a. Reminder – During this portion of the agenda residents and Youth Organizations may call in to make a special announcement or contact the township at admin@lmt.org to request a special announcement be added to the agenda. b. Parks and Recreation digital and in person Recreation Opportunities like Sunset Yoga, Goat Yoga, Art, Zumba and more are now available – Information can be found at https://www.lmt.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/. c. The Pool is Open! Register today at https://register.communitypass.net/lowermakefield d. Plans for Community Day are in the works for August 28, 2021, local Vendors, clubs, Organizations and Businesses interested in participating please contact the Parks and Recreation Department kathyh@lmt.org.
June 2021 – Frederic K Weiss a. Consider approval of June Interfund Transfers. b. Consider approval of Warrant list from June 21, 2021 and July 6, 2021 and July 19, 2021.
20 Year 911 Commemoration Update
a. Logo and slogan - Honor - Reflect – Unite. b. Artwork and concept for general marketing plan. c. Schedule - Morning ceremony to honor those lost on 9/11. - Midday quiet time to reflect. - Evening ceremony to Unite the community.
a. Consider Change Order #1 for the 2021 Bike Path Reconstruction Project to Polaris Construction in the amount of $2,023.40. b. Consider Pay Application #1 for the 2021 Bike Path Reconstruction Project to Polaris Construction. c. Consider Change Order #1 for the 2021 Road Program Project to Harris Blacktopping, Inc. as a credit to the Township in the amount of ($6,608.91). d. Consider Pay Application #2 for the 2021 Road Program Project to Harris Blacktopping, Inc. e. Township MS4 (Storm Sewer) Permit Status Presentation.
a. Sandy Run Road – Project underway, starting July 19, 2021. b. Memorial Park Project – Contract signed with contractor on July 14, 2021 c. Multi-Use Trail- Final PS&E submission submitted to PennDOT. d. Woodside Bike Path – Coordinating design with the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. e. Big Oak/Makefield Road Signal Upgrade –Project submitted to PennDOT on July 16, 2021. f. Route 332/Mirror Lake Signal Interconnection – Bids consideration on July 21, 2021.
Manager's Report (Part 1 of 2)
a. Motion to consider award for Route 332/Mirror Lake Signal Interconnection project to Armour & Sons at a cost of $38,925.00. b. Motion to approve the Kaplan Tract Planning Module. c. Motion to approve the extension of ARLE Agreement number 0611101A – Big Oak and Makefield Road to June 30, 2022. d. Motion to approve the extension of ARLE Agreement number 0611102A – Yardley-Newtown Road and Mirror Lake/Creamery Road to June 30, 2022. e. Consideration to approve fuel contract bid through the Bucks County Consortium. f. Consideration to approve Winter Services agreement with PennDOT. g. Resolution to authorize the Township manager as the signer of the PennDOT Winter Service agreement. h. Resolution to increase the tree fee in lieu of amount from $315.00 to $347.00 per tree per the applicable CPI.
a. APPEAL # 21-1922 Fred & Ashley Ritter for the property located at 59 Glen Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-047-091. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-14 B in order to install a concrete in-ground pool and patio. The applicant is requesting to increase the impervious surface from the existing 17.8% to 20.7% where 13% is the allowable amount. b. APPEAL # 21-1923 Peter Chapman & Pilar Otto for the property located at 106 West Ferry Road Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-052-066. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-69 (14) (c) to permit the installation of a 4-foot split rail fence in the front yard where 3-foot is the maximum height allowed. c. APPEAL # 21-1924 Timothy & Abby Bevington for the property located at 752 Sumter Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-058-183. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23 B in order to install a paver patio. The Applicant is requesting to increase the impervious surface from the existing 18% to 22.3% where 18% is the allowable amount. d. APPEAL # 21-1925 Derek Camp for the property located at 917 Lanyard Road Yardley PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-037-188. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23 B in order to install an in-ground pool and patio. The Applicant is requesting to increase the impervious surface from the existing 24.9% to 33.5% where 18% is the allowable amount.
