UPPER PROVIDENCE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONDAY, JUNE 19, :00 P.M.

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1 UPPER PROVIDENCE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONDAY, JUNE 19, :00 P.M. ATTENDANCE: Board of Supervisors: Lisa Mossie, Chairman: Philip Barker, Vice Chairman: and Albert Vagnozzi, Supervisor. Staff Present: Timothy J. Tieperman, Township Manager; Bryan Bortnichak, Assistant Township Manager; Mark Toomey, Police Chief; and Susan Barker, Parks and Recreation Director. Consultants Present: Joseph Bresnan, Township Solicitor; William Dingman, Township Engineer; Geoff Grace, Planning Consultant; and Kenneth O Brien Traffic Engineer. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Mossie opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. POLICE COMMENDATIONS: Chief Toomey presented commendations to Corporals Michael Swartz and Jason Gerhart for their response to an armed robbery and to Officer Shea Johnson for his handling of an assault. APPROVAL OF BILL LIST: 1. May 11, 2017 June 14, 2017: $2,950, Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi, to approve the bill list from May 11, 2017 June 14, 2017 in the amount of $2,950, The motion passed unanimously 3-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 2. May 15, 2017 Meeting Minutes Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi, to approve the May 15, 2017 Meeting Minutes. The motion passed unanimously 3-0. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Bernie Broska (1342 Black Rock Road) and President of the Meadows Condominiums Association, spoke on behalf of several residents regarding recent clearing activities conducted by Gambone Associates for the new Global Packaging development in Providence Town Center. Board members explained that in addition to the Global Packaging development, Gambone s project also includes a major stormwater improvement project to help mitigate the risk of future drainage problems that have adversely impacted the area in the past. They explained the project has just started and that eventually a berm will be installed at the site.

2 June 19, 2017 BOS Meeting Minutes Page 2 Mrs. Rachel Pine (904 Meadowview Lane) asked who will be responsible for the berm. Mr. Barker responded that the owner of the property will be responsible. Mr. Gambone also explained that there is a legal construction sequence established by the Montgomery County Conservation District that they are legally required to follow. He also explained to all the residents in attendance that his company has been in regular communication with the leadership of their homeowner s association regarding the stormwater project. He stated this is a project that has been pending for over 20 years. Chairman Mossie asked that further comments be deferred until after the developer s presentation under old business. PUBLIC HEARING: None OLD BUSINESS (ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS): 3. Consider adoption of Resolution to approve a Preliminary Land Development Plan for Global Packaging, located in Providence Business Park (Plan No (P)LD, review period expires 6/30/2017). Present for this discussion were Attorney Ed Mullin and Engineer Ron Kloss. Mr. Mullin gave a brief description of this plan. The property is the Providence Business Park 3 LLC located along the western side of Hollow Road and the southern side of Egypt Road within the M-1 Office and Limited Industrial Zoning District. The total tract area is approximately acres with the applicant proposing to develop acres under this application. Global Packaging is proposing to construct a 225,000 square foot building to be used for warehouse/distribution purposes. The applicant is proposing access to the proposed building from Hollow Road through a 60 feet wide access easement across the adjoining Gracia Development property and the PECO easement, and an emergency access from the Meadows complex access driveway off of Egypt Road. The plan does not show any proposed ingress/egress to Egypt Road at this time. The following residents had questions relating to storm water management, noise, landscaping and lack of communication: John Toth, 419 Egypt Road Barbara Berg, 315 Meadowview Lane Marjorie Gavitt, 101 Meadowview Lane Arlen Bell, 708 Meadowview Lane Rachel Pine, 904 Meadowview Lane William Nichols, 1603 Meadowview Lane Sara McCarthy, 1303 Meadowview Lane Monica Bergen, 1018 Meadowview Lane Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi, to adopt Resolution No to approve the Preliminary Land Development for Global Packaging Inc., Providence Business Park III, LLC, Plan No (P)LD and the granting of three (3) waivers as outlined in a letter dated April 10, 2017 from the Township Engineer: Section B(1), Section B(13) and Section B(15). The motion passed unanimously 3-0.

