1 00:02:33,680 --> 00:02:36,400 Up. I 2 00:02:45,160 --> 00:02:48,120 Official thumbs up. 3 00:02:56,200 --> 00:03:02,360 Okay. I'm going to call to order the August 4 00:02:59,480 --> 00:03:07,320 18th, 2026 Upper Makefield Township Board of Supervisors meeting. 5 00:03:04,600 --> 00:03:10,400 Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. 6 00:03:11,239 --> 00:03:19,200 » I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the 7 00:03:15,959 --> 00:03:25,400 republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and 8 00:03:22,239 --> 00:03:25,400 justice for all. 9 00:03:28,480 --> 00:03:35,840 » Thank you. I note this evening Supervisor Yvette 10 00:03:32,880 --> 00:03:40,720 Taylor and Supervisor Elizabeth Thompson are joining by phone. 11 00:03:38,680 --> 00:03:45,959 Moving on to announcements, an executive session was held this evening to discuss 12 00:03:42,600 --> 00:03:52,000 land acquisitions and personnel matters. Township offices will be closed for the 13 00:03:47,920 --> 00:03:57,280 holiday on Monday, September 7th. Community Day is next month, September 14 00:03:54,080 --> 00:04:01,680 19th from 10:00 to 2:00 at Brownsberg Park. Mark your calendars for the 19th 15 00:03:59,720 --> 00:04:06,040 to stop by the park, meet staff, volunteer volunteers, the Township 16 00:04:04,280 --> 00:04:09,720 supervisors while enjoying refreshments, live music, pumpkin painting, 17 00:04:07,680 --> 00:04:13,120 touch-a-truck, and more. Uh the rain date is the following weekend, September 18 00:04:11,480 --> 00:04:16,920 26th. Uh a bridge update, the next meeting of 19 00:04:15,200 --> 00:04:22,640 the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission is Monday, September 28th, 20 00:04:19,440 --> 00:04:26,800 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Uh please continue attending virtually 21 00:04:24,440 --> 00:04:31,760 or in person and monitor project updates posted by the Bridge Commission at 22 00:04:28,760 --> 00:04:31,760 washingtoncrossingbridge.com. 23 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:40,240 And now, uh I'd like to uh give a special announcement. 24 00:04:37,000 --> 00:04:44,560 This evening marks Chief Schmidt's last Board of Supervisors meeting. 25 00:04:42,760 --> 00:04:48,280 In his official capacity as Chief of Police, he will become Chief Emeritus 26 00:04:46,800 --> 00:04:51,440 next week. And the board and the Township would 27 00:04:49,640 --> 00:04:55,760 like to take the opportunity to mark the Chief's accomplishments and and 28 00:04:53,919 --> 00:04:59,360 dedication to the Township as we wish him well 29 00:04:56,840 --> 00:05:01,919 in his retirement. >> Thanks. 30 00:04:59,880 --> 00:05:03,520 » I'm going to read a proclama- It's not done, Chief. 31 00:05:03,268 --> 00:05:08,240 » [laughter] >> Going to read a proclamation. 32 00:05:05,640 --> 00:05:13,440 Proclamation, whereas Chief Mark S. Schmidt has served as an Upper Makefield 33 00:05:10,600 --> 00:05:18,720 Township Police Officer since 1980 and as our Chief of Police since 1997. 34 00:05:16,280 --> 00:05:23,680 And whereas during his tenure, Chief Schmidt doubled the department's size to 35 00:05:21,040 --> 00:05:27,960 18 officers, modernized the agency with advanced technology and equipment, and 36 00:05:25,520 --> 00:05:33,840 prioritized ongoing officer training and advanced education. And whereas in 2006, 37 00:05:32,040 --> 00:05:37,120 Chief Schmidt spearheaded the design and construction of a state-of-the-art 38 00:05:35,440 --> 00:05:43,440 headquarters that remains widely recognized as as among one of the finest 39 00:05:39,840 --> 00:05:47,600 in Bucks County. And whereas in 2020, Chief Schmidt successfully guided the 40 00:05:45,440 --> 00:05:51,120 department to earn accreditation from the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement 41 00:05:49,200 --> 00:05:54,280 Accreditation Commission, an elite distinction in the Commonwealth, 42 00:05:52,960 --> 00:05:59,280 demonstrating a commitment to the highest professional standards. And 43 00:05:56,880 --> 00:06:03,160 whereas Chief Schmidt's leadership extended countywide, serving with 44 00:06:01,240 --> 00:06:07,160 distinction for over 20 years as president of the Bucks County Police 45 00:06:04,680 --> 00:06:11,560 Association and for over 20 years as secretary of the Bucks Bucks County 46 00:06:09,080 --> 00:06:16,560 Police Chiefs Association. