ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING
March 24, 2014
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, Anthony Christ, William
Smith and Roy Hoffman; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; two (2)
residents and two (2) bidders.
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.
V. MINUTES:
Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the March 10, 2014 meeting. He asked
all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the
minutes presented. Mr. Christ made the motion to accept the minutes, Mr. Smith 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 $83,244.74, expenditures of $60,299.81 (Check
#26591 to #26623) and a balance of $416,676.97. The Street Light Account Fund showed
revenues of $7,497.00, expenditures of $3,777.89 (Check #1264 to #1265) and a balance of
$15,622.54. The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $1,862.00, expenditures
of $00.00 (Check #---) and a balance of $24,063.08. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund
showed interest of $0.00 and expenditures of $12,501.25 (check #762 to #763) leaving a
balance of $212,870.00. Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read.
Mr. Smith asked what bills got paid from the State Account and it was stated American Rock
Salt and Grannas.
VII. CORRESPONDANCE:
A letter from Ruth Albaugh regarding the condition of Blue Road was read.
Discussion: Mr. Smith asked if this was the same person who stated Rosebud will destroy
the road way during the hearings. The answer was yes.
March 24, 2014
A letter from was read from the Adams Twp. #2 Fire Co. regarding their tentative
list of functions for 2014. Discussion: Mr. Smith stated the Board should forward this
tentative list of functions on to our insurance carrier to make recommendations on their
coverage of these events. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to forward this list on to the
Insurance Co. for their recommendations. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr.
Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.
A letter was received Ralph Glessner 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.
A letter was received Ron Richards 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 stated five (5) people have now submitted for this vacancy. Mr. Barbin
stated there is no deadline to appoint a replacement on the Authority as previously stated.
The Board decided to wait to appoint.
II. OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Richards asked for the opening of the bids received for the 2014-2015 spring
maintenance material. The bids are shown on the attached bid sheet reflecting the
New Enterprise: 1B Stone – 9.20 picked up/16.60 delivered; Anti-Skid – 12.30
picked up/20.40 delivered; 3A Stone – 8.00 picked up/15.40 delivered; 2A Stone – 5.60
picked up/13.30 delivered; 4 Stone – 8.00 picked up/15.40 delivered.
Grannas Brothers: 1B Stone- 8.00 picked up/15.65 delivered; 3A Stone – 7.00 picked
up/ 14.85 delivered; 2A Stone 5.10 picked up/12.75 delivered; 4 Stone – 6.90 picked up/
14.55 delivered.
Suit Kote Co.: E-3m 2.30 delivered; AE-P 1.727 delivered.
Midland: E-3M – 2.40 picked up/2.18 delivered; AEP – 1.70 picked up/ 1.52
Russell Standard: E-3M 2.595 delivered; AE-P 1.801 delivered.
Jefferson Paving: E-3M 2.33 delivered; AE-P 1.74 delivered.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept New Enterprise Stone for the Anti-Skid
material. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept Grannas Brothers for the 1B-Stone, 3A Stone,
2A Stone, 4 Stone. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor,
motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept Midlands bid of $2.18 for E-3m and 1.52 for
AE-P. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reconsider the bids for emulsions. Mr. Smith made the
motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to table the award of the emulsions until the next
meeting April 15, 2014. 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 is forthcoming.
March 24, 2014
IX. NEW BUSINESS
Payment of the Bills: Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills
presented for payment totaling $13,316.64 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. 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:
Advanced Office…68.06, Appalachian Tire…671.00, CCBC…125.15, D. Knepper…30.00, D.
Bailey…30.00, D. Richards…80.00, E. Smay…30.00, Galls…495.59, Harleysville…708.10, Hei-
Way…2276.72, Infocon…564.05, J. Cummings…30.00, Laurel Ford…126.09, Long
Barn…13.00, R&J Gulf…1115.23, Reighard Machine…475.00, Sam’s Club…396.80,
Summit…3823.38, Verizon…42.86, Verizon Wireless…158.32, WalMart…7.95,
Walsh…580.98, J. Rachael…558.17. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: HSWA…727.03.
STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec…75.16, REA…108.00. STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT:
Mr. Richards asked for discussion on the road projects for Adams Township. Mr.
Hoffman stated Redwood Drive, Oakridge Drive, the intersection of Oakridge and Palestine
and the streets in St. Michael from behind the Club House with a deadline date of July 1,
2014. Motion made by Mr. Hoffman and second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion
passed to advertise this project.
Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on purchasing three new garage doors for the
municipal garage. Mr. Hoffman stated bids were received from CHI, Overhead, Thermadoor
and Reiner Garage Door companies. Mr. Hoffman stated CHI better door in white for 3
doors was priced at $5,482.00. Mr. Smith made the motion to accept CHI’s bid for the better
door in white. Mr. Christ seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the application for County Aid
requesting $25,000.00. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor,
motion passed.
Mr. Smith asked if we purchased a roller and what the cost of it was. We did not
purchase it and the cost is $58,500.00.
Mr. Richards asked for any other new business. None was forth coming.
X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Replogle asked about the garage doors and warranty. Mr. Hoffman stated the
township selected the 10 year warranty door.
XI. ADJUORNMENT
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. Christ second
this motion. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:52 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by:
Diana Baxter, Secretary-Treasurer
REGULAR MEETING
March 24, 2014
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, Anthony Christ, William
Smith and Roy Hoffman; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; two (2)
residents and two (2) bidders.