Manager's Report (Part 2 of 2)
a. Motion to consider award for Route 332/Mirror Lake Signal Interconnection project to Armour & Sons at a cost of $38,925.00. b. Motion to approve the Kaplan Tract Planning Module. c. Motion to approve the extension of ARLE Agreement number 0611101A – Big Oak and Makefield Road to June 30, 2022. d. Motion to approve the extension of ARLE Agreement number 0611102A – Yardley-Newtown Road and Mirror Lake/Creamery Road to June 30, 2022. e. Consideration to approve fuel contract bid through the Bucks County Consortium. f. Consideration to approve Winter Services agreement with PennDOT. g. Resolution to authorize the Township manager as the signer of the PennDOT Winter Service agreement. h. Resolution to increase the tree fee in lieu of amount from $315.00 to $347.00 per tree per the applicable CPI.
Zoning, Inspections and Planning
a. Consider Approval of a Lot Line Change for JD Signature Homes – 936 Sandy Run Road (Plan # 683). b. Certificate of Appropriateness for 1700 Yardley Langhorne Road – Dogwood Skate Shop Ramp.
a. Suzanne S. Blundi – Agricultural Security Board; Board of Appeals; Environmental Advisory Board; Emergency Management; Financial Advisory Council; b. James McCartney - Farmland Preservation; Golf Committee; Parks and Recreation Board; Special Events; c. Fredric K Weiss – Disability Advisory Board; Electronic Media Advisory Council; Seniors Group; Sewer Authority; Zoning Hearing Board d. John B. Lewis – Citizens Traffic Commission; Economic Development Council; TrentonMercer Citizens Airport Review Board; Veterans Committee e. Daniel R. Grenier - Electric Reliability Committee; Historical Architectural Review Board; Historical Commission; Planning Commission
a. Reminder – During this portion of the agenda residents and Youth Organizations may call in to make a special announcement or contact the township at admin@lmt.org to request a special announcement be added to the agenda. b. Parks and Recreation digital and in person Recreation Opportunities like Sunset Yoga, Goat Yoga, Art, Zumba and more are now available – Information can be found at https://www.lmt.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/. c. The Pool is Open! Register today at https://register.communitypass.net/lowermakefield d. Plans for Community Day are in the works for August 28, 2021, local Vendors, clubs, Organizations and Businesses interested in participating please contact the Parks and Recreation Department kathyh@lmt.org.
June 2021 – Frederic K Weiss a. Consider approval of June Interfund Transfers. b. Consider approval of Warrant list from June 21, 2021 and July 6, 2021 and July 19, 2021.
20 Year 911 Commemoration Update
a. Logo and slogan - Honor - Reflect – Unite. b. Artwork and concept for general marketing plan. c. Schedule - Morning ceremony to honor those lost on 9/11. - Midday quiet time to reflect. - Evening ceremony to Unite the community.
a. Consider Change Order #1 for the 2021 Bike Path Reconstruction Project to Polaris Construction in the amount of $2,023.40. b. Consider Pay Application #1 for the 2021 Bike Path Reconstruction Project to Polaris Construction. c. Consider Change Order #1 for the 2021 Road Program Project to Harris Blacktopping, Inc. as a credit to the Township in the amount of ($6,608.91). d. Consider Pay Application #2 for the 2021 Road Program Project to Harris Blacktopping, Inc. e. Township MS4 (Storm Sewer) Permit Status Presentation.
a. Sandy Run Road – Project underway, starting July 19, 2021. b. Memorial Park Project – Contract signed with contractor on July 14, 2021 c. Multi-Use Trail- Final PS&E submission submitted to PennDOT. d. Woodside Bike Path – Coordinating design with the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. e. Big Oak/Makefield Road Signal Upgrade –Project submitted to PennDOT on July 16, 2021. f. Route 332/Mirror Lake Signal Interconnection – Bids consideration on July 21, 2021.