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board 47 00:06:14,080 --> 00:06:23,040 of Supervisors does hereby proclaim August 28th, 2026 as Chief Mark S. 48 00:06:20,280 --> 00:06:27,440 Schmidt Day in Upper Makefield Township and extends its deepest gratitude for 49 00:06:25,400 --> 00:06:30,840 his 46 years of dedicated service to our community. 50 00:06:28,600 --> 00:06:33,840 Proclaimed this 18th day of August, 2026. 51 00:06:34,314 --> 00:06:36,334 » [applause] 52 00:06:37,960 --> 00:06:43,484 » Thank you, Mr. Chairman. So, by the way, I took that as a personnel day, so I'm 53 00:06:41,919 --> 00:06:46,720 I'm going to be here. >> [laughter] 54 00:06:44,200 --> 00:06:50,640 » No, I'll be here. So, it was a matter of burning up the time. But, no, thank you 55 00:06:48,960 --> 00:06:54,880 very much for those kind words. So. >> Thank you on behalf of the board and the 56 00:06:52,120 --> 00:06:54,880 township, Chief. 57 00:06:57,600 --> 00:07:06,640 All right, moving on to public comment. Do we have anybody signed up? No? Okay. 58 00:07:03,960 --> 00:07:10,400 Uh then I will move on to approval of minutes and bills payable. 59 00:07:08,880 --> 00:07:15,160 Is there a motion to approve the meeting minutes of July 27th, 2026? 60 00:07:14,040 --> 00:07:17,520 » So moved. >> Thank you, Tom. 61 00:07:16,560 --> 00:07:20,480 Is there a second? >> I'll second. 62 00:07:18,520 --> 00:07:23,760 » Thank you, Brian. All in favor? >> Aye. 63 00:07:21,640 --> 00:07:28,560 » Aye. >> All right, motion passes. 64 00:07:26,919 --> 00:07:34,960 Is there a motion to approve the bills list dated August 18th, 2026 in the 65 00:07:31,200 --> 00:07:34,960 amount of $451,312.32? 66 00:07:36,080 --> 00:07:39,440 » So moved. >> Thank you, Tom. Is there a second? 67 00:07:38,720 --> 00:07:41,840 » Second. [clears throat] >> Thank you, Brian. 68 00:07:40,760 --> 00:07:42,960 All in favor? >> Aye. 69 00:07:42,200 --> 00:07:46,880 » Aye. >> Aye. 70 00:07:43,760 --> 00:07:50,520 » All right. Any other Any opposed? Okay, motion passes. 71 00:07:48,520 --> 00:07:54,280 Moving along to planning and zoning issues. The first planning and zoning 72 00:07:52,040 --> 00:08:00,440 item is a waiver request. I'd like to invite the Costigans to the podium to 73 00:07:56,880 --> 00:08:00,440 present their way their request. 74 00:08:02,880 --> 00:08:09,040 » Good evening. My name is Michael Costigan. I'm the owner of 1388 75 00:08:07,360 --> 00:08:13,400 Wrightstown Road. I'm here tonight to request the board's 76 00:08:11,520 --> 00:08:17,600 approval for a fee in lieu of 77 00:08:15,640 --> 00:08:22,160 tree reforestation in the amount of 30,900 78 00:08:20,880 --> 00:08:26,520 uh per the recommendation of the Township 79 00:08:23,640 --> 00:08:28,160 Manager, Mr. Schuster. >> Okay. 80 00:08:27,400 --> 00:08:33,240 Um does anybody have any questions? 81 00:08:31,400 --> 00:08:36,719 What is it Sorry, Michael or >> Mike Michael. 82 00:08:34,200 --> 00:08:40,120 » Mike, okay. Any Any questions for for Mr. Costigan? 83 00:08:37,719 --> 00:08:45,160 » So, just to confirm, this waves the This waves the the the requirement and a 84 00:08:43,240 --> 00:08:47,520 payment will be made in lieu of the requirement, correct? 85 00:08:46,240 --> 00:08:51,120 » Correct. >> And there's still some amount of trees 86 00:08:49,480 --> 00:08:55,839 that you are going to be planting? >> We are planning, I believe, 82 trees 87 00:08:53,520 --> 00:08:59,520 that we're able to fit on the lot. >> Um 88 00:08:57,839 --> 00:09:02,680 Any other questions? >> How big is the lot? 89 00:09:00,800 --> 00:09:06,839 » 6 acres. 