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, Dennis Richards and Dan Senft, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer ,Solicitor William Barbin, and three (3) visitors. Mr. Bucci 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 March 3,2025 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. Schrader 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 written. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $70,593.47, expenditures of $78,889.59( check # 34362 to #34392) and a balance of $688,108.86. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $0.00 and expenditures of $5,990.71(check #1734 to #1736) and a balance of $3,653.51. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $0.00 and protection of $0.00 and expenditures of 0.00(check# #–) and a balance of $20,798.61. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $15,621.47(check#857 to #858) leaving a balance of $429,787.82.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
OLD BUSINESS: Awarding of maintenance material (was tabled from last meeting until supervisor/roadmaster reviewed bids). Mr.Gdula read off bid tab sheet results from bids received and asked what the Board wanted to do. After short discussion and review, Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to award low bidders for stone as follows: Grannas Bros. for 1B stone $28.70 per ton delivered, Windber Stone for Anti-Skid stone$26.02 per ton delivered,3A stone $23.32 per ton delivered,2A Modified stone $21.52 per ton delivered, and 4 stone #1 $23.07 per ton delivered. Mr. Richards made the motion to award Grannas Bros the 1B stone, and then award rest of stone to Windber Stone; Mr. Senft seconded the motion. With all in favor, motion passed. After discussion, Mr.Gdula asked if there was a motion to award the oils/emulsions. Mr. Schrader made the motion to award Midland Asphalt Materials(Costars ) for oils at 3.11 per gallon delivered for MC-70 and E-3M $ 5.20 per gallon delivered. Mr. Senft seconded the motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to approve Comcast renewal agreement (for 7 years.). Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
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 $41,166.47 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Schrader made the motion to pay all bills. Mr. Richards seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: AdamsCroyleRec….2,500.00,Am.LegalService….94.12,AscendanceTrucks….1,932.20,AT&T…..296.60,BarclayElec….72.00,BatteryWarehouse…35.00,Bergeys…66.30,CambriaCtyBldgCodes….55.00,Cintas….132.12,Comcast….868.99,DavidHeisers…99.00,CrystalPure…31.90,EadsGrp…191.55,E.Pentrack…60.00,FisherAuto…102.19,Highmark….370.15,HorvathChemical….109.90,,J.Nibert…60.00,Tribune….756.75,Keystone…1,584.30,KrestarTrucking…262.50,LaurelFord…14.31,LongBarn….294.60,LutherPMiller…2,387.73,NAPAAuto…1828.16,OverheadDoor….150.00,Penelec…5,837.50,P.Helsel…60.00,QuakerSales…262.80,R.Cortese…60.00,R.Rusnak…80.00,RelianceStandard…874.01,R.Webb….60.00,R.Young….60.00,1st Summit….7,022.00,SuppesFord…1,324.42,UPMC….35.00,Verizon…160.04,WBMason….424.97.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: American Rock Salt….8,446.99,WindberStone….573.78.
TheStreetLightAccountFund:REA…161.55. TheFireHydrantandProtectionFund:Highland….1,467.04.
Opening and awarding of engineer services for CDBG projects. After review of qualifications received from The Eads Group and LSSE Engineering, Mr.Gdula asked for motion to award/accept one of the engineers. Mr. Schrader made the motion to award/accept The Eads Group for engineering services for CDBG projects from 2025-2030. Mr. Richards seconded the motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve annual donation to Adams Croyle Rec Authority. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve leasing street sweeper from Stephenson Equipment for a week (scheduled start date April 28th).Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve resolution for PennDOT property in Elton concerning tax exempt status. After Solicitor Barbin explained that PennDOT has been on tax rolls last year and this year for twp. taxes for parcels they own and should be tax exempt ; he said this resolution takes care of prior years’ taxes and exempts them going forward. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for motion to advertise for paving project after meeting with PennDOT rep on April 7th.Mr.Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Senft asked Mr.Gdula if he was also coming that day for the site visit with PennDOT rep ;said he would like him and any of the other supervisors there if they would like to come. Mr.Gdula said yes he would come.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to advertise ordinance adopting/authorizing increase in supervisors’ compensation as per PA State Act 94 of 2024 . Discussion occurred; Solicitor Barbin said if board would to like to discuss more that they have time ; but this needs to be done before November to take effect for next year. Mr. Schrader made the motion to table this until further discussion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve Alan Naugle subdivision as approved by Planning Commission. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve resolution for applying for Small Water and Sewer grant for Palestine Road culvert replacement. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. 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. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:21 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
