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Meeting Minutes for April 10, 2014

5/16/2014

 
ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

April 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, Anthony Christ, William 

Smith and Roy Hoffman; Diana Baxter, Secretary; two (2) 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 March 24, 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. 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 $193,632.59, expenditures of $55,194.71 (Check 

#26623 to #26645) and a balance of $555,114.85. The Street Light Account Fund showed 

revenues of $5,424.30, expenditures of $183.16 (Check #1266 to #1267) and a balance of 

$20,863.68. The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $1,391.60, expenditures 

of $727.03 (Check #1025) and a balance of $24,727.65. The State Liquid Fuels Account 

Fund showed interest of $96.15 and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a balance of 

$212,966.15. Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read. 

 A letter from Thomas Anderson & Associates regarding Act 51 (Killed in Service) for 

the police department and the cancelation of the MEIT policy. Discussion: Mr. Smith feels 

Mr. Barbin should review this letter as soon as possible. With the State of PA funding Act 

51 there is no reason for us to continue to pay the MEIT policy. Mr. Smith made a motion 

for Mr. Barbin to review and make sure it doesn’t affect the current contract with the Police 

Department so we can become in compliance with the Pension plan for the police. Mr. 

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

 A letter from Conemaugh Valley Conservancy regarding adopting one or more water 

quality monitoring points. Discussion: None

A letter reminding the Board of the Spring Convention for Cambria County 

Association of Township Officials on Friday April 25, 2014. Discussion: Mr. Richards, Mr. 

Smith and Mr. Christ will be attending the spring convention.

A letter from Douglas Hill, Co. PA DEP regarding Flood Protection Project along 

South Fork Little Conemaugh River. Discussion: Mr. Richards asked for a motion to request 

a meeting with Mr. Hill to discuss this project. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. 

Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on the E-3M and AE-P bids received for the 

Spring Road Material bids opened at the March 24, 2014 meeting. After discussion on 

the bids and what transpired, Mr. Gdula made a motion to reject all bids (if emulsions are 

needed the Board will call all four bidders to get their costars cost.) Mr. Smith seconds this 

motion. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards stated the new doors didn’t have the $1,600.00 labor included on 

their bid, but their bid is still the cheapest. Mr. Hoffman stated the total cost will now be 

$7,082.53 for the garage doors. A discussion occurred on the need for the 3 new doors and 

air blows in from the sides of the doors because there is no seal and the doors are falling 

apart. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept the bid with the additional labor costs 

for the three doors. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Hoffman. With Mr. Gdula, 

Richards, Christ and Hoffman in favor and Mr. Smith opposed. Motion passed. Mr. Smith 

opposed the purchase of 3 doors when the police office has water leaking from the roof into 

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 $37,366.38 to take a few minutes to review the bill before 

calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Hoffman 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….2759.93, Adams Water…54.00, Advanced Office…48.03, B. Haddad…40.00, 

CCBC…250.00, Cambria Cty. Treasurer…56.00, Comcast…322.59, Crystal Pure…50.80, 

Cumberland…1238.01, DeLage…58.09, D. Gdula…270.00, Ebensburg Office…260.92, E. 

Pentrack…30.00, FHMA…105.00, F. Brown…2500.00, Galls…224.00, Hercules…465.83, 

Impala…45.00, J. Ritko…30.00, Tribune…515.00, Lauel Web…175.00, Long Barn…55.30, 

LPMiller…2939.18, M. Bucci…30.00, Miller Auto parts…280.97, PA UC…23.35, P. 

Webb…35.00, Penelec…878.62, PA One…15.30, PA TWP. News…135.00, Pitney 

Bowes…400.00, PSATS UC…912.18, R&J Gulf…1000.00, R. Cortese…30.00, R. Webb…30.00, 

R. Young…30.00, Summit Bank…4941.50, Teamsters…11157.70, Eads…94.55, Tractor 

Supply…17.90, US Cleaning…769.00, VISA…15.00. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: 

HSWA…727.03, J. Rachael…97.61. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec…2727.35, 

REA…108.00, J. Rachael…387.64. STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: None.

Mr. Richards stated Saturday, April 26, 2014 Litter pick up will be done on Krayn 

road, Llanfare Road and Mine 42 Road. No tires will be picked up.

Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on dirt roads. Mr. Hoffman stated he wanted to 

grade and shape Old Bedford Pike but Weaver Road needs tar and chip done to it. Weaver 

Road is in bad shape and both E-3M and AE-P will have to be applied. Old Bedford Pike, 

Topper and Blue road he wants to keep them dirt roads. Discussion occurred on using the 

stone dust or what Cambria Township uses on their roads. They put it in place (8”) with the 

paving machine. Butch will look into the cost of what they use and Mr. Gdula is going to 

look into getting regrinds.

Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on the cutting edges from US Municipal. It was 

discussed and the cost is $89.00 apiece. The Board agreed for that cost they could try these 

cutting edges. Mr. Smith made a motion to purchase two cutting edges. Mr. Christ seconds 

this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Smith asked what the Board was going to do with the Police Department and the 

water leak. The ice built up and over flowed. The Board wants to remove the man son and 

Mr. Richards asked if we purchased a roller and what the cost of it was. We did not 

purchase it and the cost is $58,500.00. Mr. Richards said he was told it has no power. Mr. 

Richards asked for a motion to purchase the roller pending the power issue. Mr. Gdula 

made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. The vote was Mr. Gdula, Richards, Christ and 

Hoffman in favor of this motion, Mr. Smith opposed due to his statement the money should 

be in black top. Motion passed.

 Mr. Richards asked for any other new business. None was forth coming.

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

Mr. Replogle he attended a meeting with 1st

your facilities more energy efficient. He offered to have the people come up to our building 

and look everything over and if we qualify, they do the paperwork for the energy grant. We 

possible could upgrade our outside lighting. Mr. Hoffman stated he could have them also 

look at the garage for efficiency. He also asked when they were going to hire the clerk. The 

Board explained they budget for a clerk every year but there is no hiring going on at this 

time. Mr. Replogle stated he thought the position was a clerk for the police department. 

They Board replied they talked about it but that wasn’t what the hiring ad was for.

 Energy regarding the Act 29 and making 

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 6:00 P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter, Secretary-Treasurer

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