6 plus acres. >> And then what How big is the dwelling 90 00:09:05,120 --> 00:09:11,600 that's going to be built on it, approximately? 91 00:09:09,000 --> 00:09:15,360 » So, the first floor footprint >> Yeah, just the footprint, I guess. 92 00:09:14,136 --> 00:09:17,680 » [sighs] >> I think it's probably around 3,000 93 00:09:16,839 --> 00:09:20,760 square feet. >> Okay. 94 00:09:17,920 --> 00:09:22,720 » With the with it it's two story. >> Mhm. 95 00:09:21,280 --> 00:09:24,640 » So, I think it's around 3,000 square feet. 96 00:09:23,320 --> 00:09:27,760 » Okay. >> Maybe a little more, not much. 97 00:09:26,280 --> 00:09:31,000 » Right. So, the reason for the waiver is because um 98 00:09:29,120 --> 00:09:33,320 primarily because you just can't fit all the trees. 99 00:09:31,839 --> 00:09:36,920 » We can't fit all the trees and the way that 100 00:09:34,240 --> 00:09:39,960 the way it's configured, we you know, we we have to remove 101 00:09:38,480 --> 00:09:42,240 quite a few trees that are in the stormwater location. 102 00:09:41,400 --> 00:09:45,800 » Right. Okay. >> So, we couldn't get around that. So, 103 00:09:44,760 --> 00:09:48,040 » Makes sense. >> Yeah. 104 00:09:46,800 --> 00:09:52,400 » I don't have further questions. >> No questions? Uh I'll just throw it out 105 00:09:49,800 --> 00:09:57,840 to uh Elizabeth or Evette on the phone, do you have any questions? 106 00:09:55,600 --> 00:10:00,360 » No. >> Okay. 107 00:09:58,720 --> 00:10:04,840 Um then uh I'll entertain a motion to waive the 108 00:10:02,600 --> 00:10:10,000 tree replacement requirement and approve the fee in lieu of reforestation in the 109 00:10:06,800 --> 00:10:12,480 amount of $30,900. >> So moved. 110 00:10:11,040 --> 00:10:14,600 » Thank you, Tom. Is there a second? >> Second. 111 00:10:13,280 --> 00:10:16,080 » Thank you, Braun. All in favor? 112 00:10:15,680 --> 00:10:17,560 » I. >> I. 113 00:10:16,480 --> 00:10:20,680 » I. >> All right. Any opposed? 114 00:10:19,560 --> 00:10:23,000 Motion passes. >> Thank you. 115 00:10:21,160 --> 00:10:26,920 » Mr. Chairman, just so you know, my intention is to deposit that into the 116 00:10:24,760 --> 00:10:28,880 tree fund. I don't think it's legally required, but I think that's obviously 117 00:10:28,160 --> 00:10:31,160 the right thing to do. >> Yeah. Appreciate that. 118 00:10:30,840 --> 00:10:32,720 All right. >> Okay. 119 00:10:31,600 --> 00:10:35,560 » Thank you, Mr. Chairman. >> All right. Take care. 120 00:10:34,280 --> 00:10:40,520 » Uh moving on to item B here is at this time 121 00:10:38,200 --> 00:10:45,680 Mr. Crowley is is [laughter] invited to the podium to present his road name 122 00:10:42,680 --> 00:10:45,680 change request. 123 00:10:46,040 --> 00:10:50,920 » Hi, Mr. Chairman, supervisors. I'm John Crowley. We're the owners of the 124 00:10:49,040 --> 00:10:54,080 property on Gadwall Lane. We moved here about a year ago. It's been a real 125 00:10:52,400 --> 00:10:57,920 pleasure to be here and I think as you may realize that Rich Zaveda had 126 00:10:56,000 --> 00:11:02,640 purchased that land, subdivided into five lots. Uh we purchased all five of 127 00:11:00,839 --> 00:11:07,560 the properties and the road I think then became a private road, consolidated two 128 00:11:05,200 --> 00:11:11,920 of the lots into one. We were blessed to be able to build homes for our kids on 129 00:11:10,200 --> 00:11:16,160 those properties, so a total of four homes including where my wife and I live 130 00:11:14,280 --> 00:11:20,600 and a separate barn structure for my home office. Uh the request is to change 131 00:11:18,800 --> 00:11:25,600 the road name. I think Rich had perhaps named it a number of years ago Gad- 132 00:11:22,640 --> 00:11:30,280 Gadwall Lane. Uh two principal reasons. One, we find that uh level of confusion 133 00:11:28,480 --> 00:11:36,160 and and misunderstanding and we've had Gadwall, Gadwell, Gladwell, Glitwell. 