – Approval of a revised twelve (12) month agreement (1/2026 – 12/2026) with Neumann & Associates for consulting services in accordance with the terms outlined in the letter of agreement.
9. Public Works Capital Equipment Lease Purchase – Authorization to purchase the following through any State/Costars or Cooperative Program with funds designated in the Capital Fund:
a. Lease/Purchase of a 2026 JCB Telescoping Skid-Steer Wheel Loader for Nor-View Farm and the Transportation Division in the amount of $84,473.03 as recommended by the Finance Director.
b. Lease of a 2026 JCB Power-Slide Backhoe for the Transportation Division in the amount of $176,901.37 through Univest Capital Inc., as recommended by the Finance Director.
10. Public Safety Capital Equipment Purchase – Authorization to purchase the following through any State/Costars or Cooperative Program with funds designated in the Capital Fund:
a. Hose testing equipment – MES – Total Cost $7378.50 plus shipping cost
b. Hose roller – Roll n Rack – Total Cost $8270.00 plus shipping cost
11. Recharge Park: Approval of Payment Application #06 in the amount of $92,306.16 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.
12. Approval of an Agreement between Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital and Upper Merion Township to provide access to Jefferson’s Whole Blood Program allowing Township Emergency Service personnel to deliver emergency treatment to emergent patients experiencing significant blood loss prior to arrival at an acute care setting.
13. 2026-2027 Montgomery County Consortium of Communities (MCCC) Fuel Contract: Authorization to advertise and receive bids for the annual MCCC Fuel Contract.
14. Resolution 2026-15 - Support the application and request to DCNR’s C2P2 grant program for funding construction in the amount of $900,000.00 on the Moore Road Multimodal Trail.
15. Resolution 2026-16 - Support the application and request to DCED’s Greenways, Trail & Recreation grant program for funding construction on the Moore Road Multimodal Trail for $250,000.
16. 2026 Upper Merion Township Road Resurfacing Program: Authorization to advertise and receive bids for the annual road resurfacing contract.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
17. Accept Extension Letter for Innovation MLP Ventures Group, LLC for Land Development Applications at 2100 Renaissance Blvd., 2201 – 2901 Renaissance Blvd., 3200 Horizon Drive & 411 Swedeland Road until August 14, 2026.
18. Resolution 2026-17 – Adoption of 443 South Gulph Road Sewerage Planning Module (Component 3m), Act 537.
1:12:41
9. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
1:13:00
10. Additional Business.
1:18:20
11. Public Comment.
1:28:10
12. Adjournment.
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.

