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, Dennis Richards, Dan Senft , Brian Schrader 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 October 7,2024 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. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
After discussion, Mr. Gdula stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as written. With all in favor, motion passed. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $59,438.27, expenditures of $196,144.46( check # 34052 to #34110) and a balance of $757,781.36. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $0.00 and expenditures of $374.51(check #1716 to #1718) and a balance of $27,437.94. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $0.00 and protection of $0.00 and expenditures of 1,485.79(check# #1417 to #1419) and a balance of $35,121.57. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $15,539.99(check#847 to #848) leaving a balance of $242,499.08. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $0.00 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#–) ; leaving a balance of $11,784.11.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Mr. Gdula asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
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 $78,026.89 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Bucci made the motion to pay all bills. Mr. Richards seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:
GENERALFUND: AT&T……296.48,BarclayElec….68.00,Cintas…109.46,Comcast….370.47,CrystalPure….49.80,DaminPrinting…77.00,DHeisers…73.00,EPBF……21,924.50,Engie….300.03,FIHoff…..1,683.74,TribuneDemocrat….31.80,Keystone…32.20,LarrysAuto….79.99,LaurelHighlandsConst…..798.55,LongBarn….1,259.25,LongsEquipment….84.00,LutherPMiller….779.63,MidlandAsphalt….36,235.80,NAPA …144.52,PSAB….225.00,Penelec….626.22,RelianceStandard….880.75,S.Grow…150.00,SomersetAreaAmb…..100.00,Trapuzzanos….124.80,UPMC…77.60,Verizon….160.10,WBMason…378.64,Witmer….3,736.00.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: HRI…..1,688.20.
TheStreetLightAccountFund: Penelec….213.63,Penelec….5.173.98,REA…143.55..
The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: None.
The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: None.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve updates to township’s Right to Know Policy. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to advertise tentative general fund budget and state liquid fuels budget for 2025. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to ratify oil contract with Midland Asphalt. Motion made by Mr.Schrader,second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve resolution to apply for grant for equipment(mower). Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve resolution to apply for grant for Adams Twp. Little League for grass/turf for their field. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve amendment of development agreement and permit for Cambria Wind LLC for repower.Mr.Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed. Attorney Barbin clarified and said last meeting it was for the Highland North for adding additional windmill where they had to go through hearing, this is for a repower for Cambria Wind which used to be Krayn Wind; said they have indicated in near future that they will be adding additional windmills for the Cambria part as well and Attorney Barbin has told them they need to follow the same process they did (have hearing ) if they want to add additional windmills. Mr. Richards asked when this repower will take place; Mr. Wilmore with Exus Partners said it would be summer of next year for repower.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve purchase of used bucket truck for road dept. Short discussion occurred; Mr. Bucci asked Mr. Senft price, and other information about truck. Mr. Senft said price of used bucket truck is $1,200.00 and it is a used older one ; said is in back garage as he wanted to make sure it ran/worked. Mr. Richards said a bucket truck is definitely needed as the road dept. has used another piece of equipment to trim trees that shouldn’t be used to do that. Mr. Schrader made the motion to approve purchase of bucket truck, second by Mr. Richards. Mr. Bucci states not opposed exactly ; but needs more information. With majority in favor(4 ayes),motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to prepare specs for new road dept. truck. Mr.Gdula said this will be to replace our oldest big truck for road department (2008 International). Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to ratify approval cashing in one CD that matured then transferring into advantage plus account and motion to renew other CD.Mr.Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to ratify approval of Highland relocating and upgrading fire hydrant along Pitcairn Ave in Dunlo. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr.Gdula said this fire hydrant was located along road between three residences; was not easily accessible and also was a water leak in area; so Highland was replacing water main in area. So, since they were doing repair; they are also relocating that fire hydrant to a more accessible spot for fire department to get to if there was a fire in area.
Discussion about streetlights by Ems on Forest Hills Drive and Baumgardner Road area. Mr. Senft said there is one by Shear Innocence and then on another end C and B Trailer has their own one. Mr. Senft said one is needed in area between C and B trailer court and Em’s .
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to contact Penelec about streetlight in that area. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:
Irene Baker here about letter sent here by codes; it was about property on Track Lane that she now owns. She said Attorney Barbin had advised her to contact codes after purchase of said property since codes had a property maintenance complaint on file for that property which she called about and that those things were taken care of and they would relook at it . She said letter was recently sent at beginning of September was like it was copied and pasted of what was sent to previous owners except for one item. Attorney Barbin said that may have been; they maybe were clearing current cases and it got sent out. Mr.Gdula said he will call codes in the morning to ask about that letter and find out.
Ms. Linda Scullion asked about easements; Attorney Barbin explained about if you have easements; she said neighbor has been dumping trash/junk on easement; provided Board with pictures and map of her parcel with easement. She asked if someone could talk to neighbor about this and explain easement ; she said other lot is an empty lot.. Mr.Gdula said he would call neighbor about the issue; said to give him a few days.
Sue Toth thanked Mr. Senft and road dept. for putting stop sign she had asked about previously and also she said the addressing water coming off parking lot by Legion . She asked if anything she can do to push improvement to rest of alley on Washington ; Mr. Senft said we looked thought there was a pipe running through there ; there is not; also we don’t own alley; the residents along there would ; acquiring right of ways would be issue; said can ask township engineer to look at that area and see if anything can be done in that area. Mr. Senft said to let him know if the water does that again and said it is no use to blacktop in that area until we figure out what can be done.
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. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:34pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