134 00:11:34,200 --> 00:11:40,720 Uh so, to avoid any confusion, I don't think there's been any confusion with 135 00:11:37,960 --> 00:11:45,840 emergency services. Uh but, secondly, to name it uh Navy Way, I had the privilege 136 00:11:43,120 --> 00:11:48,760 to serve after 9/11 in the Navy for 12 years, and I figure if this is going to 137 00:11:47,080 --> 00:11:52,800 be a generational compound, it would be nice for our kids and grandkids to have 138 00:11:50,640 --> 00:11:55,680 that as the property name on the private road. 139 00:11:54,160 --> 00:12:00,280 Happy to take any questions. >> Any questions for Mr. Crowley on this? 140 00:11:57,760 --> 00:12:03,800 » No, I just want to say a couple things. This Mr. Crowley, it's not really for 141 00:12:02,160 --> 00:12:08,320 you as much as it is for anybody who might be listening at home. Um 142 00:12:06,200 --> 00:12:12,880 this is almost the perfect confluence of factors that lends itself towards the 143 00:12:10,880 --> 00:12:14,400 board approving something just like this. 144 00:12:13,800 --> 00:12:18,240 Um you know, you're the owner of every lot 145 00:12:16,200 --> 00:12:22,200 that fronts on this property. It has always been a private road. It is 146 00:12:19,840 --> 00:12:26,600 relatively new private road. There are no uh 911 conflicts that we're aware of. 147 00:12:25,280 --> 00:12:30,080 And And the reason I'm saying all of this is I don't want 148 00:12:28,240 --> 00:12:32,880 to be inundated with I want to be able to name my road to uh you know, whatever 149 00:12:32,280 --> 00:12:34,600 they >> it. 150 00:12:33,080 --> 00:12:38,400 » So, um just with that, the only other item I 151 00:12:36,640 --> 00:12:43,120 wanted to note um I will probably have this resolution 152 00:12:40,839 --> 00:12:45,080 recorded against the properties that you own, just so that there's 153 00:12:44,600 --> 00:12:49,920 » course. >> a road map of how we got here. Um I 154 00:12:47,440 --> 00:12:55,080 forgot to mention that I agree with you, the confusion on the name of the road 155 00:12:52,520 --> 00:12:59,600 contributes to a need to name it once and for all. But, I think it makes sense 156 00:12:56,839 --> 00:13:03,120 to record this resolution against the properties, so that somebody who's 157 00:13:01,560 --> 00:13:05,839 looking at the plan 10 years from now doesn't 158 00:13:04,520 --> 00:13:07,760 have some question about how we got here. 159 00:13:06,040 --> 00:13:11,040 » the history. Yeah. Hopefully, it'll be our kids or grandkids that look at the 160 00:13:09,120 --> 00:13:13,320 plan, Council, but appreciate it. >> You're assuming it gets approved, right? 161 00:13:12,360 --> 00:13:16,489 » Yeah, I know. I >> I I'm not There could be competition 162 00:13:14,920 --> 00:13:20,040 with the Army, you don't know. >> [laughter] 163 00:13:17,400 --> 00:13:22,240 » I don't have a vote, actually, so. >> Mr. Crowley, 164 00:13:20,600 --> 00:13:25,000 » Happy to defend the Navy any day. >> Thank you for your service to the 165 00:13:24,080 --> 00:13:28,080 country. >> Yes. Um 166 00:13:26,520 --> 00:13:32,120 do you have any Uh My only question would be I I assume 167 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:34,120 you'll pay for the signage to be changed and all 168 00:13:32,640 --> 00:13:37,240 » Yeah, I've talked to our landscapers as well about doing that and we'll make 169 00:13:35,840 --> 00:13:41,520 sure it's in conformity with all the rules and and regulations. And my 170 00:13:39,320 --> 00:13:43,440 daughter is most concerned that Amazon is made aware of the update. 