BOS Meeting Summary

Here are my reasons to vote NO to allowing liquor licenses in LMT

1. LMT can have 11 or more liquor licenses it's based on population
2. It will lead to the development of the if township line road and the bypass turning it into business rt 1 this area is zoned for restaurants Applebee's chili's TGIF ruby Tuesday etc
3. It will not generate the tax relief promised
4. A liquor license in Bucks County costs @ $350,000 to $500,000 so the most likely restaurants to afford this are your sit down chain restaurants
5. We have plenty of options close by we do not need the traffic congestion and inconvenience
6. Proponents of bringing liquor licenses to LMT could not get the number of signatures needed to get the question on the ballot in the past so they had our local politicians change the law. The last time this question was on the ballot LMT Voted against it
7. Do we really want LMT to be like every other town in Bucks County?  This is a quality of life issue
8. The price tag for traffic improvements is 6 to 7 million dollars and LMT traffic engineer doesn't think it is fair to burden the developer with all of the cost

Board of Supervisors Meeting Tonight at 7:30 PM

Please be advised that the supervisor’s meeting for the Township is scheduled to take place on video tonight at 7:30 p.m.

 

The agenda is attached. Pl. note that the 8th item on the agenda, right before public comment is a discussion of the overlay proposed to change permitted uses on the zoning for the property across the road from Shady Brook farm. This overly would facilitate big box retail and will impact traffic in an area already posing traffic challenges.

 

 

Details for collecting are as follows:

 

 

https://www.lmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BOS-5.20.20-Agenda.pdf

 

Time: 7:30 PM

To view the meeting in real time you can watch on the Cable Channels:
Verizon channel 20
Comcast channel 22

You can also view the meeting in the following formats but there will be a slight
delay.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowerMakefieldTownship/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOq0e9VmBEZppWBFJbI9uAA
Website: www.lmt.org

Public Comment will be available by phone when the chair calls for public
comment.
You can dial in by following these easy steps.
1.) Dial 646-558-8656
2.) Enter meeting ID 880 4953 8984# when prompted
3.) Click # when prompted to enter participant ID
4.) You are now in the meeting, please wait to speak with moderator

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 LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MAY 20, 2020

7:30 pm

To view the meeting in real time you can watch on the Cable Channels:

Verizon channel 20

Comcast channel 22

You can also view the meeting in the following formats but there will be a slight delay.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowerMakefieldTownship/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOq0e9VmBEZppWBFJbI9uAA

Website: www.lmt.org

Public Comment will be available by phone when the chair calls for public comment.

You can dial in by following these easy steps.

1.) Dial 646-558-8656

2.) Enter meeting ID 880 4953 8984# when prompted

3.) Click # when prompted to enter participant ID

4.) You are now in the meeting, please wait to speak with moderator.

I               I. CALL TO ORDER – Fredric K Weiss, Chair

 

I               II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

I               III. ROLL CALL

 

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN AS EACH ITEM IS DISCUSSED

I               IV. COVID 19 UPDATE

 

V. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Parks and Recreation Digital Recreation Opportunities – Information can be found at https://www.lmt.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/

b. PennDOT District 6 Middle School Safety Drawing Contest - 2020

 

 

I               VI. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 6, 2020

 

VII. TREASURER’S REPORT – Suzanne S. Blundi a. Consider approval of Warrant lists from April 20, 2020, May 4, 2020 and May 18, 2020

b. Consider approval of April Interfund Transfers

 

 

I               VIII. ENGINEER’S REPORT

 

IX. PARK AND RECREATION COVID 19 RECOVERY AND RECONNECTION PLAN a. Recommendation to Cancel Camp LMT for 2020

b. Recommendation to offer alternative Camp/Care options

 

 

 

X. PROJECT UPDATES a. Township Properties – Initial inventory complete. Estimated costs under review

b. Sandy Run Road – RFP awarded

c. Memorial Park Project

d. Multi-Use Trail- NPDES Permit submitted to Bucks County Conservation District

e. Woodside Bike Path – No current report

f. Big Oak/Makefield Road Turn Lane- Preliminary plans from TPD submitted to Township.

g. Route 332/Mirror Lake Signal Interconnection – Plans submitted to Township.

 

 

XI. MANAGER’S REPORT a. Consider Resolution No. 2417 authorizing execution of Application for Traffic Signal Approval for a New Flashing Beacon at Oxford Valley Road and Roelofs Road /Park Driveway Crossing

b. Consider Resolution No. 2418 authorizing execution Application for Traffic Signal Approval for Modification of Existing Traffic Signal at Edgewood Road and Oxford Valley Road

c. Budget Revenue Update

 

 

XII. ZONING HEARING BOARD a. James E. Millward is requesting variance for property located at 341 Sherwood Drive in order to allow greater than permitted impervious surface and construction of shed within setback.

b. Craig Robert Sanford is requesting variance for property located at 102 Effingham Road in order to permit chickens on property having less than required 5 acres.

 

 

XIII. ZONING, INSPECTIONS AND PLANNING a. Consideration to schedule special meeting for May 27 to approve hearing date and public meeting for Mixed Use Overlay District Ordinance.

