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, Dan Senft , Brian Schrader, Dennis Richards and Mark Bucci, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer ,Solicitor William Barbin, and twelve (12) 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 6,2025 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.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
After discussion, Mr. Gdula stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as read. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $45,876.88, expenditures of $135,191.43( check # 34239 to #34271) and a balance of $659,832.46. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $1,617.00 and expenditures of $306.32(check #1727 to #1729) and a balance of $13,970.53. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $535.50 and protection of $1,177.43 and expenditures of 3,197.84(check# #1426 to #1429) and a balance of $22,317.04. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $8,485.90(check#852) leaving a balance of $211,958.76.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letters from Adams Twp. Vol.Fire Co. #1 Dunlo and Adams Twp. Vol.Fire Co#2 St. Michael about tentative list of functions for 2025; motion to approve both. Mr.Gdula asked to approve both fire departments list of functions for 2025. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
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 $86,950.98 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: AdamsDiesel….330.00,AlliedSeals…4.71,AmLegalServices….86.88,A.Butterworth…20.00,AscendanceTrucks….222.14,BarclayElectric…96.00,Bergys….300.91,Blues…..870.00,B.SmithLaw….900.00,CambriaCtyBldgCodes…110.00,Chemung….1,459.25,Cintas…80.35,Comcast….614.54,Conemaugh….70.00,EadsGrp…375.00,E.Pentrack…60.00,EPBF….21,924.50,FisherAuto…84.75,Garys…..347.00,Gleason&Barbin…..3,632.14,Highmark…439.15,HorvathChemical…109.90,J.Cordek…20.00,J.Nibert….60.00,Tribune….755.70,Keystone…1,452.90,KimballMidwest…86.82,L.Grieff….147.50,LarrysAuto…46.00,LaurelFord….52.26,LongBarn…88.75,LutherPMiller…6,148.65,MathesonGas…104.22,NAPAAuto….778.06,Palyocsik…43.46,Penelec…1,135.36,PAOneCall….12.48,P.Helsel…30.00,PitneyBowes….202.89,PSABMRT….625.09,R.Cortese….60.00,R.Rusnak….40.00,R.Webb….30.00,R.Lehman….40.00,R.Young….60.00,RotoRooter….1,059.50,RelianceStandard…738.51,Samco….493.47,Trapuzzanos….20.00,UPMC….78.00,Verizon….160.04,WBMason….200.98,W.Seese…36.00,W.Ladika…..231.85
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: American Rock Salt….22,720.50,WindberStone….11,262.29.
TheStreetLightAccountFund:Penelec….3,887.37,Penelec….228.88,REA….161.55,AdamsTwpGeneralFund…48.51. TheFireHydrantandProtectionFund:Highland….1,467.04,AdamsTwpGeneralFund….35.32,AdamsTwpGeneralFund….16.07.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve participation in DGS Costars Statewide contract for Sodium Chloride(road salt) for 2025-2026. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve Barbara Caroff subdivision as approved by Planning Commission. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve JCL Logging /Barn Hollow Ranch LLC Land Merger as approved by Planning Commission. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Residents here from Clairwood development area : Mr.Cortese,Mr.and Mrs.Ferchalk,Mr.and Mrs.McNeal,Mr.and Mrs.McGough,Mr.and Mrs. Bencie, and Mr. Wilson here about paving project that Mr. Senft had said would take place there this year. Mr.Gdula said we are doing it as our paving project this year; what will happen is Mr. Senft will meet the municipal area rep for PennDOT in April ; submit project; they will go out to site ; measure; look at what needs done for paving such as soft spots; where curbing can go,etc. and then rep will come up with a cost estimate for project and then project will be put out to bid. Mr.Ferchalk brought up water problem by his driveway; said at other end of road what Mr. Senft said did with ditch was working but not by his driveway; Mr.Cortese said there was old inlet there was covered up ; discussion occurred on water flow ,etc.; Mr.Gdula said Mr. Senft will find that grate/inlet that was covered up ; may need catch basin or a pipe then can put into what Mr.Cortese had put in. Mr. McNeal asked if road will be milled and Mrs. McNeal asked about thickness of road after being paved/water flow off road. Mr.Gdula said not on that road then explained what the company who wins bid does; first they will do a scratch and level course then a top course; said usually companies that bid are :Grannas Bros.; New Enterprise, Quaker Sales, and HRI . Mr.Cortese said will not be channel. Mr.Gdula said company when paving road can put crown in road so water would be sloped and flow toward drains. Mrs.McGough thanked the Board for doing this project as her elderly mother lives there and project is much needed for the road; asked when project would be done; Mr.Gdula said would be bid out in April ; bids due in May ;awarded then winning bidder is given a specific date they have to have project done by and project itself usually takes 2 days to complete . Solicitor Barbin said PennDOT projects using liquid fuel money need to be done before October 15th. Mr. Wilson asked a question about insurance carrier from previous minutes. Mrs. Bencie had two questions/concerns. First said there was fire hydrant taken out at upper end of Kelly Drive; is that ok for fire insurance ; does it need replaced? Mr. McNeal said there is one close enough to her; it is within 500 feet. Solicitor Barbin said that is safe distance; said that is okay. Second, she said there is a property in area that owner used to have old sawmill on; is filled with junk; old cars; lumber; metal ,etc. Mr.Gdula said he know where she means; it has an array of things there; he said to fill out a property maintenance complaint form and turn back into us; will then send onto codes; they will go inspect property ;document it and send letter to owner. Mr.Barbin said it is long process especially if have to take to court ; have seen results in past but can take 2 years or so.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Gdula stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:22 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