171 00:13:43,160 --> 00:13:45,960 » That's right. >> Um maybe that's one of the reasons we're 172 00:13:44,920 --> 00:13:49,900 changing it, but >> pro-Amazon or anti? 173 00:13:48,120 --> 00:13:53,040 » We're very big supporters of Amazon. Uh [laughter] 174 00:13:51,400 --> 00:13:54,600 Come by every every day there's a truck coming. 175 00:13:53,400 --> 00:14:01,920 » Yeah. >> Um okay, and uh to our supervisors on 176 00:13:57,320 --> 00:14:07,160 the phone, uh if you have any questions All right. Um so uh at this time is 177 00:14:04,840 --> 00:14:10,720 there a motion to approve resolution number 2026-10? 178 00:14:09,960 --> 00:14:13,240 » So moved. >> Thank you, Tom. Is there a second? 179 00:14:12,480 --> 00:14:15,480 » I'll second. >> Thank you, Ron. All in favor. 180 00:14:15,000 --> 00:14:16,200 » I. >> I. 181 00:14:15,760 --> 00:14:20,200 » I. >> I. 182 00:14:17,080 --> 00:14:22,800 » All right. And motion passes. >> I appreciate your time and 183 00:14:21,320 --> 00:14:26,240 consideration. I do have a quick question just on the timing of the name 184 00:14:25,120 --> 00:14:30,320 change. It will have to update, I assume, emergency services will need to 185 00:14:28,520 --> 00:14:34,640 be advised, post office, and we'll take care of all the personal updates and the 186 00:14:32,200 --> 00:14:39,200 signage as well. So, any guidance you guys have on timing? 187 00:14:35,920 --> 00:14:42,880 » Yeah, um so I can't say how long it'll take the outside agencies to update 188 00:14:42,040 --> 00:14:46,360 their own >> Okay. 189 00:14:43,320 --> 00:14:49,120 » records, but um for us, once I have a copy of the resolution, I can record 190 00:14:48,400 --> 00:14:52,200 that >> Okay, very good. 191 00:14:50,200 --> 00:14:53,080 » usually it turns around within about 7 days. 192 00:14:52,839 --> 00:14:56,480 » Perfect. >> Um 193 00:14:54,280 --> 00:14:58,360 you know, that but as for the post office, I can't tell you for [laughter] 194 00:14:58,040 --> 00:15:01,320 sure. >> We'll take care of the post office, 195 00:14:59,839 --> 00:15:05,880 Council, that's fine. And we'll work on the street name. So, for now we'll keep 196 00:15:03,000 --> 00:15:08,440 with Gadwall until the street sign is up, but at least legally it'll be 197 00:15:07,560 --> 00:15:10,120 effective. Thank you. >> Yep. 198 00:15:08,960 --> 00:15:14,040 » Great. Have a good night. Thanks. >> Thank you, Ron. 199 00:15:11,440 --> 00:15:16,720 » Okay. Uh the solicitor's report, is that right? No? 200 00:15:15,080 --> 00:15:21,080 » Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Uh the only item on my report tonight is proposed 201 00:15:19,040 --> 00:15:26,200 joint municipal zoning ordinance number 2026-03, 202 00:15:23,280 --> 00:15:31,880 and this is a zoning ordinance creating regulations around data center uses and 203 00:15:29,560 --> 00:15:35,160 again for the folks who might be watching at home, 204 00:15:33,720 --> 00:15:41,080 we do not have a data center application. We however are in need in 205 00:15:38,680 --> 00:15:45,480 the jointure of a an ordinance that regulates data centers in the event that 206 00:15:43,520 --> 00:15:48,960 we do have an application. We don't want to be 207 00:15:46,600 --> 00:15:50,560 left without any regulations for that use. 208 00:15:50,415 --> 00:15:56,360 » [clears throat] >> Newtown Township adopted this version of 209 00:15:53,840 --> 00:16:01,160 the ordinance. Rightstown's meeting was last night, but I haven't checked their 210 00:15:58,280 --> 00:16:05,680 meeting. I'm I'm seeing some nods from the board. So we're the last 211 00:16:02,760 --> 00:16:09,040 municipality to adopt. And after this it'll become an official ordinance of 212 00:16:07,600 --> 00:16:14,200 the jointure. We've discussed at the jointure a need 213 00:16:11,520 --> 00:16:18,080 to kind of continually reinvent this ordinance and make it 214 00:16:15,960 --> 00:16:20,880 perfect, but we want to get something on the books now. 215 00:16:19,440 --> 00:16:23,520 » So just to clarify what you're saying is that right now we don't have an 216 00:16:21,960 --> 00:16:27,440 ordinance, so anyone could submit an application anytime and basically put it 217 00:16:25,360 --> 00:16:30,400 somewhere wherever they wish to without any rules or protections and this would 218 00:16:29,360 --> 00:16:33,600 give us a baseline of some protection. 