CALL TO ORDER:  Chairman Richards called the special meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present.
 
Present:  Mr. Richards, Mr. Gdula., Mr. Schrader Mr. Senft, Supervisors; Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary, and no visitors. Mr. Bucci was absent.
 
Opening and awarding of bids for DSA material for project on Weaver Road. After opening and reviewing bids, Mr. Richards asked for a motion to award the DSA material bid to Grannas Bros. as the low bidder at $59,724.00. Other bidders were New Enterprise at $63,952.00, Ligonier Construction at $90,000.00 and Quaker Sales at $84,000.00. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards made the motion to adjourn the special meeting, second by Mr. Senft.  With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 9:10 AM.
 
                                                                                                Submitted by:
 
                                                                                                Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary
 

CALL TO ORDER:
 Chairman Dennis Richards 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,Dennis Richards, Brian Schrader, and Dan Senft, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, William Barbin ,Solicitor, Police Chief Kirk Moss, and three (3) visitors. Mark Bucci was absent.
 
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR AGENDA ITEMS AND PRIOR MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Richards 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. Richards stated everyone had copies of the March 6,2023 regular meeting.  He asked all Board members to read the minutes.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes as presented.  Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft.  With all in favor, motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
 After discussion, Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as written. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $92,497.20, expenditures of $ 76,107.44(check # 32990 to #33022) and a balance of $739,729.83.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $7,707.70 and expenditures of $216.14(check #1646) and a balance of $12,018.04.  The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $2,454.90 and protection of $5,101.55 and expenditures of $1,352.09(check #1359) and a balance of $28,062.67.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $364,336.36. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $0.00 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $178,939.73.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss.  None was forthcoming.
NEW BUSINESS:
Payment of the Bills:  Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $13,911.44 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Gdula made the motion to pay all bills.  Mr. Senft seconded this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: BarclayElec….206.14,Cintas….78.05,Comcast……441.11,CumberlandTruck….9.51,DHeisers…105.00,Gleason,Barbin……1,096.20,GroffTractor….316.48,HorvathChemical….109.90,J.Blanchetti…..1,490.17,TribuneDemocrat….304.50,Keystone….1,025.58,LongBarn…..559.11,NAPAAuto…258.91,Penelec…811.56,R2sConsulting…..675.00,RelianceStandard….792.92,ThomasBuickGMC…..110.00,Verizon….519.21,WBMason….295.97. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None.  The StreetLightAccountFund: Penelec…..4,683.52,REA….127.60. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: None. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: None.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve leasing street sweeper for street sweeping in May. Short discussion occurred. Mr. Gdula asked Mr. Senft what the cost was for renting the street sweeper this year. Mr. Senft said it went up $400.00 . Ms. Zakraysek stated that she has written that Mr. Senft said we are scheduled to get street sweeper May 1 -May 12,2023. Mr. Gdula made the motion to approve leasing street sweeper, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:  None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Richards 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 5:02PM.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer

CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Dennis Richards 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,Dennis Richards, Brian Schrader, Dan Senft and Mark Bucci, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, William Barbin, Solicitor, Police Chief Kirk Moss, and ten (10) visitors.
 
