REGULAR MEETING
November 23, 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, Dennis Gdula, Roy Hoffman, William Smith; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; and three (03) residents.
Mr. Larry Custer presented the application and resolution for the 2015 CDBG Program application of $97,271.00.  He stated the funds will be used towards finishing up Brookside Dr. and Villa Road road improvements, plus they will be using the remaining money from the 2011 funds.
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 09, 2015 meeting.   He asked all Board members to read the minutes.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes presented. Mr. Gdula made the motion to accept the minutes, Mr. Hoffman seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:
Mr. Richards asked for the reading of the Treasurers Report.    The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $80,288.77, expenditures of $87,483.09 (Check #27777 to #27807) and a balance of $455,134.44.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues of $661.50, expenditures of $4,855.16 (Check #1335 to #1336) and a balance of $31,907.90.  The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $147.00 (hydrants) and $291.37 (Fire Protection), expenditures of $4.41 (Check #1069) and a balance of $8,512.91.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of $50.58 and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a balance of $113,167.30. 
VII. CORRESPONDANCE:
 A letter Don Deyarmin resigning from the Elected Auditors position.  Motion to accept the resignation made by Mr. Gdula, second by Mr. Hoffman.  With all in favor, motion passed.
II. OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to purchase the 2016 new Case 580SN Back hoe with the trade of the Case 580 backhoe and the air boss sweeper truck leaving an amount due of $57,800.00 with CoStars from Groff Equipment.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Hoffman.  Mr. Smith asked if we were going to purchase this outright and the answer was yes.  Motion passed with all in favor.
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 $28,814.35 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. 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:  AmeriHealth…4454.70, CCBC…329.04, Comcast….79.78, Cumberland…132.14,  DeLage…84.62, D. Richards…36.00, Fisher Auto…11.55, Freightliner…88.07, Highland Tank…5241.00, HRI…6965.51, Long Barn…190.25,   Memorial Highway…259.85, Nationwide…599.04, Penelec…108.55, Personalized Computer…290.00, Sporting Goods Discounters…277.89, Stimeman’s…21.71, Summit Bank…5735.07, Trapuzzanos…219.00, Verizon…224.12, V. Zangaglia…300.00, Walsh…248.23, W. Barbin…2062.20, Witmer Assoc….129.00.   STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT:  None.  FIRE PROTECTION ACCOUNT:  HSWA…727.03.  STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT:  None.
Mr. Gdula stated with Mr. Smith leaving the road crew, he has resumes and would like to start interviewing to fill the position.  The Board told him o.k.
Mr. Hoffman stated Mr. Barbin is going to write a letter to Mr. Paluch and inform him of what he has received and what he will receive in 2016.  Motion to authorize Mr. Barbin to write the requested letter to Mr. Paluch made by Mr. Hoffman, 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
               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 5:14 P.M.     
Respectfully submitted by:
Diana Baxter
Secretary-Treasurer
 

ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING
November 09, 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, Dennis Gdula, Roy Hoffman, Anthony Christ; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; and four (04) residents plus representatives from Rep. Bryan Barbin’s office.
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 19, 2015 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 in favor, motion passed.
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:
Mr. Richards asked for the reading of the Treasurers Report.    The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $56,892.94, expenditures of $124,108.86 (Check #27728 to #27776) and a balance of $462,328.76.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00, expenditures of $4,789.20 (Check #1332 to #1334) and a balance of $36,101.56.  The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 (hydrants) and $0.00 (Fire Protection), expenditures of $6,831.93 (Check #1066 to #1068) and a balance of $8,078.95.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of $0.00 and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a balance of $113,116.72. 
VII. CORRESPONDANCE:
     A letter from William Barbin regarding a rate change for 2016.  Discussion:  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the rate increase for 2016.  Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Hoffman.  With all in favor, motion passed.
