ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

February 23, 2015

 Vice-Chairman Bill Smith 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 Gdula, Anthony Christ, Roy Hoffman, Bill 

Smith; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; Kim Dorchack (Kostan & Associates) 

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

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

on any item from the previous meeting minutes. No comments or questions.

Mr. Smith stated everyone had a copy of the January 12, 2015 meeting. He asked all 

Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Smith 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 approved. 

Mr. Smith stated at this time we will hear from Mr. Steve Pepoy. Mrs. Pepoy stated 

his complaint against the Rosebud Pump Station in St. Michael. The pumps are really loud at 

night. They start up between 12-2 AM and run until 6-7 AM. He stated all the top people from 

Rosebud were at his house and heard the noise. They placed 2 sheds over each pump, but the 

sheds are 3 sided. Mr. Smith stated he would call Rosebud Mining and also check out the noise 

ordinance and check the decimal readings on these fans. The Board will get back to Mr. Pepoy.

Mr. Smith also recognized Kim Dorchack from Kostan CPA firm regarding our audit. 

The audit was very good but one item needs changed. The Fire Protection moneys need to go 

into the Fire Account and not the general ledger. This will be corrected. Very pleased with the 

financial status of the township.

VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: 

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

showed revenues received totaling $101,171.00, expenditures of $64,269.73 (Check #27245 

to #27291) and a balance of $382,476.33. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues 

of $94.50, expenditures of $3,763.14 (Check #1304) and a balance of $22,057.60. The Fire 

Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $21.00, expenditures of $1360.00 (Check #1048) 

and a balance of $6,079.43. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of $19.49 

and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a balance of $48,347.93. Mr. Smith stated the 

treasurer’s report was received as read. 

 A letter from PennDOT regarding a meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 on the Route 

2005 Llanfare Road , Dunlo Culvert Project. Discussion: Mr. Hoffman stated someone should 

attend to find out about the detour to accommodate the fire companies. Mr. Gdula stated 

there is a detour for emergency vehicles.

A letter was read from Rosebud Mining Co. regarding the Stage 1 completion Report. 

Discussion: Mr. Smith asked if we need to have the engineer look at this. Mr. Gdula stated this 

was just the first stage of the bond release; there are two more stages before total release of 

the bond. Mr. Smith asked for a motion to release the first stage of the Rosebud Mining Co. 

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

 Mr. Smith asked if any board member had any old business. Mr. Hoffman stated on 

the bid for the two trucks, he made a mistake on the bids and this mistake will be corrected and 

all bidders will be notified of the change. Mr. Gdula stated he got a call from Laurel Ford and 

Mr. Polidak stated the transmissions are the same. Mr. Hoffman stated he will call Day Fleet 

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

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

presented for payment totaling $66,752.75 to take a few minutes to review the bill before 

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

Mr. Gdula 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: Am. Rock 

Salt...13,564.53, ACE...197.50, Adams Water...56.70, Advanced Office...250.00, Anderson...69.97, 

Cambria County Bldg...30.00, Chemung Supply...180.95, Comcast...266.28, CVMH...46.75, 

Cover...373.48, Cumberland...427.37, D. Richards...36.00, Fisher...68.00, Freightliner...56.00, FWF 

Ins...172.00, Hercules...871.91, J. Ritko...30.00, J. Rachael...612.50, Tribune...135.00, 

Kotzan...5,000.00, Krouse...565.99, Laurel...150.34, Long Barn...31.80, Lowes...86.00, 

LPMiller...6291.85, M. Bucci...30.00, Nationwide...599.04, Penelec...1110.81, PA 

Highlands...40.00, PA One...9.02, R. Cortese...30.00, R. Webb...30.00, R. Young...30.00, R. 

Poborsky...30.00, Sam's...39.99, Summit...5863.85, Suppes...26.56, Teamsters...24546.94, 

Trapuzzanos...241.00, Tri County...1482.51, Verizon...222.09, Walmart...25.91, Walsh...855.00. 

FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: HSW...727.03, J. Rachael....63. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: 

Penelec...102.93, Cambria County...732.29, J. Rachael...2.84, REA...108.00. STATE LIQUID FUELS 

Mr. Smith asked for a motion to advertise the Spring Road Maintenance Material Bid for 

2015-2016 year. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion 

 Mr. Smith asked for a motion to approve the resolution for the Creslo Safe Walks to 

School naming William Smith as the contact and signer for all documents. Mr. Gdula made the 

motion, Mr. Christ seconds this motion. Motion passed. 

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

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

Mr. Replogle asked about the bill to Fox’s. Mr. Smith stated when we do any 

renovations; the township gets the prisoners to do the work. We have to feed them and 

this is the cost to feed them.

Mr. Smith stated with no further township business to conduct he would entertain a 

motion to adjourn. Mr. Gdula made the motion to adjourn and Mr. Christ second this motion. 

With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:53 P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter

 Secretary-Treasurer

ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

February 2, 2015

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

room of the Adams Township Municipal Building. 

 The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present. 

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

Roy Hoffman, Bill Smith; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; four (4) 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. No comments or questions.

Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the January 12, 2015 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 approved. 

