Upper Merion Board of Supervisors Meetings

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:14
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:37
3. Roll Call.
0:00:54
4. Meeting Minutes: August 13, 2026 – Business Meeting
September 10, 2026 – Business Meeting
0:01:20
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:02:17
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:02:59
7. Township Department Updates:
8. New Business:
0:07:24
A. 2026 Howard Hoffman Distinguished Service Award to H. David Rassbach.
0:13:09
B. Proclamation re: Fire Prevention Month – October, 2025.
0:20:25
C. Presentation re: Upper Merion Fire and Emergency Management Service Awards.
0:26:07
D. Presentation of the Bernard S. Gutkowski, Sr. Firefighter of the Year Award.
0:29:10
E. Presentation of the Mary Bacchi Emergency Medical Services Responder of the Year Award.
0:32:01
F. Public Safety Lifesaving Awards.
0:46:20
G. Public Comment – Agenda Items.
0:46:48
H. Public Hearing – A Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to permit warehouse clubs and gasoline sales as conditional uses within the KPMU District.
0:46:48
I. Public Hearing – A Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to standard relating to significant steep slopes within the KPMU District.
0:46:48
J. Public Hearing – A Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to modify building envelope requirements for corner lots in the R-2 District to expand the permitted development area relative to interior lots.
0:59:19
K. Stormwater Management Waiver –1141 Radnor Hill Road.
Consideration of waiver requests from the requirements of Chapter 140: Stormwater, Sections 140-14B & 15B, as outlined in the September 4, 2026 HRG Review letter in order to construct an in-ground pool on the property.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
1:09:37
L. Stormwater Waiver Request – Upper Merion Township, Walker Field Tennis Courts. Consideration of a waiver request from the requirements of Chapter 140: Stormwater, Section 140-14. B(2)(b)[1]: Underground Basin Stone Storage to allow the required stormwater basin facility to be designed to include both pipe and stone area in storage calculation in order to construct tennis courts on Township property.
1:10:34
M. Consent Agenda re:
1. Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Approval of a Business Tax Appeal in the amount of $2,132.25 representing partial late fees.
2. Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Approval of a Business Tax Appeal in the amount of $2,075.00 representing partial late fees.
3. Resolution 2026-33 – Reducing Police Officers’ Contributions to the Police Pension Plan for the Year 2027 by 4%.
4. Resolution 2026-34 – Affirming Sewer Rates in Upper Merion Township.
5. Resolution 2026-35 – Disposition of Township Vehicles to J.J. Kane Auctions in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania in the amount of $32,000.00.
6. Resolution 2026-36 – Approval of Budget Transfer: Transfer $50,000.00 from 01-430-3170 (Snow/Ice Control) to 01-430-3730 (Building Maintenance) to procure and replace a new cover for the Mancill Mill Road Salt Storage Shed, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
7. Citizen Board Resignation – Apurva Gandhi from the Economic & Community Development Committee.
8. Coppermill Station HOA Declaration. – Approval of the Updated and Restated Declarations for Copper Mill Station acknowledging the elimination of the requirement for Township approval of future amendments to the Declarations.
9. Moore Road Multimodal Trail: Approval of Invoice No. 8 (TDP58889) in the amount of $13,615.00 to Traffic Planning & Design, Inc. (TDP) of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, for contract services performed to date to be paid utilizing Commonwealth Financing Authority grant funds for the project as recommended by the KOP District.
10. Swedesburg Fire Company: Approval of Invoice No. 424330350 in the amount of $65,500.00 to Oliver Heating and Cooling of Morton, Pennsylvania for the installation of two multi zone ductless split systems to be paid utilizing Commonwealth Financing Authority grant funds for the project as recommended by Swedesburg Fire Company.
