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Meeting Minutes for March 24, 2014

4/15/2014

 
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

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