ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

 

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:

                The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present.

III. ATTENDANCE:

Those in attendance were Supervisors Dennis Richards, Anthony Christ, Bill Smith; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; and seven (7) 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 August 10, 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 all in favor, motion passed.

VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:

Mr. Richards asked for the reading of the Treasurers Report.  Mr. Smith made a motion to dispense with the reading of the treasurers report.  Motion to approve the Treasurers Report made by Mr. Smith, second by Mr. Christ.  With all in favor, motion passed.  The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $102,336.43, expenditures of $148,708.78 (Check #27619 to #27659) and a balance of $585,506.11.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues of $708.75, expenditures of $4,732.95 (Check #1325 to #1326) and a balance of $44,926.20.  The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $178.50 (hydrants) and $378.99 (Fire Protection), expenditures of $5.36 (Check  #1062) and a balance of $15,660.71.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of $143.61 and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a balance of $283,726.00. 

VII. CORRESPONDANCE:

                A letter from PA DEP regarding Rosebud Mining Co., Mine 78 Surface bond release.  Discussion:  None.

                A letter from Thomas Anderson & Associates, Inc. regarding 2016 Financial Requirement and Minimum Municipal Obligation for Uniform and Non-Uniform Pension plans.   Discussion:  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the 2016 MMO’s of $15,191.00 for the Uniform and $19,900.00 for the Non Uniform Pension Plans.  Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ.  With all in favor, motion passed.

II. OLD BUSINESS

      Mr. Richards asked for a motion for Mr. Barbin to file a  Petition for  Contempt  with the  Court   and  ask  permission  from the  court  for the  township to  tear  down  the Karen Turgeon house  and place  a lien on the property  for the  cost.   Discussion on the motion between Board members and Mr. Barbin asking why the Judge would not notify her and if she would be given time to find another place to live.  Mr. Barbin stated she contacted him that she did not have enough money or time to make the needed repairs and he is requesting the Judge place no more time on this matter.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Christ.  With all in favor, motion passed.

     Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on the water problem on Hill Street in Sidman, PA.  Possibly an engineering study and also getting the Forest Hills Municipal Authority’s camera to inspect the storm water drain near the football field.  Mr. Christ feels the gas company interfered with the storm water lines by the football fence and would like Neal to put the camera up the drains to inspect them.  Board agreed to do this.

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 $63,057.80 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:  Ace…197.10, AmeriHealth…4454.70, Crystal pure…50.80, Cumberland Truck…51.21, DeLage…76.92, D. Richards…36.00, FHMA…105.00, Freedom…2197.00, FWF…7972.00, Hercules…10270.00, Highway marking…13440.00, Tribune…112.50, Krouse…1809.37, Lane…1138.80, Long Barn…14.00, Nationwide…599.04, Palyocsik…23.97, Richland Plastics…100.00, Staples…117.72, Summit Bank…6220.37, Teamsters…11814.30, Trapuzzanos…188.00, US Municipal…216.00, US Cleaning…623.00, Verizon Wireless…224.13.   STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT:  Penelec…170.84, REA…108.00.  FIRE PROTECTION ACCOUNT:  HSWA…727.03.  STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT:  none.

                Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on renewing the Audit Engagement with Kostan & Associates for 2015-2017 being $5,000.00 1st year, $5,000.00 2nd year and $5,250.00 3rd year.  Mr. Gdula made a motion to accept the three year agreement.  Mr. Smith seconded this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.

                Mr. Richards asked for a motion on entering into lease agreement for a Lexmark XC2132 Color multifunction laser printer for $80.59 a month – 36 month lease. (save .57 cents)  Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ.  With all in favor, motion passed.

                Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Police Service Contract for school patrol ($40.00 per hour) and home football games ($30.00) per game for the Forest Hills School District for a three year period of time.  Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr.  Gdula.  With all in favor, motion passed.

                Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Mr. William Barbin as the arbitrator the Adams Township in regards to the Police Contract.  Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Smith.  With all in favor, motion passed.

                Mr. Richards stated Keith Wright wants to meet with the Board regarding the ash issue with garbage collection.  Mr. Gdula made a motion for the Board to meet with Mr. Wright and discuss this issue.  Mr. Smith seconded this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.

                Mr. Christ asked for a motion to purchase four (4) tires for the Dodge Truck.  Mr. Christ 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. Kerry Plows wants to take possession of ½ of the alley.  He was told what he could do but advised to get an attorney.