11. 2026-2027 Road Salt Supply: Approval of the Road Salt Supply Agreement for the winter 2026/2027 season to the low bidder Morton Salt, at a price of $73.44 per delivered ton and $73.00 per non-delivered ton, subject to review by the Solicitor and award of the bid by the Montgomery County Consortium of Communities at its meeting on October 8, 2026.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
1:14:05
9. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
1:14:28
10. Additional Business.
1:22:21
11. Public Comment.
2:03:46
12. Adjournment.
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:12
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:20
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:40
3. Roll Call.
0:00:56
4. Meeting Minutes: June 4, 2026 – Zoning Workshop
June 4, 2026 – BOS Workshop
June 11, 2026 – Business Meeting
February 26, 2026 – Comprehensive Plan
June 25, 2026 – Comprehensive Plan
0:01:54
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:02:53
6. Township Department Updates:
0:05:44
7. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:06:24
8. Public Comment – Agenda Items.
0:09:30
9. New Business:
0:10:40
A. Proclamation - Park & Recreational Professionals Day
July – Park & Recreation Month
0:12:46
B. Preliminary Land Development Application -727 W. DeKalb Pike (113 Crockett Road).
Consideration of a preliminary land development plan of JM Real Estate Holdings, prepared by
Bohler Engineers, dated June 28, 2024, last revised January 6, 2025, including waivers as
noted in the Resolution, for the construction of a 2,650 Sq. Ft. Commercial Building and
associated site improvements on the .43-acre parcel. Zoning District: Cl – Limited Commercial.
located in the Commercial Limited (CL) Zoning District. Resolution No.: 2026-21
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
0:39:10
C. Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan – 760 Moore Road. Consideration of a preliminary/final Land Development Plan of Amazon Services, LLC., prepared by Bohler Engineers, dated October 22, 2025, last revised May 29, 2029, including waivers as noted in the Resolution, for the construction of a 98,500 sq. ft Amazon warehouse and distribution facility, associated traffic and onsite parking and stormwater improvements on the 21.43-acre parcel. Zoning District: King of Prussia Mixed-Use (KPMU) Zoning District. Resolution No.: 2026-23
0:39:10
D. Consent Agenda re:
1. Authorization to Purchase - Broadcast and Streaming System for UMGA-TV. The total cost for the CableCast acquisition and implementation is $32,000.00.
2. Supplemental Budget Appropriation – Increase Account #18434-07929 in the amount of $95,000.00 to purchase a new wood chipper with funds from a Recycling Grant.
3. Supplemental Budget Appropriation – Increase Account #18450-07136 (Pool Capital Budget) in the amount of in the amount of $12,480.00 from the 2017 Bond proceeds for unexpected repair costs to the pool facility due to sewer line breaks.
4. Resignation of Tom Kozuchowski from the Community Center Advisory Board.
5. Resignation of Lorelei Bonifanti, Young Adult Member from the Media Communications Advisory Board.
6. Accept Letter of Extension for 826 W. DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA, VMDT Partnership, L.P. until October 31, 2026.
7. Authorization for the Township Manager to sign Real Estate Tax Settlement Stipulations:
a. UDR Valley Forge, LLC, 140 Valley Green Lane, for tax years 2025-2026 resulting in the overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $23,657.18.
b. Smith Owner, LLC, 580 S. Goddard Boulevard, for tax years 2025-2026 resulting in the overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $49,966.18.
c. Vandenberg Owner, LLC, 751 Vandenburg Road, for tax years 2025-2026 resulting in the overpayment of real estate taxes in the amount of $16,150.54.
8. Authorize the Township Solicitor to attend the Zoning Hearing Board regarding 738 River Road and 177 Belmont Road.
9. Recharge Park: Approval of Payment Application No. 8 in the amount of $5,278.84 by the KOP-BID to Patriot Grounds & Site Services of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date to be paid utilizing Montco 2040 grant funds for the project and as recommended by the Landscape Architect.
10. Moore Road Multimodal Trail: Approval of Invoice No. 5 (TPD57159) in the amount of $1,500.00 to Traffic Planning & Design, Inc. (TPD) of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, for contract services performed to date to be paid utilizing Commonwealth Financing Authority grant funds for the project and as recommended by the KOP District.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
11. Resolution 2026-24 – Request a Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant of $1,500,000.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for the Moore Road Multimodal Trail and Linear Park Construction.
12. Approve Fee-in-Lieu of Stormwater Management for 1160 First Avenue, Valley Forge Casino Steakhouse in the amount of $178,735.01.
13. Revised Service Agreement – Keystone Integrated Services(Cornerstone) - Approval of a Campaign Services Agreement with Keystone Integrated Services for the collection of the Townships Voluntary Ambulance Subscription Program as required by the PA Department of State.
14. Memorandum of Agreement with U.S. Department of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms. Approval of an agreement with the US. Department of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms for the reimbursement of overtime salary costs associated with the ATF Task Force operations, including the FIFA World Championships.