 

 

I               XIV. PUBLIC COMMENT

 

I               XV. DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

XVI. SUPERVISORS REPORTS a. Fredric K Weiss – Planning Commission; Environmental Advisory Board; Seniors Group; Historical Commission; Electronic Media Advisory Council; Emergency Management

b. Daniel R. Grenier – Sewer Authority/Sewer Sub-Committee; Veterans Committee; Special Events; Electric Reliability Committee

c. Suzanne S. Blundi – Financial Advisory Council; Economic Development Council; Citizens Traffic Commission; Board of Auditors; BOCA Board of Appeals

d. James McCartney - Parks and Recreation Board; Trenton-Mercer Airport Review Board; Golf Committee; Agricultural Security Board

e. John B. Lewis - Zoning Hearing Board; Farmland Preservation; Historical Architectural Review Board; Disability Advisory Board; Sewer Sub-committee

 

 

I               XVII. OTHER BUSINESS

 

I               XVIII. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

 

I               XIX. ADJOURNMENT

 

LMT Board of Supervisors Meeting on May 6th

The LMT board of supervisors will be holding a televised meeting on May 6 at 7:30. The agenda is below.

One of the items up for discussion is the status of the proposed zoning overlay for Prickett farm which would facilitate the construction of, among other things -- a Wegman’s.

To view the meeting in real time you can watch on the Cable Channels:

Verizon channel 20

Comcast channel 22

You can also view the meeting in the following formats :

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowerMakefieldTownship/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOq0e9VmBEZppWBFJbI9uAA

Website: www.lmt.org  

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LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIPBOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MAY 6, 2020

7:30 pm

To view the meeting in real time you can watch on the Cable Channels:

Verizon channel 20

Comcast channel 22

You can also view the meeting in the following formats but there will be a slight delay.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowerMakefieldTownship/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOq0e9VmBEZppWBFJbI9uAA

Website: www.lmt.org

Public Comment will be available by phone when the chair calls for public comment.

You can dial in by following these easy steps.

1.) Dial 646-558-8656

2.) Enter meeting ID 82806483931# when prompted

3.) Click # when prompted to enter participant ID

4.) You are now in the meeting, please wait to speak with moderator.

I               I. CALL TO ORDER – Fredric K Weiss, Chair

I               II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

I               III. ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN AS EACH ITEM IS DISCUSSED

IV. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Parks and Recreation Digital Recreation Opportunities – Information can be found at https://www.lmt.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/

I               V. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 15, 2020

VI. TREASURER’S REPORT – Suzanne S. Blundi a. Consider approval of December 2019 Interfund Transfers

b. Consider Approval of April 22, 2020 Warrant List for Pool Refunds

VII. ENGINEER’S REPORT a. Consider bid results for the 2020 Bike Path Maintenance Program

VIII. PROJECT UPDATES a. Township Properties – Initial inventory complete. Estimated costs under review

b. Sandy Run Road – RFP for design engineer received

c. Memorial Park Project- Motion for consideration under Manager’s Report

d. Multi-Use Trail- NPDES Permit submitted to Bucks County Conservation District

e. Woodside Bike Path – No current report

f. Big Oak/Makefield Road Turn Lane- Preliminary plans from TPD submitted to Township.

g. Route 332/Mirror Lake Signal Interconnection – Plans submitted to Township.

IX. MANAGER’S REPORT a. Consideration to purchase a Chevy 5500 Dump Truck, to be financed over 36 months, at a total net cost of $81,225.

b. Consideration of solicitor retainer for 2020.

c. Consideration to send letter to Yardley Corners changing maintenance to HOA property.

d. Consideration to send letter to Mark Ellison of the Cornerstone HOA

e. Consideration to appoint Township Engineer

f. I/I Pipe Lining in Neshaminy and MMS Service Area

g. Brookstone Pump Station

h. Patterson Farm property access concerns

i. Sandy Run Design RFP

j. Prickett Preserve overlay update

k. Committee Meeting Schedule

X. SOLICITOR’S REPORT a. Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 422 Amending Responsible Contractor Ordinance

I               XI. ZONING HEARING BOARD

XII. ZONING, INSPECTIONS AND PLANNING a. Consider Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan for Marrazzo Property Townhouses

I               XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT

I               XIV. DISCUSSION ITEMS

XV. SUPERVISORS REPORTS a. Fredric K Weiss – Planning Commission; Environmental Advisory Board; Seniors Group; Historical Commission; Electronic Media Advisory Council; Emergency Management

b. Daniel R. Grenier – Sewer Authority/Sewer Sub-Committee; Veterans Committee; Special Events; Electric Reliability Committee

c. Suzanne S. Blundi – Financial Advisory Council; Economic Development Council; Citizens Traffic Commission; Board of Auditors; BOCA Board of Appeals

d. James McCartney - Parks and Recreation Board; Trenton-Mercer Airport Review Board; Golf Committee; Agricultural Security Board

e. John B. Lewis - Zoning Hearing Board; Farmland Preservation; Historical Architectural Review Board; Disability Advisory Board; Sewer Sub-committee

I               XVI. OTHER BUSINESS

I               XVII. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

I               XVIII. ADJOURNMENT