1. CALL TO ORDER - Miro A. Gutzmirtl, Chairman
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. NOTIFICATION
All public sessions of the Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors are recorded. The recordings are maintained as part of the record of the meeting.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT (Any Item On or Off the Agenda)
Please sign the Speaker Sign-In Sheet at the front desk if you wish to address the Board during the Public Comment portion of the agenda. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to 3 minutes or less.
5. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-23 - RECOGNITION OF MATTHEW D. GURO FOR ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2010-23 recognizing Matthew D. Guro for the tremendous honor he has brought to his family, Boy Scout Troop and community by attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
7. POLICE DEPARTMENT RE-ACCREDITATION
a. Introduction - Robert E. Coyle, Chief of Police
b. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Officers Thomas Nicoletti and Michael Fritts in recognition of their efforts which led to re-accreditation of the Police Department.
8. SAUCON CREEK ROAD LP - APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL
The application of Saucon Creek Road LP for the construction of a bank and day care center at the southeast corner of Center Valley Parkway and Saucon Creek Road. The applicant requests conditional use approval pursuant to Articles 14 and 17 of the Township Zoning Ordinance of 1986 as amended. The subject property is zoned ORTTC Office/Research/Technology Park and Town Center District and is located within the ESZ Environmentally Sensitive Overlay Zone.
a. Public Hearing on Conditional Use Application of Saucon Creek Road LP
1. Introduction by Township Solicitor
2. Presentation by Applicant
3. Comments by staff and consultants
4. Accept public comment and input
5. Discussion and deliberation by Board members
b. Board Action on Conditional Use Application of Saucon Creek Road LP
Consideration of a motion to [approve / deny] the Conditional Use Application of Saucon Creek Road LP for the construction of a bank and day care center on the property at 2200 Center Valley Parkway located at the southeast corner of Center Valley Parkway and Saucon Creek Road.
9. SUBDIVISIONS & LAND DEVELOPMENTS
a. Tuscany Hill Subdivision - Lot Line Adjustment Plan - Resolution No. 2010-15
Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2010-15 conditionally approving the Preliminary / Final Lot Line Adjustment Plan of Monogram Land Holdings LTD to adjust lot lines involving Lots 1, 2 and 3 of the Tuscany Hill Subdivision.
10. PRESENTATION BY TRACY ROMAN OF PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION - NEIGHBOR FEST EVENT PLANNED FOR SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 AT TOWNSHIP PARK
11. MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting of April 5, 2010
12. COMMITTEE REPORTS
13. ORDINANCES - None
14. RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution No. 2010-24 - Expressing Support For The Saucon Creek Watershed Plan
Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2010-24 supporting the Saucon Creek Watershed Conservation Plan and supporting the listing of the Saucon Creek Watershed on the Pennsylvania Rivers Registry.
b. Resolution No. 2010-19 - Sunrise Valley Subdivision - Dedication of Stormwater Management Basins
Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2010-19 accepting the dedication of detention basins 1 and 2 located on Lots 94 and 95 in the Sunrise Valley Subdivision and acknowledging that the detention basins will be hereinafter maintained by the Township.
c. Resolution No. 2010-18 - Sunrise Valley Subdivision - Dedication of Streets
Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2010-18 accepting Sunnyside Road, Springwood Court, Courtney Drive, Lexington Court and Stone Gate Drive as part of the public road system of the Township to be hereinafter maintained and supervised by the Township.
15. MOTIONS
a. Authorization to Purchase New Police Vehicle
Consideration of a motion to authorize the purchase of a new police vehicle through the State's COSTARS Cooperative Purchasing Program in an amount not to exceed $23,000.00.
b. Award Bid for Lawn Mowing & Trimming Services at Township Park - Bid No. 2010-01
Consideration of a motion to award the bid for lawn mowing and trimming services at the Township Park to Searock's Lawn Care in the amount of $16,908.00.
c. Request For Payment - Muschlitz Excavating, Inc. - Certification No. 2
Consideration of a motion to authorize payment in the amount of $97,544.58 to Muschlitz Excavating, Inc., for sewer lateral repair work at various locations throughout the Township.
d. Release of Funds - Sunrise Valley (U.S. Home) - Certification No. 6 (Final)
Consideration of a motion to authorize the release of construction security in the amount of $356,806.07 for Phase I of the Sunrise Valley Subdivision in accordance with the Township Engineer's recommendation made by letter dated March 30, 2010.
e. Release of Funds - Sunrise Valley (U.S. Home) - Certification No. 5 (Final)
Consideration of a motion to authorize the release of construction security in the amount of $143,056.21 for Phase II of the Sunrise Valley Subdivision in accordance with the Township Engineer's recommendation made by letter dated March 30, 2010.
f. Bill of Sale Conveying Water System in The Sunrise Valley Subdivision (U.S. Home) to the Township
Consideration of a motion to accept the Bill of Sale for the water system installed within the Sunrise Valley Subdivision and to acknowledge that said water system will be hereinafter maintained by the Township.
g. Agreement With PNC Bank and Capstone Res Dev - Locust Valley Estates Subdivision
Consideration of a motion to enter into an agreement with PNC Bank Landholdings LLC and Capstone Res Dev LLC resolving various issues related to the public improvements and construction security for the Locust Valley Estates Subdivision and to authorize the Township Manager to execute said agreement on behalf of the Township, subject to further modification of the agreement as deemed necessary by the Township Solicitor.
16. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION - None
17. DIRECTION / DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Recommendation By Park & Recreation Commission To Purchase Banners For Entrance To Park
18. PRESENTATION BY DENNIS HARMAN OF THE PIDCOCK COMPANY - WATER SYSTEM STATUS REPORT - APRIL, 2010
19. BILLS, PAYROLL AND COMMISSIONS
- Prepaid Invoice List #05032010 dated 05/14/2010...........$213,141.97
- Warrant List #05032010 dated 05/14/2010.............$732,942.43
Consideration of a motion to authorize payment of the Prepaid Invoice List and Warrant List No.04262010 dated 04/23/2010.
20. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
21. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR
22. EXECUTIVE SESSION
23. ADJOURNMENT