ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

June 09, 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, Denny Gdula, Anthony 

Christ, Bill Smith and Roy Hoffman; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary, and 

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 May 15, 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. Hoffman seconds 

this motion. Mr. Smith and Mr. Christ abstained due to the fact they were not present at the 

May 15, 2014 meeting. 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 $75,624.23, expenditures of $119,904.04 (Check 

#26704 to #26751) and a balance of $738,390.78. The Street Light Account Fund showed 

revenues of $630.00, expenditures of $3,923.87 (Check #1271 to #1273) and a balance of 

$48,483.37. The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $170.00, expenditures 

of $976.96 (Check #1028 to #1029) and a balance of $31,426.75. The State Liquid Fuels 

Account Fund showed interest of $104.49 and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a 

balance of $213,168.63. Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read. 

 A letter from Cambria County Building Codes was read regarding the complaints on 

171 Church Street, 124 Redwood Drive and 141 Redwood Drive needing to be declared a 

public nuisance at a public meeting in which the motion must contain a short statement 

of the reasons for the action. Discussion: #1. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to declare 

a public nuisance on the property at 171 Church Street, Sidman. Mr. Gdula made the 

motion that the unattended ornamental pond is a public nuisance. Mr. Smith seconds this 

motion. With all in favor, motion passed. #2. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to declare a 

public nuisance on the property at 124 Redwood Drive, Salix for the large cooler, building 

construction material strewn all around the property. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second 

by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed. #3. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to 

declare a public nuisance on the property at 141 Redwood Drive, Salix for the large amount 

of garbage refuse trash, cutting the high weeds in the yard, un maintained outside property. 

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

Board also discussed the BOYEL Residence and Mr. Barbin is going to handle this situation.

 A letter from Summerhill Township submitting a bid of $3,000.00 for the 2007 unmarked 

Crown Victoria cruiser. Discussion: Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept the bid 

submitted of $3,000.00 for this vehicle. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. 

With all in favor, motion passed.

 An e-mail was read from Albert A. Pasquarelli, Waste Management, regarding exercising 

the 2015 option year rate of $13.51 per month for garbage collection: Discussion: Mr. 

Smith discussed bidding out the garbage contract this year. Mr. Barbin stated it was agreed 

the Board would bid out for garbage collection in 2014 for the year starting 2015. The bid 

should be out by August or September. Mr. Barbin is going to work with the board with the 

 A letter was read from Bryan Barbin regarding EP accepting applications for Growing 

Greener Grant Program for watershed protection and abandoned mine drainage projects. 

Discussion: Mr. Richards stated there are at least three (3) sites in Adams Township. The 

township will apply for these sites.

Mr. Richards asked for the opening of the bids received for the Tandem Vibratory/

Oscillatory Roller for $58,500.00. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Hoffman. With 

Mr. Christ and Mr. Smith opposed and Mr. Richards abstained due to some workers telling 

him the equipment wasn’t what they needed and others saying it was good he wasn’t sure 

if it was right or wrong. Mr. Smith stated he opposed due to budgeting for a truck and the 

roof is leaking, he felt they were going outside of what was budgeted for 2014. This motion 

Mr. Richards asked for information received regarding sharing the crack sealer with 

Croyle Township that was tabled from the last meeting. Mr. Hoffman stated he talked with 

them but wanted to table this until another time closer to when Croyle Township would be 

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 $63,604.74 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 excluding Lee Concrete and US Municipal, 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....1888.81, Adams Water...54.00, 

Advanced Office...390.56, AmeriHealth...9573.80, Appalachian...2503.00, CCBC...550.00, 

Centre Communications...463.41, Comcast...326.43, CVMH...46.75, Crystal Pure...45.30, 

Cumberland Truck...68.21, DeLage...118.82, E. Pentrack...30.00, FiHoff...1645.94, 

FHMA...105.00, FWF...7832.00, Harleysville...599.04, Hercules...92.18, HRI...890.31, James 

Escavating...2828.17, J. Zakraysek...40.00, JMA...657.11, Johnstown Tribune...70.00, J. 

