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Meeting Minutes for May 6, 2013

5/24/2013

 
ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

May 06, 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, Roy Hoffman, Dennis Gdula, William Smith, Anthony Christ; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; and four (4) visitors.

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. 

V. MINUTES: 

     Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the April 15, 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 $216,070.62, expenditures of $65,953.87 (Check #25894 to #25935) and a balance of $713,560.81.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues of $28,841.40, expenditures of $4,315.16 (Check #1227 to #1229) and a balance of $38,412.26.  The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $7,016.80, expenditures of $817.88 (Check #1000 to #1001) and a balance of $33,933.27. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of $.54 and $0.00 in expenditures leaving a balance of $208,847.88. Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read. 

VII. CORRESPONDANCE:

A request from St. Michael Volunteer Fire Co.  was read to place an ad in the convention booklet this year.  They are hosting the County Fire Convention.  Discussion:  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to place a ½ page ad in their booklet at a cost of $100.00.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Smith.  With all in favor, motion passed.

II. OLD BUSINESS

Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on using salt brine on township dirt roads.  Discussion:  Mr. Hoffman stated the company informed him they will have to assess a charge to bring the brine to us.  He asked what the Board wanted to do.  They stated they did not want to get into using this product.  Mr. Hoffman stated maybe down the road look into getting a tank and mix our own like Richland Township.

Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on the contribution to the Fire Co.’s and Recreation Authority for 2013.  Discussion:  For the recreation authority Mr. Smith made a motion to

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match the exact amount that Croyle Township contributes to them and not until Croyle Township makes they contribution.  Mr. Christ seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked about the fire company donation.  Mr. Gdula stated about the meeting held last year and the Board was hoping to increase the contribution but after meeting with our Insurance Co. and learning of the new law passed for fire fighters and worker’s comp, it was not feasible.  Mr. Smith made a motion to contribute $16,000.00 to each fire company for 2013 donation due to the increase in worker’s compensation policy of $10,000.00 for 2013.  Mr. Christ seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.  

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to advertise the road projects for Adams Township.  Discussion occurred on this and Mr. Richards stated he was not in favor of sealing Helsel and Fifty Acre Road.  In this discussion the Board wants to include Oakridge Drive in the road project for 2013.  Mr. Smith made the motion to advertise Seesetown Road, Oakridge Drive and sealing Helsel and Fifty Acre Road.  Mr. Gdula seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.

     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 $50,163.60 plus additional $32,100.00 for fire companies approved under old business 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. Christ.   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…1525.00, CCBC…360.00, Cambria Cty. Assoc…100.00, C. Macy…63.20, Crystal Pure…40.60, Cumberland…183.18, D. Knepper…30.00, D. Bailey..30.00, D. Richards…75.00, DeLage…76.92, FHMA…105.00, Goldenn Equip…2500.00, Harleysville….605.76, Home Nursing….1000.00, J. Cummings…30.00, J’town Tribune….142.50, Laurel Ford….77.98, Long Barn…4000.85, LPMiller…3735.12, M. Glosser…51.00, M. Bucci…20.00, Miller Auto Parts…77.11, P. Webb…25.00, PA One…18.70, Portage Power Wash…5250.00, Postmaster…44.00, Pristows…23.90,  R&J Gulf…1594.47, R. Webb…20.00, R. Young…20.00, R. Robb…1700.00, Sprint…52.12, Summit…7654.23, Teamsters…10576.00, Tire Shop…564.00, Tractor Supply…63.47, Trapuzzanos…242.00, US Cleaning…603.00, Verizon…202.16, Verizon Wireless…167.55, W. Barbin…2462.10, Adams Twp. #1…16,000.00, Adams Twp. #2…16000.00, Adams Twp. #2 ad cost…100.00. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT:  None.  STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec…4,003.68.  STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: None.

    Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Land Merger Sub-division for Dennis and Veronica Richards as approved by the Planning Commission on May 01, 2013.  Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula.  Mr. Richards abstained.  With all in favor, motion passed.

     Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Insurance proposal for 2013-2014 from FWF Insurance Agency.  Motion made by Mr. Smith, second by Mr. Gdula.  With all in favor, motion passed.

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     Mr. Richards asked if there was any other new business to be brought before the Board. 

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD

Mr. Albert Pasquarelli from Waste Management explained two new programs Waste Management is offering.  The first program is electronic and hazard waste program.  The second program is the “Bagster” program.  These new programs are additional costs to whoever uses them. He also asked if the board would be interested in a contract extension with the existing rates for 1 year.  The board is very interested in that and told Mr. Pasquarelli to write up a proposal and get back to the board.

Mr. Dave Nicodemis from Villa Road talked to the Board regarding the condition of Villa Road Bridge and what steps lead to the posting of a 3 ½ ton limit.

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. Christ.  With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 6:12.M.      

             Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter

Secretary-Treasurer     

Meeting Minutes for April 15, 2013

5/7/2013

 
ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

April 15, 2013

I.  CALL TO ORDER:

          Vice-Chairman Dennis Gdula 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 Gdula, William Smith, Anthony Christ and Roy Hoffman; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; and one (1) visitor.

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR AGENDA ITEMS AND PRIOR MEETING MINUTES:       Mr. Gdula stated at this time the Public has the right and the opportunity to comment on any item from the previous meeting minutes. 

V. MINUTES: 

      Mr. Gdula stated everyone had a copy of the March 25, 2013 meeting.  He asked all Board members to read the minutes.  Mr. Gdula 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. 

VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:

     Mr. Gdula asked for the reading of the Treasurers Report.  The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $246,324.71, expenditures of $64,303.48 (Check #25869 to #25893) and a balance of $563,444.06.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues of $10,143.00, expenditures of $197.36 (Check #1225 to #1226) and a balance of $13,886.02.  The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $2,587.20, expenditures of $727.03 (Check #999) and a balance of $27,734.35. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest and State Allocation of $201,138.08 and $0.00 in expenditures leaving a balance of $208,847.34. Mr. Gdula stated the Treasurers Report was received as read. 

VII. CORRESPONDANCE:

A request from St. Michael Catholic Church REACH YM Group for permission to hold spring clean up of WPA road for April 21, 2013.  Discussion:  Mr. Smith will make sure the road is closed and the truck is there.

A letter was read from Boy Scout Troop 251 regarding Zacharey Fleegle attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.    Discussion:  A letter will be sent from the Board.

II. OLD BUSINESS

      Mr. Gdula asked for the awarding of the bids received for road material.  Tabulation  sheet is attached.  After discussion on the bids, Mr. Smith made a motion to approve the  lowest bidder defined in yellow on the bid sheet for the spring road maintenance material.   Mr. Christ seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.  Sheet is attached to  minutes.

    

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     Mr. Gdula asked for discussion on the Truck bed 2011 Freightliner removal and  replacement of existing system pump, control valves, spreader valve, plow controls and  related items.  Mr. Smith explained the history of the truck and bed.  Mr. Barbin stated he  sent a letter out to Fox & James (which company is now sold).  Mr. Barbin stated he received  in letter form they will not correct this problem.  We now must get the truck fixed and get  the facts as to what the problem was.  Mr. Smith asked for a motion to approve the repair  totaling $16,340.00 at J&J Bodies.  Mr. Christ seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion  passed.

     Mr. Gdula asked for a discussion on purchasing a new power washer at a cost of  $6,995.00 plus the snap n god time delay kit of $150.00 for a total cost of $7,145.00.  Mr.  Smith made a motion to purchase, Mr. Christ second this motion.  With all in favor, motion  passed.  The trade in was accepted and reduced the cost of the new power washer at  $5,250.00.

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

IX. NEW BUSINESS  

      Payment of the Bills: Mr. Gdula stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $52,862.39 for the General, State, Fire and Street Light

accounts. Mr. Gdula 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. Christ.   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, Am. Rock Salt…3556.74, Applied Indust….79.87, Sprint…50.50, CCBC…275.00, Comcast…111.05, Crystal Pure…72.00, Cumberland…156.38, Dale Oxygen….20.50, DeLage…76.92, Ebensburg Office…335.55, E. Pentrack…20.00, FHMA…105.00, Freedom…318.50, Galls…635.44, Grannas…3042.75, Hercules…176.08, J. Ritko…20.00, J. Rachael…558.54, Laurel Web…160.00, LPMiller…8212.09, M. Glosser…36.30, M. Bucci…20.00, P. Webb…25.00, Penelec…1180.38, PA One…7.65, Pitney Bowes…188.10, Portage Tire…560.00, PSATS…503.69, R&J Gulf…1352.30, R. Cortese…20.00, R. Young…20.00, Samco…775.00, Sam’s…389.00, Summit…10681.66, Teamsters…10576.00, Tractor Supply…56.96, US Cleaning…623.00, WCMcQuaide…40.40, Walsh…124.24, Waste Management…7.75, J. Rachael…2511.01.  FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT:  HSWA…727.03, J. Rachael…90.85.  STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec…3875.24, REA…88.00, J. Rachael…351.92.  STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: None.

    Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to allow the Supervisors, Secretary, Tax Collector and Auditor to attend the Spring Convention on May 3, 2013 at the Solomon Run Banquet Facility starting at 5:00 PM.  Mr. Smith made the motion, Mr. Christ second this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.  Three supervisors will be attending.

     Mr. Gdula stated the bridge inspection report was received for two bridges for Adams Township.  He asked the Board to review these reports at their convience.

     Mr. Gdula asked for a discussion on replacing three doors and two windows in the garage at a cost of $3,815.00.  Mr. Christ made the motion to replace and Mr. Hoffman second this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.

     Mr. Gdula asked for a discussion on the road work project for 2013.  Mr. Hoffman stated he had Mr. Bowers do a cost estimate for Seesetown Road, Oakridge Drive new paving; Seal

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Coat cost for Helsel Road and Fifty Acre Road; and in house paving projects.  Mr. Smith made a motion to complete the paving on Seesetown Road, do the seal coat project for Helsel and Fifty Acre Road.  Mr. Christ seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.  Mr. Hoffman will contact Mr. Bowers so the advertisement can be completed.

     Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to make application for 2013 County Aid in the amount of $30,000.00.  Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ.  With all in favor, motion passed.

     Mr. Gdula asked if there was any other new business to be brought before the Board.  Mr. Barbin asked if the township was going to charge a fee for the Motor Control Building for Rosebud Mining.  The answer was no additional fee; they waived additional fees on this site.

     Mr. Hoffman asked if he could turn the 1997 International Truck over to Croyle Township since they paid for it.  Mr. Smith made a motion to release the truck to Croyle Township.  Mr. Christ seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD

No questions or comments were presented

XI. ADJUORNMENT

Mr. Gdula stated with no further township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn.  Mr. Hoffman made the motion, second by Mr. Smith.  With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:15P.M.      

             Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter

Secretary-Treasurer     

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