UPPER PROVIDENCE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

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1 UPPER PROVIDENCE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 ATTENDANCE Lisa Mossie, Chairman, Philip Barker, Vice Chairman; John Pearson, Supervisor; Staff present was Timothy J. Tieperman, Township Manager; C. Lee Milligan, Assistant Township Manager; Edward A. Skypala, Esq., Township Solicitor, William Dingman, Township Engineer; Geoff Grace, Planning Consultant; Ken O Brien, Traffic Engineer; Mark Toomey, Chief of Police; and Susan Barker, Recreation Director. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Mossie opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT Chairman Mossie announced that the Board convened a pre-meeting executive session to discuss matters of pending litigation. SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO 11u TEAM FOR WINNING STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Chairman Mossie presented a proclamation Resolution recognizing the following girls: Lexi Wescott, Cecilia Golden, Ali Wescott, Brooklyn Mackey, Alex Zieinski, Kalysta Santino, Nina Aquilante, Lizzie Dankowski, Maddie MacDonald, Tori Glinski and Abby Gubanich. Also recognize Manager Megan Wescott and coaches Mike Glinski and Guy Wescott. Mr. Barker made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pearson to adopt Resolution No The motion passed unanimously 3-0. APPROVAL OF BILL LIST: 1. September 1, 2015 September 8, 2015: $225, Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Pearson, to approve the bill list from September 1, 2015 through September 8, 2015 totaling $255, The motion passed unanimously 3-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. August 17, 2015 Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Pearson, to approve the August 17, 2015 meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously 3-0. With a correction of changing #3 Bruce Macy to Brad Macy. 3. August 31, 2015 Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Pearson, to approve the August 31, 2015 special meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously 3-0. CITIZENS COMMENTS There were no comments

2 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING 4. Continue hearing on a conditional use application filed by JEB Group LLC for a self-storage facility (aka Ridge and Kline Self Storage) located at the intersection of Ridge Pike and Kline Road. Solicitor Skypala opened the hearing and stated that the applicant asked for another continuance. Mr. Skypala put into evidence a letter from Mr. Mullin and by agreement the hearing will be on September 21, Testimony was taken by Court Reporter Tom Corcoran. OLD BUSINESS (ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS): 5. Consider adoption of a Resolution approving a State of Emergency for the upcoming Papal visit. Mrs. Mossie read the Resolution. This Resolution authorizes the declaration of emergency effective from September 23, 2015 to September 29, 2015, inclusive, and also affirms that such concerns exist as a result of the impact of the Papal visit to the Philadelphia region on Upper Providence Township. Mr. Barker made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pearson to adopt Resolution No The motion passed unanimously 3-0. NEW BUSINESS (ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS) 6. Review and consider action on a preliminary land development plan for Gander Mountain. Present for this discussion were Attorney Ed Mullin, Applicant Brad Macy and Frank Montgomery, Traffic Planning and Design. Mr. Mullin gave a brief description of this plan. The Planning Commission passed a motion subject to all the review letters. Also, the Planning Commission recommended that the waivers requested in the Bursich letter date August 12 th be granted. Mr. Macy talked about the landscaping to this site, and stated that Audubon Land Development was originally going to plant forsythia. However, the Planning Commission recommends other plantings. Mr. Grace stated that he and the Applicant have come to a compromise on the evergreen instead of the forsythia and street trees. Mr. Grace stated that the Township can utilize the street trees in Township parks. Mr. Barker made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pearson to approve Plan No PLD in accordance with the Planning Commission s recommendation dated August 12, 2015, including all requirements and conditions listed in the Consultant s review letters as listed. Also it is recommended that the waivers requested in the Bursich letter of August 12 th be granted with the on consideration as follows: The street trees discussed in the second request shall be incorporated into and used as part of the overall landscaping plan for this site. Said landscaping plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Township Land Planner and submitted for further consideration by the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously 3-0.

