ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

August 25, 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; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; and one (1) 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 August 11, 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 $55,263.48 expenditures of $195,656.01 (Check #26890 

to #26926) and a balance of $504,186.09. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues 

of $94.50, expenditures of $3,568.83 (Check #1282 to #1283) and a balance of $42,196.19. 

The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $42.00, expenditures of $732.70 

(Check #1034 to #1035) and a balance of $30,131.79. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund 

showed interest of $0.00 and expenditures of $150,000.00 (check #764) leaving a balance 

of $63,364.77. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Treasurers report presented. 

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

 A letter from PennDOT was read regarding the Municipal Winter Traffic Service 

Agreement and Resolution for another five (5) year agreement. Discussion: Mr. Smith 

made a motion to approve the Resolution and the Winter Traffic Service 5-year agreement. 

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

 Mr. Richards asked for a motion to pay Adams Township share of the Palestine Road 

Waterline Extension. Adams Township costs for this project is $13,842.07. Motion was 

made by Mr. Gdula, second by Mr. Smith. 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 $47,060.96 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: 

Allegheny Field...214.75, Cover Chevy...46.70, D. Richards...80.00, FWF...7832.00, 

Harleysville...599.04, HRI...14988.98, Tribune...127.50, Laurel Ford...1063.68, R&J 

Gulf...693.86, Ray’s...40.68, Sams...492.38, Summit...6256.53, Verizon Wireless...406.98, 

Yeagers Heating...162.00. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: ATWA...13,842.07. STREET 

LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec...105.81, REA...108.00. STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: None.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Winter Traffic Services Agreement 

for 2014-2015 year at $6,043.97. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all 

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

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

1. Mr. Donald Lucas addressed the Board regarding Blue Road. A discussion occurred 

on the condition of the road, if we ever got money from the Shaffer Lumber road 

bond and the fact Rosebud will not be doing anything for at least 5 years.

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 5:08P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter, Secretary-Treasurer

ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

August 11, 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; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; and eight (8) 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. Smith asked if we got a bill 

for the fire protection project on Palestine Road. No bill was received to date.

 Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the July 28, 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 $34,225.78 expenditures of $34,113.81 (Check #26872 

to #26889) and a balance of $644,578.62. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues 

of $519.75, expenditures of $99.67 (Check #1281) and a balance of $45,670.52. The Fire 

Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $147.00, expenditures of $0.00 (Check #-

--) and a balance of $30,822.49. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest 

of $101.37 and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a balance of $213,364.77. Mr. 

Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read. 

 A letter from Thomas Anderson & Associates regarding the 2015 Financial 

Requirement and MMO for the Police and Non-Uniform Pension plans. Discussion: Mr. 

Smith asked for a motion to approve the MMO for the Adams Township Police Pension Plan 

at $25,425.00 and the Non-Uniform Pension Plan at $19,900.00 for 2015. Mr. Gdula second 

this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.

 A letter from Leisa Custer regarding the drainage problem at her home located at 373 

Beautyline Drive. Discussion: Mr. Christ stated that the work isn’t finished yet with the 

storm water project. A drain at the bottom of the hill behind her property will be installed. 

She needs to move her rainspouts away from the home.

 Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on purchasing a mold board instead of a plow 

for the 2008 International Truck. Discussion: Mr. Smith asked for a motion to purchase the 

mold board for the 2008 international truck. Mr. Christ seconds this motion. With all in 

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 $327,996.76 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. Smith 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...421.40, ATWA...54.00, Bedford Ford...1021.05, CCBC...580.00, CCATO...75.00, 

Comcast...402.90, CVMH...46.75, Cover...46.51, Crystal...50.80, Cumberland Truck...16.46, 

Ebensburg Office...496.97, FHMA...105.00, Grannas...143860.02, James 

Excavating...2282.43, Tribune...117.50, Long Barn...13.95, LPMiller...1823.26, Matheson 

...16.33, Miller Auto Parts...415.82, P.Webb...35.00, Penelec...507.20, R&J Gulf...921.53, R. 

Cortese...30.00, R. Webb...30.00, R. Young...30.00, R. Poborsky...30.00, Staples...59.37, 

Summit...3823.38, Teamsters...11157.70, Tri County...488.66, US Cleaning...65.00, 

VISA...293.60, WC McQuades...179.50, USWaste Management...816.00, Webb...85.00, W. 

Barbin...2660.14, Wimer...87.00. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: HSWA...727.03, J. 

