1. CALL TO ORDER – Suzanne Blundi, Chair 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN AS EACH ITEM IS DISCUSSED
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. We want to hear from you - Parks and Recreation will be launching a community needs assessment to learn more about what issues are most important to you. The survey takes about 5 minutes to take and allows for comments at any time. Please take time and provide us your ideas about our parks, facilities, maintenance and programming. Stay tuned for a community workshop in February as part of this project. You can find the survey on our website www.lmt.org. c. Pack 95 will Recycle your Broken String Christmas Lights. You can drop them off at The Big Oak Citgo - 812 Big Oak Road Yardley, PA 19067 December 11, 2021 through January 11, 2022. Contact info: joanies120@gmail.com d. Styrofoam & Recycling Event (including wine corks, amber/white plastic prescription pill containers and alkaline household batteries) Saturday, January 8, 2022 10:00 a.m. to noon located outside of the Lower Makefield Township building at 1100 Edgewood Road Yardley, PA 19067.
November 2021 – Frederic K Weiss a. Consider approval November Interfund Transfers. b. Consider approval of Warrant lists from December 6, 2021.
a. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2461 Fixing the Tax Rates and Special Levies and Adopting the 2022 Budget. b. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2462 establishing the 2022 Park & Recreation fee-inlieu. c. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2463 establishing the 2022 Traffic Impact Fee. d. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2464 adopting 2022 Fee Schedule. e. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2465 providing for Uniformed employee contribution to the Pension fund for 2022. f. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2466 providing for Non-Uniform employee contribution to the Pension fund for 2022.
a. Consider Payment #2 (Final) for the Edgewood Rd Safety Improvements Project in the amount of $27,340.11. b. Consider Payment #4 for the Memorial Park Project in the amount of $163,026.68.
a. Sandy Run Road – The arm and light fixture on Mill Rd. has been installed. The new light on the Schuyler Rd. roundabout is scheduled to be installed on Friday, December 10, 2021. b. Memorial Park Project – Tennis courts, parking area and trails have been paved, fencing has been installed and courts are painted. c. Multi-Use Trail- PennDOT anticipates letting for bid in early 2022. d. Woodside Bike Path – Design Presentation October 20, 2021. Design work is now underway. e. Big Oak/Makefield Road Signal Upgrade –Project submitted to PennDOT on July 16, 2021 and was resubmitted on December 7, 2021. f. Route 332/Mirror Lake Signal Interconnection – Conduit and wiring have been installed. Installation of controller components are waiting on backordered parts.
a. Tree Ordinance Update Discussion and Consideration. b. Review of Yardley Borough Pool Membership Agreement.
a. Consideration of Resolution No. 2467 Authorizing the Approval & Acceptance of an Assignment of Easement for Sanitary Sewer for Yardley Woods.
a. APPEAL # 21-1942 John Steinmann for the property located at 27 Houston Road Yardley PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-019-003. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23B to increase the impervious surface from the existing 16.3% to 25.6% where 24% is the allowable amount in order to install a 1,368 square-foot addition. b. APPEAL # 21-1943 Paul & Elise Willard for the property located at 963 Princess Drive Yardley PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-057-020. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23B to increase the impervious surface from the existing 17.21% to 22.67% where 18% is the allowable amount in order to install an inground pool with concrete decking and patio along with a shed. c. APPEAL # 21-1944 Simon & Donet Taylor for the property located at 1513 David Terrace Morrisville PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-055-061. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-55.B(1)(a) limiting encroachments within a floodway area in order to construct a retaining wall to mitigate erosion caused by an existing stream. d. APPEAL # 21-1945 Crystal & John Howe for the property located at 1373 Colony Way Yardley PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-059-272. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23B to increase the impervious surface from the existing 19.8% to 27.4% where 18% is the allowable amount in order to install concrete pool decking.
Zoning, Inspections and Planning
a. Consideration of granting a 25’ Wide Access & Utility Easement Across Tax Parcel 20-63-271 in Favor of Tax Parcel 20-32-23 (Acorn Drive). b. Consideration of granting a 20’ Wide Water Main Easement & 10’ Wide Temporary Construction Easement Across Tax Parcel 20-006-067 for the Prickett Preserve Development (Surrey Lane).
