1. CALL TO ORDER – James McCartney, Chair 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN AS EACH ITEM IS DISCUSSED
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT 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. The EAC will be hosting a Halloween Candy Wrapper Recycling event from November 1st – November 5th & November 7th – November 10th between 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Drop off boxes will be located in the lobby at the Community Center, 1550 Oxford Valley Rd & the Township Building, 1100 Edgewood Rd. c. Runners from beginner to advanced are invited to run a 5K/10K race at the Makefield Highlands Golf Course November 4, 2022. All proceeds will be donated to Folds of Honor, to register please visit https://irun.redpodium.com/race-the-course-2022. Sponsors are State Farm Insurance. d. The Annual Veterans Parade and Ceremony will be celebrated on November 5, 2022 with the Lower Makefield Veterans Committee, the parade will run along Edgewood Road from Whitehall Drive to Heacock Road and will conclude with a Ceremony at Veterans Square. The parade will start promptly at 1:00PM. Come join us and line the street for our veterans. Sponsors for this event are Artis Memory Care and Common Place Reader. e. Lower Makefield Township will be hosting a Blood Drive for the Red Cross on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the meeting room at the Township building, 1100 Edgewood Road Yardley, PA 19067.
ENGINEER’S REPORT a. Consider bids for Mechanical, Electrical and General Construction contracts for the Administration Building Renovations project. b. Consider bids for Maplevale Drainage Improvements Project – Phase 2. c. Yardley Woods Update.
PROJECT UPDATES a. Memorial Park Project – DCNR conducted final inspection. b. Multi-Use Trail – Work on ADA ramps and traffic signals to start the week of November 7th, anticipated to be completed by the end of the year. c. Woodside Bike Path – Contracts signed, pre-construction meeting scheduled for November 2nd. d. 2022 Road Program – Paving, ADA ramps and inlet repairs are progressing. Paving is estimated to be completed, weather permitting by November 11th.
FIRE SERVICES a. Consider authorization to advertise amendments to the Fire Prevention Code Ordinance regarding adoption of the 2018 International Fire Code with amendments. b. Consider authorization to advertise amendments to the Fire Prevention Code Ordinance regarding Fire Safety Registrations for businesses.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT a. Confirm proper numbers for Resolutions approved at the October 19 meeting, replacing numbers 22-11 and 22-12, with numbers 22-15 and 22-16, respectively. b. Consider approval of a Settlement Agreement and General Release between Lower Makefield Township and Boucher & James, Inc. (“Settlement Agreement and General Release”). c. Consider authorizing all necessary and appropriate individuals, including, but not limited to, the Board of Supervisors, the Interim Township Manager, the Township’s Special Counsel, and the Township Solicitor, to take any and all actions required to satisfy the Settlement Agreement and General Release, including, but not limited to, the execution of the Agreement and filing of pleadings or other documentation. d. Consider approval of the tentative contract agreement between the Township and the Police Benevolent Association per the terms outlined in the MOA. e. Consider approval of Resolution #22-17 in conformance with Act 57, regarding tax collection, notice and waiver requests.
ZONING HEARING BOARD a. APPEAL # 22-1982 Munz Construction/Joyce Patay for the property located at 60 Sutphin Road Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-042-154. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23.B in order to construct a 319-square foot addition which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 29.48% to 31.07% where 18% is allowed. b. APPEAL # 22-1983 Amy Sheaffer for the property located at 3 Central Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-039-127. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-22 which would decrease the side yard setback to 10 feet where 15 feet is otherwise required; Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23.B which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 18.6% to 20.4% where 18% is the allowable amount in order to construct a 334-square foot addition. c. APPEAL # 22-1984 Catherine Wharry/Joe Latzko for the property located at 1474 Woodview Road Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-065-276. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-27B in order to expand the size of the current driveway which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 27.1% to 30.1% where 26% is the allowable amount. d. APPEAL # 22-1985 Morningside Massage/Diana Slaymaker for the property located at 7 Morningside Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-038-153. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-69.A.(7) in order to allow visitation of clients/patients in a single family detached residence.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT a. Consider the Proposal for Patterson Farm Master Plan Management from Avison Young for a not-to-exceed budget amount of $19,098.00 as recommended by the LMT Ad Hoc Property Committee. b. Consider Pay Application #2 for the Lower Makefield Community Trail Project to Richard E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $81,290.62. c. Consider Pay Application #3 for the Lower Makefield Community Trail Project to Richard E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $124,042.58. d. Discussion of a Reduction to the Lower Makefield Township Permitting Fees for Pennsbury School District Charles Boehm Middle School Project. e. Request to Permit Construction of an In-Ground Swimming Pool for 172 Crestview Way Exceeding the Allowable Impervious Surface shown on Recorded Plan but Within the Ratio Permitted by Zoning.
