CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Dennis Gdula called the regular meeting to order at 5:05pm 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, Dennis Richards and Mark Bucci, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer ,Solicitor William Barbin, and seven (7) visitors.
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 January 27,2025 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. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Kim Dorchak here from Kotzan CPA to present the 2024 audit. Ms. Dorchak said they issued a clean opinion on the township’s 2024 financials. She thanked Ms. Zakraysek and said she did a good job; then explained audit ; accounts looked at and revenues and expenses for year; finished 2024 about 1,100 to the good.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
After discussion, Mr. Gdula stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as written. Mr.Senft made the motion to accept, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $45,755.05, expenditures of $79,206.12( check # 34272 to #34320) and a balance of $626,381.39. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $0.00 and expenditures of $4,164.76(check #1730 to #1732) and a balance of $9,805.77. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $0.00 and protection of $0.00 and expenditures of 51.39(check# #1430 to #1431) and a balance of $22,265.65. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $33,982.79(check#853 to #854) leaving a balance of $177,975.97.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Boy Scout Troop #2251 of St. Michael from Eagle Scout coordinator Ms. Dobbins stating that Tyler Caron of St. Michael has attained the rank of Eagle Scout; asking for acknowledgement for ceremony. Mr.Gdula said to send letter congratulating him and acknowledging that accomplishment.
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 $52,585.89 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Richards made the motion to pay all bills. Mr. Bucci seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: AdvancedOffice…58.13,Amtrust….4,848.00,AT&T….296.60,CambriaCtyLawLibrary…..7.00,Chemung….778.50,Cintas…93.39,Comcast….987.86,CrystalPure…31.90,E.Pentrack…30.00,FisherAuto…368.10,FHMA….132.00,Highland….78.66,J.Nibert….30.00,Tribune….388.20,Keystone…1,452.90,KimballMidwest…52.19,KotzanCPA…..6,500.00,LarrysAuto…415.00,LutherPMiller…3,044.19,Penelec…2,482.43,P.Helsel…30.00,PitneyBowes….300.00,R.Cortese….30.00,R.Rusnak….40.00,R.Webb….30.00,R.Lehman….30.00,R.Young….30.00,1stSummit……7,022.00,TireShop….170.00,ThomasAuto….1,177.96,USCleaning…..985.00,VISA….465.39,WatsonIns……1,283.00.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: American Rock Salt….8,409.02,WindberStone….10,494.33.
TheStreetLightAccountFund:None. TheFireHydrantandProtectionFund:Highland….1,467.04.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve an ordinance amending the Adams Township Zoning map to change listed portions of property from “A” (Agricultural) to “A/R-1” Residential (Low Density) and adding requirements for Outdoor Furnaces; hearing held beforehand, no objections. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve amendment of windmill development agreement and conditional use permit for Cambria Wind for construction of 4 additional windmills in proximity to village of Krayn and repowering other windmills ; hearing held beforehand; no objections. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve advertising for bids for road maintenance material for 2025-2026 . Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve Lombardo Land Merger plan as approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion and Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve purchase of truck for road dept.; after review of options(both are COSTARS dealers; one they approved in November fell through after tandem not available.) Discussion occurred ; Board asked Mr. Senft if he had any preference ; he said no; one is a Peterbilt from Hunter Truck and other is Freightliner from Berman Truck ; the Freightliner is about 12,000 or so less than the Peterbilt. After discussion,Mr.Senft made motion to purchase Freightliner 4 x 4 from Berman Truck Costars dealer for price proposal quote of $146,411.00; second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Paul Kundrod ,Chief from Adams Twp. Fire Co#2 St. Michael here to present alarm report for 2024 for both Adams Twp. Fire Departments(Dunlo and St. Michael). He said this 1st year with combined answering calls together,etc. Report says 212 total alarms for Adams Twp. ; both departments. 88 percent of alarms are within their jurisdiction. Mr. Kundrod thanked Mr. Senft and the road department for their assistance during bad weather with roads. Mr.Gdula noted that between both departments have about 15-16 junior members after discussion about declining numbers of volunteer fire men and women.
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. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