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; Ad Hoc Property Committee c. Fredric K Weiss – Disability Advisory Board; Electronic Media Advisory Council; Seniors Group; Sewer Authority; Zoning Hearing Board; Ad Hoc Property Committee d. John B. Lewis – Citizens Traffic Commission; Economic Development Council; Trenton- Mercer Citizens Airport Review Board; Veterans Committee e. Daniel R. Grenier - Electric Reliability Committee; Historical Architectural Review Board; Historical Commission; Planning Commission
1. CALL TO ORDER – Suzanne Blundi, Chair 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN AS EACH ITEM IS DISCUSSED
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. We want to hear from you - Parks and Recreation will be launching a community needs assessment to learn more about what issues are most important to you. The survey takes about 5 minutes to take and allows for comments at any time. Please take time and provide us your ideas about our parks, facilities, maintenance and programming. Stay tuned for a community workshop in February as part of this project. You can find the survey on our website www.lmt.org. c. Pack 95 will Recycle your Broken String Christmas Lights. You can drop them off at The Big Oak Citgo - 812 Big Oak Road Yardley, PA 19067 December 11, 2021 through January 11, 2022. Contact info: joanies120@gmail.com d. Styrofoam & Recycling Event (including wine corks, amber/white plastic prescription pill containers and alkaline household batteries) Saturday, January 8, 2022 10:00 a.m. to noon located outside of the Lower Makefield Township building at 1100 Edgewood Road Yardley, PA 19067.
November 2021 – Frederic K Weiss a. Consider approval November Interfund Transfers. b. Consider approval of Warrant lists from December 6, 2021.
a. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2461 Fixing the Tax Rates and Special Levies and Adopting the 2022 Budget. b. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2462 establishing the 2022 Park & Recreation fee-inlieu. c. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2463 establishing the 2022 Traffic Impact Fee. d. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2464 adopting 2022 Fee Schedule. e. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2465 providing for Uniformed employee contribution to the Pension fund for 2022. f. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2466 providing for Non-Uniform employee contribution to the Pension fund for 2022.
a. Consider Payment #2 (Final) for the Edgewood Rd Safety Improvements Project in the amount of $27,340.11. b. Consider Payment #4 for the Memorial Park Project in the amount of $163,026.68.
a. Sandy Run Road – The arm and light fixture on Mill Rd. has been installed. The new light on the Schuyler Rd. roundabout is scheduled to be installed on Friday, December 10, 2021. b. Memorial Park Project – Tennis courts, parking area and trails have been paved, fencing has been installed and courts are painted. c. Multi-Use Trail- PennDOT anticipates letting for bid in early 2022. d. Woodside Bike Path – Design Presentation October 20, 2021. Design work is now underway. e. Big Oak/Makefield Road Signal Upgrade –Project submitted to PennDOT on July 16, 2021 and was resubmitted on December 7, 2021. f. Route 332/Mirror Lake Signal Interconnection – Conduit and wiring have been installed. Installation of controller components are waiting on backordered parts.
a. Tree Ordinance Update Discussion and Consideration. b. Review of Yardley Borough Pool Membership Agreement.
a. Consideration of Resolution No. 2467 Authorizing the Approval & Acceptance of an Assignment of Easement for Sanitary Sewer for Yardley Woods.
a. APPEAL # 21-1942 John Steinmann for the property located at 27 Houston Road Yardley PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-019-003. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23B to increase the impervious surface from the existing 16.3% to 25.6% where 24% is the allowable amount in order to install a 1,368 square-foot addition. b. APPEAL # 21-1943 Paul & Elise Willard for the property located at 963 Princess Drive Yardley PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-057-020. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23B to increase the impervious surface from the existing 17.21% to 22.67% where 18% is the allowable amount in order to install an inground pool with concrete decking and patio along with a shed. c. APPEAL # 21-1944 Simon & Donet Taylor for the property located at 1513 David Terrace Morrisville PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-055-061. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-55.B(1)(a) limiting encroachments within a floodway area in order to construct a retaining wall to mitigate erosion caused by an existing stream. d. APPEAL # 21-1945 Crystal & John Howe for the property located at 1373 Colony Way Yardley PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-059-272. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23B to increase the impervious surface from the existing 19.8% to 27.4% where 18% is the allowable amount in order to install concrete pool decking.
Zoning, Inspections and Planning
a. Consideration of granting a 25’ Wide Access & Utility Easement Across Tax Parcel 20-63-271 in Favor of Tax Parcel 20-32-23 (Acorn Drive). b. Consideration of granting a 20’ Wide Water Main Easement & 10’ Wide Temporary Construction Easement Across Tax Parcel 20-006-067 for the Prickett Preserve Development (Surrey Lane).
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; Ad Hoc Property Committee c. Fredric K Weiss – Disability Advisory Board; Electronic Media Advisory Council; Seniors Group; Sewer Authority; Zoning Hearing Board; Ad Hoc Property Committee d. John B. Lewis – Citizens Traffic Commission; Economic Development Council; Trenton- Mercer Citizens Airport Review Board; Veterans Committee e. Daniel R. Grenier - Electric Reliability Committee; Historical Architectural Review Board; Historical Commission; Planning Commission