SUPERVISORS REPORTS a. James McCartney - Farmland Preservation; Golf Committee; Parks and Recreation Board; Special Events; Ad Hoc Property Committee b. Fredric K Weiss – Disability Advisory Board; Electronic Media Advisory Council; Seniors Group; Zoning Hearing Board; Ad Hoc Property Committee c. Daniel R. Grenier - Electric Reliability Committee; Historical Architectural Review Board; Historical Commission; Planning Commission d. Suzanne S. Blundi – Agricultural Security Board; Board of Appeals; Environmental Advisory Board; Emergency Management e. John B. Lewis – Citizens Traffic Commission; Trenton-Mercer Citizens Airport Review Board; Veterans Committee
Appointments/resignations to Boards and Commissions
APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS a. Barbara Nuzzolo – Resignation from the Historical Commission. ADJOURNMENT
1. CALL TO ORDER – James McCartney, Chair 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN AS EACH ITEM IS DISCUSSED
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT 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. The EAC will be hosting a Halloween Candy Wrapper Recycling event from November 1st – November 5th & November 7th – November 10th between 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Drop off boxes will be located in the lobby at the Community Center, 1550 Oxford Valley Rd & the Township Building, 1100 Edgewood Rd. c. Runners from beginner to advanced are invited to run a 5K/10K race at the Makefield Highlands Golf Course November 4, 2022. All proceeds will be donated to Folds of Honor, to register please visit https://irun.redpodium.com/race-the-course-2022. Sponsors are State Farm Insurance. d. The Annual Veterans Parade and Ceremony will be celebrated on November 5, 2022 with the Lower Makefield Veterans Committee, the parade will run along Edgewood Road from Whitehall Drive to Heacock Road and will conclude with a Ceremony at Veterans Square. The parade will start promptly at 1:00PM. Come join us and line the street for our veterans. Sponsors for this event are Artis Memory Care and Common Place Reader. e. Lower Makefield Township will be hosting a Blood Drive for the Red Cross on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the meeting room at the Township building, 1100 Edgewood Road Yardley, PA 19067.
ENGINEER’S REPORT a. Consider bids for Mechanical, Electrical and General Construction contracts for the Administration Building Renovations project. b. Consider bids for Maplevale Drainage Improvements Project – Phase 2. c. Yardley Woods Update.
PROJECT UPDATES a. Memorial Park Project – DCNR conducted final inspection. b. Multi-Use Trail – Work on ADA ramps and traffic signals to start the week of November 7th, anticipated to be completed by the end of the year. c. Woodside Bike Path – Contracts signed, pre-construction meeting scheduled for November 2nd. d. 2022 Road Program – Paving, ADA ramps and inlet repairs are progressing. Paving is estimated to be completed, weather permitting by November 11th.
FIRE SERVICES a. Consider authorization to advertise amendments to the Fire Prevention Code Ordinance regarding adoption of the 2018 International Fire Code with amendments. b. Consider authorization to advertise amendments to the Fire Prevention Code Ordinance regarding Fire Safety Registrations for businesses.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT a. Confirm proper numbers for Resolutions approved at the October 19 meeting, replacing numbers 22-11 and 22-12, with numbers 22-15 and 22-16, respectively. b. Consider approval of a Settlement Agreement and General Release between Lower Makefield Township and Boucher & James, Inc. (“Settlement Agreement and General Release”). c. Consider authorizing all necessary and appropriate individuals, including, but not limited to, the Board of Supervisors, the Interim Township Manager, the Township’s Special Counsel, and the Township Solicitor, to take any and all actions required to satisfy the Settlement Agreement and General Release, including, but not limited to, the execution of the Agreement and filing of pleadings or other documentation. d. Consider approval of the tentative contract agreement between the Township and the Police Benevolent Association per the terms outlined in the MOA. e. Consider approval of Resolution #22-17 in conformance with Act 57, regarding tax collection, notice and waiver requests.
ZONING HEARING BOARD a. APPEAL # 22-1982 Munz Construction/Joyce Patay for the property located at 60 Sutphin Road Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-042-154. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23.B in order to construct a 319-square foot addition which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 29.48% to 31.07% where 18% is allowed. b. APPEAL # 22-1983 Amy Sheaffer for the property located at 3 Central Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-039-127. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-22 which would decrease the side yard setback to 10 feet where 15 feet is otherwise required; Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23.B which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 18.6% to 20.4% where 18% is the allowable amount in order to construct a 334-square foot addition. c. APPEAL # 22-1984 Catherine Wharry/Joe Latzko for the property located at 1474 Woodview Road Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-065-276. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-27B in order to expand the size of the current driveway which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 27.1% to 30.1% where 26% is the allowable amount. d. APPEAL # 22-1985 Morningside Massage/Diana Slaymaker for the property located at 7 Morningside Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel # 20-038-153. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-69.A.(7) in order to allow visitation of clients/patients in a single family detached residence.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT a. Consider the Proposal for Patterson Farm Master Plan Management from Avison Young for a not-to-exceed budget amount of $19,098.00 as recommended by the LMT Ad Hoc Property Committee. b. Consider Pay Application #2 for the Lower Makefield Community Trail Project to Richard E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $81,290.62. c. Consider Pay Application #3 for the Lower Makefield Community Trail Project to Richard E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $124,042.58. d. Discussion of a Reduction to the Lower Makefield Township Permitting Fees for Pennsbury School District Charles Boehm Middle School Project. e. Request to Permit Construction of an In-Ground Swimming Pool for 172 Crestview Way Exceeding the Allowable Impervious Surface shown on Recorded Plan but Within the Ratio Permitted by Zoning.
SUPERVISORS REPORTS a. James McCartney - Farmland Preservation; Golf Committee; Parks and Recreation Board; Special Events; Ad Hoc Property Committee b. Fredric K Weiss – Disability Advisory Board; Electronic Media Advisory Council; Seniors Group; Zoning Hearing Board; Ad Hoc Property Committee c. Daniel R. Grenier - Electric Reliability Committee; Historical Architectural Review Board; Historical Commission; Planning Commission d. Suzanne S. Blundi – Agricultural Security Board; Board of Appeals; Environmental Advisory Board; Emergency Management e. John B. Lewis – Citizens Traffic Commission; Trenton-Mercer Citizens Airport Review Board; Veterans Committee
Appointments/resignations to Boards and Commissions
APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS a. Barbara Nuzzolo – Resignation from the Historical Commission. ADJOURNMENT