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Meeting Minutes from July 14, 2014

7/30/2014

 
ADAMS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

July 14, 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; Police 

Chief Moss and four (4) residents.

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 June 23, 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. Gdula 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 $77,574.15, expenditures of $56,606.37 (Check #26810 

to #26834) and a balance of $670,794.57. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues 

of $2,025.00, expenditures of $153.14 (Check #1277) and a balance of $48,264.73. The 

Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues of $530.00, expenditures of $0.00 (Check 

#---) and a balance of $30,421.72. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed interest 

of $94.77 and expenditures of $0.00 (check #---) leaving a balance of $213,263.40. Mr. 

Richards stated the Treasurers Report was received as read. Mr. Hoffman asked about the 

Commonwealth of PA excess winter maintenance amount.

 A letter from PA DEP regarding the Flood Protection Project along South Fork Little 

Conemaugh River and the need to approve a new Sponsor Agreement for the township 

stating the Township’s responsibility for land acquisition, utility relocation and the project 

escrow account. Discussion: A discussion between Board members regarding the flood 

project and it was agreed that they need to know what the calculations are for the 100 

year flood and also they need to meet with North Fork Southern prior to making any 

commitment to this project. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to send a letter back to request 

a meeting with North Fork Southern and regarding the calculations for the event of flooding. 

Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. Motion passed. Mr. Barbin is going to 

A letter from PA DEP regarding releasing the AMFIRE Mining Co., LLC South Fork #2 

Mine permit. Discussion: A discussion was held on the probable location of this mine 

permit with Amfire. No action is required if they are o.k. with the release of the bond.

 Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a new member to the Forest Hills Municipal 

Authority (to replace Alfred Clement), Adams Township Municipal Authority (to replace 

Alfred Clement) and also the Adams Township Water Authority ( to replace Tom Neff). 

(Letters of interest are attached to meeting packet). Mr. Smith made a motion to appoint 

Mr. Richards to the Forest Hills Municipal Authority, Mr. Gdula second this motion. Mr. 

Richards abstained. The motion passed. Mr. Smith made a motion to appoint Ralph 

Glessner to the Adams Township Municipal Authority. Mr. Christ seconds this motion. With 

all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Gdula made a motion to appoint Joe Trentini to the Adams 

Township Water Authority . Mr. Smith seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion 

Mr. Smith made a motion to send a letter of sympathy to Skip Kelley’s spouse. Mr. Hoffman 

seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed. The Board stated there are no more 

interested parties to be appointed to the vacancy created by the passing of Mr. Kelley.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to hire a part time secretary-clerk for the Police 

Department and when needed the Township Office. Mr. Christ made the motion. Mr. Smith 

seconds this motion. Mr. Richards asked can they type the police reports and incidents. 

Mr. Moss stated yes. Mr. Hoffman asked about doing an interview process. Mr. Smith 

rescinded his second on Mr. Christ motion. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to review and 

interview for a part time secretary – clerk for the Police Department and when needed in 

the Township Office. Mr. Christ made the motion, second by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, 

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 $38,405.84 to take a few minutes to review the bill before 

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

J. Rachael...733.76, Adams Water...54.00, CCBC...335.00, Comcast...335.00, Cover 

Chevy...65.89, Crystal Pure...45.30, Cumberland Truck...1208.87, D. Knepper...30.00, 

DeLage...79.67, D. Bailey...30.00, Ebensburg Office...367.61, E. Pentrack...30.00, 

FHMA...105.00, FWF...248.00, HRI...1897.78, ICC...125.00, J. Cummings...30.00, J. 

Rachael...551.25, Tribune...192.50, Long Barn...33.00, LP Miller...765.84, M. Bucci...30.00, 

M. Cornelius...300.00, Miller Auto Parts...5.08, Palyocsik...16.97, P. Webb...35.00, R&J 

Gulf...1500.57, Penelec...691.46, Ray’s...55.80, R. Webb...30.00, R. Poborsky...30.00, 

Summit...4343.32, Team Force...7432.43, US Cleaning...583.00, VISA...242.35, 

Walsh...234.69, Watson...633.00 FIRE PROECTION ACCOUNT: HSWA...727.03, J. 

Rachael...19.20.. STREET LIGHT ACCOUNT: Penelec...2833.39, REA...108.00, J. 

Rachael...72.90. STATE LIQUID FUELS ACCOUNT: None.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to sell the 2009 Ford Victoria. Mr. Christ made the 

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

Mr. Richard asked for a motion to approve the following subdivisions as approved 

by the Planning Commission on July 2, 2014.

1. Nagy Subdivision on Seesetown Road. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by 

2. Berwind Corp minor subdivision to Gdula and Ferchalk on Seesetown Road for 

3. Thomas Subdivision. Mr. Smith made the motion, second by Mr. Christ. Motion 

4. Sally Stanton subdivision. Motion made by Mr. Gdula, second by Mr. Smith With 

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the road bond for $7,500.00 for Kern 

Brothers Lumber Co. Corp. for 6/10 mile on WPA Road. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second 

by Mr. Smith. With all in favor, motion passed.

Mr. Richards asked for a motion to allow the Police Chief to purchase the required 

program for the tablets to be used in the police vehicles. Mr. Smith made the motion, 

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

Mr. Hoffman stated there is no money to tar and chip the roads. He is starting his 

dirt roads next week and knows there will be complaints on the dust.

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

X. PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD 

Mr. Jessie Scott spoke regarding the recent paving on Hill Street, the need for him to 

get his landscaping done and a place ready for the garage that is coming and the fact his 

contractor was told he could bring deliveries in but could not haul dirt out on Hill Street 

without posting a bond. After a discussion on the options and avenues Mr. Scott has the 

Board stated as long as the loads going out are no more than 10 ton his contractor could 

haul out but if it goes over 10 ton, he needs to bond the roadway. 

Mrs. Marie Hudson and her Daughter Debbie Miller spoke regarding the recent 

“ditch digging” that the Township Road Crew did on her property and the way the ditch line 

goes down (not straight). Mr. Richards stated Mr. Hoffman and the road crew will go down 

and fix this possibly with a swell. 

Mr. Christ. With all in favor, motion passed

2 non building lots as lot 1 4.132 acres and lot 2 at 4.132 acres. Mr. Smith made 

the motion, second by Mr. Christ. Mr. Gdula abstained. Motion passed.

all in favor, motion passed.

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

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

this motion. With all in favor, motion passed and meeting adjourned at 6:06 P.M. 

 Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Baxter, Secretary-Treasurer

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