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR AGENDA ITEMS AND PRIOR MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Richards 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. Richards stated everyone had copies of the February 13,2023 regular meeting.  He asked all Board members to read the minutes.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes as presented.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft.  With all in favor, motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
After discussion, Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as written. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $125,726.75, expenditures of $ 93,332.44(check # 32949 to #32989) and a balance of $723,340.07.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $0.00 and expenditures of $5,032.24(check #1643 to #1645) and a balance of $4,526.48.  The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $0.00 and protection of $0.00 and expenditures of $1,353.44(check #1356 to#1358) and a balance of $21,858.31.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $3.65 in interest, state liquid fuel allocation of $286,426.71 and expenditures of $4,478.21(check#826) leaving a balance of $364,336.36. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $8.27 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $178,939.73.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Adams Twp. Fire Co#2 about American Rescue Plan funds detailing what they used ARPA funds for and requesting more funds for needed projects. Mr. Paul Kundrod ,Fire Chief later thanked the Board for their assistance with the funds and explained about what they were used for and increased calls/alarms for fire departments; if you could give more funds would be appreciated and complemented Mr. Gdula as he is with other fire department and has responding to alarms also. Mr. Richards then thanked fire departments for their service over the weekend with the storm that took power out, brought trees down and said we would look at those funds and see what is left after we use for our projects.
Letter from Mr. And Mrs. Lloyd requesting a no outlet or dead sign on Nealyn Drive due to increased traffic due to upcoming storage units. Discussion occurred;  Mr.Richards,Mr.Schrader, Mr.Senft,Roadmaster all said it was no problem; we could put a sign of dead end or no outlet at Nealyn Drive.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss.  None was forthcoming.
NEW BUSINESS:
                Payment of the Bills:  Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $55,230.98 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Senft made the motion to pay all bills.  Mr. Schrader seconded this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: CambriaCountyBldgCodes…..220.00,CambriaCounty….66.00,CMSMed……494.70,Comcast……256.09,ConemaughMedical…..142.00,CrystalPure…49.80,CumberlandTruck….130.25,DHeisers…105.00,E.Pentrack…30.00,EmploymentPartners….17,863.08,FHMA….132.00,GrannasBros….11,408.27,Highland….78.66,Highmark…..259.70,J.Nibert….30.00,TribuneDemocrat….851.40,Keystone….1387.15,KotzanCPA….5,750.00,Loews……264.62,LongBarn…..39.55,Longs…306.00,LutherPMiller…2,913.92,MemorialChevy….60.50,NAPA Auto…1047.32,Penelec…93.38,P.Helsel…..30.00,R.Cortese….30.00,RelianceStandard….792.92,R.Webb…30.00,R.Lehman….30.00,R.Young….30.00,SamsClub….70.38,Trapuzzanos….142.00,UPMC…..80.00,USMunicipalSupply….5,138.27,USCleaning…..745.00,Verizon….269.50,VISA….999.91,WBMason….188.77,Yeagers….979.01. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None.  The StreetLightAccountFund: Penelec….216.14, REA….127.60. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland….1,352.09. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: None.
Opening and awarding of bids for Maintenance Material for stone and emulsions for 2023-2024. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to award low bidders as follows: Windber Stone for 1B stone $22.47 per ton delivered, Anti-Skid stone $23.02 per ton delivered,3A stone $20.12 per ton delivered,2AModified stone $16.97 per ton delivered, and 4 stone #1 $20.12 per ton delivered. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft to award Windber Stone as low bidder for all stone. Russell Standard was low bidder for E3M $3.200 per gallon delivered and Midland Asphalt for MC-70 $5.180 per gallon delivered. Mr.Gdula made the motion and said if any issues or can’t supply that we can go to next lowest bidder, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to advertise for bids for DSA material for Weaver Road Dirt and Gravel Road Project to open at special meeting on March 23, 2023. