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Meeting minutes for September 09, 2013

9/27/2013

 
September 09, 2013

ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

September 09, 2013

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, Dennis Gdula, Roy Hoffman, Anthony Christ, and William Smith: William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; Chief Moss and nine (9) 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.  None was forth coming.

Mr. Larry Custer spoke to the Board regarding the 2013 CDBG funding ($95,616.00) to be used for replacement of a bridge and street improvements within Villa Road in the Village of Elton.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the resolution to approve the 2013 CDBG Program for Adams Township.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Christ.  With all in favor, motion passed.  Further discussion occurred on unfinished business to get the easements needed for Beautyline storm water project.  Mr. Hoffman thanked Mr. Custer for all his hard work and assistance with Adams Township.

V. MINUTES: 

      Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the August 19, 2013 meeting.  He asked all Board members to read the minutes.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes presented. Mr. Christ made the motion to accept the minutes, Mr. Hoffman 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 $82,688.82, expenditures of $46,313.26(Check #26149 to #26170) and a balance of $627,910.05.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues of $425.25, expenditures of $117.92 (Check #1242 to #1243) and a balance of $31,672.49.  The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $73.50, expenditures of $729.87 (Check #1009 to #1010) and a balance of $33,141.24. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of $89.38 and $00.00 (check #---) in expenditures leaving a balance of $186,107.66. Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read.

VII. CORRESPONDANCE:

     A letter was read from David Knepper requesting the appointment of Charles Boyer to be an alternative delegate to the Forest Hills Regional Alliance for Adams Township.  Discussion:  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Mr. Boyer to the Alliance for Adams Township alternate delegate.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Christ.  With all in favor, motion passed.

     A letter was read from Tom Neff renewing his desire to be appointed to the Forest Hills Municipal Authority when a vacancy occurs for Adams Township.  Discussion: None.

     A letter from the Adams Township Planning Commission requesting permission to join the PA Township Planning Association at a cost of $125.00.  Discussion:  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve their request to join the State Planning Association.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Christ.  With all in favor, motion passed.

II. OLD BUSINESS

      Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the lease agreement between 1st Summit Bank (BancLeasing LLC) and Adams Township for six years, monthly payment of $1,011.69 with a $1.00 buyout at the end of the lease for the new 2014 International truck. Mr. Hoffman made the motion, second by Mr. Christ.  With all in favor, motion passed.    The solicitor reviewed all documentation and stated everything was in order and he okayed the agreement.

Mr. Richards stated a work shop will be held on September 23, 2013 after the regular scheduled meeting with the Fire Companies to discuss their request prior to starting the budget process for 2014.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to award the bid on the 1977 grader sale to Gulich Township for $4,000.00.  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.   None was forth coming.

IX. NEW BUSINESS  

      Payment of the Bills: Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $151,956.92 to take a few minutes to review the bill before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills.  Mr. Christ made the motion to pay all bills, Mr. Hoffman 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:  Adams Water…48.00, Advanced Office…4.16, Appalachian Tire…20.00, CCBC…440.00, Cash Flow Lease…4023.38, Centre Communications…35.00, Comcast…321.56, Cottles…31,136.00, Crystal Pure…50.80, Cumberland Truck…90.29, D. Knepper…30.00, Day Chevrolet…27,239.00, DeLage…76.92, D. Bailey…30.00, E. Pentrack…20.00, E. Smay…20.00, FHMA…105.00, Freedom…2195.00, G. Costlow…4312.50, HRI…11,229.43, J. Cummings…30.00, JMA…342.42, Long Barn…22.48, LPMiller…797.28, M. Glosser…62.00, M. Corneilus…200.00, Network Deposition…258.55, PA Public Safety….206.69,  Palyocsiks…21.48, P. Webb…25.00, Penelec…555.87, RJ Gulf…1414.34, R. Cortese…20.00, R. Webb…20.00, R. Young…20.00, R. Poborsky…20.00, Summit…8563.64, Team Force…6795.03, Teamsters…9518.40, Tri County…22090.00, US Cleaning…583.00, Visa…38.00, Web Listing…85.00.  FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT:  HSWA…727.03.    STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec…3927.54.  STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: HRI…13272.29, Quaker…903.84.

     Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the following subdivisions as approved by the Planning Commission on September 4, 2013:  1. Louder Land Merger; 2.  Amy Beth Brazil Trust Subdivision; 3.  Iva Balko Subdivision and 4.  Cooney Bros. Coal side lot addition to Fred Brown. Mr. Hoffman made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula.  With all in favor, motion passed.

     Mr. Richards stated Trick or Treat for Adams Township will be held on October 31, 2013 starting at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m.  If you wish to participate, please turn your outside lights on.

Mr. Richards stated the annual Halloween Parade will be held on October 27, 2013 starting at 2:00 p.m. in St. Michael.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to allow the Supervisors, Secretary, Auditors and Tax Collector to attend the annual Fall Convention of the Cambria County Association of Township Officials on September 27, 2013 at the Solomon Run Banquet Facility.  Motion was made by Mr. Gdula, second by Mr. Christ.  All in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on the request Mr. Barbin received from Attorney Pritts regarding a Legislative Amendment for Uzelac.  Mr. Barbin explained what the Uzelac’s wanted to do, building a residential home on their property on Mt. Airy Dr., but the property is zoned L-1.  He sent a letter to the planning commission asking for their input.  The Planning Commission responded and they totally support Uzelac’s request.  Mr. Barbin is to contact Mr. Costlow and discussion the options available.

Mr. Richards asked for any other new business.  Mr. Hoffman stated he wanted permission to have Seesetown, Oakridge Drive, WPA Road, Krayn Road, Mt. Airy Drive, Palestine Road, Helsel Road and Fifty Acre Road line painted.  Mr. Christ made the motion to have the lines painted on the above roads.  Mr. Gdula seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Hoffman asked if we could use the fire hydrant money to help place the water line to Pleasant View Trailer court.  The board feels the gentleman who owns the trailer court has to take the initiative and work with the water authority and come to an agreement on installing the line and we would then work with the water authority in financial assistance. 

Mr. Hoffman asked Mr. Barbin what is going on with the boundary line between Adams Twp. and Richland Twp.  No decision was made to date but he feels certain he will have to include the school districts on this action.

Mr. Hoffman asked Mr. Barbin if he heard anything on the law suit for the truck repairs.  Mr. Barbin stated he sent a letter of demand to the company and is waiting to hear from them.

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD

Mr. Ron Stombaugh discussed the condition of his neighbor’s property and asked the Board for assistance in having this problem taken care of so it is not a yearly complaint.

Mr. Jim Benning and John Ohler, Jr. representing the Sons of the American Legion requested permission to lease a section of the old Dunlo fireman’s park and ball field to use as fund raiser property.  Discussion occurred on this and the lease would be for a minimum of five years. Mr. Barbin will do the lease after all information and liability insurance is received.

XI. ADJUORNMENT

Mr. Richards stated with no further township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:42 P.M.      

             Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter

Secretary-Treasurer     

Meeting Minutes for August 19, 2013

9/11/2013

 
August 19, 2013

ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

August 19, 2013

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, Dennis Gdula, Roy Hoffman, Anthony Christ, and William Smith: 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.  None was forth coming

V. MINUTES: 

      Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the August 5, 2013 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 $33,464.72, expenditures of $74,031.00 (Check #26121 to #26148) and a balance of $591,534.49.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues of $141.75, expenditures of $3,819.84 (Check #1241) and a balance of $31,365.16.  The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $52.50, expenditures of $0.00 (Check #---) and a balance of $33,797.61. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of $96.82 and $9,210.41 (check #755) in expenditures leaving a balance of $186,018.28. Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read and also payroll will be adjusted to reflect proper pays on 8-29-13 payday.