Manager's Report (Part 1 of 2)
a. Motion to consider award for Route 332/Mirror Lake Signal Interconnection project to Armour & Sons at a cost of $38,925.00. b. Motion to approve the Kaplan Tract Planning Module. c. Motion to approve the extension of ARLE Agreement number 0611101A – Big Oak and Makefield Road to June 30, 2022. d. Motion to approve the extension of ARLE Agreement number 0611102A – Yardley-Newtown Road and Mirror Lake/Creamery Road to June 30, 2022. e. Consideration to approve fuel contract bid through the Bucks County Consortium. f. Consideration to approve Winter Services agreement with PennDOT. g. Resolution to authorize the Township manager as the signer of the PennDOT Winter Service agreement. h. Resolution to increase the tree fee in lieu of amount from $315.00 to $347.00 per tree per the applicable CPI.
a. APPEAL # 21-1922 Fred & Ashley Ritter for the property located at 59 Glen Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-047-091. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-14 B in order to install a concrete in-ground pool and patio. The applicant is requesting to increase the impervious surface from the existing 17.8% to 20.7% where 13% is the allowable amount. b. APPEAL # 21-1923 Peter Chapman & Pilar Otto for the property located at 106 West Ferry Road Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-052-066. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-69 (14) (c) to permit the installation of a 4-foot split rail fence in the front yard where 3-foot is the maximum height allowed. c. APPEAL # 21-1924 Timothy & Abby Bevington for the property located at 752 Sumter Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-058-183. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23 B in order to install a paver patio. The Applicant is requesting to increase the impervious surface from the existing 18% to 22.3% where 18% is the allowable amount. d. APPEAL # 21-1925 Derek Camp for the property located at 917 Lanyard Road Yardley PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-037-188. Applicant is requesting a Variance from the Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23 B in order to install an in-ground pool and patio. The Applicant is requesting to increase the impervious surface from the existing 24.9% to 33.5% where 18% is the allowable amount.
Manager's Report (Part 2 of 2)
a. Motion to consider award for Route 332/Mirror Lake Signal Interconnection project to Armour & Sons at a cost of $38,925.00. b. Motion to approve the Kaplan Tract Planning Module. c. Motion to approve the extension of ARLE Agreement number 0611101A – Big Oak and Makefield Road to June 30, 2022. d. Motion to approve the extension of ARLE Agreement number 0611102A – Yardley-Newtown Road and Mirror Lake/Creamery Road to June 30, 2022. e. Consideration to approve fuel contract bid through the Bucks County Consortium. f. Consideration to approve Winter Services agreement with PennDOT. g. Resolution to authorize the Township manager as the signer of the PennDOT Winter Service agreement. h. Resolution to increase the tree fee in lieu of amount from $315.00 to $347.00 per tree per the applicable CPI.
Zoning, Inspections and Planning
a. Consider Approval of a Lot Line Change for JD Signature Homes – 936 Sandy Run Road (Plan # 683). b. Certificate of Appropriateness for 1700 Yardley Langhorne Road – Dogwood Skate Shop Ramp.
a. Suzanne S. Blundi – Agricultural Security Board; Board of Appeals; Environmental Advisory Board; Emergency Management; Financial Advisory Council; b. James McCartney - Farmland Preservation; Golf Committee; Parks and Recreation Board; Special Events; c. Fredric K Weiss – Disability Advisory Board; Electronic Media Advisory Council; Seniors Group; Sewer Authority; Zoning Hearing Board d. John B. Lewis – Citizens Traffic Commission; Economic Development Council; TrentonMercer Citizens Airport Review Board; Veterans Committee e. Daniel R. Grenier - Electric Reliability Committee; Historical Architectural Review Board; Historical Commission; Planning Commission