ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

January 13, 2014

I. CALL TO ORDER: 

 Chairman Dennis Richards called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. in the conference 

room of the Adams Township Municipal Building. 

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 

 The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present. 

III. ATTENDANCE: 

Those in attendance were Supervisors Dennis Richards, Dennis Gdula, Anthony 

Christ, William Smith, and Roy Hoffman; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; 

and seven (7) residents.

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR AGENDA ITEMS AND PRIOR MEETING MINUTES: 

Mr. Richards stated at this time the Public has the right and the opportunity to 

comment on any item from the previous meeting minutes. 

 Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the December 16, 2013 meeting. He 

asked all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve 

the minutes presented. Mr. Smith made the motion to accept the minutes, Mr. Gdula seconds 

this motion. With all members in favor, motion passed and the minutes were approved. 

VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: 

 Mr. Richards asked for the reading of the Treasurers Report. The General Account 

Fund showed revenues received totaling $45,202.05, expenditures of $79,983.53 (Check 

#26366 to #26463) and a balance of $440,316.39. The Street Light Account Fund showed 

revenues of $1,795.50, expenditures of $3,866.16 (Check #1254to #1256) and a balance of 

$19,026.73. The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $451.50, expenditures 

of $727.98 (Check #1018 to #1019) and a balance of $24,998.14. The State Liquid Fuels 

Account Fund showed interest of $15.04 and expenditures of $13,520.38 (check #759) 

leaving a balance of $33,034.15. Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as 

VII. CORRESPONDANCE: 

 A letter was read from Adams Township Planning Commission requesting a raise 

in monthly pay for members of the Commission and Recording Secretary for 2014. 

Discussion: Mr. Richards stated the budget is already set. Mr. Smith made a motion to 

grant the requested raise from $20.00 to $30.00 for members and $25.00 to $35.00 for the 

recording secretary for 2014, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.

 A letter was read from John Pencze, PennDOT District 9-0, regarding raise in State Liquid 

Fuels allocation for 2014 going to $216,880.00 instead of previously stated. Discussion: 

 A letter from Cambria County EMS regarding NIMS compliance class being held on 

February 25, 26 and 27, 2014. Discussion: Mr. Gdula will contact EMS to find out about 

January 13, 2014

 A letter from Cambria County Building Codes regarding attending the February 20 

meeting to discuss the Boards concerns and notification of withdrawal. Discussion: None

 A letter from Rosebud Mining Company was read regarding the St. Michael Water 

Treatment Plant Slurry Line. Discussion: Mr. Richards asked for a motion to send a letter 

of support for this project. Mr. Hoffman made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in 

favor, motion passed.

 A letter from Adams Township Water Authority was read regarding the waterline 

extension for the Pleasant View Mobile Home Park. Discussion: Mr. Smith made a motion 

to agree to 1/3 cot not to exceed after we see the total project costs. Discussion occurred 

on this motion and Mr. Smith withdrew his motion. Mr. Richards stated the Board will 

send a letter to the water authority requesting the total cost of the project before any 

commitment is made.

II. OLD BUSINESS

Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. 

None was forth coming.

IX. NEW BUSINESS

 Payment of the Bills: Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills 

presented for payment totaling $68,484.34 to take a few minutes to review the bill before 

calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Gdula made the motion to pay all 

bills, Mr. Smith seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed. The bills are as 

follows for the General, Fire, Street Light and State Accounts: GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT: 

J. Rachael…638.91, Adams Water…54.00, Advanced Office…402.88, Anderson 

Equipt…344.52, Barclay…39.00, Chemung…198.64, Comcast…393.35, CVMH…112.75, 

Crystal Pure…45.30, Cumberland Truck…194.14, DeLage…81.16, D. Richards…80.00, 

Ebensburg Office…307.46, E. Pentrack…30.00, FHMA…105.00, F. Brown…8000.00, 

Freedom…69.00, Harleysville…599.02, J. Zakraysek…30.00, JMA…688.76, Tribune…172.50, 

LPMiller…7066.12, M.Bucci…30.00, P. Webb…35.00, Penelec…920.28, PA Chiefs…125.00, PA 

One…11.05, PSATS UC…66.98, R&J Gulf…2155.52, R. Webb…30.00, R. Rickley…30.00, R. 

