ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

July 14, 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; Police 

Chief Moss 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. 

 Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the June 23, 2014 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 $77,574.15, expenditures of $56,606.37 (Check #26810 

to #26834) and a balance of $670,794.57. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues 

of $2,025.00, expenditures of $153.14 (Check #1277) and a balance of $48,264.73. The 

Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $530.00, expenditures of $0.00 (Check 

#---) and a balance of $30,421.72. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest 

of $94.77 and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a balance of $213,263.40. Mr. 

Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read. Mr. Hoffman asked about the 

Commonwealth of PA excess winter maintenance amount.

 A letter from PA DEP regarding the Flood Protection Project along South Fork Little 

Conemaugh River and the need to approve a new Sponsor Agreement for the township 

stating the Township’s responsibility for land acquisition, utility relocation and the project 

escrow account. Discussion: A discussion between Board members regarding the flood 

project and it was agreed that they need to know what the calculations are for the 100 

year flood and also they need to meet with North Fork Southern prior to making any 

commitment to this project. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to send a letter back to request 

a meeting with North Fork Southern and regarding the calculations for the event of flooding. 

Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. Motion passed. Mr. Barbin is going to 

A letter from PA DEP regarding releasing the AMFIRE Mining Co., LLC South Fork #2 

Mine permit. Discussion: A discussion was held on the probable location of this mine 

permit with Amfire. No action is required if they are o.k. with the release of the bond.

 Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a new member to the Forest Hills Municipal 

Authority (to replace Alfred Clement), Adams Township Municipal Authority (to replace 

Alfred Clement) and also the Adams Township Water Authority ( to replace Tom Neff). 

(Letters of interest are attached to meeting packet). Mr. Smith made a motion to appoint 

Mr. Richards to the Forest Hills Municipal Authority, Mr. Gdula second this motion. Mr. 

Richards abstained. The motion passed. Mr. Smith made a motion to appoint Ralph 

Glessner to the Adams Township Municipal Authority. Mr. Christ seconds this motion. With 

all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Gdula made a motion to appoint Joe Trentini to the Adams 

Township Water Authority . Mr. Smith seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion 

Mr. Smith made a motion to send a letter of sympathy to Skip Kelley’s spouse. Mr. Hoffman 

seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed. The Board stated there are no more 

interested parties to be appointed to the vacancy created by the passing of Mr. Kelley.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to hire a part time secretary-clerk for the Police 

Department and when needed the Township Office. Mr. Christ made the motion. Mr. Smith 

seconds this motion. Mr. Richards asked can they type the police reports and incidents. 

Mr. Moss stated yes. Mr. Hoffman asked about doing an interview process. Mr. Smith 

rescinded his second on Mr. Christ motion. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to review and 

interview for a part time secretary – clerk for the Police Department and when needed in 

the Township Office. Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, 

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 $38,405.84 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...733.76, Adams Water...54.00, CCBC...335.00, Comcast...335.00, Cover 

Chevy...65.89, Crystal Pure...45.30, Cumberland Truck...1208.87, D. Knepper...30.00, 

DeLage...79.67, D. Bailey...30.00, Ebensburg Office...367.61, E. Pentrack...30.00, 

FHMA...105.00, FWF...248.00, HRI...1897.78, ICC...125.00, J. Cummings...30.00, J. 

Rachael...551.25, Tribune...192.50, Long Barn...33.00, LP Miller...765.84, M. Bucci...30.00, 

M. Cornelius...300.00, Miller Auto Parts...5.08, Palyocsik...16.97, P. Webb...35.00, R&J 

Gulf...1500.57, Penelec...691.46, Ray’s...55.80, R. Webb...30.00, R. Poborsky...30.00, 

Summit...4343.32, Team Force...7432.43, US Cleaning...583.00, VISA...242.35, 

Walsh...234.69, Watson...633.00 FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: HSWA...727.03, J. 

Rachael...19.20.. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec...2833.39, REA...108.00, J. 

Rachael...72.90. STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: None.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to sell the 2009 Ford Victoria. Mr. Christ made the 

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

Mr. Richard asked for a motion to approve the following subdivisions as approved 

by the Planning Commission on July 2, 2014.

1. Nagy Subdivision on Seesetown Road. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by 

2. Berwind Corp minor subdivision to Gdula and Ferchalk on Seesetown Road for 

3. Thomas Subdivision. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. Motion 

4. Sally Stanton subdivision. Motion made by Mr. Gdula, second by Mr. Smith With 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the road bond for $7,500.00 for Kern 

Brothers Lumber Co. Corp. for 6/10 mile on WPA Road. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second 

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

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to allow the Police Chief to purchase the required 

program for the tablets to be used in the police vehicles. Mr. Smith made the motion, 

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

Mr. Hoffman stated there is no money to tar and chip the roads. He is starting his 

dirt roads next week and knows there will be complaints on the dust.