                Mr. Bender lives on Fourth Street in St. Michael and stated his neighbor is putting a drive way in from Fourth Street to the Alley.  Discussion occurred on this subject.  Mr. Bender also asked for a Handi Cap Parking sign.  He stated he would place the sign on his fence.

XI. ADJUORNMENT

                                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 5:40P.M.      

Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter

Secretary-Treasurer

 

August 31, 2015



ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING
August 10, 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:
                The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present.

III. ATTENDANCE:
Those in attendance were Supervisors Dennis Richards, Anthony Christ, Bill Smith; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; and one (1) resident.

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 July 20, 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 all in favor, motion passed.

VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:
Mr. Richards asked for the reading of the Treasurers Report.  Mr. Smith made a motion to dispense with the reading of the treasurers report.  Motion to approve the Treasurers Report made by Mr. Smith, second by Mr. Christ.  With all in favor, motion passed.  The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $53,115.80, expenditures of $59,725.59 (Check #27576 to #27618) and a balance of $631,878.46.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues of $00.00, expenditures of $4,723.72 (Check #1322 to #1324) and a balance of $53,674.12.  The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $430.00 (hydrants) and $1,489.36 (Fire Protection), expenditures of $45,497.03 (Check #1057 to #1059) and a balance of $15,889.06.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of $130.49 and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a balance of $283,582.39. 

VII. CORRESPONDANCE:
                A letter from CSA regarding assistance with the Wilmore Dam, Law Road drainage project.  Discussion: Mr. Smith stated it was a very good project and felt the township could assist them with the truck, wacker and backhoe with the young road crew member running it.  Good experience for him.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to support this project with the above stated equipment.  Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ.  With all in favor, motion passed.

                A letter from FHMA regarding Act 537 Plan Sanitary Sewer Project – Peaceful Valley Road and Salix Airport.  Discussion:  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to send a letter of support for this project.  Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Richards.  With all in favor, motion passed.

                Three letters were read from DEP regarding permit renewal for Cooney Bros. Coal Co.  The permits are 11813039-07R; 56743138-14R and 11803038-13T.  Discussion:  Mr. Barbin stated there were no objections to this renewal and in support of DEP Renewing the permits.  Mr. Smith asked for a motion to send a letter in support of these renewals.  Mr. Christ seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.

II. OLD BUSINESS
      Mr. Richards stated  telephone quotes were received from Keith’s Truck Service ($8,790.00) Hercules Truck $8,985.00) and Walsh Equipment ($11,580.00) for the stainless steel under tailgate direct drive hyd. Installed on three trucks.  A motion to have Keith’s Truck Service install these as the low bidder.  Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ.  With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards stated Cambria County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update meeting will be held, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 10am at the 911 Center and 2pm at the Richland Twp. Fireman’s Hall.  Mr. Richards will attend for Adams Township and will contact Dan Beyers from EADS.  They will attend the session at Richland Fire Hall.

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 $20,422.92 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…630.88, Adams Water…54.00, Barclay…48.75, CCBC…631.74, Centre…83.93, Comcast…287.74, CVMH…183.15, Crystal Pure…34.30, Cumberland…46.69, D. Knepper…30.00, DeLage…76.92, D. Bailey…30.00, Ebensburg Office…103.96, E. Pentrack…30.00, E. Smay…30.00, Federal Safety…298.50, FiHoff…399.50, Fisher…156.69, FHMA…105.00, Groff…42.36, HRI…1203.04, J&J…1906.78, J. Cumings…30.00, James Excavating… 1137.29, LPMiller…1876.62, Memorial Highway…47.70, New Enterprise…2983.45, Palyocsik…5.99, P. Webb…35.00, Penelec…844.18, Pitney Bowes…102.00, R. Cortese…30.00, R. Webb…30.00, R. Young…30.00, S. Grow…150.00, EADS…411.83, Tri County…429.50, US Cleaning…608.00, VISA…75.14, WC McQuaide…440.98. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT:  J. Rachael…5.36.   STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT:  Penelec…4,711.69, J. Rachael…21.26.  STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT:  none.

                Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve applying for the Illegal Dump Free PA Surveillance Camera Loan Program.  Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Smith.  With all in favor, motion passed.

                Mr. Christ asked for a motion to allow Grannis Bros. to do Maple Street in Sidman at a cost of $5,200.00 pending Pendot Approval.  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 forthcoming.             

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD
                No one

XI. ADJUORNMENT
                                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 5:35P.M.      

Respectfully submitted by:
Diana Baxter
Secretary-Treasurer