UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:17
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:33
3. Roll Call.
0:00:53
4. Meeting Minutes: February 5, 2026 – Zoning
February 5, 2026 - Workshop
0:01:27
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:03:10
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:04:13
7. Township Department Updates
0:05:24
8. Public Comment – Agenda Items
9. New Business:
0:09:54
A. Recognition of Jim Ruddy for his service on the Shade Tree Commission, Farmers Market, Tricentennial Committee and the Sanitary & Stormwater Authority.
0:14:50
B. America 250 Update by Valley Forge Tourism.
0:36:20
C. Proclamation – Women’s History Month.
0:38:59
D. Public Hearing – Approval of the Transfer of a Restaurant Liquor License No. R-17380 into Upper Merion Township, 160 N. Gulph Road (Open World Entertainment) from Abington Township, 2862 Moreland Road, Willow Grove, PA.
Resolution 2026-7
0:56:42
E. Conditional Use Hearing Continued – Arden 252 Development, LLC. Permit creation of 2 flag lots as part of a 4-lot subdivision on the property at 252 Arden Road, R-1 Zoning District.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
1:01:37
F. Public Hearing – Proposed Ordinance – Data Center Regulations. Ordinance amending Chapter 165 of the Township Zoning Code to provide definitions, zoning districts, general regulations and parking standards relating to data centers.
1:45:52
G. Public Hearing – Proposed Ordinance – Neighborhood Mixed-Use District (NMU). Ordinance amending Chapter 165 of the Township Zoning Code to reformat and recodify the provisions of NMU, to add a new Conditional Use Process and to clarify standards related to purpose, permitted uses, and general provisions for the NMU District.
2:05:10
H. Consent Agenda re:
1. Approve MOU Mutual Aid Agreement between Upper Merion Township Fire & EMS and Lower Providence Township to provide Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) Services.
2. Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Approval of a Business Tax Appeal in the amount of $68.00 representing the penalty.
3. Township Building Programming and Facility Needs Assessment: Approval of Invoice 4430 in the amount of $10,050.00 to GKO Architects of Ambler, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
4. Township Building Programming and Facility Needs Assessment: Approval of Invoice 4445 in the amount of $4,300.00 to GKO Architects of Ambler, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
5. Recharge Park: Approval of Payment Application 05 in the amount of $8,795.52 by the KOP-BID to Patriot Grounds & Site Services of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the Landscape Architect.
6. Neumann & Associates Consulting Agreement – Approval of a revised twelve (12) month agreement (1/2026 – 12/2026) with Neumann & Associates for consulting services in accordance with the terms outlined in the letter of agreement.
7. Authorization to Purchase – Authorization to purchase/lease the following vehicles through any State or Competitive Bidding Contract utilizing funds from the Capital Fund.
A. Two (2) Dodge Pro-Master 3500 conversion vans in the amount of $138,645 for each vehicle as part of the Township’s Rambler Shuttle Program.
8. Township Basic Emergency Operations Plan Revisions – Approval of the 2026 revisions to the Township Basic Emergency Operations Plan as recommended by the Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management Coord...

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:20
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:40
3. Roll Call.
0:01:01
4. Meeting Minutes: December 11, 2025 - Business Meeting
January 5, 2026 – Re-Organization Meeting
January 5, 2026 – Zoning Workshop
January 8, 2026 – BOS Workshop
January 15, 2026 – Business Meeting
0:01:42
5. Chairperson’s Comments:
0:02:46
6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
0:04:31
7. Township Department Update:
0:07:00
8. Public Comments – Agenda Items.
9. New Business:
0:13:00
A. Swearing-In of Police, Fire & EMS by District Judge Jodi Griffis
• Police – Officer Jack Reilly and Officer Michael Ficchi
• EMS – Donald Ellis
0:26:11
B. Presentation by the Board of Community Assistance.
0:40:51
C. Proclamation – Black History Month.
0:44:10
D. Conditional Use Hearing – Arden 252 Development, LLC. Permit creation of 2 flag lots as part of a 4-lot subdivision on the property at 252 Arden Road, R-1 Zoning District.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
2:10:18
E. Motion to Advertise Public Hearing – Proposed Ordinance – Data Center Regulations. Permission to Advertise a public hearing at the March 12, 2026 Business Meeting on a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 165 of the Township Zoning Code to provide definitions, zoning districts, general regulations and parking standards relating to data centers.
2:14:09
F. Resolution No 2026-6 – Montco 2040 Grant Application- Town Center Road Right of Way and Lighting Project. Adoption of Resolution No 2026-6 authorizing the submission of a $250,000 grant application under Montgomery County’s Vision 2040 Implementation Grant Program (Montco 2040) for the Town Center Road Right-of-Way & Pedestrian Lighting Project.
