REGULAR MEETING
February 25, 2013
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, William Smith, Anthony Christ and Roy Hoffman; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; and four (4) visitors.
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 were forthcoming.
V. MINUTES:
Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the February 11, 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. 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 $29,315.15, expenditures of $71,326.72 (Check #25783 to #25818) and a balance of $364,505.05. The Street Light Account Fund showed expenditures of $3,837.82 (Check #1219 to #1220) and a balance of $6,990.52. The Fire Protection Account Fund showed expenditures of $5.04 (Check #997) and a balance of $26.196.56. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed no interest and no expenditures leaving a balance of $23,908.57. Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read. There was a correction on the treasurer’s report for the State Liquid Fuels account which was a transposition.
VII. CORRESPONDANCE:
A letter was received from St. Michael Volunteer Fire Company regarding tentative list of functions for 2013 including their annual 2012 annual report. Discussion: None.
II. OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Richards stated the bridge inspection reports were received from The EADS Group
For T-326 (Krayn Road) and T-381 (Amsite Road) and are open for anyone to review.
Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
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IX. NEW BUSINESS
Payment of the Bills: Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $25,541.43 for the General, State, Fire and Street Light
accounts. Mr. Richards asked the Board 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, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed. The bills are as follows for the General, Fire, Street Light and State Accounts: GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT: Harleysville Life…603.48, James Rachael…460.00, Tribune…282.50, Laurel Ford…1884.02, Portage Power…169.12, R&J Gulf…1130.59, Samco…21.75, Sprint…61.95, Summit…2511.64, Verizon…212.60, Verizon Wireless…167.82, Walsh…229.17, W. Barbin…639.45. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: HSWA…763.38. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec…107.58, REA…88.00. STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: Grannas Bros…8877.34, American Rock Salt…7331.04.
Mr. Richards stated PennDOT District 9 Transportation Outreach 2013 program will be held March 25, 2013 from 1:30 to 3:00 PM at the Ebensburg Center, Renaissance Room. Two supervisors will attend.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to purchase a 2013 Chevrolet Caprice from Day Chevrolet, Inc. under the State Piggy Back Program and accessories not exceeding a price of $33,000.00. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards stated Spring Clean Up for Adams Township will be held May 6, 2013. Waste Management will run the ad and the office will put it on the web page and also the Portage Dispatch.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the MRT Chief Administrative Officer Resolution as required by the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act (Act 205 of 1984), being Diana Baxter. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the road bond request for Keystone Logs and Lumber for Palestine, Oakridge and Blue (total of 1.9 mile) $23,750.00. Mr. Hoffman made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD
Michael Sauter attend the meeting for his Boy Scout merit badge and asked the Board if there were any projects he could do. Mr. Hoffman stated about cleaning the corner of WPA and Forest Hills Drive flower patch up. Michael thanked the Board for allowing him to attend. The Board wished him the best on his Boy Scout journey.
XI. ADJUORNMENT
Mr. Richards stated with no further township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:15P.M.
Respectfully submitted by: Diana Baxter, Secretary-Treasurer