BOS Meeting - March 12, 2026

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:50:58 +0000

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:17
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:33
3. Roll Call.
0:00:53
4. Meeting Minutes: February 5, 2026 – Zoning
February 5, 2026 - Workshop
0:01:27
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:03:10
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:04:13
7. Township Department Updates
0:05:24
8. Public Comment – Agenda Items
9. New Business:
0:09:54
A. Recognition of Jim Ruddy for his service on the Shade Tree Commission, Farmers Market, Tricentennial Committee and the Sanitary & Stormwater Authority.
0:14:50
B. America 250 Update by Valley Forge Tourism.
0:36:20
C. Proclamation – Women’s History Month.
0:38:59
D. Public Hearing – Approval of the Transfer of a Restaurant Liquor License No. R-17380 into Upper Merion Township, 160 N. Gulph Road (Open World Entertainment) from Abington Township, 2862 Moreland Road, Willow Grove, PA.
Resolution 2026-7
0:56:42
E. Conditional Use Hearing Continued – Arden 252 Development, LLC. Permit creation of 2 flag lots as part of a 4-lot subdivision on the property at 252 Arden Road, R-1 Zoning District.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
1:01:37
F. Public Hearing – Proposed Ordinance – Data Center Regulations. Ordinance amending Chapter 165 of the Township Zoning Code to provide definitions, zoning districts, general regulations and parking standards relating to data centers.
1:45:52
G. Public Hearing – Proposed Ordinance – Neighborhood Mixed-Use District (NMU). Ordinance amending Chapter 165 of the Township Zoning Code to reformat and recodify the provisions of NMU, to add a new Conditional Use Process and to clarify standards related to purpose, permitted uses, and general provisions for the NMU District.
2:05:10
H. Consent Agenda re:
1. Approve MOU Mutual Aid Agreement between Upper Merion Township Fire & EMS and Lower Providence Township to provide Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) Services.
2. Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Approval of a Business Tax Appeal in the amount of $68.00 representing the penalty.
3. Township Building Programming and Facility Needs Assessment: Approval of Invoice 4430 in the amount of $10,050.00 to GKO Architects of Ambler, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
4. Township Building Programming and Facility Needs Assessment: Approval of Invoice 4445 in the amount of $4,300.00 to GKO Architects of Ambler, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
5. Recharge Park: Approval of Payment Application 05 in the amount of $8,795.52 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.
6. Neumann & Associates Consulting Agreement – Approval of a revised twelve (12) month agreement (1/2026 – 12/2026) with Neumann & Associates for consulting services in accordance with the terms outlined in the letter of agreement.
7. Authorization to Purchase – Authorization to purchase/lease the following vehicles through any State or Competitive Bidding Contract utilizing funds from the Capital Fund.
A. Two (2) Dodge Pro-Master 3500 conversion vans in the amount of $138,645 for each vehicle as part of the Township’s Rambler Shuttle Program.
8. Township Basic Emergency Operations Plan Revisions – Approval of the 2026 revisions to the Township Basic Emergency Operations Plan as recommended by the Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator.
9. Mental Health Mural Project Memorandum of Understanding – Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Township, Brittany Grala and owners of the 200 W. Beidler Road for the installation of a wall mural on the property subject to the solicitor’s final approval of the form and function of the MOU.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
10. Financial Escrow/Bond Release (Final)– JP Morgan/Chase, 677 W. DeKalb Pike. Approval of final escrow release/ Bond Release to JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA, for completion of required site improvements to date as part of the land development project subject to the payment of all outstanding fees.
11. Resolution 2026-8 – Approving application for PennDOT Green Light Go Grant Program for traffic signal upgrades at Mall and Goddard Boulevards.
12. Resolution 2026-9 – Approving the planning, design, funding and construction of the Valley Forge Gateway Trail which connects the Schuylkill River Trail with the Chester Valley Trail.
13. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Meriplex of Wayne, PA in the amount of $34,476.00 for VCIO IT Consulting Services.
14. Approve Board Policy No. 2026-1 establishing the guidelines and procedures on the formulation, adoption and implementation of ALL Township policies.
15. Permission to Advertise Ordinance regarding the 2020-2021 Fire Code and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code update.
16. Citizen Board Appointments – Appointment to the Economic & Community Development Committee, Historical Commission and Young Adult Member to the Upper Merion Farmer’s Market.
2:15:14
I. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
2:15:28
J. Additional Business.
2:18:36
K. Public Comment.
2:19:30
L. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.

BOS Meeting - February 12, 2026

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:27:36 +0000

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:20
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:40
3. Roll Call.
0:01:01
4. Meeting Minutes: December 11, 2025 - Business Meeting
January 5, 2026 – Re-Organization Meeting
January 5, 2026 – Zoning Workshop
January 8, 2026 – BOS Workshop
January 15, 2026 – Business Meeting
0:01:42
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:02:46
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:04:31
7. Township Department Update:
0:07:00
8. Public Comments – Agenda Items.
9. New Business:
0:13:00
A. Swearing-In of Police, Fire & EMS by District Judge Jodi Griffis
• Police – Officer Jack Reilly and Officer Michael Ficchi
• EMS – Donald Ellis
0:26:11
B. Presentation by the Board of Community Assistance.
0:40:51
C. Proclamation – Black History Month.
0:44:10
D. Conditional Use Hearing – Arden 252 Development, LLC. Permit creation of 2 flag lots as part of a 4-lot subdivision on the property at 252 Arden Road, R-1 Zoning District.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
2:10:18
E. Motion to Advertise Public Hearing – Proposed Ordinance – Data Center Regulations. Permission to Advertise a public hearing at the March 12, 2026 Business Meeting on a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 165 of the Township Zoning Code to provide definitions, zoning districts, general regulations and parking standards relating to data centers.
2:14:09
F. Resolution No 2026-6 – Montco 2040 Grant Application- Town Center Road Right of Way and Lighting Project. Adoption of Resolution No 2026-6 authorizing the submission of a $250,000 grant application under Montgomery County’s Vision 2040 Implementation Grant Program (Montco 2040) for the Town Center Road Right-of-Way & Pedestrian Lighting Project.
2:16:56
G. Consent Agenda:
1. Recharge Park: Approval of Payment Application 04 in the amount of $17,110.44 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.
2. Extension of the EMS Fellowship Agreement between the University of Pennsylvania Health System’s (UPH) Department of Emergency Medicine and Upper Merion Township providing clinical training experiences for UPH’s residents participating the Emergency Medical Services Program Fellowship until June 30, 2031.
3. Neuman & Associates Consulting Agreement – Approval of a consultant fee increase with Neuman & Associates for continued consulting services related to mixed use, sport and entertainment development in the Township per the terms of the agreement.
4. Supplemental Budget Appropriations:
a. Increase to Account #18-400-07403 (UMGA TV Equipment) in the amount of $43,500.00 from 2025 Verizon Grant Money.
b. Increase to Account #18407-07903 in the amount of $2,200.00 to replace computer equipment from 2025 Verizon Grant Money.
5. Capital Equipment Lease/Purchase – Authorization to lease/purchase the following vehicles and Capital Equipment through any state/Costars contract or Government Leasing Program:
Public Safety:
A. 2 - 2026 Ford Police Interceptors in the amount of $2,024.54/month plus fit out.
B. 1 - GMC SUV in the amount of $976.64/month.
2:20:20
10. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
2:20:33
11. Additional Business.
2:20:40
12. Public Comment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
3:26:21
13. Adjournment.
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled star...

