CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Dennis Gdula called the regular meeting to order at 5:00pm in the conference room of the Adams Township Municipal Building.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present.
ATTENDANCE:
Those in attendance were Supervisors Dennis Gdula , Brian Schrader, and Mark Bucci, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer ,Solicitor William Barbin, and one (1) visitor. Mr.Senft and Mr. Richards were absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR AGENDA ITEMS AND PRIOR MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Gdula stated now the Public has the right and the opportunity to comment on any item from the previous meeting minutes. None were forthcoming.
MINUTES:
Mr. Gdula stated everyone had copies of the February 10,2025 regular meeting minutes. He asked all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to approve the minutes as written. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
After discussion, Mr. Gdula stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as written. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $162,466.53, expenditures of $92,442.94( check # 34321 to #34361) and a balance of $696,404.98. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $0.00 and expenditures of $161.55(check #1733) and a balance of $9,644.22. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $0.00 and protection of $0.00 and expenditures of 1,467.04(check# #1432) and a balance of $20,798.61. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $465.33 in interest, state liquid fuel allocation of $285,181.41 and expenditures of $18,213.42(check#855 to #856) leaving a balance of $445,409.29.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from County Conservation about Path of Flood Race road usage; request for approval letter .Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to send approval letter. Motion made by Mr. Schrader ,second by Mr. Bucci to send approval letter. With all in favor, motion passed.
Letter and discussion on cable franchise agreement proposal with Comcast which expires May of 2026; review and possible motion to approve new agreement with Comcast. Discussion occurred between the Board and Solicitor Barbin about term of contract renewal agreement; Mr. Gdula said last time that term was all we could negotiate. The Board told secretary to get in touch with government rep for Comcast and let her know we want to meet to discuss term before renewing contract agreement.
Letter from Cambria County Assoc. of Twp. Officials about meeting Thursday, March 13th at 6pm.
Letter from DEP concerning flowage easements within railroad right of way for South Fork/Little Conemaugh within Adams Twp. Discussion occurred about this ; Mr. Bucci suggested we contact DEP to make sure this area of flowage easement flood project is area the Board is thinking and make sure we are both on same page regarding this ; Mr. Barbin said that is a good idea; he also said that DEP is asking the township to contact the railroad to get support approval letter for right of way ; he said to send copy of this letter the DEP sent to Norfolk Southern and say about request for support letter ; he said has another township that had something similar and have not heard back and its been years; but at least you can say you sent letter and made them aware.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Gdula asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
NEW BUSINESS:
Payment of the Bills: Mr. Gdula stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $64,111.51 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Bucci made the motion to pay all bills. Mr. Schrader seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: AscendanceTrucks….156.73,BarclayElec….650.00,Bergeys…5.67,Comcast….359.27,DavidHeisers…99.00,EmploymentPartnersBenefitsFund…23,611.00,FisherAuto…80.12,FHMA….132.00,FWF…..816.00,Highland….78.66,Highmark….370.15…Jesco….922.18,Tribune….250.50,Keystone…2,197.20,KimballMidwest…42.15,LongBarn….225.50,LongsEquipment…242.00,LutherPMiller…3,221.71,MWInspection…150.00,NAPAAuto…643.62,R2SConsulting…300.00,RelianceStandard…874.01,Samco….2683.33,S.Grow…150.00,Trapuzzanos….74.95,UPMC….123.00,USCleaning…..745.00.00,Verizon…160.06,VISA….917.57,WBMason….349.95,Witmer….1868.00.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: American Rock Salt….4,481.65,WindberStone….11,139.82.
TheStreetLightAccountFund:Penelec….235.07,REA…161.55,Penelec…5,594.09. TheFireHydrantandProtectionFund:None.
Opening and awarding of maintenance material for stone, emulsions, and asphalt. The Board opened and tabulated bids; discussion occurred. Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to table awarding maintenance material bids until Mr.Senft ,roadmaster/supervisor could review until the next meeting on March 24th. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, passed.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to advertise for engineer services for CDBG projects. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to advertise for bids for bed, plow ,and other accessories for Freightliner after getting spec sheet done. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to hire Jared Shope as full time officer for Adams Twp. Police Department (going from part time to full time). Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: None
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Gdula stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:32 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
