ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

November 17, 2014

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, Anthony 

Christ, Roy Hoffman, Bill Smith; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; 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 November 3, 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. 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 $53,427.96, expenditures of $33,097.32 (Check #27053 

to #27074) and a balance of $432,146.29. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues 

of $472.50, expenditures of $102.16 (Check #1293) and a balance of $35,171.97. The Fire 

Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $126.00, expenditures of $0.00 (Check #---) 

and a balance of $9,094.06. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of $26.07 

and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a balance of $63,467.14. Mr. Richards stated 

the treasurer’s report was received as read.

VII. CORRESPONDANCE:

 A letter was read from Mine 42 Coal Miner Memorial Committee requesting a donation 

towards the tribute to the miners of 42 Mine and historical site. Discussion: Mr. Gdula 

stated this was a private group and the township can’t spend taxpayer’s money to this 

cause. The Board wanted a letter sent back to explain.

November 17, 2014

 A letter from Eureka Mine 42 Citizens Club regarding repair or replace the existing 

playground equipment. Discussion: Mr. Smith stated Adams Township leases the 

playground in Mine 42 and the condition of the playground creates a liability for Adams 

Township. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to send a letter to the Adams Croyle Recreation 

Authority notifying them of the condition of the playground and ask for their plan on fixing 

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

passed.

 A letter from Adams Township Volunteer Fire Co. #2 regarding real estate tax exemption. 

Discussion: Mr. Barbin explained this matter and what needed done to give the “wayside” 

exempt status. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to exonerate the St. Michael Fire Co. 

property “Berwind Wayside” taxes for 2013. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. 

Smith. With all in favor, motion passed. Property is exonerated.

 A letter was read from Cambria County Tax Collection Committee regarding a notice of 

amendment of by-laws. Discussion: None

II. OLD BUSINESS

Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any 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 $28,597.14 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: 

J. Rachael...309.34, CCBC...110.00, Comcast...266.68, Cumberland....275.05, D. 

Richards...80.00, Groft...255.00, Harleysville...599.04, Hercules...62.35, Tribune...57.50, 

Laurel Chrysler...931.78, Laurel Ford...415.75, Long Barn...216.40, LPMiller...1525.28, M. 

Bucci...30.00, Palyocsik...23.82, Penelec...769.30, PA One...45.05, R&J Gulf...731.13, R. 

Young...30.00, Samco...141.00, Summit...1911.69, Teamsters...11157.70, 

Trapuzzanos...826.50, Verizon...268.27, Walsh...2989.85. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT:

HSWA...727.03, J. Rachael...3.78. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec...3633.63, 

REA...108.00, J. Rachael...14.18. STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: None.

 Mr. Richards stated the tentative General Fund and State Liquid Fuels Fund budget for 

2015 is open for the 20 day inspection period. The budgets will be adopted on December 

01, 2014.

 Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the road bond for D&D Wood Sales Inc. for 

(Kauffman’s to Ragers Hill) on Mt. Hope Road after Mr. Hoffman checks the mileage for this 

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

 Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Blue Road T-332 Road Variance for 

Rosebud Mining Co. – Mine 78. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in 

favor, motion passed.

November 17, 2014

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

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

None

XI. ADJUORNMENT

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 5:20 P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter

 Secretary-Treasurer

ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

November 03, 2014

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, Roy 

Hoffman, Bill Smith; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; three (3) residents 

and Mr. Sivec.

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 October 20, 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 $34,728.55, expenditures of $72,147.33 (Check #27025 

to #27052) and a balance of $411,815.65. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues 

of $0.00, expenditures of $115.09 (Check #1291 to #1292) and a balance of $34,801.63. 

The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00, expenditures of $728.92 

(Check #1040 to #1041) and a balance of $8,968.06. The State Liquid Fuels Account 

Fund showed interest of $0.41 and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a balance of 

$63,441.07. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Treasurers report as written. 

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

VII. CORRESPONDANCE:

 A letter was read from Wright Sanitation in accordance with Article 20, requesting 

approval to dispose of the waste collected in Adams Twp. to be taken to the Advanced 

Disposal Landfill located in Somerset County due to savings on dumping. Also requesting to 

exclude Antler Deer Day from the holidays in Article 9. Discussion: Upon legal advice from 

November 03, 2014

our solicitor that this request is within the Supervisors right to grant and are allowed to do. 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to grant the request to dispose of the waste collected in 

Adams Township to be taken to Advanced Disposal Landfill located in Somerset County and 

also the request to exclude Antler Deer Day from the holidays in Article 9. Mr. Smith made 

the motion, second by Mr. Hoffman. With all in favor and Mr. Richards abstaining, motion 

passed.

 A letter from Wright Sanitation requesting a revision to the bond amount to be 

$272,000.00. Discussion: Mr. Richards asked for a motion to allow the revision to the bond 

amount to be $272,000.00 based on 2000 customers. Mr. Smith made the motion, second 

by Mr. Christ. Mr. Richards abstained and Mr. Christ, Hoffman and Smith approved this 

motion. Motion passed.

 A letter from Pendot regarding 2015 estimated allocation being $231,007.24. Discussion: 

 A letter from Police Chief Moss to Mr. Christ, Police Chief regarding the security system 

for the Adams Township Municipal Complex plus thinking of doing the same system to the 

District Justice Building. Discussion: Mr. Hoffman stated the need to have our security 

cameras fixed and discussion occurred on installing a system in District Court do to the 

vandalism that occurs in the holding cells. The Board agreed to allow Mr. Barbin send a 

letter to Cambria County to see if they want the security system installed in District Court. 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to have the township security system repaired at a cost not 

exceeding $800.00. Mr. Hoffman made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, 

motion passed. 

II. OLD BUSINESS

 Mr. Richards stated the house was removed in Gramlingtown and the company did a 

wonderful job.

Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any 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 $10,939.88 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. 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: 

Adams Water///54.00, Crystal Pure...34.30, Cumberland...454.93, DeLage...74.17, 

Ebensburg Office...172.65, FHMA...105.00, Groff...88.00, HRI...1223.88, K. Moss...311.74, 

Laurel Chrysler...80.93, Long Barn...46.53, Miller Auto Parts...216.07, Palyocsik...65.93, 

Portage...356.80, R&J Gulf...863.26, Rays...40.01, Summit...3424.31, Tire Shop...302.00, Tri 

County...281.63, US Cleaning...603.00, VISA...75.24, W. Barbin...1963.34. FIRE PROECTION 

ACCOUNT: Penelec...102.16. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: None. STATE LIQUID FUELS 

ACCOUNT: None.

 Mr. Richards asked for a motion to adopt the 2014 Tax Resolution for Adams Township. 

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

 Mr. Richards asked for a motion to advertise the tentative General Fund and State Liquid 

Fuels Fund budget for 2015 is open for the 20 day inspection period. Mr. Smith made the 

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

November 03, 2014

Mr. Barbin asked the Board to make a motion to declare 103 Huff Street a nuisance because 

of structural deficiency and unsanitary conditions. 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 

 Mr. Neal submitted a letter to the Board requesting meeting fee increase from $25.00 to 

$50.00 for the Adams Township Municipal Authority to take effect when each member 

comes up for reappointment of a new term. Mr. Smith made the motion starting 2015 for 

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

thanked the Board for increasing the rate for the members.

XI. ADJUORNMENT

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. Hoffman 

second this motion. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:18 P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter, Secretary-Treasurer