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Meeting Minutes for June 23, 2014

7/15/2014

 
ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

June 23, 2014

 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, Denny Gdula, Anthony 

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

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. Smith stated he got a 

telephone call from the neighbor at 171 Church Street and wondered if Cambria County was 

notified of the action taken. It was stated yes. 

 Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the June 09, 2014 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 $48,640.59, expenditures of $137,204.58 (Check 

#26752 to #26809) and a balance of $649,826.79. The Street Light Account Fund showed 

revenues of $764.10, expenditures of $2,854.60 (Check #1274 to #1276) and a balance of 

$46,392.87. The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $199.80, expenditures 

of $734.83 (Check #1030 to #1031) and a balance of $30,891.72. The State Liquid Fuels 

Account Fund showed interest of $0.00 and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a 

balance of $213,168.63. Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read. 

Mr. Smith asked about the State Liquid Fuels account and the up and coming road project 

VII. CORRESPONDANCE:

 A letter from Noll’s Forestry Services, Inc. regarding a stream crossing permit 

application act 14 notification for Katie Respet and Dave Horner. Discussion: Bobbie 

Blazosky will patrol this permit.

Mr. Richards asked for discussion on the Ford F550 and the need for replacement 

that was budgeted for 2014 purchase. Mr. Christ made a motion to purchase a new F550. 

Mr. Smith seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Gdula stated they 

have to figure out which F550 is the one to get rid of. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to 

advertise to purchase a F550. Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in 

Mr. Richards asked Mr. Barbin what he found out on the Boyle Residence in Dunlo. 

Mr. Barbin will look into this matter this week.

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 $36,158.33 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. Gdula 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: 

Advanced Office...1205.26, American Legal...238.92, AmeriHealth...13861.20, C. 

Webb...4100.00, Comcast...83.98, CCBC...234.38, D. Knepper...30.00, D. Bailey...30.00, D. 

Richards...80.00, FWF...7832.00, Harleysville...599.04, HRI...181.72, J. Cummings...30.00, 

Johnstown Tribune...235.00, Lowes...35.87, PSATS UC...5.71, R&J Gulf...1019.63, R. 

Genday...750.00, Summit Bank...3823.38, Verizon...43.47, Verizon Wireless...175.25, WC 

McQuade...40.00, Walmart...18.47, Walsh...601.91, W. Hudack...750.00. FIRE PROECTION 

ACCOUNT: None. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec...153.14. STATE LIQUID FUELS 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the road bond for Palestine Road for a 

job being done by E Forestry LLC. Discussion occurred on this motion and Butch wants to 

talk to him about just going on Palestine and not Oakridge Drive also. Mr. Smith made the 

motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on replacing the 12 year old printer that does 

not work properly with a new black laser hp printer at a cost of $618.00 for the township 

office. Motion made by Mr. Christ and second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for information on the police uniforms need to be changed due 

to the fact they do not make the type they currently wear any longer. Discussion on this 

subject and it was agreed that for full time officers 2 full uniforms need purchased and for 

part time 1 full uniform. Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appeal the Boundary Line Dispute ruling. Mr. 

Hoffman made the motion to appeal and Mr. Gdula second this motion. With all in favor, 

Mr. Hoffman stated he needs to purchase a new cutting edge and jack pads. Mr. 

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

 Mr. Richards asked for any other new business. None was forth coming.

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

Mr. Roy Wicks stated he is continuing to clean up his property and was going to 

remove all the mess except for one car; he currently has 9 cars left. 

Mr. Orsagus stated Hoffman Mining renewed their permit and he wondered what 

the board knew. It was stated they have to renew the permit until the reclamation work is 

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. Gdula second 

this motion. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:30 P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter

Secretary-Treasurer

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