219 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:36,080 » That's fair statement. >> You have about [snorts] 220 00:16:34,880 --> 00:16:38,600 2 minutes I would say to get that application in. 221 00:16:37,120 --> 00:16:43,200 » Yep. 2 minutes, 2 seconds. [laughter] 222 00:16:40,720 --> 00:16:46,240 » Yeah, and just also to summarize, I think the jointure was very clear that 223 00:16:44,960 --> 00:16:49,800 we were going to continue to work on this and refine it, but we needed the 224 00:16:47,720 --> 00:16:53,800 protection in the short term. Um for all three townships, so 225 00:16:52,240 --> 00:16:56,400 on that basis um 226 00:16:55,600 --> 00:17:00,280 good to go. >> Okay. 227 00:16:57,320 --> 00:17:05,280 Um then I'll ask at this time and is there a motion to adopt JMZO ordinance 228 00:17:02,680 --> 00:17:08,000 2026-03? >> So moved. 229 00:17:06,280 --> 00:17:11,240 » Thank you, Tom. Is there a second? >> I will second. 230 00:17:09,439 --> 00:17:13,760 » Thank you, Braun. All in favor. >> I 231 00:17:12,280 --> 00:17:17,839 » I >> All right. 232 00:17:14,920 --> 00:17:19,880 » And hear everybody, motion passes. >> That concludes my report. Thank you, Mr. 233 00:17:19,319 --> 00:17:22,920 Chairman. >> Thank you, Will. Greg will now present 234 00:17:21,480 --> 00:17:28,520 the manager's report. >> Thank you, Mr. Chairman. First item I 235 00:17:25,839 --> 00:17:35,160 have is a proposal for permitting and permit portal software. So, after a 236 00:17:31,280 --> 00:17:40,320 review internally, staff led by Denise has made a recommendation to go out and 237 00:17:38,480 --> 00:17:46,640 get Trazer. Trazer is a software which will 238 00:17:43,440 --> 00:17:52,120 one replace our aging and sunsetting current permitting software that is 239 00:17:49,160 --> 00:17:58,160 scheduled to go out of service early next year. But, also help us internally 240 00:17:55,040 --> 00:18:03,280 both with the our workflow and with the ability to have residents directly 241 00:18:00,320 --> 00:18:08,040 submit their permits and other information through an online portal. 242 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:12,280 Some of the keys that are in there that are 243 00:18:09,560 --> 00:18:17,960 for the software are listed out in Denise's memo as well as the cost. So, 244 00:18:15,240 --> 00:18:23,280 what we're asking for this evening is permission for approval of the proposal 245 00:18:21,240 --> 00:18:24,920 to move forward and implement the system. 246 00:18:24,360 --> 00:18:28,880 » Okay. >> Any questions for Greg on this one? 247 00:18:30,160 --> 00:18:34,640 No? Okay. 248 00:18:32,520 --> 00:18:38,280 Is there a motion to approve the Trazer proposal for permitting and permit 249 00:18:37,160 --> 00:18:40,480 portal software? >> So moved. 250 00:18:39,080 --> 00:18:43,400 » Thank you, Thomas. Is there a second? >> I'll second. 251 00:18:41,560 --> 00:18:44,520 » Thank you, Ron. All in favor? >> Aye. 252 00:18:44,080 --> 00:18:47,640 » Aye. >> Aye. 253 00:18:46,520 --> 00:18:51,680 » Okay. Motion passes. 