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Steve Horvath subdivision as approved by Planning Commission. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve side lot addition from Carmen Oswalt to Jeff Wicks as approved by Planning Commission. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion about new police hires attaining SRO certification; board discussed about adding this to our personnel policy that new police hires get certified as SRO’s especially due to regular SRO’s vacations,leaves,etc as they would be needed to fill in. Short discussion occurred; Mr. Richards asked for a updated schedule since schedule may change due to additional officer and also if Chief intends to notify full timers and questioned if Board needs to meet with them ; Chief Moss said that he is working on getting schedule and will give the board a copy and he said yes the full-time officers will get a copy of new schedule rotation and have a chance to review it and comment. Mr. Barbin said yes, they have a say in it.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to promote and hire Alex Conahan to full-time police officer from part time for Adams Twp. effective May 1,2023 after posting position and in accordance with current police contract. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Gdula brought up house that is falling down at 318 Llanfair Road. Mr. Bucci made motion to amend agenda to add motion for solicitor Barbin to proceed with action for 318 Llanfair Road house which has become a safety hazard; it is added due to motion to authorize only being known day of meeting. Mr. Gdula made a motion to authorize twp. solicitor Bill Barbin to proceed with action to demolish house at 318 Llanfair Road that has become safety hazard; second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:  
Mr. John Silk here requesting sign be placed at intersection of Oakridge and Palestine Roads. He explained that he was recently in an accident at the intersection and other gentlemen thought/assumed that the stop was 4 way stop. He requested that Board consider having road dept. place another sign on stop sign there like what is on Oakridge drive intersection in Richland that says cross traffic or thru traffic has the right of way. Mr. Richards said we can look at it with Chief Moss, then he and Mr. Senft both said that we can do that; add that sign to the stop sign there.
Ms. Becky Shirk about her property at 1761 Forest Hills Drive; heard there was issues about barn; said zoning/codes issued permit; did inspection; has talked to codes numerous times; then they were questioned about fencing and then later about shed that wasn’t theirs; is neighbors. Mr. Richards said issue is over and done with at this point; permit was issued; building is already up. Mr. Bucci asked her a few questions about who said she could do what; if she knew what area was zoned; completing application; discussion continued Ms. Shirk and Mr. Barbin had talked previously on the phone; She said about signing agricultural affidavit and was told she could have so many pounds of animal per acre. Mr. Barbin said that whatever you were told was incorrect for what is allowed for that area; affidavit does not override township zoning ordinance; codes act as our agent and they issued permit. Mrs. Shirk asked about adding more animals and pasture. Mr. Barbin said any future improvements such as the animals would require a variance.; said fence would require a permit from codes just like any other fence (setbacks required). Mr. Bucci said to attend Planning Commission meeting as they know zoning ordinance what is allowed/not allowed or needed; gave her day, time and location.
Ms. June White here about any updates on Elton Road property next to her where junk vehicles are;trees,etc. . She said Sabo used to own; did he sell? Does she need to contact DEP again about other junk? Chief Moss said Officer Hill was working on that; Sabo did sell to Shaffer; he would check into both; see if DEP can do follow up; Mr. Gdula commented he is moving it to other property in Mine 42.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Richards stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn.  Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:47PM.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer

CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Dennis Richards 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 Richards, Brian Schrader, Dan Senft and Mark Bucci, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, William Barbin, Solicitor, Police Chief Kirk Moss, and six (6) visitors. Dennis Gdula was absent.
NOTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board of Supervisors held an executive session for administrative matters and potential litigation on 2-10-2023 with members of the Planning Commission concerning building permitting procedures,compliants,etc. Mr. Richards commented that no decisions were made; just reviewed matters above.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR AGENDA ITEMS AND PRIOR MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Richards 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. Richards stated everyone had copies of the January 23,2023 regular meeting.  He asked all Board members to read the minutes.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes as presented.  Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Kim Dorchak here from Kotzan CPA and Associates to present 2022 township audit. Ms.Dorchak said they issued a clean opinion on the township’s 2022 financial statements. She also commented that the audit went well, Ms. Zakraysek did a good job and thanked her and the Board. Mr.Senft made a motion to approve audit, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT:
                After discussion, Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as written. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $62,910.34, expenditures of $ 114,633.07(check # 32894to #32948) and a balance of $690,945.76.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $173.25 and expenditures of $4,066.20(check #1641 to #1642) and a balance of $9,558.72.  The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $31.50 and protection of $13.38 and expenditures of $2,783.53(check #1352 to#1355) and a balance of $23,211.75.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $4.46 in interest, and expenditures of $8,527.31(check#824 to #825) leaving a balance of $82,384.21. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $9.20 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $1,514.00(check#23) leaving a balance of $178,931.46.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Cambria County Planning Commission about county subdivision and land development reviews.
Letter from Adams Twp. Volunteer Fire Company #1 Dunlo listing tentative list of functions for 2023 and motion to approve. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve tentative list of events for 2023. Mr. Bucci made the motion; second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss.  None was forthcoming.
NEW BUSINESS:
                Payment of the Bills:  Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $57,638.87 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. Senft seconded this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: AmericanRockSalt…..7,816.01,Amtrust…..4,552.00,BarclayElec…180.00,Chemung….1,287.50,Cintas…63.00,Comcast……686.73,CrystalPure…35.80,CumberlandTruck….196.61,EadsGrp…..288.94,E.Pentrack…30.00,EmploymentPartners….17,863.08,FHMA….159.00,Highland….78.66,Highmark…..259.70,J.Nibert….30.00,LongBarn…..1,353.38,Longs…176.00,LutherPMiller…4,882.10,MemorialChevy….427.53,Palyocsik….20.99,Penelec…1,016.32,PAOneCall…17.28,P.Helsel…30.00,ProDisposal….400.00,R.Cortese….30.00,Rays….167.32,R.Webb…30.00,R.Lehman….30.00,R.Young….30.00,RPMSigns…63.96,Sporys….13.60,SherwinWilliams….116.38,USCleaning…..745.00,VISA….2,311.69. The State Liquid Fuels Fund:GrannasBros….4,478.21.  The StreetLightAccountFund: Penelec4,899.44, AT Gen Fund…5.20. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland1,352.09, AT General Fund….0.40, AT General Fund…0.95. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: Portage Ambulance….1,514.00.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve advertising for bids for road maintenance material for 2023-2024 season. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion about streetlight rate renewal and motion to approve new contract with Direct Energy with lowest rate for 36 months or the best rate and term in best interest to the township. Short discussion occurred about 36 months at .07562. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve at those terms. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to recognize and acknowledge that the township received Mr. Gary Paul’s application request for Ag Security Area, and he commented there will be a public notice. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion and motion to authorize purchase of new chipper box. Discussion occurred; Mr. Bucci asked Mr. Senft about price for this and why it is needed. Mr. Senft said he was quoted $5,000.00 and it is needed because we only have three and we have five trucks.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve purchase of chipper box. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion about donation to FH Food Pantry from ARPA account and if okayed motion to approve.
Motion to post full time police officer position. Short discussion occurred about donation; what amount could be; Mr. Senft said we should look into after not reaching decision. Mr. Richards made a motion to table this motion about donating. Mr. Senft seconded. With all in favor, motion passed.
Motion to post full time police officer position. Short discussion occurred; Mr. Richards asked Chief Moss when he would want this officer in place. He said by May 1st as that is what the current budget would allow. Mr. Richards asked for motion to approve posting for full time police officer. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:  Mr. Bart Wagner here about Comcast. He was commenting about increase in price; and was asking about a senior program if they have one; is a franchise. Discussion occurred the Board said yes it is a franchise ; are still under contract with them ; they said that Comcast said then that if for instance they wanted to buy NBC channel …..had to buy the whole NBC package with all their affiliated channels; Mr. Bucci explained the Comcast already has all their own lines here and for another cable service to come in ; they would have to run all their own lines and would be costly and that the current contract is not up for another couple years ;brought streaming option.
Mr. Dave McMillan was here concerned about the property on the curve in Salix where there are a couple junk cars. He said the one has sticker from 2017 and the rest have no current inspection stickers; also, is a safety issue if any are unlocked(trunks,etc.) Chief Moss said the police will take care of it; he will contact owner(s).
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Richards stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn.  Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft.  With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:38PM.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer

CALL TO ORDER:
 Chairman Dennis Richards 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 Richards, Dennis Gdula, Brian Schrader, Dan Senft and Mark Bucci, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, William Barbin, Solicitor, Police Chief Kirk Moss, and six (6) visitors.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR AGENDA ITEMS AND PRIOR MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Richards 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. Richards stated everyone had copies of the January 3,2023 regular and reorganization meetings.  He asked all Board members to read the minutes.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes as presented.  Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
                After discussion, Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as read. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $40,850.97, expenditures of $ 111,024.86(check # 32868 to #32893) and a balance of $742,668.49.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $2,367.75 and expenditures of $304.63(check #1639 to #1640) and a balance of $13,451.67.  The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $708.75 and protection of $1,672.68 and expenditures of $0.00(check #--) and a balance of $23,950.40.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $90,907.06. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $0.00in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $180,436.26.
CORRESPONDENCE: 2023 Bid and Quote Limit Thresholds.
Adams Township Volunteer Fire Company #2 schedule of events; Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Adams Township Volunteer Fire Company #2 tentative schedule of events. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss.  None was forthcoming.
NEW BUSINESS:
Payment of the Bills:  Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $78,803.61 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Gdula made the motion to pay all bills.  Mr. Senft seconded this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Thebillsareasfollows:GENERALFUND:Am.Legal…..152.04,BarclayElec…96.00,BluesFire….465.00,B.SmithLaw….280.00,CambriaSpring….766.79,Cintas…47.77,CrystalPure…42.80,DeGol….2,982.26D.Bailey…30.00,E.Pentrack…30.00,Galls….112.99,Gleason,Barbin…..3,188.38,GoodTire…2,385.00,GrannasBros..2,505.31,H.Bodolosky…30.00,JBerkey…..170.00,J.Cordek…20.00,J.Nibert….30.00,TribuneDemocrat…434.68,J.Baker…30.00,Keystone….1,696.22,KimballMidwest…124.90,L/BWater….133.35,LaurelHighlandsConstr…..101.80,LongBarn…..740.90,LutherPMiller…5,890.67,Moonlighters…29,047.84,NAPAAuto….26.14,Palyocsik….14.97,P.Mulcahy….30.00,Penelec…1,002.03,PAOneCall…32.34,P.Helsel…30.00,PitneyBowesGlobal….202.89,PitneyBowesPurchasePower….100.00,R.Cortese….30.00,RelianceStandard….792.92,R.Webb…30.00,R.Lehman….30.00,R.Young….30.00,Samco….3,031.00,S.Grow….150.00,Sporys….20.00,Staples…104.96,StephensonEquip…2,056.08,S.Paluch…30.00,SherwinWilliams….619.81,Trapuzzanos…483.00,UPMC….80.00,VISA….1,164.90,Verizon…..269.22,W.BMason….94.61,W.Webb…..20.00,WatsonIns….1,283.00,W.Seese….20.00 The State Liquid Fuels Fund:AmericanRockSalt…6,046.36,GrannasBros….2,480.95.  The StreetLightAccountFund: Penelec3,995.17, AT Gen Fund…71.03, REA….114.00. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Southwest Water Authority….1,352.09, AT General Fund….50.18, AT General Fund…21.26. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: None.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve participation in DGS Costars Statewide Contract for Sodium Chloride for 2023-2024. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve road bond for Nolo Ridge Forest Products for Seesetown Road in the amount of $8,750.00. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Justin Chestnutwood’s resignation as Recording Secretary for Planning Commission. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve road bond for Naugle Drive for Pine Ridge Forest Products in the amount of 2,500.00. After short discussion about location, Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft to approve. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked if there was any other new business. Mr. Bucci brought about having a meeting between the supervisors, building codes, and our police about various issues including property maintenance complaints /getting identifiers, and zoning and building permitting. He said hopefully this can resolve some issues and we can get a plan together going forward; have meeting with them before next supervisors meeting. Discussion occurred about county judge requiring the identifiers,Mr. Barbin asked to be included in meeting as solicitor. He explained about the identifiers, filing civilly vs criminally.
Mr. Gdula brought up that he had been approached about discounted rate on AED after the Hamlin incident. He said it is through Portage Ambulance; company is offering them at half price at $ 1,500 regularly $4,000 to sporting places like little league fields, golf courses. He was asked by Ms. Kinley if we would be interested in purchasing one for the Adams Township Little League Field; he mentioned it being busier there as the Little League is adding lights. Mr. Richards asked for motion to amend the agenda to include purchase of AED; reason being it not being known about until today. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Richards then asked for a motion to approve purchase of AED for Little League at discounted price of $1,500.00. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:  Mr. Percy Helsel, planning commission member about some permitting/zoning issues; no power to do anything; one of the supervisors asked doesn’t representative from codes attend planning meetings; Mr.Cortese , other planning member said representative from codes usually goes to planning meeting; no one has been at last couple. Mr. Bucci said these issues fall under what we were talking about earlier; can be discussed at meeting with codes. Short discussion occurred about violations, permitting checklist, staffing issues,etc.. Mr.Helsel and Mr.Cortese asked that they and Mr. Young Planning Chairman be notified of the meeting when scheduled.  It was decided that the Secretary would contact building codes and schedule a meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Richards 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 5:19PM.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer

CALL TO ORDER:
 Chairman Dennis Richards called the regular meeting to order at 9:34am 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 Richards, Dennis Gdula, Brian Schrader, Dan Senft and Mark Bucci, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, William Police Chief Kirk Moss, and no (0) visitors.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR AGENDA ITEMS AND PRIOR MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Richards 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. Richards stated everyone had copies of the December 19,2022 regular meeting.  He asked all Board members to read the minutes.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes as presented.  Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
 After discussion, Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as read. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $25,218.97, expenditures of $ 51,835.06(check # 32837 to #32867) and a balance of $812,842.38.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $0.00 and expenditures of $4,117.83(check #1636 to #1638) and a balance of $11,388.55.  The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $0.00 and protection of $0.00 and expenditures of $1,316.41(check #1349 to #1351) and a balance of $23,568.97.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $4.63 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $90,907.06. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $9.19 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $180,436.26.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss.  None was forthcoming.
NEW BUSINESS:
Payment of the Bills:  Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $43,784.30 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Senft made the motion to pay all bills.  Mr. Schrader seconded this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Thebillsareasfollows:GENERALFUND: AmericanRockSalt….8,023.80,Amtrust….4,552.00,Comcast….721.38,DHeisers…..100.00,EadsGrp….347.80,EmploymentPartners….17,863.08,ForestHillsAreaAmbulance….2,876.00FHMA….126.00,FreedomSystems…190.00,Highland…..105.08,Highmark…..259.70,JBerkey…..3,000.00,Jesco……2,403.41,Keystone….825.85,LongBarn…..2,366.07,UPMC….36.00,USCleaning….583.00,WBMason….179.98,WilmoreCoal….2.00,WindberHospice…85.00 The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None.  The StreetLightAccountFund: Penelec…..190.63 The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: None. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: None.
 
