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Meeting Minutes for 11-18-13

12/19/2013

 
ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

November 18, 2013

 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, Dennis Gdula, Anthony 

Christ, William Smith, and Roy Hoffman: William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; 

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.

 Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the November 04, 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 $62,459.26, expenditures of $54,553.96 (Check #26312 

to #26337) and a balance of $418,825.48. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues 

of $330.75, expenditures of $3,752.49 (Check #1251) and a balance of $21,029.15. The 

Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $84.00, expenditures of $730.18 (Check 

#1016) and a balance of $25,973.62. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest 

of $30.43 and no expenditures leaving a balance of $46,521.35. Mr. Richards stated the 

Treasurers Report was received as read.

 A letter was read from Rosebud Mining Co. regarding the St. Michael Water Treatment 

Plant Slurry Line. Discussion: Mr. Smith started a discussion on this request. Mr. Barbin 

told the Board they can say they have no objections to the extension of this project. Mr. 

Richards asked for a motion authorizing the Chairman to send a letter to Rosebud Mining 

stating the Board had no objections to the plant slurry line being extended. Mr. Smith made 

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

 A letter was read from Dennis Richards regarding his supplemental coverage for 2014. 

Discussion: Mr. Smith asked for a motion to pay the supplemental medical coverage for 

2014 for Mr. Richards. Mr. Gdula seconds this motion. With all in favor and Mr. Richards 

abstaining, 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 $10,756.48 to take a few minutes to review the bill before 

calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Gdula 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: 

CCSA…600.00, Comcast…71.42, Cumberland Truck…370.58, D. Knepper…30.00, D. 

Bailey…30.00, D. Richards…177.00, Harleysville…599.02, Hercules…54.00, HRI…962.04, J. 

Cummings…30.00, J. Ritko…20.00, Jesco…80.68, Long Barn…24.95, M. Bucci…20.00, Miller 

Auto Parts…67.48, Palyocsiks…67.48, P. Webb…25.00, Penelec…676.40, PA One…24.88, R&J 

Gulf…853.54, R. Cortese…20.00, R. Webb…20.00, R. Young…20.00 R. Poborsky…20.00, 

Summit…1911.69, Tire Shop…327.00, Verizon…40.55, Walsh…192.00, W. Barbin…2264.95, 

J. Rachael…334.72. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: HSWA…727.03, J. Rachael…3.47. 

STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: REA…108.00 J. Rachael…12.76. STATE LIQUID FUELS 

Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on junking the old roller and advertising for sale 

the street sweeper. The board discussed on line auctions and getting rid of the roller. Mr. 

Barbin is going to research these two items. Mr. Richards made a motion to junk the roller 

and advertise for sale the street sweeper through the on line auction process. Mr. Gdula 

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

 Mr. Richards asked about any word on the letter sent on the repairs the Township 

paid for on Freightliner. Mr. Barbin stated he has heard nothing and in his opinion the 

response from the company that fixed the problem was very non-committal on it being the 

company’s fault it didn’t work.

Mr. Smith asked if we should be giving the notification to the building codes on 

possibly getting out now. It was stated at the reorganization meeting would be enough time 

The Board discussed the assessment from the Cambria County Sewage Agency and 

felt the amount was stated as being more than what the amount was. Secretary to call and 

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

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

Mr. Tim Surkosky from 121 Plum Street, Salix talked about Center St. being higher 

than the entrance to Plum Street and how the pay loader handles the snow on Plum. The 

board discussed possible solutions to this problem.

Mr. Richards stated with no further township business to conduct he would 

entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Smith asked for an executive session regarding a 

personnel matter after the meeting. No action of the Board will be needed regarding this 

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

and meeting adjourned at 5:39 P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter

Secretary-Treasurer

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