254 00:18:49,720 --> 00:18:58,200 » Thank you. The next item I have is the annual MMO, the minimum municipal 255 00:18:54,840 --> 00:19:03,800 obligation. The township has two defined benefit pension plans. One is uniform 256 00:19:00,440 --> 00:19:06,840 and one is non-uniform. The MML is a required 257 00:19:05,320 --> 00:19:12,880 function that we go through every single year to ensure that we are properly 258 00:19:09,120 --> 00:19:20,640 funding uh each of those those plans. Um you'll note that for one of the plans 259 00:19:15,920 --> 00:19:26,320 the police the uniform plan, the MMO is lower than it was last year. 260 00:19:23,280 --> 00:19:32,200 Uh the non-uniform one is higher than it was last year, but it nets out to being 261 00:19:29,200 --> 00:19:38,920 a savings overall. And that's mostly due to market performance as well as the the 262 00:19:35,920 --> 00:19:43,440 methods employed to smooth out any actuarial gains or losses. So, that I'd 263 00:19:42,600 --> 00:19:48,400 I'd request approval to 264 00:19:45,960 --> 00:19:52,440 uh execute the MMOs. >> Okay. Any questions from the board? 265 00:19:53,360 --> 00:19:59,320 So, is there a motion to authorize the [clears throat] township manager to sign 266 00:19:56,640 --> 00:20:01,560 the police MMO and the non-police MMO? >> So moved. 267 00:20:00,080 --> 00:20:03,920 » Thank you, Tom. Is there a second? >> I'll second. 268 00:20:02,280 --> 00:20:05,840 » Thank you, Ron. All in favor? 269 00:20:04,920 --> 00:20:10,080 » Aye. >> Aye. 270 00:20:06,960 --> 00:20:12,120 » All right. Motion passes. Uh 271 00:20:11,120 --> 00:20:14,920 moving on. >> Correct. 272 00:20:12,680 --> 00:20:19,880 » Yes, my most important item of the evening. Um we did have a surplus 273 00:20:17,480 --> 00:20:24,720 vehicle that was put up on Municibid, a 2015 Chevy Impala, which was with the 274 00:20:23,440 --> 00:20:29,040 police department. In fact, I heard a rumor it might have been even been the 275 00:20:26,120 --> 00:20:32,800 chief's vehicle at at one point. Uh came over to administration and 276 00:20:31,320 --> 00:20:35,280 and planning and zoning and was used there 277 00:20:33,800 --> 00:20:39,840 um and has reached the end of its useful life here. Um the bid the highest bid 278 00:20:37,560 --> 00:20:45,280 received was 4,200. Uh so, I'd request a motion to award the 279 00:20:41,560 --> 00:20:47,440 bid to Michael DePue for $4,200. >> Okay. Anybody willing to make that 280 00:20:46,880 --> 00:20:49,800 motion? >> So moved. 281 00:20:48,360 --> 00:20:52,320 » Thank you, Tom. Is there a second? >> I'll second. 282 00:20:50,840 --> 00:20:53,440 » Thank you, Ron. All in favor? >> Aye. 283 00:20:52,760 --> 00:20:55,480 » Aye. >> Aye. 284 00:20:54,760 --> 00:20:59,000 » All right. Motion passes. 285 00:20:57,160 --> 00:21:02,760 Over to Amanda for the engineer's report. 286 00:20:59,520 --> 00:21:07,800 » Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have two um releases under my report this evening. 287 00:21:04,880 --> 00:21:11,400 The first is Windrows Edge, and that is a release of the maintenance escrow. So, 288 00:21:09,600 --> 00:21:16,680 this is essentially the final release for this subdivision. 289 00:21:14,240 --> 00:21:22,360 This is a seven lot subdivision known as the Yates property that was 290 00:21:20,640 --> 00:21:27,760 It was handled by Tri-State. So, John Genovese is here from Tri-State if there 291 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:32,320 are any project specific questions, but otherwise you can entertain a motion. 292 00:21:29,960 --> 00:21:34,720 » Okay. Any questions or comments from the board? 293 00:21:36,040 --> 00:21:40,400 Well, I hate to have you come out for nothing. 294 00:21:38,160 --> 00:21:43,160 » Well, I was out here for Mr. Costigan, so 295 00:21:40,720 --> 00:21:46,480 » Okay. All right. Well, fair enough. So, is there a motion to approve 296 00:21:44,640 --> 00:21:49,880 maintenance escrow release number one in the amount of $73,963.14? 297 00:21:50,360 --> 00:21:53,440 » So moved. >> Thank you, Tom. Is there a second? 298 00:21:52,800 --> 00:21:55,800 » I'll second. >> Thank you, Ron. All in favor? 299 00:21:55,320 --> 00:21:57,720 » I. >> I. 300 00:21:56,520 --> 00:22:01,320 » I. >> All right. Motion passes. 301 00:22:00,480 --> 00:22:06,080 Back to you, ma'am. >> And my second item is a partial payment 302 00:22:04,200 --> 00:22:11,000 for the um contractor for the streetscape project in the amount of 303 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:11,000 $285,374.70. 