ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING
January 28, 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) resident.
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 January 7, 2013 meeting. He asked all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes presented and also the reorganization meeting minutes. 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 $41,211.64, expenditures of $61,985.74 (Check #25712 to #25754) and a balance of $379,971.15. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues of $756.00, expenditures $3,907.79 (Check #1215 to #1216) and a balance of $10,315.22. The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $220.50, expenditures $1,368.82 (Check #994 to #995) and a balance of $26,760.63. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of $0.00, expenditures of $0.00 (Check #---) and a balance of $29,766.71. Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read.
VII. CORRESPONDANCE:
A letter was read regarding the resignation from Mark Bucci from the Adams Township Board of Auditors. (This letter was sent to Cambria County Board of Elections and his vacancy will be on the ballot in the primary election.) Discussion: Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept Mr. Bucci’s resignation as an elected auditor. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.
A letter was read from Thomas J. Anderson & Associates regarding refunding $904.32 in excess contributions for the Non-Uniform pension plan. Discussion: None
A letter was read from Cambria County Department of Emergency Services requesting an updated Promulgation Statement. Motion to approve the Promulgation Statement for Adams Township was made by Mr. Smith, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
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A letter was read from Tetra Tech regarding notification of their intent to submit a water management plan for the withdrawal of water associated with oil and gas exploration. Discussion: The Board felt this area was in Summerhill Township instead of Adams Township. A letter will be sent to Tetra Tech stating this.
II. OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Mark Bucci to the Planning Commission for a 4 year term expiring 2017. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
Payment of the Bills: Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $30,928.16 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. Smith made the motion to pay
all bills, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed. The bills are as follows for the General, Fire, Street Light and State Accounts: GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT: Ace..651.85, Am. Legal Services…188.24, Am. Rock Salt…14,510.50, Barclay…84.00, Blues…151.00, CCBC…340.00, C. Macy…20.00, Comcast…102.78, Cumberland Truck…10.40, Delage…76.92, D. Deyarmin…20.00, Harleysville…603.48, Tribune…127.50, Long Barn…24.30, M Glosser…122.20, Miller Auto Parts…54.43, Penelec…894.06, R&J Gulf…1455.22, Sprint…45.26, Summit…2575.14, Valley National…13.85, Verizon…205.65, Verizon Wireless…216.39, WCMcQuaides…40.00, Walmart…60.33, Walsh…616.29, YIS…727.50. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: HSWA…727.03. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec…107.63, REA…88.00. STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: Grannas…5873.21.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the road bond for Richard Kern Lumber for .7 miles on WPA Road from Little League Property to SR 869. Motion made by Mr. Smith, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed. It was advised to take a picture of the road and entrance they are using to make sure any damage done, there would be proof.
Mr. Smith stated the meeting that was to be held on Wednesday regarding the merging of the poling places was changed to Friday and he encouraged everyone to attend. Mine 42 and Elton are to be merged, also Sidman and St. Michael poling places.
Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Mark Baloga discussed the condition of Hub Lane with the Board and asked if they were planning any repairs to this roadway. Board discussed the road with Mr. Baloga and stated they will reshape it, make it wider and put a base in.
XI. ADJUORNMENT
Mr. Richards stated with no further township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:20P.M.
Respectfully submitted by: Diana L. Baxter, Secretary-Treasurer
REGULAR MEETING
January 28, 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) resident.
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 January 7, 2013 meeting. He asked all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes presented and also the reorganization meeting minutes. 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 $41,211.64, expenditures of $61,985.74 (Check #25712 to #25754) and a balance of $379,971.15. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues of $756.00, expenditures $3,907.79 (Check #1215 to #1216) and a balance of $10,315.22. The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $220.50, expenditures $1,368.82 (Check #994 to #995) and a balance of $26,760.63. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of $0.00, expenditures of $0.00 (Check #---) and a balance of $29,766.71. Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read.
VII. CORRESPONDANCE:
A letter was read regarding the resignation from Mark Bucci from the Adams Township Board of Auditors. (This letter was sent to Cambria County Board of Elections and his vacancy will be on the ballot in the primary election.) Discussion: Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept Mr. Bucci’s resignation as an elected auditor. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.
A letter was read from Thomas J. Anderson & Associates regarding refunding $904.32 in excess contributions for the Non-Uniform pension plan. Discussion: None
A letter was read from Cambria County Department of Emergency Services requesting an updated Promulgation Statement. Motion to approve the Promulgation Statement for Adams Township was made by Mr. Smith, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
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A letter was read from Tetra Tech regarding notification of their intent to submit a water management plan for the withdrawal of water associated with oil and gas exploration. Discussion: The Board felt this area was in Summerhill Township instead of Adams Township. A letter will be sent to Tetra Tech stating this.
II. OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Mark Bucci to the Planning Commission for a 4 year term expiring 2017. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
Payment of the Bills: Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $30,928.16 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. Smith made the motion to pay
all bills, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed. The bills are as follows for the General, Fire, Street Light and State Accounts: GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT: Ace..651.85, Am. Legal Services…188.24, Am. Rock Salt…14,510.50, Barclay…84.00, Blues…151.00, CCBC…340.00, C. Macy…20.00, Comcast…102.78, Cumberland Truck…10.40, Delage…76.92, D. Deyarmin…20.00, Harleysville…603.48, Tribune…127.50, Long Barn…24.30, M Glosser…122.20, Miller Auto Parts…54.43, Penelec…894.06, R&J Gulf…1455.22, Sprint…45.26, Summit…2575.14, Valley National…13.85, Verizon…205.65, Verizon Wireless…216.39, WCMcQuaides…40.00, Walmart…60.33, Walsh…616.29, YIS…727.50. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: HSWA…727.03. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec…107.63, REA…88.00. STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: Grannas…5873.21.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the road bond for Richard Kern Lumber for .7 miles on WPA Road from Little League Property to SR 869. Motion made by Mr. Smith, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed. It was advised to take a picture of the road and entrance they are using to make sure any damage done, there would be proof.
Mr. Smith stated the meeting that was to be held on Wednesday regarding the merging of the poling places was changed to Friday and he encouraged everyone to attend. Mine 42 and Elton are to be merged, also Sidman and St. Michael poling places.
Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Mark Baloga discussed the condition of Hub Lane with the Board and asked if they were planning any repairs to this roadway. Board discussed the road with Mr. Baloga and stated they will reshape it, make it wider and put a base in.
XI. ADJUORNMENT
Mr. Richards stated with no further township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:20P.M.
Respectfully submitted by: Diana L. Baxter, Secretary-Treasurer
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