ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING
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 and Anthony Christ; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; and four (04) residents, Randy Griffin, Tribune Reporter. 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 23, 2015 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 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 $67,461.69, expenditures of $55,450.90 (Check #27808 to #27841) and a balance of $467,145.23. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues of $189, expenditures of $108.00 (Check #1337) and a balance of $31,988.90. The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $63.00 (hydrants) and $244.42 (Fire Protection), expenditures of $727.03 (Check #1070) and a balance of $8,093.30. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of $45.86 and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a balance of $113,213.16. Mr. Smith thanked the Board for the great fiscal management of township funds and asked for a motion to put $100,000.00 into a reserve fund. If this money is not needed to meet payments, then it can be used towards future road work. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed. VII. CORRESPONDANCE: A letter from Wayne Seese regarding vacancy on Adams Township Board of Auditors. Discussion: Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Wayne Seese to the vacancy created by the resignation of Don Deyarmin. Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Hoffman. With all in favor, motion passed. A letter from Mark Bucci regarding the vacancy on the Board of Supervisors. Discussion: This item will wait for the reorganization meeting on January 4, 2016. A letter from Joe Slonac regarding the vacancy on the Board of Supervisors. Discussion: This item will wait for the reorganization meeting on January 4, 2016. A letter from Roy Hoffman requesting the Board to consider making his medical payment to University of Pittsburgh Benefit Management Services. Discussion: Mr. Barbin has to research this matter. Due to the research needed Mr. Richards asked for a motion to table this. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. All members were in agreement. II. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the 2016 General Fund Budget for Adams Township at $1,756,729.00. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the 2016 State Liquid Fuel Budget for Adams Township at $386,994.00. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to release the B&B Wood road bond on Mt. Hope Road. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Gdula stated the Board has been in the process of interviewing for a new employee for the road crew. After all the interviews they have conducted he asked the board to hire Travis Ladika for the road crew. He would like him to start as soon as possible to be shown his route and different aspects of the road crew duties. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to hire Travis Ladika to the road crew. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed. 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 $36,953.30 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…118.24, Adams Water…54.00, Advance Office…27.72, CCBC…136.74, CCSA…650.00, Comcast…360.29, CVMH…66.00, Crystal…39.80, Cumberland Truck…257.96, DeLage…80.59, Ebensburg Office…42.46, FHMA…105.00, Freightliner…88.07, HRI…2110.78, J. Ritko…30.00, Tribune…57.50, Krouse…43.91, Long Barn…102.10, LPMiller…2285.55, M. Glosser…35.00, M. Bucci…30.00, Palyocsiks..169.83, P. Webb…35.00,, Penelec…894.60, PA Chiefs…150.00, PA One…22.96, Pitney Bowes…101.00, PSATS…1754.00, R. Cortese…30.00, R. Webb…30.00, R. Young…30.00, Samco…400.00, Sams Club…888.04, Summit…5735.07, Teamsters…10632.87, US Cleaning…593.00, Visa…199.04, Walsh…72.45, YIS…115.00. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: REA…108.00, Penelec…4551.86, J. Rachael…5.67. FIRE PROTECTION ACCOUNT: HSWA…727.03, #1 Adams…172.85, #2 Adams…172.85, Adams Twp…2615.00, J. Rachael…9.22. STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: None. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Joinder Amendment for The Police Pension Plan and all documents. Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Resolution reducing Police Officers’ contributions to the Police Pension plan for 2016 to 2.75%. Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint PSAB Municipal Pension Trust as our pension advisors. Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Berwind Corp. to Steve Sewalk and Amy Spinos subdivision plan as approved by the Adams Township Planning Commission on December 2, 2015. Motion made by Mr. Gdula, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Richards read a letter of resignation from Mr. Smith effective January 4, 2016. Mr. Richards thanked Mr. Smith for his service to the residents of Adams Township and the Board. He was wished well by the whole board. Mr. Christ made a motion to accept this resignation, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Gdula stated Mr. Hoffman has been with Adams Township for around 28 years as a supervisors and employee and asked for a Resolution of Commendation be given to Mr. Hoffman. The Board thanked him for his service. At this time Mr. Barbin stated he had an answer regarding the request from Mr. Hoffman for the township to make payment to the University of Pittsburgh Benefit Management Services for his medical costs for 3 months. Mr. Barbin stated our policy for employees retiring or leaving is the township pays three months of their medical coverage. Mr. Barbin stated this is not for being a Supervisor but for being an employee. This is allowed. Mr. Smith made a motion to send the same amount as the township pays to the Benefit Management Services for Mr. Hoffman. Mr. Gdula second this motion, with all in favor and Mr. Hoffman abstaining, motion passed. Mr. Richards asked for any other new business. None was forthcoming. X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD Mr. Griffin asked Mr. Barbin if a decision in the boundary case has been issued. Mr. Bucci asked what the criteria is for a road crew employee. 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. Christ second this motion. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted by: Diana Baxter, Secretary-Treasurer |
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