304 00:22:13,320 --> 00:22:20,600 Um so, this is again a partial payment. There will be at some point some final 305 00:22:17,160 --> 00:22:23,040 reconciliation of all the contract um 306 00:22:21,320 --> 00:22:27,760 issues, I'll say. Uh but for for now there um we've 307 00:22:25,760 --> 00:22:29,880 reviewed the the work that has been at least installed and we're in agreement 308 00:22:29,240 --> 00:22:36,000 with it. >> Okay. So, so my question is there has 309 00:22:32,400 --> 00:22:41,400 not been a settlement for their missing the requirement that they agreed 310 00:22:38,760 --> 00:22:45,920 to of having it done before July 4th. >> Again, I'm keeping track of it. Uh 311 00:22:43,640 --> 00:22:50,360 there's still a sub- significant amount of money left in their contract. Um so, 312 00:22:49,200 --> 00:22:53,000 we will >> Are we 313 00:22:50,800 --> 00:22:57,640 » work that out in the next payment. >> um 314 00:22:55,040 --> 00:23:00,040 losing a negotiating position by making this partial payment? 315 00:22:58,680 --> 00:23:03,520 » Not at all. I mean, this is >> So, we anticipate some settlement. 316 00:23:01,880 --> 00:23:07,400 » Yes. yeah, absolutely. And again, there's been um 317 00:23:05,360 --> 00:23:11,920 there's been some um change orders along the way, so there's 318 00:23:09,400 --> 00:23:14,320 adds and there will certainly be deducts as well. So, we will 319 00:23:13,720 --> 00:23:19,640 um work that out in the next payment and 320 00:23:17,280 --> 00:23:23,840 I'm hoping that your the next one before you will be the final negotiation of all 321 00:23:21,400 --> 00:23:23,840 that. 322 00:23:24,240 --> 00:23:27,040 » Any other questions? 323 00:23:27,320 --> 00:23:37,160 » I I have one question. This is Elizabeth Um Brandon, uh 324 00:23:34,280 --> 00:23:41,920 do we have a time frame of the for the remainder of construction? 325 00:23:39,800 --> 00:23:46,240 » Sure, good question. I yeah, I'm told that we are supposed to uh be 326 00:23:44,080 --> 00:23:50,960 substantially complete with the project by next week. Um so, 327 00:23:48,800 --> 00:23:55,640 we will see if that holds true, but I would anticipate that most of the work 328 00:23:52,520 --> 00:23:58,200 is done by next week. >> Thank you. 329 00:23:58,720 --> 00:24:03,960 » Okay. Um So, is there a motion 330 00:24:02,080 --> 00:24:07,360 to approve payment request number one in the amount of $285,374.70? 331 00:24:07,800 --> 00:24:11,200 » So moved. >> Thank you, Tom. Is there a second? 332 00:24:10,200 --> 00:24:13,200 » I will second. >> Thank you, Bron. All in favor? 333 00:24:12,720 --> 00:24:14,320 » I. >> I. 334 00:24:13,760 --> 00:24:17,320 » I. >> I. 335 00:24:15,160 --> 00:24:21,400 » All right. Motion passes. Uh and moving on to our board and 336 00:24:19,800 --> 00:24:24,640 commission reports. In tonight's packets are minutes from the Environmental 337 00:24:22,800 --> 00:24:31,320 Advisory Council meeting on July 14th, 2026, the Park and Rec Board uh on May 338 00:24:28,040 --> 00:24:34,960 18th, 2026, and uh also in the packets are department reports from 339 00:24:33,680 --> 00:24:39,200 Planning and Zoning Department, the Finance Department, Fire Departments, 340 00:24:36,880 --> 00:24:42,880 Emergency Services, Fire Marshal, Police Department, Public Works Department. 341 00:24:41,720 --> 00:24:47,280 And at this time, is there any additional public comment? 342 00:24:46,280 --> 00:24:50,480 No? So, I'll move for adjournment. Is Is 343 00:24:49,320 --> 00:24:53,520 there a motion to adjourn? >> So moved. 344 00:24:51,080 --> 00:24:57,040 » Thank you, Tom. Is there a second? >> Yes, I'll second. 345 00:24:54,800 --> 00:24:58,040 » Thank Thank All in favor? Aye. Aye. 346 00:24:57,600 --> 00:25:02,600 » Aye. >> Aye. 347 00:24:58,640 --> 00:25:02,600 » All right. This meeting's adjourned.