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Meeting Minutes for March 10, 2014

3/25/2014

 
ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

March 10, 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, Dennis Gdula, Anthony 

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

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. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the February 24, 2014 meeting. He 

asked all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve 

the minutes presented. Mr. Gdula made the motion to accept the minutes, Mr. Christ 

seconds this motion. Mr. Smith abstained from voting since he was absent at the last 

meeting. 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 $67,090.94, expenditures of $59,076.98 (Check #26569 

to #26590) and a balance of $393,732.04. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues 

of $0.00, expenditures of $165.07 (Check #1262 to #1263) and a balance of $11,903.43. 

The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00, expenditures of $00.00 (Check 

#---) and a balance of $22,201.08. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest and 

the state allocation of $214,323.33 and expenditures of $0.00(check #---) leaving a balance 

of $225,371.25. Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read. 

A letter from Earthtech, Inc. regarding Villa Road Culvert replacement. Discussion: 

A letter from HRI regarding using the Little League shell bank for the school project. 

Discussion: This letter request was discussed and Mr. Gdula stated HRI wanted to see if the 

township was open to negations on this matter. Mr. Richards stated selling the shell bank is 

fine but he doesn’t want the fill dumped on the grounds. Mr. Smith stated the Little League 

should be involved in these discussions also due to the number of loads and traffic and 

using the area. The Board will discuss this matter with them after they find out what the 

pyritic content of the shell bank is. Mr. Richards asked for a motion not to allow any waste 

material on the site, Mr. Hoffman made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, 

A letter was received from Patrick Replogle requesting the Supervisors consider 

him to fill the vacancy on the Forest Hills Municipal Authority board created by the death of 

Albert Clement. Discussion: None.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the extended warranty on the 2014 

International 7400 SFA 4X4 at a cost of $4,200.00. 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. 

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

presented for payment totaling $50,494.42 to take a few minutes to review the bill before 

calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Christ 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: 

Adams Water…54.00, CCBC…110.00, Comcast…400.59, Crystal Pure…56.30, 

Cumberland…76.92, Ebensburg Office…121.52, E. Pentrack…30.00, FHMA…105.00, 

Fox’s…236.18, J. Zakraysek…20.00, JMA…55.25, Tribune…297.50,, Laurel Ford…1378.39, 

Long Barn…145.45, LP Miller…15025.02, M. Bucci…30.00, Miller Auto Parts…88.23, P. 

Webb…35.00, Penelec…779.06, PA One…8.50, Police Law…141.00, R&J Gulf…1086.27, R. 

Cortese…30.00, R. Webb…30.00, R. Rickely…20.00, R. Young…30.00, Sporys 

Locksmith…204.99, Teamsters…10576.00, US Cleaning…583.00, VISA…222.60, 

Walsh…2232.16. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: None. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: 

Penelec…2,755.03, Cambria County…1,022.86. STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: 

Grannas…6047.25, American Rock Salt…6454.00.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to pass the Resolution reducing the Police Officers’ 

contributions to the police pension plan for the years 2012, 2013 and 2014 to 2.75%. Mr. 

Smith asked questions about this motion and it was stated the Township did not pass this 

resolution for the years stated in the resolution and the State Auditor for our pensions 

stated this resolution needs passed on a yearly basis. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to 

approve the resolution, Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to name a Chief Administrative Officer for the 

Pension Plans. Mr. Smith made a motion to name Diana Baxter as Chief Administrative 

Officer. Mr. Christ seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to advertise for Spring Maintenance Material for the 

2014-2015 seasons. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, 

Mr. Richards stated Spring Clean Up has been set for a Clean Sweep starting May 5, 

 Mr. Richards asked for any other new business. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to send 

a letter of condolence to the families of Earl Edministon and Albert Clement. Mr. Christ 

made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Barbin stated 

the Board has thirty (30) days to fill the vacancy.

Mr. Hoffman stated the street sweeping will be occurring the week of April 14 to 

April 18, 2014. This information will be posted at various places, placed on the web page 

and given to the Dispatch.

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

Mr. Arlo Myers from Country Inn Road discussed his water problem with the Board. 

Mr. Hoffman stated they will look at the situation and see what can be done.

Mr. Orsaugas stated the swings on the playground in Mine 42 need fixed. They are 

uneven. The Board will look at what needs done and remove the swings until the repairs 

Mr. Richards stated with no further township business to conduct he would 

entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Gdula made the motion to adjourn and Mr. Smith second 

this motion. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:40 P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter, Secretary-Treasurer

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