BOS Meeting - January 15, 2026

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:48:35 +0000

www.umtownship.org
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:17
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:44
3. Roll Call.
0:00:57
4. Meeting Minutes: November 6, 2025 – Budget Meeting
November 20, 2025 – Business Meeting
December 4, 2025 – Zoning Workshop
0:01:54
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:
0:14:52
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.
0:37:27
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.
0:38:30
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.
www.umtownship.org
0:39:26
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.
0:44:48
10. Accounts Payables.
0:44:50
11. Additional Business.
www.umtownship.org
0:56:01
12. Public Comment.
1:18:40
13. Adjournment.
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.

BOS Reorg Meeting - January 5, 2026

Upper Merion Township — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 01:14:32 +0000

www.umtownship.org
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
0:00:13
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
0:06:08
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
0:08:17
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
www.umtownship.org
I. Citizen Boards, Commissions, and Authorities
0:18:17
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.

BOS Meeting - December 11, 2025

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:08:47 +0000

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
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
0:02:01
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
0:16:19
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.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
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.
1:02:50
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 compliance with the Internal Revenue Code and Securities and Exchange Commission regulations.
1:05:22
F. Hearing and Adoption of 2026 Budget:
1. Resolution 2025-38 re: Adoption of 2026 Township General Operating & Capital Improvement Budgets.
2. Adoption of Sewer Revenue Fund Budget.
2:22:10
G. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
2:22:30
H. Additional Business.
2:30:02
I. Public Comment.
2:37:01
J. Adjournment.
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.

BOS Meeting - November 20, 2025

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:45:58 +0000

BOS Meeting - November 13, 2025

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:52:00 +0000

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
0:02:04
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:06:30
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:07:20
7. Township Department Updates:
8. New Business:
0:08:40
A. Proclamation – Small Business Saturday.
0:10:47
B. Public Comment – Agenda Items.
0:11:11
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.
0:20:12
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.
0:23:51
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.
0:25:41
9. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
0:26:01
10. Additional Business.
0:30:00
11. Public Comment.
0:47:40
12. Adjournment.
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.