Young…30.00, Sporting Goods…741.10, Summit Bank…2515.34, Teamsters…10576.00, 

EADS…653.43, Tractor Supply…6.99, Trapuzzanos…687.48, US Cleaning…588.00, 

Verizon…40.55, Verizon Wireless…172.25, V. Zangaglia…250.00, McQuaides…40.00, 

Walmart…157.26, W. Barbin…1997.25, Yeagers…156.00. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: 

HSWA…727.03, J. Rachael….13.55. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: REA…108.00 J. 

Rachael…53.87, Penelec…3918.73. STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: American Rock

Salt…14268.33, Grannas…7725.81.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Costars State Salt bid for 2014-2015 

at 600 tons. Motion was made by Mr. Hoffman, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, 

motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Berwind land merger plan as 

approved by the Planning Commission on January 8, 2014 pending the plan illustrates the 

parcel acreage data and notes stating the proposed combined acreage. Mr. Gdula made the 

motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for any other new business. None was forthcoming.

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

January 13, 2014

Mr. Scott Lowry stated he lives at 2398 Centennial Drive and his neighbor is 

diverting water on to his property. A discussion occurred between the Board, Mr. Barbin 

and Mr. Lowry regarding this matter. The Township will look and see what can be done to 

stop this problem.

Mr. Keith Gindlesberger representing the Forest Hills School District addressed the 

board requesting Adams Township to waive their building permit fee and also Cambria 

County Building permit fee. Mr. Richards stated research was done on the various school 

districts that have constructed new buildings and none were waived by the Municipalities. 

Mr. Gindlesberger asked for consideration in asking the Codes to reduce the cost to the 

lower rate from the higher rate they can charge. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to send a 

letter to the Codes office asking them to consider reducing the cost to the lower rate for the 

permit fee. Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion 

XI. ADJUORNMENT

Mr. Richards stated with no further township business to conduct he would 

entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Smith made the motion to adjourn and Mr. Christ second 

this motion. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:55 P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter

Secretary-Treasurer

ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REORGINAZITIONAL MEETING

JANUARY 06, 2014

CALL TO ORDER at 1:00 PM by Dennis Richards with the Pledge of Allegiance 

being said by all present. Those in attendance were Supervisors Anthony Christ, 

Roy Hoffman, Dennis Richards, William “BJ” Smith and Dennis Gdula; Diana Baxter, 

Secretary; Police Chief Moss, and one (1) resident.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a temporary Chairman to conduct the 

reorganization meeting. Mr. Smith named Mrs. Baxter, second by Mr. Richards. With all 

in favor, motion passed.

Mrs. Baxter asked for a motion to name a Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Smith made a 

motion to appoint Mr. Richards as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gdula seconds 

this motion. With all in favor, motion passed. 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to name a Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. 

Gdula nominated Mr. Smith, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Diana Baxter as Secretary-Treasurer for the Board 

of Supervisors with a 3% increase in rate. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. 

Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain William Barbin as Solicitor for Adams Township Board of 

Supervisors. Mr. Christ made the motion; Mr. Smith seconds. With all in favor, motion 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Sam Birch as a Road Department Employee for 

Adams Township with a 3% increase in rate. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. 

Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Justin McKnight as a Level 3 Employee classified 

under the Road Department for Adams Township with a graduated yearly increase. Mr. 

Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Kirk Moss as full time Police Chief for Adams 

Township with a .60 increase in rate. Mr. Christ made the motion, and discussion 

occurred on meeting with Chief Moss regarding his contract and amount prior to the 

next township meeting regarding this amount. Mr. Smith made the motion to retain Kirk 

Moss as Police Chief and meet with him this week to come to an agreement on not just 

the rate increase but also his contract. Mr. Gdula second this motion. With all in favor, 

motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Ted Paluch, and John Heming as Full Time Police 

Officers with the increase prescribed by the contract. Mr. Smith made the motion, 

second by Mr. Christ With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Rick Keller, John McKnight, Stephen Mellott, Scott 

Croyle, Nate Stohon, Lee Hill, Steve Suckenik . Dwight Keim and as Part Time Police 

Officers at a pay rate established by the contract. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second 

by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Mark Miller, State Animal Control Officer as Animal 

Control Officer for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. 

Smith. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Cambria County Building Codes as Compliance 

Officer for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. 