2:16:56
G. Consent Agenda:
1. Recharge Park: Approval of Payment Application 04 in the amount of $17,110.44 by the KOP-BID to Patriot Grounds & Site Services of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the Landscape Architect.
2. Extension of the EMS Fellowship Agreement between the University of Pennsylvania Health System’s (UPH) Department of Emergency Medicine and Upper Merion Township providing clinical training experiences for UPH’s residents participating the Emergency Medical Services Program Fellowship until June 30, 2031.
3. Neuman & Associates Consulting Agreement – Approval of a consultant fee increase with Neuman & Associates for continued consulting services related to mixed use, sport and entertainment development in the Township per the terms of the agreement.
4. Supplemental Budget Appropriations:
a. Increase to Account #18-400-07403 (UMGA TV Equipment) in the amount of $43,500.00 from 2025 Verizon Grant Money.
b. Increase to Account #18407-07903 in the amount of $2,200.00 to replace computer equipment from 2025 Verizon Grant Money.
5. Capital Equipment Lease/Purchase – Authorization to lease/purchase the following vehicles and Capital Equipment through any state/Costars contract or Government Leasing Program:
Public Safety:
A. 2 - 2026 Ford Police Interceptors in the amount of $2,024.54/month plus fit out.
B. 1 - GMC SUV in the amount of $976.64/month.
2:20:20
10. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.
2:20:33
11. Additional Business.
2:20:40
12. Public Comment.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
3:26:21
13. Adjournment.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
AGENDA
0:00:10
1. Meeting Called to Order.
0:00:17
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
0:00:44
3. Roll Call.
0:00:57
4. Meeting Minutes: November 6, 2025 – Budget Meeting
November 20, 2025 – Business Meeting
December 4, 2025 – Zoning Workshop
0:01:54
5. Chairman’s Comments.
0:02:58
6. Citizen Board Vacancies.
0:03:33
7. Township Department Updates.
0:05:30
8. Public Comment – Agenda Items.
9. New Business:
0:14:52
A. Commendation from Bird Town PA to Upper Merion Township.
0:29:38
B. Resolution 2026-5 - Request for a Waiver of Land Development - Proposed Restaurant & Cigar Bar – Valley Forge Resort Casino Resort – Consideration of a request from Boyd Gaming/ Valley Forge Casino Resort, for a waiver of the land development process associated with the proposed restaurant/cigar bar.
0:37:27
C. Motion to Advertise Public Hearing – Proposed Ordinance - Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) Regulations. Permission to Advertise a public hearing on a proposed ordinance amending Article XX of the Zoning Code Neighborhood Mixed Use District, for the March 12, 2026 Business Meeting.
0:38:30
D. Permission to Advertise – Conditional Use Hearing, Pinnacle Real Estate Corp, 252 Arden Road. Authorization for the proper Township officials to schedule and advertise a Conditional Use Hearing for the February 12, 2026 Business Meeting on the application submitted by Pinnacle Real Estate Corp, to permit 2 flag lots as part of a 4-lot subdivision on the R-1/R-1A Zoned property.
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0:39:26
E. Consent Agenda re:
1. Ratification of Contract with Fraser Advanced Information Systems of West Reading, Pennsylvania, through PA Costars Program, for 19 replacement copiers in various departments at an annual cost of $20,064.00.
2. Approval of Revised Upper Merion Township Employee Handbook.
3. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with ARRO Consulting, Inc. of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, in the amount of $80,000 for consulting engineering services for the Township’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program.
4. Resolution 2026-2 – Provide for a Young Adult Member Position on the Library Board of Directors.
5. Resolution 2026-3 - Transportation Authority Impact Fee Update Advisory Committee Appointments. Appointment of members to the Transportation Authority Impact Fee Advisory Committee as recommended by the Transportation Authority.
6. Citizen Board Appointments:
a. Public Safety Advisory Board Young Adult
b. Economic & Community Development Committee
7. Recharge Park: Approval of Payment Application 03 in the amount of $31,657.27 by the KOP-BID to Patriot Grounds & Site Services of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the Landscape Architect.
8. Pump Station Pump Replacement Project (Electrical Contract): Approval of Payment Application 03 in the amount of $15,675.00 to BSI Electrical Contractors of Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania, as recommended by the consulting engineer.
9. IT Network Security Software Contract - Melillo Consulting – Approval of a 3-year contract with Melillo Consulting for IT Network Security software, service and support at an annual cost of $35,363.55.
10. Resolution No. 2026-4 - Disposition of Township Vehicles to J.J. Kane Auctions of Plymouth Meeting for an estimated sale value of $8900.00.
11. Authorization to Purchase – UMGA-TV Camera and editing system software in the amount of $36,700.00 through the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit’s PEPPM State Contract utilizing Cable TV Equipment Grant Funding.
0:44:48
10. Accounts Payables.
0:44:50
11. Additional Business.
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0:56:01
12. Pub...