Adams Township Clean Sweep Spring Clean Up 2014

Starting Monday May 5th, 2014 All items must be curbside by 6 AM. There  will be no return trips.

Mine 42, Elton, Elton Heights, Helsel Road, Saddle Club Road, Fifty  Acres, Naugle Road, Blue Road, Sidman, St. Michael, Creslo and  WPA Road, Topper Road, Dunlo, Seesetown Road, C&B Estates,  Rte. 160 Sidman To Salix, Beautyline, Old Airport Development,  Krayn, Llanfair, Oakridge Drive, Peaceful Valley Road, Ruthford,  Lambs Bridge Area, Mt. Hope, Ragers Hill and Palestine Road,  Beaverrun Road (Ruthford).

All accounts must be paid in full two weeks prior to clean up in order to  Orange bag customers are not eligible for the free clean up but are entitled to Payments must be made 2 weeks in advance by calling 1-800-677-4884. participate. half price on each item.Commercial customers are not eligible.

Items that will not be picked up include: Yard Waste, Car Parts, Paint Cans, Tires, Construction or Demolition debris, ALL  Electronics (T.V.’s, Computers, VCRS, etc.). Each household will be limited to ONE large item. Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, etc. will only be taken after the Freon is removed. A certificate of removal is required.

ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

February 10, 2014

 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, and Roy Hoffman; Diana Baxter, Secretary; and one (1) resident; Mr. Porada 

representing Rep. Bryan Barbin and five (5) represenatives from Cambria County Codes 

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 January 27, 2014 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 asked for the reading of the Treasurers Report. The General Account 

Fund showed revenues received totaling $42,516.11, expenditures of $44,489.62 (Check 

#26509 to #26528) and a balance of $398,132.78. The Street Light Account Fund showed 

revenues of $0.00, expenditures of $0.00 (Check #---) and a balance of $14,946.13. The 

Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00, expenditures of $1,360.00 (Check 

#1022) and a balance of $22,597.56. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest 

of $0.00 and expenditures of $0.00(check #---) leaving a balance of $11,040.01. Mr. 

Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read. 

VII. CORRESPONDANCE: 

 A letter was read from Cambria County Planning Commission regarding the 

Transportation Alternatives Program funding being now available. Discussion: Mr. 

Smith stated he will work and take care of this program.

 A letter was read from the Cambria County Commissioners regarding the Health and 

Welfare Council CTC model in Cambria County. Discussion: Mr. Richards stated he will 

attend the meeting on February 20, 2014.

 A letter from George Susko regarding the parking problem at the American Legion in 

Dunlo and a request for a NO PARKING CLOSE TO CORNER sign being installed. Discussion: 

Mr. Richards stated a letter will be sent to the Legion and Police department regarding this 

matter. Mr. Gdula stated both know the problem and a No Parking Sign is needed. The 

Board agreed to install a No Parking Sign and if anyone parks there they will be towed or 

Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on purchasing a new Caprice for the Police 

Department. The Total cost of the vehicle will be around $36,291.23 approximately. 

Discussion was on the milage of the current cars in operation and the grant that Police 

Chief Moss told the members about. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to purchase a new 

Caprice. Mr. Christ made this motion, motion died for lack of second. Mr. Hoffman asked for 

a motion to table this purchase until they meet with the Police Chief and get answers on the 

grant money and which vehicles would be sold. Mr. Smith second this motion, with all in 

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

Mr. Hoffman stated he is working on the Sweeper ad for the Township News to sell this 

piece of equipment in March and he is also working on a bid sheet for a new F-550 for 

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

presented for payment totaling $45,809.17 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: 

Advanced Office…250.00, Adams Water…54.00, American Rock Salt…3248.20, 

Chemung…357.28, Comcast…404.06, CVMH…68.75, Crystal Pure…39.80, Cumberland 

Truck…842.35, DeLage…76.92, Ebensburg Office…176.43, E. Pentrack…30.00, 

FHMA…105.00, Freightliner…23.64, Gazette Printers…791.49, Grannas…7778.10, 

Hercules…539.64, Laurel Ford…551.48, Long Barn…63.35, LPMiller…8949.75, 

Matheson…79.20, M. Bucci…30.00, Miller Auto…69.88, P. Webb…35.00, Penelec…1096.44, 

PA One..17.85, Portage…47.53, R&J Gulf…1309.33, R. Cortese…30.00, R. Webb…30.00, R. 