McKnight...60.49, Keipers...52.09, Lane...1422.94, Long Barn...158.80, LP Miller...1707.04, 

M. Bucci...30.00, Miller Auto parts...25.30, New Enterprise...133.65, Palyocsik...16.99, P. 

Webb...35.00, Penelec...550.96, PA One...24.65, Pristows...229.91, R&J Gulf...1682.51, R. 

Cortese...30.00, Ray’s ....4439.20, Reighard Machine...375.00, R. Webb...30.00, R. 

Young...30.00, R. Rickley...40.00, Summit Bank...2435.71, Teamsters...11157.70, The 

EADS...189.09, Tractor Supply...29.98, Tri County...941.55, US Cleaning...515.00, 

Verizon...86.29, Verizon Wireless...338.08, WC McQuade...40.00, Walmart...62.47, W. 

Barbin...1623.30. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: HSWA...727.03, J. Rachael...17.57. 

STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec...2716.92, REA...108.00, J. Rachael...29.68. STATE 

LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: None.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the subdivision plan for Robert Lawther 

as approved by the Planning Commission on June 01, 2014. Mr. Gdula made the motion, 

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

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Road Bond of $18,750.00 for 2 miles 

on old Bedford Pike for CYC Smith Lumber Co. Motion made by Mr. Smith and second by 

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

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the contributions for 2014 to 

Community Home Nursing for $1,000.00; and Adams Croyle Recreation Authority for 

$2,000.00 for 2014. Mr. Smith made both motions, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to release the Fire Protection funds to the Adams 

Township Volunteer Fire Companies 1 and 2 of $25,000.00 each. The amount collected to 

date is $43,108.89, a running tabulation will reflect how much funds are collected through 

the 1 mill tax and if they go over the $50,000.00 it will be paid in December 2014. Mr. Gdula 

made the motion and Mr. Smith second this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards stated following the township meeting tonight there will be a 

workshop between the Board, Solicitor and Engineer regarding real estate matters. Mr. 

Richards asked for a motion to approve this workshop. Mr. Smith made the motion, second 

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

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

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

Mr. Rodger Layton attended representing the Adams Croyle Recreation Authority 

and wanted to thank the Board for all the cooperation they have given and also thank them 

Mr. Pat Mulcahey spoke to the Board representing the Fretzel Estate Family and 

asked if the Board would address the storm water issue on the Fretzel property. The family 

is will in to work with the Supervisors to get the water problem fixed. They want the swell 

put pack into place where it goes. Mr. Hoffman stated he would talk to Mr. Young regarding 

splitting the cost and getting the ditch cleaned out between the willow tree and the pond. 

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

Mr. Roy Wicks stated he has started to clean up his property and was going to 

remove all the mess except for one car he will be working on. He wants to retire and get out 

of the business. He thanked the Board for being as patient with him.

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

entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Gdula made the motion to adjourn and Mr. Smith 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

May 15, 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, Denny Gdula and Roy 

Hoffman; Diana Baxter, Secretary, Betty George, Adams Twp. Water and three (3) 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 April 15, 2014 meeting. He asked 

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

minutes presented. Mr. Hoffman 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 $331,632.64, expenditures of $104,076.90 

(Check #26646 to #26704) and a balance of $782,670.59. The Street Light Account Fund 

showed revenues of $34,136.55, expenditures of $3,222.99 (Check #1268 to #1270) and a 

balance of $51,777.24. The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $8,330.70, 

expenditures of $824.64 (Check #1026 to #1027) and a balance of $32,233.71. The State 

Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of $97.99 and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---

) leaving a balance of $213,064.14. Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received 

 A letter from Kristy Chunta was read regarding the Lucas Foundation holding a 5K 

run/walk in St. Michael on May 31, 2014. Discussion: The Board forwarded the letter on 

to the police department so that an officer will be aware and available for assistance to the 

 A letter from Cambria County Building Codes was read regarding a uniform 

construction code stop work policy. Discussion: The Board stated the fee stated was 

$50.00 for property complaints and Mr. Richards named Dennis Gdula to be the contact 

for Adams Township on the work stop policy. Mr. Hoffman seconds this motion. Motion 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the lease between Adams Township 

and The Sons of the American Legion (Dunlo). Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. 

