ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

September 22, 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, Roy Hoffman, Bill Smith; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; one (1) 

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 September 08, 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 $52,560.53, expenditures of $47,120.05 (Check #26941 

to #26967) and a balance of $509,710.98. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues 

of $378.00, expenditures of $3,757.06 (Check #1286) and a balance of $38,603.32. The Fire 

Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $73.50, expenditures of $0.00 (Check #---) 

and a balance of $16,363.22. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of $0.00 

and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a balance of $63,417.48. Mr. Richards asked 

for a motion to approve the Treasurers report presented. 

 A letter was read from Larry Custer, Cambria County Redevelopment Authority 

regarding 2014 Community Development Block Grant award of $97,494.00. Discussion: 

Mr. Smith started a discussion with the board as to a need for a three year project, 

Beautyline storm sewer project being completed and the bridge for Villa Road. The Board 

needs clarification on the money available and what year what project is on.

 A letter was read from Thomas Prestash, Pendot, regarding Water Obstruction permit 

for work to be done on SR 869 (beaver Run Road). Discussion: Mr. Gdula stated they are 

going to straighten the road at the old tipple on Beaver Run Road.

 A letter from Cambria County Building Codes regarding property located at 318 

Llanfair Road. Discussion: Mr. Smith asked how to fix the system that home owners keep 

their property in decent shape instead of leaving their homes get into deplorable condition. 

When property owners don’t pay their property taxes, then the property goes for a tax sale 

but this action takes a long period of time.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to award the Garbage Collection contract for Adams 

Township starting January 1, 2015 to Wright Sanitation. Mr. Smith made a motion, Mr. 

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

Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on the bids received for replacement of the 

two doors in the municipal building. Mr. Hoffman stated out of everyone he called only 

one person come up. The bid was $4,995.00 including a new frame in the front but the old 

frame remaining in the back. Mr. Smith asked for a motion to table any action until more 

quotes can be received. Mr. Hoffman seconds 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 $15,956.60 to take a few minutes to review the bill before 

calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Hoffman questioned the bill to the 

Tire Shop and Mr. Christ answered. Mr. Smith 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: J. 

Rachael...672.04, Advanced office...468.81,, American Legal...238.92, 

AmeriHealth...3288.40, Barclay...68.08, Comcast...83.98, CVMH....66.00, Cover...473.73, D. 

Richards...80.00, FSC...298.50, Groff...924.95, Harketsvukke,,,599.04, HRI...1557.98, Mason 

Dynamics...750.32, R&J Gulf...833.52, Summit...3823.38, Tire Shop...148.62, 

Verizon...250.93, Vermeer...38.46, V. Zangaglia...300.00, Walmart...51.79. FIRE 

PROECTION ACCOUNT: HSWA...727.03, J. Rachael...2.21. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: 

Penelec...104.12, REA...108.00, J. Rachael...11.34. STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: None.

Mr. Richards asked for discussion on the holding pond area of Elton View Estates. 

Mr. Richards stated he was not in favor of renting a goat for a month. He feels now is the 

time to spray it and Mr. Smith stated he felt they could clean the holding pond area up. Mr. 

Richards asked for a motion to table any decision on this matter. Mr. Smith made the 

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

 Mr. Richards asked how many tires were needed for the F550. Mr. Hoffman stated 8. Mr. 

Richards asked for a motion to purchase 8 tires for the F550. Mr. Smith made the motion, 

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

 Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on renting a roller. The pump went in the little roller 

and they need to roll the roads that the road crew has recently shaped before they are torn 

up. An 84” drum compact roller is $4,200.00 per month rent or $1,700.00 per week rental. 

Mr. Gdula made a motion to rent the roller for the month. Mr. Christ seconds this motion. 

With all in favor, motion passed.

 Mr. Smith asked to send a letter to Cambria County Building Codes to send the lady in 

Sidman to the magistrates and the Leech home in Gramblingtown. The Board discussed 

how to prosecute these people for not taking care of their residence. 