With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Fred Brown as Township Surveyor for the Board of 

Supervisors. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint the Eads Group as Township Engineer for the Board 

of Supervisors under the 5 year agreement made in 2010. Mr. Smith made the motion, 

second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a member of the Board to the Cambria County 

Sewage Agency. Mr. Gdula nominated the Bill Smith and Mr. Smith nominated Dennis 

Gdula as the alternate to be the representative for the Board. Mr. Christ seconds this. 

With all in favor, motion passed. 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a member of the Board to the Cambria County 

Building Codes Agency for the Board of Supervisors for the year 2014. Mr. Gdula 

nominated the Bill Smith and Mr. Smith nominated Dennis Gdula as the alternate to be 

the representative for the Board. 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Berkheimer & Associates as Earned Income Tax 

Collector for the Board of Supervisors at a rate of 1.65% for commissions. Mr. Smith 

made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a member of the Board to the Cambria County 

Association of Township Officials and also 2 alternates for the Board of Supervisors for 

the year 2014. Mr. Smith made the motion for Denny Richards and Roy Hoffman to be 

the representatives, Mr. Gdula seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a member of the Board to the FH Alliance for Board of 

Supervisors for the year 2014. Mr. Gdula nominated Mr. Christ. Mr. Smith seconds this 

motion. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain James Rachael as Act 511 Occupation – Per Capita 

Tax Collector for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. 

Smith. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain US Cleaning Service as Janitor for the Adams Township 

Municipal Building and District Court Building for 2014. Mr. Christ made the motion, 

second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed. 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Terry Hunter to the Vacancy Board of the Board of 

Supervisors. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to affirm the employment of Roy Hoffman, Dennis Gdula, 

Anthony Christ and William Smith working supervisors 

 on the road department for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gdula made the motion; Mr. 

Smith seconds. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Dennis Richards as a per diem employee for the road 

crew on an as needed basis for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gdula made the motion, 

second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed. 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to name Roy Hoffman, Dennis Richards, Dennis Gdula, Anthony 

Christ and William Smith as assistant secretaries for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. 

Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to nominate and appoint a Road Master for the Board of 

Supervisors. Mr. Gdula nominated Mr. Hoffman. Mr. Smith seconds this motion. With 

all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to nominate and appoint a Police Commissioner for the Board of 

Supervisors. Mr. Smith nominated Mr. Christ. Mr. Gdula seconds this motion. With all 

in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain the Treasurers Bond at $300,000.00 for the Treasurers 

of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all 

in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain first Summit Bank as depository for the Township of 

Adams funds. Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, 

motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain FWF Insurance Agency as the carrier for coverage of 

the Township buildings, vehicles, and workman’s compensation

 insurance, errors and omissions policies until the contract date of May 18, 2014. Mr. 

Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Pennsylvania State Association for Borough’s for the 

Union and Non-Uniform Pension Plans. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. 

Christ. With all in favor, the motion passed. 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Teamsters & Employers Welfare Fund as medical, 

dental, eye care and $25,000 death benefit per employee carrier for all 

full time employees that qualify under the township code. New Employees must have a 

thirty- (30) day probationary period before qualifying for this benefit. Mr. Smith made the 

motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Harleysville Life Ins. for the disability insurance for all full 

time employees and a $25,000.00 death benefit. Mr. Christ made the motion; Mr.Gdula 

seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain payday as every other Thursday in 2014 with the last 

pay for 2014 falling on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Mr. Smith made the motion, 

second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to give the Secretary-Treasurer the permission to transfer 

Township monies within accounts to pay bills falling due between meetings to avoid 

penalty charges. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, 

motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to give the Secretary-Treasurer the permission to invest 

Township monies to gain larger investment margins. Mr. Gdula made the motion, 

second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain the Secretary’s meeting pay at $40.00 per meeting. Mr. 

Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain the Supervisors meeting pays to be paid according to 

the population rate allowable for Supervisors meeting pay allowed under the Township 

Code. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain authorization for the Road Masters to make a purchase 

no exceeding $1,000.00 in materials/supplies without going through 

 a regular scheduled meeting. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all 

in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a voting delegate to the State Convention in Hershey, 

PA for the dates of April 13 to 16, 2014. Mr. Christ made a motion to appoint Mr. Gdula, 

second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to hold Bi-Monthly Township Meetings at the Municipal Building, 

located at 125 Mary Drive, Sidman, PA starting at 5:00 PM on the following dates in 

2014: January 13 and 27 ; February 10 and 24 ; March 10 and 24; April 16; May 12; 

June 09 and 23; July 14 and 28; August 11 and 25; September 8 and 22; October 6 and 20; 

November 3 and 17; December 01 and 15, 2014. Mr. Smith made 

the motion to set the time at 5PM and the meeting dates, second by Mr. Gdula. With all 

in favor, motion passed. 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Patrick Webb as recording secretary for the Adams 

Township Planning Commission, at a rate of $25.00 per month. Mr. Gdula made the 

motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to pay each Planning Commission member $20.00 per meeting. 

They only receive compensation for the meeting they attend. Mr. Gdula made this 

motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Randy Cortese and Jackie Ritko to the Adams 

Township Planning Commission for a four year term expiring 2018. Mr. Smith made the 

motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Joe Orsargos to a 5 year term on the Adams 

Township Municipal Authority expiring 2019. Motion made by Mr. Christ, second by Mr. 

Smith. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Kirk Moss to a 5 year term on the Forest Hills 

Municipal Authority expiring 2019. Motion made by Mr. Smith, second by Mr. Christ. 

With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to set the Zoning Hearing Board rate at $30.00 per hearing 

scheduled for 2014. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, 

motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to continue with the Rules and Regulations for the employees 

of Adams Township listing holidays, sick time, vacation time, personal time and other 

regulations for 2014 but to start a review for an up dated rules and regulations for the 

employees. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. 

With all in favor, meeting adjourned at 1:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted by: Diana Baxter, Secretary Treasurer

Adams Township Supervisors BI-Monthly Township Meetings at the Municipal 

Building, located at 125 Mary Drive, Sidman, PA starting at 5:00 P.M. on the following dates 

January 13 and 27 ; February 10 and 24 ; March 10 and 24; April 15; May 16 ;

June 09 and 23; July 14 and 28; August 11 and 25; September 8 and 22; October 6 and 20; 

November 3 and 17; December 01 and 15, 2014.


THE ADAMS TWP. PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD THEIR

REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETINGS IN 2014 ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: 


January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, 

October 1, November 5 and December 3, 2013


These meetings will start at 7:30 PM in the Conference Room of the Adams Township Municipal 

Building, located at 125 Mary Drive, Sidman, PA 15955

All meetings are open to the public.

ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

December 16, 2013

 Chairman Dennis Richards called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. in the conference 

room of the Adams Township Municipal Building. 

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 

 The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present. 

Those in attendance were Supervisors Dennis Richards, Dennis Gdula, Anthony 

Christ, William Smith, and Roy Hoffman; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; 

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR AGENDA ITEMS AND PRIOR MEETING MINUTES: 

 Mr. Richards stated at this time the Public has the right and the opportunity to 

comment on any item from the previous meeting minutes. 

 Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the November 18, 2013 meeting. He 

asked all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve 

the minutes presented. Mr. Smith made the motion to accept the minutes, Mr. Christ 

seconds this motion. With all members in favor, motion passed and the minutes were 

VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: 

 Mr. Richards asked for the reading of the Treasurers Report. The General Account 

Fund showed revenues received totaling $108,936.21, expenditures of $52,663.82 (Check 

#26338 to #26365) and a balance of $475,097.87. The Street Light Account Fund showed 

revenues of $189.00, expenditures of $120.76 (Check #1252 to #1253) and a balance of 

$21,097.39. The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $31.50, expenditures 

of $730.50 (Check #1017) and a balance of $25,274.62. The State Liquid Fuels Account 

Fund showed interest of $18.14 and no expenditures leaving a balance of $46,539.49. Mr. 

Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read. Mr. Richards asked for a 

motion to accept all treasurers’ reports for 2013. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. 

Smith. With all in favor, motion passed.

VII. CORRESPONDANCE: 

 A letter was read from Jennifer M. Zakraysek to be considered for the vacant position on 

the Adams Township Board of Auditors. Discussion: Mr. Smith made a motion to appoint 

Jennifer Zakraysek to the vacant position with the Auditors, second by Mr. Gdula. With all 

in favor, motion passed.

 A letter was read from DEP regarding the St. Michael Treatment Plant addition of 3.0 

surface acres. Discussion: None.