BOS Meeting - October 16th, 2025

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 02:46:04 +0000

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
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
0:01:51
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:03:41
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:04:22
7. Township Department Updates:
8. New Business:
0:07:06
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
0:21:30
B. Proclamation re: Fire Prevention Month – October, 2025.
0:25:38
C. Presentation re: Upper Merion Fire and Emergency Service Awards.
0:27:58
D. Presentation of the Bernard S. Gutkowski, Sr. Firefighter of the Year Award.
0:30:22
E. Presentation of the Mary Bacchi Emergency Medical Services Responder of the Year Award.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
0:43:15
F. Public Hearing - Proposed Ordinance amending the Upper Merion Township Police Pension Plan to provide for the purchase of non-intervening military service time.
0:46:51
G. Public Comment – Agenda Items.
0:47:19
H. Conditional Use Decision & Order – GS Vandenburg Property owner, LLC, 720 Vandenburg Road.
0:55:55
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
1:02:10
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
1:06:10
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
1:13:51
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.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
4. Approval of Cooperation Agreement among Upper Merion Township, the Redevelopment Authority of Montgomery County, and the Friends of Valley Forge Park Alliance for the Maurice Stephen House Valley Forge Park Alliance Headquarters and Café.
5. Approval of Sub-Grantee Agreement between the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Montgomery and Friends of Valley Forge Park Alliance for the Maurice Stephen House Valley Forge Alliance Headquarters and Café.
6. Approval of Indemnity Agreement between the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Montgomery and Friends of Valley Forge Park Alliance for the Maurice Stephen House Valley Forge Alliance Headquarters and Café.
7. Pump Station Pump Replacement Project (Electrical Contract): Approval of Payment Application No. 01 in the amount of $31,950.00 to BSI Electrical Contractors of Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania, for contract work performed to date, as recommended by the consulting engineer.
8. Pump Station Pump Replacement Project: Approval of Payment Application No. 04 (GC Contract) in the amount of $23,381.55 to DESCCO Design & Construction, Inc. of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the consulting engineer.
9. 2025 Road Resurfacing Program: Approval of Payment Application No. 01 in the amount of $655,295.71 to Allan Meyers, L.P. of Worcester, Pennsylvania, for contract work performed to date, as recommended by the consulting engineer.
10. Resolution 2025-32 – 443 South Gulph Road (United Health Services): Approval of a resolution for an Act 537 plan revision to install a sewer extension and tap-in to serve the UHS Facility at 443 South Gulph Road, as recommended by the UMSSA Engineer and the Director of Public Works.
11. Financial Escrow Release – Toll Mid-Atlantic LP, Stonebrook Phase 2. Approval of escrow release #3 (Final) to Toll Bros Mid-Atlantic in the amount of $639,654.45 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.
12. Consideration of a Business Tax Appeal Settlement. Approval of a Business Tax Appeal for $1,313.94 for the year 2024.
13. Citizen Board Appointment to the Economic & Community Development Committee.
14. Financial Escrow Release #4 – 127 S. Gulph Creek Hotel – Retail Development. Approval of escrow release #4 to GCP Retail GP, LLC in the amount of $459,572.32 with $8,800.50 remaining as maintenance security, for completion of required site improvements to date as part of the land development project as recommended by the Township Engineer subject to all outstanding township invoices.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
15. 2026 Road Program: Approval of a professional services agreement in the amount of $64,355.00 with ARRO Consulting, Inc. of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania to design, bid, observe construction, and coordinate PennDOT Liquid Fuels requirements, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
1:17:23
9. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
1:17:42
10. Additional Business.
1:27:00
11. Public Comment.
2:09:22
12. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.

BOS Meeting - September 11, 2025

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:42:58 +0000

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:12
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
0:03:17
6. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:03:31
7. Township Department Updates:
0:06:27
8. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:07:16
9. Public Comment – Agenda Items
10. New Business:
0:13:09
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
0:17:29
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.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
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, Pennsylvania, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
13. Approval of an agreement regarding recording of an easement at the property located at 760 Moore Road as part of the Moore Road Multimodal Trail project administered by the King of Prussia District.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
14. Allendale Road Pedestrian Bridge: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) in the amount of $172,100 with Bowman Consulting Group of Exton, Pennsylvania for the preliminary engineering of the Allendale Road Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
0:23:12
C. Resolution No. 2025-27. Waiver of land Development – Steelyard Sports, 504 Swedeland Road. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-27 waiving the Land Development Plan submission requirement, pursuant to Chapter 145 of the Township Code, for the construction of an outdoor hockey rink and accessory structures on the property subject to those conditions as outlined in said resolution.
0:26:41
11. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
0:26:51
12. Additional Business.
0:29:11
13. Public Comment.
14. Adjournment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.

BOS Meeting - August 14, 2025

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:51:48 +0000

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
0:01:23
5. Chairperson's Comments:
0:05:55
6. Township Department Updates:
0:07:04
7. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:08:48
8. Public Comment - Agenda Items.
9. New Business:
0:09:38
A. Announce Winning Name of the Township Website ChatBOT Contest.
0:13:01
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.
0:16:06
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
0:27:30
11. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
0:27:48
12. Additional Business.
0:33:39
13. Public Comment.
0:40:16
14. Adjournment.