Rachael...5.67. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec...3550.40, J. Rachael...5.67. STATE 

LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: Grannas Brothers...150,000.00.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to purchase 4 tires for the 2008 International. Mr. 

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

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to replace the doors on the front and back of the 

municipal building not to exceed $10,000.00. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. 

Smtih. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Robert G. Lawther Family Trust 

subdivision as approved by the Planning Commission on August 6, 2014. Motion made by 

Mr. Smith, second by Mr. Gdula. 

Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on line painting the roads in the township. 

Discussion was the normal roads that we had line painted last year would be the roads to 

get done. We need three (3) phone quotes for this project also. Mr. Richards asked for a 

motion to paint lines on the township roads as done in 2013 not to exceed $18,300.00 by 

telephone quotes. Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, 

Mr. Richards asked for discussion on the backhoe. Mr. Smith stated the articulating 

bucket valve is bad and one was found for around $600.00. Mr. Gdula also stated the main 

valve is going to need replaced. The machine is 12 years old and the Board needs to figure 

out replace or repair. Mr. Smith felt repair for now to see where in the budget is. It was 

agreed to get a total price to repair the back hoe and see.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to grant John Knepper contingent approval on his 

storm water plan pending the recording of the Stormwater Best Management Practices 

Operations and Maintenance agreement. 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 

1. Mr. Kollar and Mr. Adams regarding the condition of Topper Road. It is deplorable 

and something needs done before winter or there will be no road. In 4/10th

mile there is 11 homes. The Board will discuss this with the Road Master.

2. Mr. Noon regarding Villa Road Bridge. The Board discussed the information they 

knew regarding the replacement of this bridge and possibly a temporary crossing 

being installed. Also the road has a lot of pot holes that need repaired.

3. Mr. Riley talked about Pine Street not being marked and the black top for the holes 

is also gone at the bottom and top of the street. He asked about sewers in the area 

and was advised to go to Forest Hills Municipal Authority’s meeting.

4. Debbie Kormanick had 4 issues she wanted to discuss. #1. How do you do a control 

burn? Information was given to her on who to contact and what to do. #2. There is 

a 20 foot alley behind the house a she wanted to place a fence on 10’ of that alley if it 

was o.k. They told her to place stones and plants on the 10 feet if at all possible. #3 

A big cement box (old sewer box) on one of the properties and she wanted to know 

what she could do. They told her to check with Neal Sivec but if not in use, then fill 

it with stone and dirt. #4. The house besides her is in horrible condition. What can 

be done? (Karen Turgeon’s House).

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. Christ second 

this motion. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 6:17 P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter, Secretary-Treasurer

ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

July 28, 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 July 14, 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 $30,016.78 expenditures of $56,344.70 (Check #26835 

to #26871) and a balance of $644,466.65. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues 

of $00.00, expenditures of $3,014.29 (Check #1278 to #1280) and a balance of $45,250.44. 

The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00, expenditures of $746.23 

(Check #1032 to #1033) and a balance of $30,675.49. The State Liquid Fuels Account 

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

$213,263.40. Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read. 

 A letter from Cambria County Association of Township Officials regarding the fall 

convention. Discussion: None

A letter from Adams Township Dunlo Fire Co. requesting a workshop with the 

Board of Supervisors. Discussion: Mr. Richards asked for a motion to send a letter and see 

what they want to meet on so the Board has the needed information. Mr. Smith made the 

motion and Mr. Christ second this motion. 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 $12,982.85 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: 

Ace...342.30, Bedford Ford...5636.88, Cover Chevy...46.51, D. Knepper...30.00, 

Delage...160.83, D. Bailey...30.00, D. Richards...80.00, FHSD...308.50, Groff...807.51, 

Harleysville...599.04, J. Cumings...30.00, Tribune...117.50, M. Cornelius...150.00, Pitney 

Bowes...188.10, R & J Gulf...1094.18, Summit...2557.97, Tire Shop...632.00, Verizon...71.86. 

FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: None. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec...99.67. STATE 

LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: None.

Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on purchasing a new plow for the 2008 

International Truck. Mr. Hoffman stated the plow cannot be fixed any longer. It needs 

replaced. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to purchase a new plow not to exceed 

$10,000.00. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion 

Mr. Smith asked for a discussion on the personnel booklet. Mr. Smith explained the 

discrepancies for days earned for sick time etc. Discussion occurred and Mr. Richards asked 

for a motion to accept the Personnel booklet as it is right now. Mr. Christ made the motion, 

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

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

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

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. Christ second 

this motion. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:21 P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter, Secretary-Treasurer