15. Financial Escrow/Bond Release (Final)– Exeter 555 Flint Hill Road, LLC., Land Development –Approval of final escrow release/ Bond Release to Exeter 555 Flint Hill Road, LLC., in the amount of $2,311,218.25 for completion of required site improvements to date as part of the land development project subject to the payment of all outstanding fees.
16. Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Approval of a Business Tax Appeal in the amount of 1266.69 representing partial late fees.
0:44:22
10. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
0:44:30
11. Additional Business.
0:47:35
12. Public Comment.
0:49:27
13. Adjournment.
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:17
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:22
3. Roll Call.
0:00:58
4. Meeting Minutes: May 7, 2026 – BOS Workshop
May 7, 2026 – Zoning Workshop
May 14, 2026 – Business Meeting
0:01:32
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:08:30
6. Township Department Updates:
0:11:04
7. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:11:40
8. Public Comment – Agenda Items.
9. New Business:
0:26:24
A. Swearing-In of Public Safety Officers by Judge Krouse:
• Promotion of Matthew Spears to Fire Captain
• New Hire – Paul Brown, Deputy Fire Marshal
• New Hire – Roger Shortridge, Paramedic
0:36:50
B. Briefing by Dr. Wang – Upper Merion Township EMS Blood Program.
0:46:10
C. Montgomery County Health Facility – Connections Presentation.
1:22:12
D. Walker Field Tennis Court Project Presentation.
2:01:38
E. Proclamation to Honor Centenarian John Bazela.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
2:05:46
F. Proclamation to Honor Juneteenth – June 19, 2025.
2:08:09
G. Conditional Use Decision – Pinnacle Real Estate Corp, 252 Arden Road.
2:10:34
H. Consent Agenda re:
1. Moore Road Multimodal Trail: Approval of Invoice No. 3 (TPD56472) in the amount of $53,707.53 to Traffic Planning & Design, Inc. (TPD) of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, for contract services performed to date to be paid utilizing Commonwealth Financing Authority grant funds for the project and as recommended by the KOP District.
2. Moore Road Multimodal Trail: Approval of Invoice No. 4 (TPD56909) in the amount of $31,615.30 to Traffic Planning & Design, Inc. (TPD) of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, for contract services performed to date to be paid utilizing Commonwealth Financing Authority grant funds for the project and as recommended by the KOP District.
3. Extension of Time for development review offered by Innovation MLP Ventures Group, LLC for the land development application submitted for 600 River Road until August 14, 2026.
4. Resolution 2026-20 – Disposition of Township Records.
5. Financial Escrow/Bond Release (Final)– Exeter 555 Flinthill, LLC. Approval of final escrow release/ Bond Release to Exeter 555 Flinthill, LLC., for completion of required site improvements to date as part of the land development project subject to the payment of all outstanding fees and submission of a revised As-Built Plan as requested by the Township Engineer.
6. Recharge Park: Approval of Payment Application No. 8 in the amount of $101,537.46 by the KOP-BID to Patriot Grounds & Site Services of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date to be paid utilizing Montco 2040 grant funds for the project and as recommended by the Landscape Architect.
7. Heuser Phase 2 Master Site Plan Consultant RFQ Selection – Simone & Collins Landscape Architecture – Selection of Simone Collins Landscape Architecture as the Heuser Park 2 Master Plan design consultant and approval of the submitted cost proposal in the amount of $149,515.00, as recommended by the Director of Parks & Recreation and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.
8. Revenue Stabilization Fund Commitment – Approval of the designation of $3,000,000.00 in the Revenue Stabilization Fund as committed fund balance in the 2026 Upper Merion Township Financial Statements.
2:18:41
I. 2026 Montgomery County Consortium Fuel Contract: Approval of contract award to SJ Fuel South Company, Inc. of Barrington, New Jersey for the bid price of Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) Philadelphia weekly average plus price differentials of $0.0800 (Regular Unleaded), $0.000 (Super Unleaded), and $0.0800 (B2 Diesel), as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
2:20:10
J. Permission to advertise a proposed ordinance amending the side yard setback for side yards abutting a street on corner lots within the Single-family Residential Zoning Districts.
2:24:16
10. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
2:24:42
11. Additional Business.
2:30:34
12. Public Comment.
2:48:25
13. Adjournment.
Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting

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BOS Joint Meeting - Zoning Hearing Board

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