REGULAR MEETING
February 11, 2013
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, William Smith, Anthony Christ and Roy Hoffman; Diana Baxter, Secretary; and four (4) resident.
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. No comments were forthcoming.
V. MINUTES:
Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the January 28, 2013 meeting. He asked all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes presented. Mr. Gdula made the motion to accept the minutes, Mr. Smith seconds this motion. With all members in favor, motion passed and the minutes were approved.
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:
Mr. Richards recognized Kim Dorchak from Kostan and Associates. The 2012 audit was presented and reviewed with the board. There was a clean opinion of the Township funds and they recommended a Board member review the canceled checks and for department heads time cards are reviewed and initialed by someone other than themselves. The audit for 2012 showed an increase of 15.2% of revenues for the General Fund and an increase of 13% of expenditures for 2012. Total General, State Liquid Fuels, Street Light and Fire Protection revenues totaled $2,018,698.00. The board thanked Kim for attending and accepted the Audit report for 2012.
Mr. Richards asked for the reading of the Treasurers Report. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $74,101.55, expenditures of $47,556.08 (Check #25755 to #25782) and a balance of $406,516.62. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues of $708.75, expenditures $195.63 (Check #1217 to #1218) and a balance of $10,828.34. The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $168.00, expenditures $727.03 (Check #996) and a balance of $26,201.60. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of $15.07, expenditures of $5,873.21 (Check #748) and a balance of $23,908.57. Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read.
VII. CORRESPONDANCE:
A letter was received from Kostan and Associates regarding the 2012 audit. Mr. Smith made a motion to dispense from reading the letter since the presentation was done. Mr. Christ seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
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A letter was read from Mike Valko resigning from the Adams Croyle Recreation Authority. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept his resignation. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed.
II. OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Richards stated the bridge inspection reports were received from The EADS Group
For T-326 (Krayn Road) and T-381 (Amsite Road) and are open for anyone to review.
Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
Payment of the Bills: Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $53,104.54 for the General, State, Fire and Street Light
accounts. Mr. Richards asked the Board 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, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed. The bills are as follows for the General, Fire, Street Light and State Accounts: GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT: Adams Twp. Water…48.00, Advanced Office…250.00, Am. Rock Salt…7167.67, CCBC…385.00, Cambria County Commissioners…48.00, Comcast…102.78, Crystal Pure…45.30, Cumberland Truck…614.63, Ebensburg Office…371.79, FHMA…105.00, Grannas…6157.91, Hercules…257.53, J. Ritko…20.00, Kotzan CPA…5000.00, Laurel Ford…298.30, LPMiller…3457.76, Long Barn…19.48, M. Bucci…20.00, Miller Auto Parts…59.71, Palyocsik…20.98, P. Webb…25.00, Penelec…882.99, PA One…13.60, R&J Gulf…1032.33, R. Webb…20.00, R. Poborsky…20.00, Samco…91.75, Summit Bank…4145.98, Team DUI…40.00, Teamsters…10024.60, US Cleaning…733.00, VISA…720.00, Walsh…1683.05, Waste Management…7.75, Witmer…411.88, YIS…98.50, J. Rachael…549.95. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: J. Rachael…5.04. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec…3816.56, J. Rachael…21.26. STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: none.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the lot merger for Charles Lentine as approved by the Adams Township Planning Commission on February 6, 2013. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the subdivision for ECS to James Single as approved by the Adams Township Planning Commission on February 6, 2013. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on Villa Road Bridge and posting recommendation from The EADS Group. They recommended a 3 Ton Weight Limit. Mr. Smith made a motion to accept the recommendations. Mr. Gdula seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed. Local deliveries are still allowed.
Mr. Hoffman asked for a motion to advertise the specs for a new truck. Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
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Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Yochimowitz discussed the Villa Road Bridge with the Board and what the solution would be.
XI. ADJUORNMENT
Mr. Richards stated with no further township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:42P.M.
Respectfully submitted by:
Diana L. Baxter
Secretary-Treasurer