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. Lower Makefield Township’s Environmental Advisory Council is hosting a Lecture Series of “Monarch Butterflies and the Miracle of Migration” Presented by Mike Weilbacher at the Township building, 1100 Edgewood Road Yardley, PA 19067 on Saturday, June 10th from 10:00 to 11:00 am.
FINANCIALS – James McCartney a. Treasurer’s Report – April 2023 b. Consider approval of April Interfund Transfers. c. Consider approval of Warrant lists from May 1, 2023, and May 15, 2023.
ENGINEER’S REPORT a. Consider Change Order #1 for the Pool Painting Project to American Pool of Pennsylvania, LLC. as a credit to the Township in the amount of ($1,456.00). b. Consider Pay Application #1 (Final) for the Pool Painting Project to American Pool of Pennsylvania, LLC. in the Amount of $144,466.70. c. General Project Updates
PARKS & RECREATION a. Consider Approval of Resolution #23-12 Recognizing Friday, July 21, 2023 as Pennsylvania Parks & Recreations Professional Day in Lower Makefield Township. b. Park & Recreation Project Updates • Macclesfield Park • Art in the Park
MANAGER’S REPORT a. Consider acceptance of a financing proposal for the 2024 Kenworth Model T480V 4x2 dump truck w/ plow and salt spreader. b. Consider authorization to advertise an Ordinance to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for the purpose of joining the Pennsylvania Municipal Health Insurance Cooperative (PMHIC) and to participate as a member of PMHIC. c. Consider acceptance of an Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services Proposal. d. Consider Approval of Resolution #23-13 Authorizing the submission of a grant application for PRP Projects at Charles Boehm Middle School. e. Consider Approval of Resolution #23-14 Authorizing the submission of a grant application for PRP Projects at Five Mile Woods. f. Authorize execution of the required documents associated with the Sakoutis Settlement.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT a. Consider authorization to re-advertise the Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to provide for Open Space Requirements.
ZONING HEARING BOARD a. APPEAL # Z-23-2007 Nathan Simcox/Hydroscape for the property located at 73 Glen Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel #’s 20-047-095-001. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-14 in order to install an in-ground pool, concrete pool decking and patio which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 15.5% to 18.8% where 13% is the allowable amount. b. APPEAL # Z-23-2008 Mark Havers for the property located at 1155 Big Oak Road Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel #’s 20-034-132-001. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-31 in order to install an in-ground pool, cabana with a concrete patio and a 12X16 shed which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 20.9% to 29.7% where 21% is the allowable amount. c. APPEAL # Z-23-2009 Allen DePuy for the property located at 114 Dolington Road Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel #’s 20-020-115. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23.B in order to install a 272 square-foot concrete patio which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 22.7% to 24.4% where 18% is the allowable amount.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT a. Consider approval of the Subdivision and Land Development Plan for 1101 Big Oak Road. b. Request to Permit Construction of an In-Ground Swimming Pool for 189 Crestview Way Exceeding the Allowable Impervious Surface shown on Recorded Plan but Within the Ratio Permitted by Zoning.
16. SUPERVISORS REPORTS a. Fredric K. Weiss - Historical Architectural Review Board; Parks and Recreation Board; Planning Commission; Veterans Committee. b. Suzanne S. Blundi – Ad Hoc Property Committee; Agricultural Security Board; Board of Auditors; Board of Appeals; Emergency Management. c. John B. Lewis – Disability Advisory Board; Electric Reliability Committee; Farmland Preservation; Historical Commission. d. James McCartney - Electronic Media Advisory Council; Golf Committee; Special Events; Zoning Hearing Board. e. Daniel R. Grenier - Citizens Traffic Commission; Environmental Advisory Council; Seniors Group; Trenton-Mercer Citizens Airport Review Board. 20. ADJOURNMENT
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. Lower Makefield Township’s Environmental Advisory Council is hosting a Lecture Series of “Monarch Butterflies and the Miracle of Migration” Presented by Mike Weilbacher at the Township building, 1100 Edgewood Road Yardley, PA 19067 on Saturday, June 10th from 10:00 to 11:00 am.
FINANCIALS – James McCartney a. Treasurer’s Report – April 2023 b. Consider approval of April Interfund Transfers. c. Consider approval of Warrant lists from May 1, 2023, and May 15, 2023.
ENGINEER’S REPORT a. Consider Change Order #1 for the Pool Painting Project to American Pool of Pennsylvania, LLC. as a credit to the Township in the amount of ($1,456.00). b. Consider Pay Application #1 (Final) for the Pool Painting Project to American Pool of Pennsylvania, LLC. in the Amount of $144,466.70. c. General Project Updates
PARKS & RECREATION a. Consider Approval of Resolution #23-12 Recognizing Friday, July 21, 2023 as Pennsylvania Parks & Recreations Professional Day in Lower Makefield Township. b. Park & Recreation Project Updates • Macclesfield Park • Art in the Park
MANAGER’S REPORT a. Consider acceptance of a financing proposal for the 2024 Kenworth Model T480V 4x2 dump truck w/ plow and salt spreader. b. Consider authorization to advertise an Ordinance to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for the purpose of joining the Pennsylvania Municipal Health Insurance Cooperative (PMHIC) and to participate as a member of PMHIC. c. Consider acceptance of an Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services Proposal. d. Consider Approval of Resolution #23-13 Authorizing the submission of a grant application for PRP Projects at Charles Boehm Middle School. e. Consider Approval of Resolution #23-14 Authorizing the submission of a grant application for PRP Projects at Five Mile Woods. f. Authorize execution of the required documents associated with the Sakoutis Settlement.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT a. Consider authorization to re-advertise the Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to provide for Open Space Requirements.
ZONING HEARING BOARD a. APPEAL # Z-23-2007 Nathan Simcox/Hydroscape for the property located at 73 Glen Drive Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel #’s 20-047-095-001. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-14 in order to install an in-ground pool, concrete pool decking and patio which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 15.5% to 18.8% where 13% is the allowable amount. b. APPEAL # Z-23-2008 Mark Havers for the property located at 1155 Big Oak Road Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel #’s 20-034-132-001. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-31 in order to install an in-ground pool, cabana with a concrete patio and a 12X16 shed which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 20.9% to 29.7% where 21% is the allowable amount. c. APPEAL # Z-23-2009 Allen DePuy for the property located at 114 Dolington Road Yardley, PA 19067, tax parcel #’s 20-020-115. Applicant is requesting a Variance from Township Zoning Ordinance 200-23.B in order to install a 272 square-foot concrete patio which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 22.7% to 24.4% where 18% is the allowable amount.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT a. Consider approval of the Subdivision and Land Development Plan for 1101 Big Oak Road. b. Request to Permit Construction of an In-Ground Swimming Pool for 189 Crestview Way Exceeding the Allowable Impervious Surface shown on Recorded Plan but Within the Ratio Permitted by Zoning.
16. SUPERVISORS REPORTS a. Fredric K. Weiss - Historical Architectural Review Board; Parks and Recreation Board; Planning Commission; Veterans Committee. b. Suzanne S. Blundi – Ad Hoc Property Committee; Agricultural Security Board; Board of Auditors; Board of Appeals; Emergency Management. c. John B. Lewis – Disability Advisory Board; Electric Reliability Committee; Farmland Preservation; Historical Commission. d. James McCartney - Electronic Media Advisory Council; Golf Committee; Special Events; Zoning Hearing Board. e. Daniel R. Grenier - Citizens Traffic Commission; Environmental Advisory Council; Seniors Group; Trenton-Mercer Citizens Airport Review Board. 20. ADJOURNMENT