Francis X. Wheatley

The meeting included the review of priority project statuses such as general services, the Zip Ramp phase 2, and Dreshertown Road improvements. Action items addressed included authorizing funds for right of way and easement acquisitions, approving a supplemental design contract for infiltration testing, and authorizing multiple grant applications for the Dreshertown Road project. Additionally, the authority discussed a property lien resolution and concluded with an executive session regarding land acquisition.

The Board of Commissioners discussed various topics, including a renewable energy progress report, municipal authority projects such as the Dreshertown Road and Zip Ramp improvements, and the announcement of upcoming board and commission appointments. The meeting also included actions to approve an ordinance text amendment related to steep slope provisions, various bid approvals for 2026 infrastructure projects like concrete, curbs, and sidewalk work, and several property acquisition and easement authorizations. Additionally, the Board addressed administrative matters such as the approval of a lifeguard waiver for LA Fitness and the acceptance of departmental reports including those from Public Works, the Township Manager, and the Library.

The Planning Commission discussed the review of an application for a text amendment regarding steep slope provisions for the Fort Washington Village District. Additionally, the commission reviewed a request for a waiver of land development for a utility shed installation at 709 W. Pennsylvania Ave. to house water treatment equipment. The commission also considered a preliminary/final land development application for the redevelopment of a former industrial site at 5 and 9 Maple Avenue, noting challenges related to the property's industrial history.

The meeting agenda included standard business such as the move to accept the minutes from the January 9, 2026 meeting and the motion to approve February invoices for payment. Discussion items focused on a review of Priority List Projects, Project Timelines, and Project Status Reports, along with a review of the Municipal Authority Modernization Project Updated Brochure. Action items involved considering Resolution #MA-26-0054 to impose annual assessments for 2026 on real property within the service area. Other key actions included authorizing expenditures related to settlement statements for the SR 2024, Section VDT project (Parcels 1, 6, 16, 20, 21) for Right of Way and Easements acquisition, approving a Keystone Supplement for Dreshertown Road Improvement project Right of Way Services, and authorizing grant applications related to the Dreshertown Road Improvement project.

The Stated Meeting included recognition of employee milestone anniversaries and an Eagle Scout project completion. Key agenda items involved standard business such as accepting the January Tax Collector's Report and various departmental reports. Significant actions included discussing a Steep Slopes Text Amendment for Summit Avenue properties, considering an Ordinance Text Amendment for Steep Slope Provisions within the Fort Washington Overlay District, and approving a Conditional Use Approval for 200 Dryden Road. The Board also considered and approved bids for the Upper Dublin Township Library Renovation across general construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contracts. Further actions involved approving the Upper Dublin Township Municipal Authority's 2025 Annual Report, 2026 Business Improvement Plan, and 2026 Budget. Approvals were also granted for establishing 2026 meeting dates, awarding bids for 2026 Concrete Curbs and Sidewalks and the 2026 Mill and Overlay program, authorizing grant applications and easements for the Sunny Willow Swim Club Connector Trail, authorizing fund expenditures for several parcels related to the SR 2024, Section VDT project, and authorizing the release of escrow funds for a project at 1125 Virginia Drive. A specific resolution regarding a waiver for LA Fitness lifeguarding provisions was noted for discussion and subsequent approval of a waiver motion.