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June 29 Minutes.........................

6/29/2015

 
 ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING - June 29, 2015

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:
Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present.

III. ATTENDANCE:
Those in attendance were Supervisors Dennis Richards, Dennis Gdula, Anthony Christ, Roy Hoffman, Bill Smith; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; and six (6) 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.

V. MINUTES: 
Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the June 08, 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. Gdula seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.

VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:
Mr. Richards asked for the reading of the Treasurers Report.  The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $52,615.42, expenditures of $59,467.53 (Check #27499 to #27533) and a balance of $671,310.87.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues of $1,485.00, expenditures of $4,012.01 (Check #1318 to #1319) and a balance of $52,378.78.  The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $370.00 (hydrants) and $963.58 (Fire Protection), expenditures of $6.90 (Check #1056) and a balance of $59,466.73.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of $134.77 and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a balance of $283,451.77.  Mr. Richards stated the treasurer’s report was received as read. 

VII. CORRESPONDANCE:
  A letter from The EADS Group regarding the PCSM Consistency Letter for Windber East, Horvath Towers III, LLC for the cell towers.  Discussion:  None.
  A letter from ATMA regarding the possibility of adopting the old sewer collection system in Mine 42 for a system like in the Flats and Creslo.  Discussion:  Mr. Smith asked about the terracotta pipe and a discussion occurred on this request.  The pump station in the Flats is a flood control measure.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to have Mr. Barbin send them a letter that we are declining their request.  Mr. Hoffman made the motion, second by Mr. Christ.  With all in favor, motion passed.
  A letter from Rosebud Mining Company regarding the noise level from the St. Michael Water Treatment Plant.  Discussion:  None.

II. OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any other old business they would like to discuss.    None is forthcoming.

IX. NEW BUSINESS         
Payment of the Bills: Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $25,597.72 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:  Advanced Office….43.62, Am Legal Services…238.92, AmeriHealth…4454.70, Centre Communications…60.00, Comcast…79.78, CVMH…66.00, Cumberland…110.21, D. Knepper…30.00, DeLage…76.92, D. Bailey…30.00, D. Richards….36.00, Ehrilich….185.50, E. Smay…30.00, Fisher…80.05, FWF Ins…8045.00, HRI…8045.00, IRS…259.60, J. Rachael…490.00, Tribune…67.50, Lee Concrete…65.00, Long Barn…254.80, MT Uniforms…253.96, Memorial Highway…570.13, Nationwide…599.04, Pitney Bowes…200.00, PSATS…13.05, Rays Lawnmower…39.49, Reighard Machine….475.00, Sams…326.70, S. Grow…150.00, Staples…36.02, Summit Bank…4280.94, Walsh…625.73.  FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT:  HSWA…727.03.   STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT:  Penelec…171.66, REA…108.00.  STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT:  none.

Mr. Richards asked for a discussion regarding the various recent events that have happened at the Cambria County Building Codes office and where the Board stands with the agency.  Mr. Smith stated Mr. Gdula and Mr. Richards are going to attend the meeting tonight and Mr. Barbin stated everyone came back on Friday.  After tonights meeting the Board will have more information to share.
 Mr. Richards asked for a motion to make the donations to Adams Croyle Recreation Authority the remainder of $2,500.00 and to Community Home Nursing of $1,000.00.  The release the checks to the Adams Township #1 and #2 Volunteer Fire Co. of $22,385.68 each and $2,614.32 from the General Fund to each fire company to reach the $25,000.00 per department for 2015.  Discussion occurred on the fire company additional amount and the fact that a mill does not bring in what was anticipated two years ago.  The township has made the difference up for the past two years but this matter should be reevaluated on a yearly basis if the property taxes continue to fall short.  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 forthcoming.             

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Stephen Barbalish spoke to the Board regarding his neighbor putting insulation on his fence.  Mr. Barbin will send a letter for the township regarding this.
Mr. Roger Layton regarding changing the locks at the 1889 Park buildings.  Board agreed it was a good idea to do so.
Eric Eminhizer with ECM Partners LLC discussed his request with the Board to give approval of his plan due to the date of the next township meeting.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the subdivision contingent upon the Adams Twp. Planning Commission approving this on July 1, 2015.  Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula.  With all in favor, motion passed.  Discussion also occurred on the old rail road bed being possibly donated for a rails to trails project.
Mr. Don Lucas asked Mr. Gdula what he found out about tar and chipping Blue Road.  Discussion occurred on this and no decision was made regarding the road until after our road project  is completed.

XI. ADJUORNMENT
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 6:07 P.M.      







Meeting Minutes for June 08, 2015

6/15/2015

 
ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

June 08, 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; and 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 May 18, 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 Mr. Christ, Mr. Smith, Mr. 

