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Meeting Minutes for April 27,2015

5/6/2015

 
ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

April 27, 2015

       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 Gdula, Dennis Richards, Anthony Christ, Roy Hoffman, Bill 

Smith; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; two (2) residents.

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 April 6, 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 members in favor, motion 

passed and the minutes were approved.  

Mr. Richards asked for the reading of the Treasurers Report.  The General Account Fund showed 

revenues received totaling $148,994.77, expenditures of $89,642.94 (Check #27369 to #27415) and a 

balance of $535,643.60.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues of $15,346.80, expenditures of 

$138.96 (Check #1311) and a balance of $42,121.68.  The Fire Protection Account Fund showed 

revenues of $3,743.60 (hydrants) and 11,946.98 (Fire Protection), expenditures of $0.00 (Check #---) and 

a balance of $32,042.94.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of $142.70 and 

expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a balance of $287,089.85.  Mr. Richards stated the treasurer’s 

report was received as read.  

A letter from Cambria County Conservation was read extending the Topper Road Contract until 

December 31, 2015.  Discussion:  Mr. Smith made a motion to extend this project.  Mr. Christ seconds 

this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.

 A letter from Cambria County Planning Commission was read regarding safe and efficient travel 

outreach session.  Discussion:  Mr. Smith made the motion to allow the following Supervisors attend the 

different meetings.  Mr. Smith economic development on April 29; Mr. Gdula and Mr. Richards 

transportation on May 13.  Mr. Gdula seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.

     Mr. Richards asked for a motion to adopt the resolution for Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan 

abandonment of the Beautyline WWTP and connection of the Beautyline/Salix system into the Forest 

Hills Municipal Authority Regional WWTP.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Smith.  With all in 

Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on the four engineering firms that submitted for the 

retention of Municipal Engineer for a 5 year period of time as forward to us by Penn DOT. (The EADS 

Group, Keller Engineers, Joseph Lehman, HF Lenz Co.)  The current engineering agreement ended the 

end of February and is required for the Creslo Sidewalk Project.  Motion made by Mr. Smith, second by 

Mr. Gdula to name the EADS Group as our engineer for a five year retention period of time.  With all in 

Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any other old business they would like to discuss.    None is 

Payment of the Bills: Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented 

for payment totaling $36,331.98 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:  Advance Office…1036.56, CCBC…165.00, 

Commissioners…56.00, Comcast…92.14, Cover…51.28, Croyle Twp…9.00, Cumberland Truck…30.21, D. 

Knepper…60.00, D. Bailey…60.00, D. Gdula…197.57, D. Richards…36.00, E. Smay…60.00, FiHoff…49.00, F. 

Brown…1000.00, Golden Equipment…2500.00, J. Cummings…60.00, James Excavating…4080.12, 

Tribune…132.50, Keipers…95.49, Lane…3942.00, Long Barn…210.35, Nationwide…1198.08, 

ODB…402.88, PA Twp. News…90.00, Pitney Bowes…188.10, Summit…6188.93, Verizon…449.27, WC 

McQuaides…396.45, Walsh…1469.37, J. Rachael…2944.41.  FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: HSWA…765.20, 

J. Rachael…92.90.   STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT:  Penelec…3836.05, REA…108.00, J. Rachael…374.41.  STATE 

LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT:  New Enterprise…2770.52, Grannas…1134.19. 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the road bond permit for Joe Sikora for Seesetown 

Road (starting at Rhodes Crossroads) at a cost of $13,125.00.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by 

Mr. Smith.  With all in favor, motion passed. 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to apply for $25,000.00 in County Aid for 2015.  Mr. Christ 

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

Mr. Gdula stated they are starting to do the road work and the road crew is in need of a heavy 

roller for a long period of time.  The Board recommended Mr. Gdula receive prices for a purchase, price 

to lease and a price for lease purchase.

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

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

Mr.  Mark Leventry addressed the board on 7 items of concern in the Brendalyn Subdivision.  1. 

Too much antiskid on road, 2. Poor clean up and the length of time it took to get done, 3.  Catch Basins 

need to be repaired, 4. Curbs are gone, big truck knocked them out, 5.  The dam road traffic at night, 

garbage, etc., 6. Junk cars across from Strayer Construction and 7. Tractor trailers being used as storage 

units.  The Board discussed each item with Mr. Leventry.  The road crew will purchase and place risers 

on the catch basins.  The township will look into setting time limits; possibly placing a gate across the 

road and having the dam open for fishing from dawn to dusk.  The last two items would be handled 

under the property maintenance.

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 5:20P.M.       

Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter

Secretary-Treasurer

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