VII. CORRESPONDANCE:

     A letter was read from the Commonwealth of PA, Penn DOT regarding 2013-14 winter maintenance amount of $5,938.84 for SR 2005. Discussion:  The Board is continuing the agreement with Penn DOT for winter maintenance.

     A letter was read from HF Lenz Co. regarding Forest Hills School District, proposed Middle/High School Project/Local Government notification on the water obstruction and encroachment permit.  Discussion: None.

     A letter from Thomas Anderson & Associates regarding the MMO’s for 2014 for the Police ($25,313.00) and the non-uniform ($16,300.00) pension plans.  Discussion:  None.

     A letter from Municipal Publications regarding updating the Guide and Map for Adams Township.  Discussion:  None.

II. OLD BUSINESS

      Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the HOP permit based on as built fees and actual costs in engineering/professional fees.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Christ.  With all in favor, motion passed.   

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the location of gas line on property at Little League on NE Side of property approx. 700 LF, length to be determined as actual, or ROW as cost for same as what was paid to Berwind Corp.  Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula.  With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss.   None was forth coming.

IX. NEW BUSINESS  

      Payment of the Bills: Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $27,416.70 for the General, State, Fire and Street Light accounts. Mr. Richards asked the Board 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…465.29, CCBC…360.00, Comcast…59.41, CVMH…68.75, FWF…17153.30, Harleysville…605.76, HRI…1551.76, Tribune…72.50, Keipers…34.42, M. Glosser…35.00, M. Bucci…20.00, Palyocsik…13.99, P. Webb…25.00, Penelec…484.57, R&J Gulf…816.00, R. Cortese…20.00, R. Young…20.00, R. Webb…20.00, Sam’s…422.60, EADS…1887.29, Verizon…41.05, Verizon Wireless…165..46, Walsh…1594.06, Watson…633.00.  FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT:  HSWA…727.03, J. Rachael…2.84.    STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: REA…108.00, J. Rachael…9.92.  STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: none.

     Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the following subdivisions as approved by the Planning Commission on August 07, 2013:  1.0 Robert G. Lawther Family Trust; 2.) Adjoining Land Merger for Jesse D. and Kayla Scott; 3.) Gloria Webb subdivision; 4.) Adjoining Land merger for Michael Gelles.  Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ.  With all in favor, motion passed.

     Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the MMO’s presented by Anderson & Associates for 2014 Uniform and Non-Uniform Pension plans.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Smith.  With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on updating the Adams Township Information Guide and Map last done in 2009.  The Board decided on 3,200 copies with Municipal publications mailing them out at .35 cent per guide.  Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula.  With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked if there was any other new business to be brought before the Board.  Mr. Smith brought up about the bid received from another municipality on the grader which was to be opened on August 26, 2013 (meeting date stated in error).  After discussion on this matter Mr. Smith made a motion to open the bids received for the grader on August 26, 2013 and take action on awarding the sale of the grader on September 09, 2013 meeting.  Mr. Christ seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Hoffman stated HRI, Inc. will sell 1B stone at $11.20 per ton as they have done in past years.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to purchase from the general fund a total of 1,000 ton of 1B stone at 11.20 per ton delivered.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Smith.  With all in favor, motion passed.

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD

Mr. Don Lucas from Blue Road addressed the board on the condition of Blue Road and wanted to know their plan.  Mr. Hoffman stated he was waiting to see what happened with Rosebud.  Discussion occurred on the condition of the roadway, the damage done by Tree Lumber Companies, when they used Oakridge Drive and what steps the Board can take to fix this road.  It was recommended for the Road Master to contact the logger regarding the damages done on Blue Road and the Board stated they would repair bad holes in the roadway.

XI. ADJUORNMENT

Mr. Richards stated with no further township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn.  Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula.  With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:38 P.M.      

             Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter

Secretary-Treasurer     

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