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

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

1. Debbie Duca stated in two weeks she was going to install a temporary fence.

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 5:35 P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter, Secretary-Treasurer

ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

September 08, 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, Roy Hoffman, Bill Smith; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; two (2) 

residents and representatives from Pro Disposal, Bergmeier and Wrights Sanitation.

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 25, 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 $51,865.94 expenditures of $51,781.53 (Check #26927 

to #26940) and a balance of $504,270.50. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues 

of $0.00, expenditures of $23.81 (Check #1284 to #1285) and a balance of $41,982.38. 

The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00, expenditures of $13,842.07 

(Check #1036) and a balance of $16,289.72. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed 

interest of $52.71 and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a balance of $63,417.48. 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Treasurers report presented. 

VII. CORRESPONDANCE:

 A letter from Police Chief Moss requesting permission to attend a three day 

training conference in State College starting October 28, 2014 and ending October 31, 

2014 on Pennsylvania Team DUI Conference. Discussion: Discussion occurred on this 

request between the board and it was discovered the lodging was $100.00 more than what 

was stated in the request. Mr. Gdula made the motion to allow this three day training 

conference. Mr. Smith seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for discussion on awarding the Garbage Collection Contract for 

Adams Township starting January 1, 2014. Mr. Barbin stated he has reviewed all the bids 

and they are complete. Mr. Smith asked about the bonding and Mr. Barbin answered the 

Performance Bond is for 1 year. The amount is based on 1 year revenues. Mr. Smith asked 

if the garbage wasn’t picked up for one week what would happen. Mr. Barbin stated it was 

written in the contract what recourse the Township had. Mr. Hoffman asked Mr. Wright 

how many trucks he had and Mr. Wright explained his fleet of trucks. The Board asked how 

many customers they were basing their cost on. It was stated around 2,500 customers. Mr. 

Hoffman made a motion to table this award until the next meeting, September 22, 2014. Mr. 

Smith seconds 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 $29,312.66 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. 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...54.00, CCBC...220.00, Comcast...436.85, Cambria County Twp. Assoc...75.00, 

Crystal Pure...45.30, DeLage...76.92, Ebensburg Office...254.30, E. Pentrack...30.00, 

FHMA...105.00, Freedom...2195.00, HRI...2591.79, J. Ritko...30.00, Long Barn...12.95, 

LPMiller...1452.49, M. Glosser...35.00, M. Bucci...30.00, P. Webb...35.00, Penelec...700.11, 

PA One...33.71, R&J Gulf...969.70, R. Webb...30.00, Simkos...219.20, Teamsters...11157.70, 

Trapuzzanos...2512.50, US Cleaning...583.00, W. Barbin...1345.08. FIRE PROECTION 

ACCOUNT: none. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec...3757.06. STATE LIQUID FUELS 

Mr. Richards stated Trick or Treat Night for Adams Township is scheduled for 

Thursday, October 30, 2014 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Residents who want to participate 

must have their outside lights on between these hours.

Mr. Smith stated Mike Barton left information in the office regarding a 10’ public 

right of way in Dunlo. The information will be given to Mr. Barbin and he will handle this 

situation regarding the gravel pile on the right of way.

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

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

1. Jim Shaffer from Centennial Drive stated he has standing water nowhere the 

township cleaned out the ditch. Discussion occurred on this situation.

2. Debbie Duca thanked Mr. Barbin for his time and asked what they found out on the 

Karen Turgeon house. She also stated there is a hole by her garage coming off the 

State Road. They will call PennDOT to repair this.

3. Mr. Smith stated he is getting numerous conversations regarding the house in 

Sidman that was declared a nuisance and wanted to know what to do regarding the 

pond that is not in working condition. Discussion occurred on this.

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 5:35 P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter, Secretary-Treasurer