3 Page 3 7. Consider approval of Gander Mountain Master Plan Present for this discussion were Attorney Ed Mullin and Applicant Brad Macy. Mr. Mullin gave a brief description of this Master Plan. The plan shows the proposed Retail Expansion Phase 5 which includes the Gander Mountain 60,100 square foot retail space, the adjoining additional 40,800 square foot retail space and five additional building pad sites. Pad one is a 9,900 square foot future restaurant space, pads two, four, and five are 6,200 square foot future retail spaces and Pad three is a 7,000 square foot future retail space. Mr. Macy stated that PECO has a right-of-way easement across the land in question. It was recommended by a Township Consultant that Audubon Land get they get approval from PECO, which Mr. Macy received. Mr. Mullin suggested that the plan be tabled until the Zoning has been updated. MANAGER S REPORT a. Per Capita Tax Update Mr. Tieperman stated that based on informal reports that the Spring-Ford School District is planning to repeal its share of the per capita tax, he contacted James D. Fink, the newly appointed Chief Financial Officer for the School District. Mr. Fink advises that District officials are actively considering repealing the per capita tax, but no decision has been made. If the District does repeal the tax, it appears that barring another jurisdictional head tax, the Township could increase its head tax to $10.00 from the current $5.00, which would net a little over $50,000. b. Appraisal Update Authorization Mr. Tieperman stated that an appraisal update is needed for parcels 1 and 2 on the Joyce property. The Township has purchased parcel 3 in Mr. Barker made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pearson to authorize an appraisal for the Joyce property. The motion passed unanimously 3-0. c. Ordinance Advertisement Authorization Solicitation Ordinance Mr. Tieperman stated that an authorization to advertise an amendment to Chapter 124 (Peddling and Soliciting) to remove specific dollar fee references in License Fees. In its place it is recommended including generic language that these fees be set by Resolution. On February 17, 2015, the Board adopted Resolution which established updated fees for Solicitation Permits. The Ordinance was never changed. This is primarily a housekeeping matter. Mr. Barker made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pearson to authorize an appraisal for the Joyce property. The motion passed unanimously 3-0.

4 Page 4 d. Fee Schedule Amendment Animal Impoundments Mr. Tieperman stated that the Police Department is recommending a daily impoundment fee of $30.00 a day for housing a dog in the Township s kennel. If the Board concurs, Mr. Tieperman will work with the Township Solicitor in preparing a Resolution. e. Workers Compensation Coverage Fire Police Training Mr. Tieperman requested that the Board of Supervisors grant authorization to authorize workers compensation coverage for fire police training that will be occurring outside the Township s coverage area. Also, Mr. Tieperman requested for all future training activities of this kind that the Township s Manager be authorized to handle these request in the future. Mr. Barker made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pearson to have Timothy Tieperman authorize workers compensation coverage for Fire Police Training. The motion passed unanimously 3-0. f. Other Business Mr. Tieperman stated that Public Works Director Tom Broadbelt wanted to have the Board pick a day for a tour of the township roads for repaving. CONSULTANT REPORTS a. Edge Hill Update Mr. Dingman discussed the Edge Hill property pertaining to a storm sewer extenstion, and said that Toll had made a presentation to the township. The Edge Hill developer, Bentley Group, has about $15,000 in the escrow to build an emergency access road. b. South Lewis Road Sewer Project Mr. Dingman said that the township has all of the permits but not all the easements, and mentioned that now may be a good time to bid the project. Mr. Skypala recommended that the township go to bid on this project, and Mr. Dingman said that the township is about forty-five days from receiving bids if approved. Mr. Pearson made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Mossie to approve the bidding of the project. Mr. Barker abstained because this project runs through his property. The motion passed (Mr. Barker abstention). c. Greenwood Avenue Turnaround Mr. Dingman recommended that the board put this project out to bid. Mr. Barker made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pearson to approve the bidding of the project. The motion passed unanimously 3-0. SUPERVISORS COMMENTS Mrs. Mossie announced that Community Day is September 19 th, 2015 from 1pm to 6pm, the concert is from 6pm to 8pm and fireworks at 8pm. Mrs. Mossie also stated that tables are still available for the event.

5 Page 5 Mrs. Mossie stated that the township is still working on traffic issues in Mont Clare, including a short lag phase heading southbound on Route 29. The township is coordinating with PennDOT to look for solutions which may include signage and/or traffic light timing. Mr. Pearson added that Produce Junction has done a better job of enforcing the township s directives for the area per the Planning and Zoning Department. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Pearson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. The motion passed unanimously 3-0. Respectfully Submitted By: Timothy J. Tieperman, Township Manager/Secretary