BOS Meeting - July 17, 2025

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:33:23 +0000

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:19
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:36
3. Roll Call.
0:01:02
4. Meeting Minutes: June 12, 2025 – Business Meeting
0:01:40
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:01:49
6. Township Department Updates:
0:04:51
7. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:05:50
8. Public Comment – Agenda Items.
9. New Business:
0:09:31
A. Tax Collector Report
0:15:56
B. Proclamation - Park & Recreational Professionals Day
July – Park & Recreation Month
0:21:25
C. Resolution 2025-16 – ECDC Weekend of Service.
0:25:49
D. Public Hearing – Ordinance - Verizon Cable Franchise Agreement.
0:30:42
E. Public Hearing – Ordinance - Pershing Street Parking Restrictions.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
0:33:34
F. Resolution 2025-17 - Malvern Anderson Road, LP Final Subdivision Plan – 0 Reedel Road. Consideration of a final Land Development Plan for Malvern Anderson Road, LP, 0 Reedel Road, for the subdivision of the 18.95 acre parcel into 24 residential lots and associated site improvements subject to the waivers and conditions as outlined in said Resolution. Zoning District R2.
0:41:51
G. Resolution 2025-18 - Agreement of Sale – 886 Brower Road. To adopt Resolution 2025-18 approving the acquisition of 886 Brower Road, being parcels 58-00-02353-00-1 & 58-00-02353-00-4 by deed in lieu of condemnation and authorizing the execution of an agreement of sale for purchase of the properties by the proper Township officials.
0:46:04
H. Consent Agenda re:
1. Resolution 2025-19 – Adopt initiatives to be recognized as a Pennsylvania Audubon Council Bird Town Pennsylvania.
2. Police Pension Plan Investment Rate of Return. Approval of the Township’s Actuary’s recommendation to reduce the current plan investment rate of return to 7.25% and as recommended by the Pension Advisory Board.
3. Consideration of a Business Tax Appeal Settlement. Approval of a Business Tax Appeal in the amount of $3,113.00 for the years 2019, 2020 and 2024.
4. Resolution 2025-20 – Disposition of Township Vehicles to J.J. Kane Auctions of Plymouth Meeting for an estimated sale value of $18,900.00.
5. Neuman & Associates Consulting Agreement – Approval of a six (6) month agreement (7/2025-12/2025) with Neuman & Associates for consulting services related to multi-purpose sports and entertainment facilities in the Township in accordance with the terms outlined in the letter of agreement.
6. Appointment of Nixon Peabody, LLP., as special counsel to the Board of Supervisors per their proposal dated June 18, 2025 as recommended by the Township Manager.
7. Moore Road Multimodal Trail Traffic Study & Design Development Project: Approval for the KOP-BID to advertise and conduct a request for proposals of professional design services for the Moore Road Multimodal Trail.
8. Recharge Park Construction Project: Approval for the KOP-BID to advertise and conduct a request for proposals to construct Recharge Park on First Avenue in Moore Park.
9. Authorization to Purchase – Authorization to purchase the following vehicles through any State or Competitive Bidding Contract utilizing funds from the Fire Apparatus Fund.
A. 2029 Pierce Enforcer Pumper Fire Engine from Glick Fire Equipment Co of Lancaster, PA in the amount of $1,192,000
B. (1) 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe, including fit-out in the amount of $88,217.90 for Deputy Fire Chief.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
C. (2) 2025 Ford 1-50 Pickup Trucks, including fit-out in the amount of $164,300.26 for Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Chief.
10. Capital Purchase Request – Police Portable Radio Replacement – Authorization to purchase 16 replacement portable radios through any Costars or Competitive Bidding Contract as budgeted and recommended by the Director of Public Safety.
11. Stormwater Permit Fee-in-lieu Request – 442 Lori Lane. Approval of the request for a fee-in-lieu payment in accordance with Chapter 140, Section 140-14 A 1 (a) (2) as part of the stormwater permit application at 442 Lori Lane to permit the installation of an in-ground pool, as calculated by the Township Engineer and as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
12. Stormwater Permit Fee-in-lieu Request – 830 Timber Creek Drive. Approval of the request for a Stormwater fee-in-lieu payment in accordance with Chapter 140, Section 140-14 A 1 (a) (2) as part of the stormwater permit application at 830 Timber Creek Drive for a covered porch as calculated by the Township Engineer and as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
13. Financial Escrow Release # 5 (Final) – Toll Mid-Atlantic LP, Stonebrook Phase 1. Approval of escrow release # 5 (Final) to Toll Bros Mid-Atlantic in the amount of $432,391.60 for completion of required site improvements to date as part of the land development project subject to completion of all outstanding Phase 1 items as recommended by RVE Engineers.
14. Permission to Advertise – Conditional Use Hearing, GS Vandenburg Property Owner, LLC, 720 Vandenburg Road. Authorization for the proper Township officials to schedule and advertise a Conditional Use Hearing for the September 11, 2025 Business Meeting on the application submitted by GS Vandenburg Property Owner, LLC, to permit the construction of a 205-unit apartment building on the property within the KPMU District.
15. Motion to Approve the Budget Guidelines for the 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets.
16. Approval of the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) in the amount of $19,712.00 per month to Meriplex of Wayne, PA to provide temporary supplemental IT staffing services.
17. Approval of the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) in the amount of $17,595.00 to Meriplex of Wayne, PA to conduct a Network Site and Policy Assessment.
18. Resolution 2025-21 – Approve a Department of Economic and Community Development Multimodal Transportation Fund grant application on behalf of the King of Prussia District (BID) for Moore Road Multimodal Trail in the amount of $3,000,000.00.
19. Approve Letter of Support for the King of Prussia District’s grant application for the Gulph Road Connector and the Valley Forge Trail Partnership.
20. Approve Extension Letter for Madison Capital Investments, 657 S. Gulph Road until September 11, 2025.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
0:47:17
I. Resolution 2025-22 Agreement of Sale – 194 Henderson Road & 150 E. DeKalb Pike. To adopt Resolution 2025- 22 approving the acquisition of 194 Henderson Road & 150 E. DeKalb Pike, being parcels 58-00-09954-00-5; 58-00-06070-00-1; 58-00-06073-00-7; and 58-00-09955-00-4 by deed in lieu of condemnation and authorizing the execution of an agreement of sale for purchase of the properties by the proper Township officials.
0:54:17
10. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
0:54:30
11. Additional Business.
0:58:20
12. Public Comment.
0:58:32
13. Adjournment.
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.