 A letter from Eberhardt-Lloyd, LLC regarding notification to PA DEP for the Pleasantview 

Mobile Home Park Sewage Treatment Plant. Discussion. This is a notification only.

 A letter from CCBCEA regarding fee schedule for 2014. Discussion: The Board discussed 

the rates and the demolition fee charge of $100.00. Mr. Richards felt they should only 

charge the $10.00 to prove where the material is being hauled away properly. The Board 

wants a letter sent requesting the reason for the charge. The Board also wants the 6 month 

notice letter to be sent out notifying them of our option to drop out should they decide to.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the State Liquid Fuels Fund budget for 

2014 at $224,236.00. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the General Fund budget for 2014 at 

$1,672,245.00. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to hire and Mr. Smith asked for an executive session 

on a personnel matter. The Board went into executive session at 5:17 pm and reconvened 

at 5:40 pm. Mr. Richards stated no decision was made through the executive session. Mr. 

Richards asked for a motion to hire Justin McKnight to the road crew starting at a wage 

of $15.00 per hour with a graduated wage scale for 4 years. Mr. Smith made the motion, 

second by Mr. Christ. A roll call vote was taken: Gdula – yes, Richards – yes, Christ – yes, 

Smith – yes, Hoffman - NO. Motion to hire Justin McKnight for the road crew passed.

A discussion occurred on the water authority meeting they attended the first of the 

month. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to send a letter to the Water Authority requesting 

what they feel our assistance would be on the Palestine water line project. Mr. Smith made 

the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. 

 Payment of the Bills: Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills 

presented for payment totaling $49,311.92 to take a few minutes to review the bill before 

calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Smith made the motion to pay all 

bills, Mr. Christ seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed. The bills are as 

follows for the General, Fire, Street Light and State Accounts: GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT: 

J. Rachael…64.65, Ace…600.85, ATWA…54.00, Advanced Office…19.64, Anderson…344.52, 

Appalachian Tire…88.00, CCBC…610.00, Comcast…401.72, Corporate Warehouse…459.85, 

Crystal Pure..45.30, Cumberland…199.72, DeLage…76.92, Ebensburg Office…502.09, E. 

Pentrack…20.00, FHMA…105.00, Gary’s…130.00, Groff…687.95, Impalas…141.09, 

J&J…569.17, JMA…25.32, Tribune…55.00, Laurel Ford…10.66, Long Barn…12.76, 

LPMiller…1570.35, M. Bucci…20.00, Minahan Signs…976.80, Palyocski…30.97, P. 

Webb…25.00, Penelec…731.87, PA One …10.20, Personalized Computer…275.00, 

PSATS…1708.00, R&J Gulf…1737.64, R. Cortese…20.00, Rays…836.10, R. Webb…20.00, 

Samco…80.00, Sam’s…405.00, Staples…167.40, Summit…4399.70, Summit…15.75, 

Teamsters…9518.40, EADS…2175.21, Tractor Supply…19.98, Tri County…63.68, US 

Cleaning…583.00, Verizon…167.76, VISA…103.76, WC McQuaide…40.00, Wilmore 

Coal…2.00, Windber Agway…69.00, Witmer…128.30. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: 

HSWA…727.03, J. Rachael….0.95. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: REA…108.00 J. 

Rachael…5.67, Penelec…3752.49. STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: American Rock 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Camillus Long subdivision as 

approved by the Planning Commission on December 4, 2013. Mr. Gdula made the motion, 

second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for any other new business. None was forthcoming.

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

Mr. James Benning representing the Sons of American Legion Post 573 asked what 

the next step was for the Sons to start leasing the portion of the ball field in Dunlo. The 

insurance was for $2,000,000.00 what is very good but more information is needed. Mr. 

Gdula asked for more information and Mr. Benning stated fund raisers/ community based 

events, improvements being mow grass, cut brush, not building anything, tents would be 

used and porta johns brought in for any event and no alcohol as of now. Mr. Barbin will 

Mr. Patrick Replogle asked about Villa Road and also the part time clerk position 

that has not been filled to date from over a year ago. 

Mr. Richards asked if any proposal come in for the medical coverage and if we need 

Mr. Richards stated with no further township business to conduct he would 

entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Smith made the motion to adjourn and Mr. Christ second 

this motion. matter. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 6:30P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter

Secretary-Treasurer