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

showed revenues received totaling $51,545.17, expenditures of $92,542.84 (Check #27166 to 

#27203) and a balance of $345,575.06. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues of 

$0.00, expenditures of $3,816.75 (Check #1301 to #1303) and a balance of $25,726.24. The 

Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00, expenditures of $741.21 (Check #1046 

to #1047) and a balance of $7,418.43. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest 

of $0.00 and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a balance of $48,328.44. Mr. Richards 

stated the treasurer’s report was received as read. 

 A letter from Adams Twp. Volunteer Fire Co. #2 regarding 2015 tentative list of 

functions. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept the functions for 2015 for both Adams 

Twp. #1 and Adams Twp. #2 Fire companies. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. 

With all in favor, motion passed.

 A letter from Cambria County Solid Waste Authority regarding Big Blue Recycling 

Revitalization Project. Discussion: Mr. Smith stated he told the Authority we would help them. 

Mr. Richards feels a letter should be sent to remind them of the volume of recycling material 

Adams Township site generates and request they place a notice and a sign prior to the new bins 

 A letter Sarah Zajdel regarding her interest to serve on the ATMA Board. Discussion: 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Sarah Zajdel to fill the term created by the death of 

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

 A letter from Fred Brown regarding his interest to serve on the ATMA Board. 

Discussion: Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Fred Brown to fill the vacant position of 

Skip Kelley on the board. Mr. Smith asked if this was not a conflict and he felt a member 

appointed should be a paying customer of the Adams Township Municipal Authority. Mr. Gdula 

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

 A letter from Ray Wyandt applying for a position on the ATMA Board. Discussion: 

 Mr. Richards asked for a motion to rescind the $1.00 raise to Justin McKnight as 

voted on at the Reorganization meeting held January 5, 2015. Mr. Smith made the motion, 

second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Smith explained when this motion 

went through at the Reorganization meeting he didn’t realize there was a pay scale under the 

secretary’s blotter and that raise would have put him to $18.50.

 Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve a 3% increase in rate for Justin McKnight 

for 2015. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.

 Mr. Smith asked for a discussion on the secretary’s position and he would like to put it 

to rest. Mr. Richards feels there is no need for a clerk now. Mr. Hoffman feels if the Board loses 

the current secretary they will be up a creek. Mr. Smith feels we budgeted for a clerk and he 

talked with Police Chief Moss about what a clerk could do for the police department and Kirk 

said they need a typist. He felt a minimum of 2 days a week 16 to 20 hours a week. The officers 

will help with their reports. Mr. Hoffman stated 6 hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Mr. 

Gdula stated four (4) hours a day. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to hire a clerk for the police 

department not to exceed 20 hours a week. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. 

With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Gdula stated all need involved in the interview process.

 Mr. Smith stated he is having trouble plowing in Creslo and he got a nasty letter 

because he couldn’t plow the area because cars won’t move. He felt it was a police matter and 

these people who won’t move need ticketed. Police Chief Moss stated we need signs. A long 

discussion occurred on this problem and on posting of these signs. Mr. Gdula stated he will 

Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. None 

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

presented for payment totaling $45,731.53 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, 

except Tri County, 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: 

FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: SWCCWA...1360.00. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec...3763.14. 

STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: None.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to have the Administrator for the Pension Plans, send a 

letter to PSAB Municipal Trust for a change in the Police Pension article IV-4 (B) amount of the 

monthly Service Increment Benefit from $100 to $500 if the plan is financially able to support 

this change. Mr. Smith stated this change was only for the Police Chief. Mr. Smith made the 

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

 Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on purchasing 2 Ford F550’s to replace the current 

two trucks. Mr. Hoffman stated we need to replace two trucks, including the snowplows and 

spreader boxes. The repairs are exceeding what a payment would be on new ones. Discussion 

occurred on going Costars or bidding. Mr. Hoffman asked for a motion to bid the cab and 

chassis, bed and hydraulics and the plows and spreader boxes (three separate bids) for two 

trucks. Mr. Smith seconds this motion. Motion passed. Mr. Smith asked what else the Board 

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

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

Mr. Roger Layton spoke to the Board of the updates the Recreation Authority was and 

are completing. They are going after a grant to extend the walking trail to the Federal 

Park trail and doing this project in phases. The Township will be available for in kind 

services for this project. They also are repairing the building with the help of students 

from VoTech. Miners Museum is in need of a new roof. Terrible shape. They need 

money to pay bills that are coming due. Mr. Richards stated the Board will do the 

in kind service. Mr. Smith asked for a motion to pay 1⁄2 the budgeted amount to the 

Recreation Authority of $2,500.00 now. Mr. Christ seconds this motion. With all in 

favor, motion passed.

Mr. & Mrs. Heider stated a great concern of theirs regarding the intersection of SR160 

and WPA Road. A motorist is darting across the road from WPA or to WPA road and an 

accident is sure to occur. Different ideas where discussed as to STOP right turn keep 

moving or some other type of signage being posted by PENNDOT. A letter will be sent 

to PennDOT regarding this matter and requesting a traffic study and help with this road. 

Mr. Gdula made the motion to contact PENNDOT. Mr. Smith seconds this motion. With 

all in favor, motion passed.

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 6:15 P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter, Secretary-Treasurer