BOS Meeting - June 12, 2025

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:07:06 +0000

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:08
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:20
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:28
3. Roll Call.
0:00:42
4. Meeting Minutes: May 1, 2025 – Zoning Workshop
May 1, 2025 – BOS Workshop
May 15, 2025 – Business Meeting
0:01:28
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:01:40
6. Township Department Updates:
0:04:19
7. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:04:55
8. Public Comment – Agenda Items.
0:05:23
9. New Business:
0:09:09
A. Police Promotion – Sergeant Christopher Dolga to Lieutenant.
0:13:17
B. Swearing-In of New Police Officers by Judge Patrick Krouse:
• Justin Fisher
• Matthew McCormick
0:06:20
C. Honoring Police Officer of the Year – Detective Jay Nakahara.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
0:17:14
D. Swearing-In of New EMS Employees by Judge Patrick Krouse:
• Jordan Mains
• Susan Boran
• Micah Rich
• Jewel Singles
0:27:42
E. Proclamation to Honor Juneteenth – June 19, 2025.
0:30:02
F. 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 District: KPMU
Resolution No. 2025-13
0:30:14
G. 2025 Montgomery County Consortium Fuel Contract: Approval of contract award to SJ Fuel South Company, Inc. of Barrington, New Jersey for the price differentials of $0.1000 (Regular Unleaded), $0.0150 (Super Unleaded), and $0.1000 (B2 Diesel), as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
0:31:05
H. Consent Agenda re:
1. Mobile Stroke Unit Agreement – Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital. Approval of an agreement between Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital and Upper Merion Township for the Jefferson and Upper Merion for the co-establishment and operation of a Mobile Stroke Unit in the Township as outlined in said Agreement subject to the approval of the final form and function of the agreement by the Township Solicitor.
2. Mobile Stroke Unit Garage Agreement – Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital. Approval of an agreement between Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital, Upper Merion Township and the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company for the lease of a portion of the KOP Fire Station on Allendale Road for the housing of the Mobile Stroke Unit ambulance as out outlined in said agreement and subject to the approval of the final form and function of the agreement by the township Solicitor.
3. Consideration of a Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Heartland Foods, LLC. Approval of a Business Tax Appeal submitted by Heartland Foods, LLC, 3000 Valley Forge Circle, King of Prussia, PA 19406 for the penalty and interest in the amount of $164.92 for the tax year 2024.
4. Deputy Tax Collector Approval – To approve the appointment of Martin Sheenan by the Upper Merion Tax Collector as Deputy Tax Collector pursuant to the PA Local Tax Collection Law.
5. Resolution 2025-12 – Appointing Lieutenant Christopher Dolga as Emergency Management Coordinator.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
6. Pump Station Pump Replacement Project: Approval of Payment Application No. 1 in the amount of $203,313.00 to DESCCO Design & Construction, Inc. of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania for construction work activities performed to date, as recommended by the Consulting Engineer.
7. Pump Station Pump Replacement Project: Approval of Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $152,457.18 to DESCCO Design & Construction, Inc. of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the Consulting Engineer.
8. Revenue Stabilization Fund Commitment – Approval of the designation of $2,000,000.00 in the Revenue Stabilization Fund as committed fund balance in the 2024 Upper Merion Township Financial Statements.
9. Permission to Advertise Inter-Municipal Liquor License Transfer for Netflix House Pennsylvania, LLC for the intermunicipal liquor license transfer of Restaurant Liquor License R-20614 to their business located at 180 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.
10. Resolution 2025-14 – Disposition of Township Payroll & BCA Records.
11. Authorize to Purchase Replacement Fire Hose. Approval of the purchase of 11,429 feet of 4” fire hose from Compressed Air Systems, through the Costars Program in the amount of $95,289.97 from the Fire Apparatus/Equipment Fund, as recommended by the Director of Public Safety.
12. Resolution 2025-15 – Support State Funding for SEPTA.
0:35:25
10. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
0:35:41
11. Additional Business.
0:42:01
12. Public Comment.
0:42:16
13. Adjournment.
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.