Hoffman. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve changing the workers compensation 

policy for Adams Township from EMC to Amerihealth Casualty. Mr. Hoffman made the 

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

 Mr. Richards motion to renew the Insurance policy for the Township with FWF 

Agency and EMC Insurance Co. Mr. Hoffman made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With 

all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to cancel the MEIT (Killed in Service) Policy for the 

Adams Township Police. Mr. Hoffman made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to adopt the revised Joinder Agreement for the 

Adams Township Police Pension and the revised ordinance for this. Mr. Gdula made the 

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

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 $114,160.66 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. 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: 

J. Rachael….6942.89, Adams Water…54.00, Advanced Office…1335.00, Am. Legal 

Service…238.92, A. Christ…63.20, Applachian…28.00, CCBC…275.00, Comcast…589.82, 

Cover Chevy…56.76, Crystal Pure…61.80, Cumberland Truck…53.86, DeLage…76.92, D. 

Gdula…154.00, D. Richards…223.20, Ebensburg Office…12.49, E. Pentrack…30.00, 

FHMA…105.00, F. Brown…2600.00, Galls…240.90, Grannas Stone…3085.59, Groff…27.30, 

HRI…5920.23, JMA…263.40, Kauffman…7335.24, L/B Water…37.75, Lane…2515.60, 

Laurel…680.63, Long Barn…83.95, LP Miller…2421.22, M. Bucci…30.00, Miller Auto 

parts…1.57, Palyocsik…7.45, P. Webb…35.00, Penelec…638.47, PA One…18.7, Pitney 

Bowes…216.71, Postmaster…48.00, R&J Gulf…1309.00, R. Webb…30.00, R. Young…30.00, 

Sporeys…204.99, Summit Bank…3823.38, Teamsters…11157.70, Verizon…42.83, Verizon 

Wireless…162.83, Walsh…240.22, VISA…718.29, Watchguard…175.00, Day 

Chevy…27842.00, CCATO…75.00, Comcast…74.48, Cumberland…117.07, 

FHRegional…100.00, Groff…102.92, Harleysville…599.04, Tribune…127.50, K. 

Bilonick…263.25, Lee Concrete…75.00, Pitney Bowes…400.00, R&J Gulf…1251.73, Sams 

Club…591.78, Stineman…8.00, US Municipal…178.40, US Cleaning 769.00, B. 

Barbin…1596.30. 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 asked for a discussion what type of mower to purchase for the grounds 

around the township buildings. Mr. Hoffman recommends a small commercial 0 turn 

mower. The cost of this is $4,439.20 from Ray’s Lawnmower Sales & Service. This machine 

has a 5 year warranty and Ray’s also participates in the Costars program. Mr. Gdula made 

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

Mr. Hoffman stated the park needs 100 ton of stone and the cost we purchase for is 

$6.23 per ton. He would like to purchase this and it would be part of our donation to the 

Recreation Authority. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Hoffman. With all in favor, 

Mr. Hoffman stated Croyle Township is renting a crack sealer and has three palates 

of material costing a total of $1,400.00. Mr. Hoffman would like to see about sharing the 

costs of this. It was decided to table any decision on this until next meeting.

Mr. Hoffman stated the main cylinder on the backhoe needs repacked and would 

like permission to take it to Reighard Machine to have it repacked. He was given the o.k.

Mr. Hoffman stated he would like a motion to advertise for a roller. Mr. Richards 

made the motion to advertise for a roller. Mr. Gdula seconds this motion. With all in favor, 

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

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

Mr. Alan O’Donnell asked about plans for Topper Road. It was explained about the 

Dirt and Gravel road project but yes, Topper will be shaped and rolled. 

Mr. Albaugh wants an apology sent to his wife for the comment made at the last 

meeting in March. The Board apologized and will send a letter of apology.

Betty George presented the agreement for the water line project. The Board is 

sending it on to Mr. Barbin to review and if it is o.k. with him, they will sign the agreement 

and get it back to the water authority. The cost for the project is around $40,000.00 split 

three ways. Also, they are allowed to stock pile their pipe on township property for this 

Mr. Hoffman stated we need to appoint people to these boards. 

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

entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Gdula made the motion to adjourn and Mr. Hoffman 

second this motion. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:30 P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter, Secretary-Treasurer