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 eleven (11) 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 September 16,2024 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. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. 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 $184,250.87, expenditures of $158,765.43( check # 34013 to #34051) and a balance of $894,487.55. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $577.50 and expenditures of $5,301.58(check #1714 to #1715) and a balance of $27,812.45. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $189.00 and protection of $435.93 and expenditures of 1,467.04(check# #1416) and a balance of $36,607.36. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $842.20 in interest, and expenditures of $2,034.99(check#845 to #846) leaving a balance of $258,039.07. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $0.72 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $4,919.50(check#056 to #057) and transfer of interest ; leaving a balance of $11,784.11.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Cambria County Association of Township Officials letter regarding Fall Convention and booklet. Fall Convention is back; will be held Friday ,November 8th at Solomon Run. Secretary asks Supervisors to please let her know who wants to attend so she can send that in. Board discussed said they had done a half page ad in fall booklet for convention before; Mr. Richards made a motion to do half page in booklet ; 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 $224,440.15 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: AdamsVFRA#1….15,401.94, AdamsVFRA#2….15,401.95, AmericanLegal…36.20, Amtrust…..4,848.00, Bergeys….249.59, BeyerTrucking.3,000.00, B.SmithLaw….280.00, CCATO….170.00, CambriaCtyLawLibrary….7.00, Cintas50.27, Comcast….964.22, CrystalPure….49.80, D.Bailey30.00, E.Pentrack….60.00, EPBF21,924.50, FisherAuto….439.30, FHMA….132.00, Gleason,Barbin…1717.86, Highland….78.66, Highmark….301.15, HorovathChemical….109.90, JCEhrlich…
.285.74, J.Nibert….60.00, TribuneDemocrat….761.10, J.Baker….30.00, Keystone..18.66, LarrysAuto….216.83, LaurelHighlandsConst…..100.00, LongBarn….1,224.26, LongsEquipment….360.00, Lowes.214.81, LutherPMiller….2,346.80, P.Mulcahy
….30.00, Penelec….112.30, PAOneCall26.52, PSABMRT….78,677.00, P.Helsel….60.00, PitneyBowesGlobal….202.89, PitneyBowesPurhase….100.00, QuakerSales….2,043.54, R.Cortese….60.00, R.Rusnak80.00, RelianceStandard….880.75, R.Webb…60.00, R.Lehman…60.00, R.Young….60.00, RussellStandard…9,390.00, S.Grow150.00, ShredAmerica….573.00, S.Paluch…30.00, TireShop….600.00, ThomasAuto….113.71, TriStar….36,818.00, USCleaning…745.00, Verizon….160.04, VISA….732.62, WindberBoro….1,500.00.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: Grannas Bros…..8,301.28HRI…..7,238.71.
TheStreetLightAccountFund:Penelec….213.63,AT General Fund….17.33.
The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland….1,467.04,AT General Fund…13.08,AT General Fund…5.67.
The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: Innovative Tomato….3,047.50.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to approve zoning map amending it to rezone a parcel of property 613 Peaceful Valley Road from Agricultural “A” to “A/R-1; public hearing held beforehand. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. Mr. Senft abstained. With rest in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to approve conditional use permit for Highland North for construction of additional windmill in proximity to Village of Dunlo; public hearing held beforehand. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to approve resolution reducing police officer’s contributions to the police pension for the year 2025. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to approve EMS service agreement with Conemaugh Twp. EMS for Mine 42. Quick discussion; Attorney Barbin said after review noticed that service area described in agreement needed to be changed so this is the corrected version that defines service area. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to approve resolution for 2024 CDBG application.Mr.Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to approve purchasing police vehicle(2023 Dodge Charger) from Tri-Star Motors Blairsville (Costars dealer). Had been given packet containing information about vehicle from Chief Moss. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to approve upfitting from Team Force for new police car. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Gdula said that they discussed possibly using rest of American Rescue Plan money left on something else besides leaf blower. It was suggested to table until Board discusses more. Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to table to authorize purchasing leaf blower. Mr. Bucci made a motion to table, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to hire Nathan Kniss as a part time police officer; Mr. Kniss having been interviewed previously. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:
Sue Toth here about stormwater in St. Michael; said she puts down gravel each year on her property; and stormwater is running off parking lot by Legion and onto her property; she gave the Board some pictures to look at. Discussion occurred; Attorney Barbin asked so it is crossing township street to go onto her property. Mr. Senft asked then if it was jumping curb; Ms.Toth said it has inlet but is not going there; discussion continued about stormwater pipe there where it was located. Ms.Toth also asked about any plan to finish Washington Street and about road dept. putting stop sign at corner of Washington and Market Streets. After discussion, Mr. Gdula said Mr. Senft would be down to look at stormwater situation and see if there was anything township can do, and that road dept. can get stop sign put up there.
Julie Kincaid here about junk vehicles at 130 Liberty Park property. Said property owner has 2 junk trucks sitting there and one he still drives but is not registered,trash,etc.. She said 2 that are sitting have no registration ,no plates. She said was here in 2020 also about junk vehicles. Mr. Gdula said are allowed 1 junk vehicle as per ordinance but as for other junk vehicles he would talk to police department about them and have them look into it.
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