BOS Joint Meeting - Transportation General Authorities

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 23 May 2025 02:42:00 +0000

BOS Joint Meeting - Transportation General Authorities

BOS Joint Meeting - Park & Recreation Board

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 23 May 2025 02:31:00 +0000

BOS Joint Meeting - Park & Recreation Board

BOS Joint Meeting - Community Center Complex Advisory Board

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 23 May 2025 02:23:00 +0000

BOS Joint Meeting - Community Center Complex Advisory Board

BOS Joint Meeting - ECDC

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 23 May 2025 02:17:00 +0000

BOS Joint Meeting - ECDC

BOS Joint Meeting - Planning Commission

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 23 May 2025 02:00:41 +0000

BOS Joint Meeting - Planning Commission

BOS Meeting - May 15, 2025

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 16 May 2025 18:53:15 +0000

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
AGENDA
1. Meeting Called to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call.
4. Meeting Minutes: April 3, 2025 – Zoning Workshop
April 10, 2025 – Business Meeting
April 17, 2025 – Joint Meeting
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
7. Public Comment – Agenda Items
8. New Business:
A. National Police Week – May 15 – 21, 2025 - May 15, 2025 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
B. National Public Works Week Proclamation – May 18 – 24, 2025.
C. Presentation by the Board of Community Assistance to Announce 2025 BCA Award Recipients.
D. Consent Agenda re:
1. Consideration of a Business Tax Appeal Settlement – The American College of Financial Services. Approval of a Business Tax Appeal submitted by The American College of Financial Services, 630 Allendale Road, Suite 400, King of Prussia, PA 19406 for the interest in the amount of $2,205.00 for the tax year 2021.
2. Consideration of a Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Girdhar Mathur. Approval of a Business Tax Appeal submitted by Girdhar Mathur, 422 Jean Drive, King of Prussia, PA 19406 for the tax year 2021 for penalty and interest in the amount of $143.60.
3. Permission to advertise Public Hearings at the June 12, 2025 Business Meeting on the following proposed ordinances:
A. Verizon Cable Franchise Agreement.
B. Pershing Street Parking Restrictions.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
4. Permission to advertise a Public Hearing at the July 17, 2025 Business Meeting on the KPMU Ordinance Amendment.
5. Auto Theft/Motor Vehicle Insurance Fraud Intergovernmental Agreement – Ratification of the Agreement between the Township and the PA State Police to provide reimbursement to the Township for expenses related to participation in the Auto Theft Task Force.
6. Approve Letters of Support for the Historic Significance of the former GSK Campus.
7. Approval of Part-Time Library Assistant Position.
8. Approval of Library Policy – Children and Vulnerable Adults in the Library.
9. Resolution 2025-9 – Disposition of Township Vehicles to J.J. Kane Auctions of Plymouth Meeting for an estimated sale value of $15,000.00.
10. 2025 Road Program Project. Recommendation to Award the 2025 Road
Re-Surfacing Project Bid to Allan Myers, L.P. of Worcester, PA in the amount of $795,100.45 as recommended by the Director of Public Works and Bid Consultant.
11. Resolution 2025-10 – Streambank Stabilization at Balligomingo Pump Station: Approval of a grant application in the amount of $162,000.00 for a Flood Mitigation Grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to stabilize the flood-damaged streambank at Balligomingo Pump Station.
12. Approve Alvin Wang to serve as Medical Director of Special Operations for UMTFEMS (Medical Stroke Unit).
E. Resolution 2025-11 – Borrowing Proceeds Reimbursement for 2025-26 Capital Project Expenses. Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-11 to provide reimbursement to the Township for expenses incurred for the proposed 2025-26 capital projects, from the proceeds of any bonds, notes or other instrument issued for the projects as outlined in said resolution.
9. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
10. Additional Business.
11. Public Comment.
12. Adjournment.
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.