Young…30.00, R. Hoffman…200.03, Simkos…109.85, Team DUI…90.00, Tri County…375.91, 

Teamsters…10576.00, US Cleaning…603.00, VISA…526.02, Walsh…801.30, W. 

Barbin…1302.28, J. Rachael…351.95. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: HSWA…727.03, J. 

Rachael….95. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec…3015.12, J. Rachael…4.26. STATE LIQUID 

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

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

Mr. Porada introduced himself and stated Represenative Bryan Barbins office is 

available to help Adams Township.

Mrs. Barbara Frantz was the spokes person for the Cambria County Codes Agency 

and the Board discussed the various issues they had. The demolition permit for residential 

demolition was reduced to $40.00. The Board doesn’t get a response on the complaint 

forms submitted for the property maintenance and they need to know the status of these 

complaints. Cambria County Codes represenatives suggested we adopt the International 

Property Maintenance Code. Mr. Grush stated he and Mrs. Frantz will make a list and 

inform the board on the status of the property complaints. Discussion occurred on turning 

the properties over to the Municipal Authority for them to pursue the owners. Possible 

place liens on the property or file for Sherrifs sale. Discussion occurred on the Forest Hills 

School Project and it was agreed without a firm standing cost of construction nothing can be 

done. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the fee schedule for the Cambria County 

Building Codes for 2014. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in 

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. Gdula 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

REGULAR MEETING

January 27, 2014

 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, and Roy Hoffman; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; and three (3) 

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 January 13, 2014 meeting. He 

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

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

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 $28,618.35, expenditures of $68,828.45(Check #26464 

to #26508) and a balance of $400,106.29. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues 

of $0.00, expenditures of $4,080.60 (Check #1257 to #1259) and a balance of $14,946.13. 

The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00, expenditures of $740.58 

(Check #1020 to #1021) and a balance of $24,257.56. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund 

showed interest of $0.00 and expenditures of $21,994.14 (check #760 to #761) leaving a 

balance of $11,040.01. Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read. 

 A letter was read from Karen Perla regarding the winters snow plowing and the 

conversation with Mr. Hoffman regarding this matter. Discussion: Mr. Hoffman will take 

care of this and discuss the matter with Mrs. Perla.

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

Mr. Hoffman asked for a workshop to discuss the extended warranty on the new 

International truck. The Board needs to pick what plan they want. The motion was made in 

2013 to purchase it they just need to pick the proper plan.

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

presented for payment totaling $24,611.75 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. 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: 

American Legal Service…238.92, American Rock Salt…11503.21, Barclay…84.00, 

Blues…208.00, Cambria Cty. Assoc…75.00, D. Richards…80.00, Groff…42.13, 

Harleysville…599.02, Tribune…190.00, Laurel Ford…16.92, Glosser…35.00, 

Matheson…11.83, Pitney Bowes…188.10, R&J Gulf…1059.78, Samco…45.00, 

Summit…8316.53, Verizon…81.83, Verizon Wireless…342.45, WC McQuaide…80.00, 

Walmart…54.03. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: SWCCWA…1360.00. STREET LIGHT 

ACCOUNT: None. STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: None.

Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on contacting Groff regarding a used roller. 

Would like permission to go and look at it. Permission granted to Mr. Hoffman.

Mr. Hoffman asked for permission on getting a price for a cutting edge for the grader 

(carbide type). He received a price of $5,000.00 and would like to check around. 

Permission granted to check around for various types of cutting edges for the grader.

The Board stated Chief Moss has to come back to the Board with the total price for 

the new vehicle including decals, cage, and detailing it then they will make a decision on 

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

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

Mr. Yochimowitz asked about a hard surface for the cutting edge for the grader. 

Discussion occurred on this.

Mr. Jim Benning stated he had the liability insurance forwarded to the office for the 

lease on the old Dunlo ball field. Mr. Barbin stated he is working on the lease.

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

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

this motion. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:13 P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter

Secretary-Treasurer