3 June 19, 2017 BOS Meeting Minutes Page 3 4. Consider adoption of Resolution to approve a Tentative Land Development Plan for a Starbucks, located at Egypt Road, Oaks, PA (Plan No (T)LD), review period expires 6/30/17. Present for this discussion were Attorney Ed Mullin and Brad Macy for the Applicant. Mr. Mullin gave a brief description of this application. The applicant is proposing to construct a 2,500 square foot commercial building and demolish the existing structures. The proposed access driveway to Egypt Road will require a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit. Proper signage shall be posted at all intersections to notify motorists of the allowable turning movements at each intersection. Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi, to adopt Resolution No approving a Tentative Land Development Plan for Oaks Properties, Inc. located at 1601/1605 Egypt Road, Plan No (T) LD. The motion passed unanimously Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 563, authorizing the participation of Upper Providence Township in the Delaware Valley Workers Compensation Trust. Mr. Tieperman stated that an Ordinance is necessary to join the Delaware Valley Workers Compensation Trust, for which the Board had authorized advertisement at their last meeting. The Solicitor confirmed that the Ordinance is in good order and has been appropriately advertised. Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi, to adopt Ordinance No The motioned passed unanimously 3-0. NEW BUSINESS (ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS): 6. Consider awarding the General Construction Bid Contract to Allentown-based Boyle Construction in the amount of $2,878,122 being the lowest responsible bidder within budgetary limitations. 7. Consider awarding the Electrical Contract to Dorothy, NJ based Electri-Tech, Inc. in the amount of $663,790 being the lowest responsible bidder within budgetary limitations. 8. Consider awarding the Plumbing Contract to Horsham, PA based AKC Mechanic, LLC in the amount of $142,800, being the lowest responsible bidder within budgetary limitations. 9. Consider awarding the Site Work Contract to Lancaster, PA based Horst Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $1,422,354, being the lowest responsible bidder within budgetary limitations.

4 June 19, 2017 BOS Meeting Minutes Page Consider rejecting the Fire and Sprinkling Contract submitted by NJ based ABJ Sprinkler Company, for not being within the Township s budgetary limitations. Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi, to reject the bid submitted by ABJ Sprinkler Company for not being within the Township s budgetary limitations nor in the Township s best interests. The motion passed unanimously Consider authorizing staff to process a final improvement escrow release for Toll Brother Regency Hills Development. Action on this formal escrow release was tabled until the next regular meeting, pending the completion of additional due diligence work by the Township Solicitor. MANAGER S REPORT: 12. Park Board Recommendation Young Lungs at Play Resolution. Mr. Tieperman stated that Resolution No designates tobacco free areas in the parks and playgrounds in Upper Providence Township and is part of an anti-smoking initiative unanimously endorsed by the Park and Recreation Board. Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi, to adopt Resolution The motion passed unanimously Assignment and Assumption of Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement 1831 Ridge Pike. Action on this item was tabled, pending the completion of addition due diligence work by the Township Solicitor. 14. PECO Trail License Agreement. Mr. Bortnichak reported that the Board of Supervisors had asked if a trail, in conjunction with the JEB Group project, could be located along Ridge Pike. Since PECO Energy owns the property, it would require the execution of a trail license agreement. The initial costs for the license application is $500, followed by an annual $250 lease payment. Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi, to authorize the Chairman to execute a Trail License Agreement with PECO Energy for a pedestrian easement across PECO property adjacent to Ridge Pike. The motion passed unanimously Joyce Tract Acquisition. Mr. Tieperman reported that the Township recently acquired the Joyce property, located on South Lewis Road. He shared a mini-video showcasing the twenty-seven (27) acres, which includes a house, spring house, carriage house, pond and three (3) outbuildings that abut the Hess preserve.

5 June 19, 2017 BOS Meeting Minutes Page 5 CONSULTANT REPORTS: 16. Black Rock Road Trail Project Township Traffic Engineer Ken O Brien gave an update on the Black Rock Road Trail Project. He said the Township is meeting with Quest Diagnostics to discuss an easement on their property. 17. South Lewis Road Sanitary Sewer Main Extension Project Update. Mr. Dingman gave an update on the Sewer Project, reporting that the project is 46% complete. 18. MS4 Update Mr. Dingman stated that the Township is currently under coverage of an NSDES MS4 General Permit. This permit is required to allow the discharge of storm water from the Township storm sewer system to surface waters of the Commonwealth. The permit expires March 15, In order to maintain coverage, renewal of the permit is required by submission of the Notice of Intent. The Notice of Intent form is to be completed, signed and submitted by September 16, SOLICITOR S REPORT: 19. Serving of alcohol in public parks. Mr. Bresnan stated that his office is working to establish guidelines and a Resolution regarding alcohol in public parks. 20. Khair, Inc. Zoning Hearing Board Appeal. Mr. Bresnan gave a brief description of this hearing. After a discussion with Attorney Ed Mullin, Mr. Bresnan stated that his office will set up a meeting with Mr. Mullin s office to discuss the final details of this proposal. 21. Mill Road Maintenance Agreement. Mr. Bresnan stated that authorization is needed for a Maintenance Agreement between Upper Providence Township and the Marketplace at Oaks. Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi, to authorize execution of the Mill Road Maintenance Agreement. The motion passed unanimously 3-0. SUPERVISORS COMMENTS: 22. Act 209 Study Discussion. After a brief discussion this action was tabled until a future meeting.

6 June 19, 2017 BOS Meeting Minutes Page Next Scheduled BOS Meeting. Mrs. Mossie stated that there will be a special meeting of the Board of Supervisors on July 10, 2017 to review the bids for the Black Rock municipal campus expansion and site work projects. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business Mr. Barker motion, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi, to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously 3-0. Respectfully Submitted, Timothy J. Tieperman, Township Manager