BOS Joint Meeting - Shade Tree & Beautification Commission

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:13:28 +0000

BOS Joint Meeting - Shade Tree & Beautification Commission

BOS Joint Meeting - Public Safety Citizen Advisory Board

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:11:40 +0000

BOS Joint Meeting - Public Safety Citizen Advisory Board

BOS Joint Meeting - Farmers Market Advisory

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:09:49 +0000

BOS Joint Meeting - Farmers Market Advisory

BOS Joint Meeting - Zoning Hearing Board

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:08:30 +0000

BOS Joint Meeting - Zoning Hearing Board

BOS Joint Meeting - Board of Community Assistance

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:07:05 +0000

BOS Joint Meeting - Board of Community Assistance

BOS Joint Meeting - Upper Merion Historical Commission

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:57:07 +0000

BOS Joint Meeting - Media Communications Advisory Board

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:51:25 +0000

BOS Joint Meeting - Media Communications Advisory Board

BOS Joint Meeting - Upper Merion Sanitary & Sewer Authority

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:38:42 +0000

BOS Joint Meeting - Upper Merion Sanitary & Sewer Authority

BOS Joint Meeting - Library Board of Directors

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:34:04 +0000

BOS Joint Meeting - Library Board of Directors

BOS Joint Meeting - Environmental

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:25:28 +0000

BOS Joint Meeting - Environmental Advisory Council

BOS Joint Meeting - Pension Board

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:12:53 +0000

BOS Joint Meeting - Pension Board

BOS Meeting - April 10, 2025

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 01:41:04 +0000

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:00
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:11
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:27
3. Roll Call.
0:00:44
4. Meeting Minutes: March 6, 2025 – Zoning Code Workshop
March 6, 2025 – BOS Workshop
March 13, 2025 – Business Meeting
0:01:10
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:05:18
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:06:26
7. Public Comment – Agenda Items
8. New Business:
0:06:58
A. Resolution 2025-3 re: Local Government Week – April 14 - 18, 2025
0:09:24
B. Resolution 2025-4 re: Recognizing Arbor Day
0:11:50
C. Resolution 2025-5 re: Recognizing Earth Day
0:15:30
D. Public Hearing – Netflix CPX, LLC., 180 N. Gulph Road, (King of Prussia Mall), is requesting Conditional Use Approval to permit the installation of an exterior mural on the façade of the 120,000 sq. ft. former Lord & Taylor Department Store.
0:43:28
E. Approval re: 572 Avon Road & 684 N. Henderson Road – Preliminary/Final Subdivision Review; Residential Lot Line Change.
Resolution 2025-6
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
0:44:38
F. Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan – 900 First Avenue, Arkema – Consideration of a preliminary/final subdivision plan for Arkema, 900 First Avenue for the subdivision of existing parcel into 2-lots.
Resolution 2025-7
1:03:45
G. Consent Agenda re:
1. Budget Transfer: $32,000.00 from 01-430-3170 Snow/Ice Control to 01-430-2451 Road Maintenance Material to reimburse Bridgeport Borough for the resurfacing of Boro Line Road.
2. Budget Transfer: $30,000.00 from 18421-07929 (Replace Other Heavy Equipment), $29,000.00 from 18423-07672 (Abrams PS), and $30,000.00 from 18423-07673 (Balligomingo PS) to 18422-07741 (Major Components) to fund process equipment repairs at Matsunk WPCC.
3. Settlement Agreement between Craft Custom Home, LLC and Upper Merion Township for disputed development invoices totaling $28,953.56.
4. Financial Escrow Release #2 – 127 S. Gulph Creek Hotel – Retail Development. Approval of escrow release #2 to GCP Retail GP, LLC in the amount of $374,424.00 for completion of required site improvements to date as part of the land development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
5. Financial Escrow Release #3 – 127 S. Gulph Creek Hotel – Retail Development. Approval of escrow release #3 to GCP Retail GP, LLC in the amount of $143,800.00 for completion of required site improvements to date as part of the land development project as recommended by the Township Engineer.
6. Approval of the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) in the amount of $28,450.00 to Pennoni of King of Prussia, PA, to produce land surveys for permanent easements necessary to construct and maintain the Moore Road Multimodal Trail in conjunction with the King of Prussia Business Improvement District (KOP-BID).
7. Resolution 2025-8 – Streambank Stabilization at Balligomingo Pump Station: Approval of a grant application in the amount of $162,000.00 for a PA Small Water & Sewer Grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to stabilize the flood-damaged streambank at Balligomingo Pump Station.
8. Approval of Phase II Environmental Site Assessment by HRG Engineers, King of Prussia, PA, for property located at 150 East DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA.
1:07:05
9. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
1:07:20
10. Additional Business.
1:11:16
11. Public Comment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
1:11:23
12. Adjournment.
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to...

BOS Meeting - March 13, 2025

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:34:41 +0000

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM

AGENDA

0:00:11

Meeting Called to Order.

0:00:20

Pledge of Allegiance.

0:00:39

Roll Call.

0:00:57

Meeting Minutes: February 6, 2025 – Zoning Code Workshop

February 6, 2025 – BOS Workshop

February 13, 2025 - Business