     A letter from Keystone Cooperative Association regarding the Street opening/highway occupancy permits.  This is in response to Mr. Barbin’s letter to them.  Discussion:  Mr. Hoffman stated the Board needs to know ahead of the work being done instead of the company coming in, doing the work, then sending in the permit.  Mr. Scott Good felt our permit forms are not the proper forms required and our ordinance is too costly.  Discussion occurred around the permits required prior to work being done, the fact we are the municipality and we see no plan.  This discussion went on for a period of time between the Board, Mr. Barbin and Mr. Good.  The bottom line is the applications have to be filed and approved before the work is started.
II. OLD BUSINESS
      Mr. Richards stated that the Adams Township vs Richland Township boundary case will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 1:00 PM before a panel of Judges sitting in the City-County Building, Pittsburgh, PA.
     Mr. Gdula stated he met with PenDOT (Jeff Mitchell) at Track Lane and discussed the Baker water problem.  PenDOT is adding pipe and repositioning pipe in this area probably in the spring to alleviate the water problem they are having.
     Mr. Barbin stated the Turgeon Hearing is scheduled and he would like Dan Byers and Police Chief Moss present.
     Mr. Richards asked Mr. Gdula about the logger at Malzie’s Farm and Mr. Gdula stated he is keeping an eye on them and so far they are obeying all regulations.
      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 $69,602.35 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. 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:  J. Rachael…364.75, Adams Water…54.00, Al’s Tire…50.83, Am. Rock Salt…15,322.88,Anderson…179.46  Ebensburg Office…231.87, Blues…95.00, CCBC…110.00, Cambria Cty Tax CC…459.69, Cernics…325.00, CVMH…46.75, Comcast….288.55, Crystal Pure…34.30, Cumberland…430.00,  DeLage…155.59, EPentrack…30.00,  FiHoff…106.31, Fisher Auto…14.60, FHMA…89.16, FWF…7972.00, HRI…15,381.86, Long Barn…105.08,  LPMiller…2402.66, M. Bucci…30.00, Memorial Highway…83.28, Palyocsik…26.76, P. Webb…35.00, Penelec…652.62, PA One…41.82, Pitney Bowes…101.00, R. Webb…30.00, R. Young…30.00, R. Poborsky…30.00, Roto-Rooter…715.70, Staples…389.01, Summit Bank…4001.98, Teamsters…11814.30,  Tri County…75.40, US Cleaning …733.00, Visa…39.80, WC McQuade…1370.87, Walsh…548.20, Witmer Assoc….183.90.   STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT:  Penelec…4835.31, REA…108.00, J. Rachael…19.85.  FIRE PROTECTION ACCOUNT:  J. Rachael…4.41.  STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT:  None.
     Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the 2016 Tax Resolution for Adams Township.  Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula.  With all in favor, motion passed.
    Mr. Richards asked for a motion advertise the tentative General Fund Budget and the State Liquid Fuels Budget for 2016.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Hoffman.    With all in favor motion passed.
    Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on the 2016 Fee Schedule for the Cambria County Sewage Enforcement Agency.  Mr. Gdula stated he went to the meeting and the SEO has to start charging for going on site for complaints.  The fee is $85.00 per hour for the complaint per person.  If they have to come back out it will be $50.00 per person.  Our Municipal fee is being raised to $650.00.    Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept these changes and to send a letter stating the township will verify on any violation prior to them going on to site.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Hoffman.  With all in favor, motion passed.
     Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the side lot addition subdivision for James Single that was approved by the Planning Commission on November 4, 2015.  Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula.  With all in favor, motion passed.
     Mr. Richards asked for a motion to hire Kyle Wirick as a new Part Time Police Officer.  Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Hoffman.  With all in favor, motion passed.
     Mr. Hoffman asked about the backhoe information.  Mr. Gdula stated nothing has come in yet on it.
     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 5:28 P.M.      
 
Respectfully submitted by
Diana Baxter
Secretary-Treasurer