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Meeting Minutes for May 18, 2015

5/21/2015

 
ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

May 18, 2015

       Vice Chairman William Smith called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. in the conference room of 

the Adams Township Municipal Building. 

                The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present. 

Those in attendance were Supervisors Dennis Gdula, Anthony Christ, Roy Hoffman, Bill Smith; William 

Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; Kirk Moss, Police Chief and five (5) residents.

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR AGENDA ITEMS AND PRIOR MEETING MINUTES:     

Mr. Smith 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. Smith stated everyone had a copy of the April 27, 2015 meeting.   He asked all Board members to 

read the minutes.  Mr. Smith asked for a motion to approve the minutes presented. Mr. Gdula 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. Smith asked for the reading of the Treasurers Report.  The General Account Fund showed revenues 

received totaling $215,361.63, expenditures of $45,917.86 (Check #27416 to #27444) and a balance of 

$705,087.37.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues of $21,961.80, expenditures of $4,318.46 

(Check #1312 to #1314) and a balance of $59,765.02.  The Fire Protection Account Fund showed 

revenues of $5,439.00 (hydrants) and 22,534.19 (Fire Protection), expenditures of $858.10 (Check #1052 

to #1053) and a balance of $59,158.03.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest of $131.99 

and expenditures of $3,904.71 (check #766 to #767) leaving a balance of $283,317.13.  Mr. Smith stated 

the treasurer’s report was received as read.  

A letter from DEP regarding Rosebud Mining Co., Underground Mine Permit Revision for Blue 

Road project.  Discussion:  None

     Mr. Smith asked for the opening of the bids received for the Athey Sweeper.  NO BIDS Received 

Mr. Smith asked for the opening of the bids received for the 2015 Road project.  Quaker Sales - 

$209,035.00; HRI - $210,516.00; Grannas -$182,596.25; New Enterprise - $186,123.30.  Mr. Smith asked 

for a motion to accept Grannas Bros. bid at $182,596.25 for the 2015 Road Project.  Mr. Christ made the 

motion, second by Mr. Hoffman.  With all in favor, motion passed.  Mr. Barbin started everything was in 

order with the bonds and documents for Grannas Brothers.

 Mr. Smith asked for a motion to adopt the International property Maintenance Code and its 

successors and authorizing participation in a property maintenance program of the Cambria County 

Enforcement Agency.  Discussion occurred on this motion and Mr. Barbin explained the law and code 

and strongly advised the Board to pass the International Building Code due to the benefits the township 

will receive on the problems we currently have within the township.  Mr. Gdula made the motion to 

adopt and Mr. Christ seconds this motion.  The vote was Mr. Hoffman, Christ and Gdula in favor, Mr. 

Mr. Smith asked for a motion to release C&C Smith road bond on old Bedford Pike Road.  

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

Mr. Smith asked for a discussion on purchasing or leasing a roller.  Mr. Gdula stated they can 

lease a roller.  To lease the roller it would be $4,585.00 per month and we can purchase a roller at 

$87,500 lease purchase with the cost being $21,228.50 per year after 2015.  Mr. Hoffman made the 

motion to lease purchase this roller under costars with a cost of $21,228.50 payment for 2016 and 

possibly give the Road Master the ability to either trade or place a down payment on the roller to 

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

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

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

payment totaling $50,742.54 to take a few minutes to review the bill before calling for a motion to 

approve payment of the bills.  Mr. Gdula 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…6821.49, Adams Water…54.00, Advanced 

Office…400.00, A. Christ…56.90, Barclay…444.60, CCBC…280.00, Cernics…275.00, Crystal Pure…45.30, 

Cumberland…33.69, DeLage…76.92, D. Richards…92.90, Ebensburg Office…89.87, FiHoff…147.00, 

Fisher…77.61, FHMA…105.00, FWF…7951.00, JMA…470.39, Tribune…370.00, Long Barn…40.29, LP 

Miller…3484.23, M. Glosser…82.00, M. Bucci…30.00, Nationwide…599.04, Palyocsik…5.49, P. 

Webb…35.00, Penelec…864.38, PA One…32.80, PA Twp. News…90.00, Pitney Bowes…200.00, Portage 

Power…257.61, R. Cortese…30.00, Rays…80.59, R. Webb…30.00, R. Young…30.00, R. Poborsky…30.00, 

Sams Club…396.80, Shana Grow…150.00, Summit…4277.24, Teamsters…11814.30, Tire Shop…1198.00, 

Tractor Supply…113.97, Trapuzzanos…39.50, US Municipal…141.00, US Cleaning…623.00, 

Verizon…226.91, VISA…598.33, McQuaides…40.00, W. Barbin…905.46, W. Smith…59.99, Windber 

Agway…59.99.  FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: HSWA…763.38, J. Rachael…254.60.   STREET LIGHT 

ACCOUNT:  Penelec…3719.29, REA…108.00, J. Rachael…1031.94.  STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT:  none. 

Mr. Smith asked for a motion to pass the resolution to extend the life of the Adams-Croyle 

Recreation Authority for fifty (50) years.  Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Hoffman.  With all 

Mr. Smith asked for a motion to approve the joinder amendment for the Police Pension Plan 

Revisiion to Service Increment Benefit.  The Board tabled this motion to allow Police Chief Moss a 

chance to talk to Mr. Wirley with PSAB  with the Solicitor present during this discussion. 

Mr. Smith asked for a motion to approve the revisions to Employee Contributions to the Non 

Uniform Pension Plan (contribution up to 10% by employee).  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by 

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

Mr. Smith asked for a motion to renew the Insurance Policy through EMC Insurance for 2015-

2016 at a cost of $32,566.00.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Christ.  With all in favor, 

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

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

Residents from Villa Road asked the Board when the bridge replacement was going to start.  The answer 

is June or July.  Are they getting their road paved?  The pot holes need fixed on the roadway .

Mr. Smith stated with no further township business to conduct he would entertain a 

motion to adjourn. Mr.Gdula made the motion to adjourn and Mr. Christ second this motion.    With all 

in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:35 P.M.       

Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter

Secretary-Treasurer

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