CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Dennis Gdula called the regular meeting to order at 5:00 pm 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,, Dan Senft , Brian Schrader and Mark Bucci, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer ,Solicitor William Barbin, Police Chief Moss and four (4) visitors. Mr. Richards was 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 December 2,2024 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. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed
TREASURER’S REPORT:
After discussion, Mr. Gdula stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as read and asked for a motion to accept all Treasurer’s Reports for 2024. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $26,263.73, expenditures of $86,470.33( check # 34185 to #34208) and a balance of $762,921.61. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $0.00 and expenditures of $213.63(check #1724) and a balance of $16,995.63. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $0.00 and protection of $0.00 and expenditures of 10,000.00(check# #1423 to #1424) and a balance of $24,242.36. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#–) leaving a balance of $226,647.11. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $0.00 in revenues in interest, and transfer of $1.17(check#–) ; leaving a balance of $9,396.61.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Letter from Chief Moss concerning motions below under new business pertaining to vehicle acquisition and personnel matters.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Gdula asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
NEW BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Payment of the Bills: Mr. Gdula stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $47,054.49 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. Senft seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: AT&T……296.57,BatteryWarehouse….35.00,Cintas…87.21,Comcast….11.20,Conemaugh….50.00,FisherAuto…442.51,FWF….43.00,Highmark….301.15,J.Nibert…30.00,JtownTribune……42.60,Keystone….702.14,KimballMidwest…502.48,L/B Water….1561.62,LarrysAuto…31.00,PSATS….1,964.00,Penelec….935.01,PAChiefs….180.00,PAOneCall…22.62,P.Helsel…30.00,R.Cortese…30.00,R.Rusnak…280.00,R.Webb….30.00,R.Young…30.00,1St SummitSafetyDep….16.75,1stSummitBank…7,022.00,TeamForce…13,476.63,UPMC….77.60,VISA….2,681.80,WBMason…103.97.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: None.
TheStreetLightAccountFund:Penelec….5,173.98. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland….1,467.04 . The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: Jesco…..1,202.61,L/B Water…..87.53,Penelec…8,106.47.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to approve paying Penelec ,Jesco invoices and then remainder for L/B Water for electrical from ARPA fund .Motion made by Mr.Schrader,second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve Cernansky Land Merger as approved by Planning Commission.Mr.Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve Diane Weaver Subdivision as approved by Planning Commission. Mr. Schrader made the motion ,second by Mr. Bucci. Mr. Senft abstained. With rest in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve releasing road bond for D and D Wood Sales for Center Street. Mr. Senft said he had checked road and it was okay to release. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to accept Officer Kosmac’s resignation as a full-time police officer for Adams Twp. effective 12-27-2024 and transfer him to part time status. 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 used police vehicle. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to authorize purchase of 2024 police Chevy Tahoe through Whitmoyer Chevy COSTARS dealer which are receiving insurance settlement for 2022 Tahoe for. Mr. Bucci made the motion ,second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:
Mr.Shaulis here about water issue in alley; inquiring if Mr.Gdula had talked with maintenance guy for property owner; showed pictures . Mr.Gdula said he talked with property owner who said he and maintenance guy have been watching spout runoff and it is going down one side of alley then out to culvert on state road. Mr.Shaulis said never this much water before roof was replaced on that building with new metal one. Mr.Gdula said we have talked with codes and looked at property ; there is no room on that property to put a pit in ; building takes up lot. Discussion continued on solutions; Mr.Gdula and Mr. Senft said the road crew could come and put stone there and try to tilt it ; build up alley with water still flowing out to culvert on state road. Mr.Shaulis then asked about alley being plowed. Said he plowed most recent. Mr. Senft said alleys are messy ; usually don’t do until there is at least 6 feet or more of snow because if they plow end up digging yards with plow otherwise. Mr.Gdula said used to use loader to go in there; he said if it needs plowed there to just contact Mr. Senft.
Mr. Ken and Kim Golias here about ongoing water issue on their property; Mr.Golias brought a packet of overhead pictures of property. Mr.Gdula,Mr.Senft and Solicitor Barbin looked at pictures; they discussed solutions/suggestions ; did not know where to take water ; without putting onto another resident’s property or culverts down below being overloaded. Mr.Golias said he was going to contact an environmental firm to look/review water issue with the property.
Ms.Cimba inquiring on Llanfair house outside of Dunlo. Mr.Gdula said it was torn down; but owner left demo undone as he did not haul away all that was demolished. Ms.Cimba said yes he left and there is also a dog pen there .Solicitor Barbin said there was a court order to demolish by a certain date. He said he will send a letter to property owner saying the rest needs to be demolished and hauled away by a certain date.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Gdula stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:39pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