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.
V. MINUTES:
Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the March 10, 2014 meeting. He asked
all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the
minutes presented. Mr. Christ made the motion to accept the minutes, Mr. Smith 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 $83,244.74, expenditures of $60,299.81 (Check
#26591 to #26623) and a balance of $416,676.97. The Street Light Account Fund showed
revenues of $7,497.00, expenditures of $3,777.89 (Check #1264 to #1265) and a balance of
$15,622.54. The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $1,862.00, expenditures
of $00.00 (Check #---) and a balance of $24,063.08. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund
showed interest of $0.00 and expenditures of $12,501.25 (check #762 to #763) leaving a
balance of $212,870.00. Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read.
Mr. Smith asked what bills got paid from the State Account and it was stated American Rock
Salt and Grannas.
VII. CORRESPONDANCE:
A letter from Ruth Albaugh regarding the condition of Blue Road was read.
Discussion: Mr. Smith asked if this was the same person who stated Rosebud will destroy
the road way during the hearings. The answer was yes.
March 24, 2014
A letter from was read from the Adams Twp. #2 Fire Co. regarding their tentative
list of functions for 2014. Discussion: Mr. Smith stated the Board should forward this
tentative list of functions on to our insurance carrier to make recommendations on their
coverage of these events. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to forward this list on to the
Insurance Co. for their recommendations. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr.
Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.
A letter was received Ralph Glessner 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.
A letter was received Ron Richards 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 stated five (5) people have now submitted for this vacancy. Mr. Barbin
stated there is no deadline to appoint a replacement on the Authority as previously stated.
The Board decided to wait to appoint.
II. OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Richards asked for the opening of the bids received for the 2014-2015 spring
maintenance material. The bids are shown on the attached bid sheet reflecting the
New Enterprise: 1B Stone – 9.20 picked up/16.60 delivered; Anti-Skid – 12.30
picked up/20.40 delivered; 3A Stone – 8.00 picked up/15.40 delivered; 2A Stone – 5.60
picked up/13.30 delivered; 4 Stone – 8.00 picked up/15.40 delivered.
Grannas Brothers: 1B Stone- 8.00 picked up/15.65 delivered; 3A Stone – 7.00 picked
up/ 14.85 delivered; 2A Stone 5.10 picked up/12.75 delivered; 4 Stone – 6.90 picked up/
14.55 delivered.
Suit Kote Co.: E-3m 2.30 delivered; AE-P 1.727 delivered.
Midland: E-3M – 2.40 picked up/2.18 delivered; AEP – 1.70 picked up/ 1.52
Russell Standard: E-3M 2.595 delivered; AE-P 1.801 delivered.
Jefferson Paving: E-3M 2.33 delivered; AE-P 1.74 delivered.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept New Enterprise Stone for the Anti-Skid
material. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept Grannas Brothers for the 1B-Stone, 3A Stone,
2A Stone, 4 Stone. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor,
motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept Midlands bid of $2.18 for E-3m and 1.52 for
AE-P. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reconsider the bids for emulsions. Mr. Smith made the
motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to table the award of the emulsions until the next
meeting April 15, 2014. 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 is forthcoming.
March 24, 2014
IX. NEW BUSINESS
Payment of the Bills: Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills
presented for payment totaling $13,316.64 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. 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:
Advanced Office…68.06, Appalachian Tire…671.00, CCBC…125.15, D. Knepper…30.00, D.
Bailey…30.00, D. Richards…80.00, E. Smay…30.00, Galls…495.59, Harleysville…708.10, Hei-
Way…2276.72, Infocon…564.05, J. Cummings…30.00, Laurel Ford…126.09, Long
Barn…13.00, R&J Gulf…1115.23, Reighard Machine…475.00, Sam’s Club…396.80,
Summit…3823.38, Verizon…42.86, Verizon Wireless…158.32, WalMart…7.95,
Walsh…580.98, J. Rachael…558.17. FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: HSWA…727.03.
STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec…75.16, REA…108.00. STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT:
Mr. Richards asked for discussion on the road projects for Adams Township. Mr.
Hoffman stated Redwood Drive, Oakridge Drive, the intersection of Oakridge and Palestine
and the streets in St. Michael from behind the Club House with a deadline date of July 1,
2014. Motion made by Mr. Hoffman and second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion
passed to advertise this project.
Mr. Richards asked for a discussion on purchasing three new garage doors for the
municipal garage. Mr. Hoffman stated bids were received from CHI, Overhead, Thermadoor
and Reiner Garage Door companies. Mr. Hoffman stated CHI better door in white for 3
doors was priced at $5,482.00. Mr. Smith made the motion to accept CHI’s bid for the better
door in white. Mr. Christ seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the application for County Aid
requesting $25,000.00. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. With all in favor,
motion passed.
Mr. Smith asked if we purchased a roller and what the cost of it was. We did not
purchase it and the cost is $58,500.00.
Mr. Richards asked for any other new business. None was forth coming.
X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Replogle asked about the garage doors and warranty. Mr. Hoffman stated the
township selected the 10 year warranty door.
XI. ADJUORNMENT
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. Christ second
this motion. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:52 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by:
Diana Baxter, Secretary-Treasurer
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