Hoffman and Mr. Gdula in favor, motion passed and the minutes were approved.  Mr. Richards 

abstained from accepting because he was against the motions for the roller, pension and property 

maintenance that was accepted from the last meeting.

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

revenues received totaling $81,475.55, expenditures of $108,399.94 (Check #27445 to #27498) and a 

balance of $678,162.98.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00, expenditures of 

$4,859.23 (Check #1315 to #1317) and a balance of $54,905.79.  The Fire Protection Account Fund 

showed revenues of $0.00 (hydrants) and 0.00 (Fire Protection), expenditures of $1,017.98 (Check 

#1054 to #1055) and a balance of $58,140.05.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of 

$0.00 and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a balance of $283,317.13.  Mr. Richards stated the 

treasurer’s report was received as read.  Mr. Smith asked about the Fire Account.

A letter from Rosebud Mining Co., regarding mining under the township property within the 

next 6 months.  Discussion:  Mr. Smith stated pictures should be taken as to the condition of our 

A letter from FHMA regarding the St. Michael Pump Station (Flats) account.  Discussion:  Mr. 

Smith asked for a motion for the township to turn the electric bill into the township name and request 

the Authority to maintain the pump station.  If there is any cost, the Board will pay the cost.  Mr. Gdula 

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

A letter from Cambria County Planning Commission regarding the Transportation Planner for 

2017 Transportation Program updates.  Discussion:  Board stated we have submitted SR160 and SR756 

intersection in Elton.  The site distance needs fixed at SR 160 and WPA Road.  Mr. Christ stated he will 

have the Police Chief talk to the people at the corner of 160 and WPA Road to move their cars.  

     Mr. Richards asked for a motion to enter into a payment agreement with 1st National Bank for 

payment of the roller as follows:  $20,000.00 down for 2015/ $34,668.12 payment for 2016 and 2017.  

The roller will be paid off in 2017.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Christ.  With Mr. Gdula, 

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

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

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

for payment totaling $39,227.43 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:  J. Rachael…303.48, Adams Water…54.00, 

AmeriHealth…9863.40, Asphalt Zipper…208.00, CCBC…605.00, Crystal Pure…39.80, Comcast….288.46, 

Cumberland…270.81, DeLage…81.16, Ebensburg Office…159.97, E. Pentrack…30.00, FHMA…110.25, 

HRI…798.05, IRS…364.48, Krouse Auto…42.85, Long Barn…225.95, Lowes…432.55, LP Miller…2,049.63, 

M. Bucci…30.00, P. Webb…35.00, Penelec…687.60, PA One…21.32, Postmaster…48.00,  Portage 

Power…257.61, R. Moyer…150.00, Rays…57.84, R. Webb…30.00, R. Young…30.00, R. Poborsky…30.00, 

Summit…2369.25, Teamsters…11814.30, Trapuzzanos…230.50, US Cleaning…993.00, VISA…6.36, 

Walsh…1289.90, Wright Sanitation…1200.00.  FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT:  J. Rachael…6.90.   STREET 

LIGHT ACCOUNT:  Penelec…3,983.66, J. Rachael…28.35.  STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT:  none. 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to pass the resolution 6-08 authorizing the Chairman of the 

Board to sign all documents necessary to apply for the grant for flood mitigation efforts.   Motion made 

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

Mr. Richards asked for the opening of the bids received for the snowplows.  Keith’s Truck 

Service, Inc. $5,485.00 each.  Hercules Truck Equipment $5,135.00 each.  Mr. Richards asked for a 

motion to accept Hercules Truck Equipment for the two snowplows.  Mr. Smith made the motion, 

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

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to vie pending approval of a road bond for Appalachian Timber 

Products Inc. for Petia Road (Malzie Farm) to Krayn Road to SR 160.  This is for +/- 200 loads to be 

completed by December 31, 2015.  Mr. Smith suggested them come in and talk to the Board.  Mr. Barbin 

suggested making the Road Bond for a 60 day period of time and reviewing the roadways to see if 

extending the bond would be an option.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to grant a 60 day Road Bond 

under the road bond forms Mr. Barbin has prepared.  Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula.  

With all in favor, motion passed.

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

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

Mr. Don Lucas asked about Blue Road and if the Board had a plan on fixing it.  Discussion occurred on 

this topic and the Board stated they will look into the various options.

Mr. Kerry Plows asked about purchasing the alley behind his property.  Discussion occurred on this topic 

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. Christ second this motion.    With all 

in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:55 P.M.       

Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter

Secretary-Treasurer

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