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

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

Mr. Jessie Scott spoke regarding the recent paving on Hill Street, the need for him to 

get his landscaping done and a place ready for the garage that is coming and the fact his 

contractor was told he could bring deliveries in but could not haul dirt out on Hill Street 

without posting a bond. After a discussion on the options and avenues Mr. Scott has the 

Board stated as long as the loads going out are no more than 10 ton his contractor could 

haul out but if it goes over 10 ton, he needs to bond the roadway. 

Mrs. Marie Hudson and her Daughter Debbie Miller spoke regarding the recent 

“ditch digging” that the Township Road Crew did on her property and the way the ditch line 

goes down (not straight). Mr. Richards stated Mr. Hoffman and the road crew will go down 

and fix this possibly with a swell. 

Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed

2 non building lots as lot 1 4.132 acres and lot 2 at 4.132 acres. Mr. Smith made 

the motion, second by Mr. Christ. Mr. Gdula abstained. Motion passed.

all in favor, motion passed.

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

entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Christ made the motion to adjourn and Mr. Smith second 

this motion. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 6:06 P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter, Secretary-Treasurer

ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

June 23, 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. Smith stated he got a 

telephone call from the neighbor at 171 Church Street and wondered if Cambria County was 

notified of the action taken. It was stated yes. 

 Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the June 09, 2014 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. 

VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: 

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

Fund showed revenues received totaling $48,640.59, expenditures of $137,204.58 (Check 

#26752 to #26809) and a balance of $649,826.79. The Street Light Account Fund showed 

revenues of $764.10, expenditures of $2,854.60 (Check #1274 to #1276) and a balance of 

$46,392.87. The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $199.80, expenditures 

of $734.83 (Check #1030 to #1031) and a balance of $30,891.72. The State Liquid Fuels 

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

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

Mr. Smith asked about the State Liquid Fuels account and the up and coming road project 

VII. CORRESPONDANCE:

 A letter from Noll’s Forestry Services, Inc. regarding a stream crossing permit 

application act 14 notification for Katie Respet and Dave Horner. Discussion: Bobbie 

Blazosky will patrol this permit.

Mr. Richards asked for discussion on the Ford F550 and the need for replacement 

that was budgeted for 2014 purchase. Mr. Christ made a motion to purchase a new F550. 

Mr. Smith seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Gdula stated they 

have to figure out which F550 is the one to get rid of. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to 

advertise to purchase a F550. Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in 

Mr. Richards asked Mr. Barbin what he found out on the Boyle Residence in Dunlo. 

Mr. Barbin will look into this matter this week.

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 $36,158.33 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. 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: 

Advanced Office...1205.26, American Legal...238.92, AmeriHealth...13861.20, C. 

Webb...4100.00, Comcast...83.98, CCBC...234.38, D. Knepper...30.00, D. Bailey...30.00, D. 

Richards...80.00, FWF...7832.00, Harleysville...599.04, HRI...181.72, J. Cummings...30.00, 

Johnstown Tribune...235.00, Lowes...35.87, PSATS UC...5.71, R&J Gulf...1019.63, R. 

Genday...750.00, Summit Bank...3823.38, Verizon...43.47, Verizon Wireless...175.25, WC 

McQuade...40.00, Walmart...18.47, Walsh...601.91, W. Hudack...750.00. FIRE PROECTION 

ACCOUNT: None. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec...153.14. STATE LIQUID FUELS 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the road bond for Palestine Road for a 

job being done by E Forestry LLC. Discussion occurred on this motion and Butch wants to 

talk to him about just going on Palestine and not Oakridge Drive also. Mr. Smith made the 

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

Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on replacing the 12 year old printer that does 

not work properly with a new black laser hp printer at a cost of $618.00 for the township 

office. Motion made by Mr. Christ and second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for information on the police uniforms need to be changed due 

to the fact they do not make the type they currently wear any longer. Discussion on this 

subject and it was agreed that for full time officers 2 full uniforms need purchased and for 

part time 1 full uniform. Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appeal the Boundary Line Dispute ruling. Mr. 

Hoffman made the motion to appeal and Mr. Gdula second this motion. With all in favor, 

Mr. Hoffman stated he needs to purchase a new cutting edge and jack pads. Mr. 

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

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

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

Mr. Roy Wicks stated he is continuing to clean up his property and was going to 

remove all the mess except for one car; he currently has 9 cars left. 

Mr. Orsagus stated Hoffman Mining renewed their permit and he wondered what 

the board knew. It was stated they have to renew the permit until the reclamation work is 

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 5:30 P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter

Secretary-Treasurer