 
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:  None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Richards stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn.  Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Richards.  With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 9:38AM.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer

CALL TO ORDER at 9:00am by Dennis Richards with the Pledge of Allegiance being said by all present.  Those in attendance were Supervisors, Brian Schrader, Dennis Richards, Dennis Gdula, Dan Senft and Mark Bucci; Jennifer Zakraysek Secretary-Treasurer; Police Chief Moss; District Justice Rick Varner; and no visitors.
 
Mr. Varner swore all supervisors and secretary-treasurer into office.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a temporary Chairman to conduct the reorganization meeting.  Mr. Gdula named Ms. Zakraysek, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Ms. Zakraysek asked for a motion to name a Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.  Mr. Gdula made a motion to appoint Mr. Richards as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.  Mr. Schrader seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed. 
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to name a Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.  Mr. Gdula nominated Mr. Bucci, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Jennifer Zakraysek as Secretary-Treasurer for the Board of Supervisors with a 3 % increase in rate. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Senft.   With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain William Barbin as Solicitor for Adams Township Board of Supervisors.  Mr. Gdula made the motion; second by Mr. Senft.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Justin McKnight, Travis Ladika, Lanny Grieff, and Mark Roberts as employees classified under the Road Department for Adams Township with a 3% increase in rate ;along with a .50cent increase for Justin McKnight as he has reached Level 2  with 10 years.Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to affirm the employment of J. Brian Schrader and Dan Senft, as Working Supervisors on the road department for the Board of Supervisors. Motion made by Mr. Gdula, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
 Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Dennis Richards and Dennis Gdula as per diem employees for the road crew on an as needed basis for the Board of Supervisors.  Mr. Schrader made the motion, Mr. Gdula seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to name Brian Schrader, Dennis Richards, Dennis Gdula, Mark Bucci, and Dan Senft as assistant secretaries for the Board of
 
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Supervisors. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to nominate and appoint a Road Master for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gdula nominated Mr. Senft. Mr. Schrader seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Kirk Moss as full time Police Chief for Adams Township with an increase pre-established in his contract.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, Mr. Richards seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint John Heming, Lee Hill, Robert Ellenberger and Jared Shope as Full Time Police Officers with the increase prescribed by the contract.  Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Senft.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Rick Keller, John McKnight, Adam Grumling Alex Conahan, Sean Kisel, Michael Popma and Brian Stevens as Part Time Police Officers at a pay rate established by the contract.  Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Richards.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to nominate and appoint a Police Commissioner for the Board of Supervisors.  Mr. Gdula nominated Mr. Bucci.  Mr. Senft seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint the FH Vet as Animal Control Officer for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Cambria County Building Codes as Compliance Officer and SEO for the Board of Supervisors.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Fred Brown as Township Surveyor for the Board of Supervisors. Short discussion occurred. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint the Eads Group as Township Engineer for the Board of Supervisors for 2023. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Kotzan CPA and Associates to do the 2022 Fiscal Year audit of all accounts of Adams Township. Mr. Bucci made the motion, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a member of the Board to the Dirt and Gravel Low Volume Road Program for the Board of Supervisors and alternate for the
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year 2023. Mr. Bucci nominated Mr. Senft to be the representative for the Board. Mr. Gdula seconds the motion. With all in favor, motion passed. 
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint an alternate for the Dirt and Gravel Road Program for 2023.  Mr. Bucci nominated  Mr. Schrader as alternate, seconded by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed. 
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a member of the Board to the Cambria County Building Codes Agency for the Board of Supervisors for the year 2023.  The meetings for 2023 will be held the 3rd Wednesday every month at 7:30 am in the Ebensburg Municipal Building.  Mr. Richards nominated Mr. Bucci as the representative for the Board.  Mr. Senft seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed. 
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint an alternate of the Board to Cambria County Building Codes for 2023. Mr. Richards nominated Mr. Gdula for the alternate representative for Cambria County Building Codes. Mr. Senft seconds the motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Berkheimer & Associates as Earned Income Tax Collector for the Board of Supervisors at a rate of 1.65% for commissions for 2023.  Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Berkheimer & Associates as Local Service Tax Collector for the Board of Supervisors as a rate of 2.05% for 2023 for commissions. Motion made by Mr. Gdula, seconded by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint all board members of the Board to the Cambria County Association of Township Officials for the Board of Supervisors
for the year 2023.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, Mr. Schrader seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Mr. Schrader to the FH Alliance for Board of Supervisors for the year 2023.  Mr. Richards made the motion.  Mr. Senft seconds the motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for  a motion to appoint a member to the Forest Hills Area Ambulance Association Board of Directors  for the years 2023 and 2024.(see letter). Motion made by Mr. Schrader to appoint Mr. Gdula.  Mr. Senft seconds the motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Jennifer Blanchetti as Act 511 Occupation – Per Capita Tax Collector for the Board of Supervisors.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
 
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Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain US Cleaning Service as Janitor for the Adams Township Municipal Building and District Court Building for 2023 with increase in rate approved at regular meeting last year.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci.  With all in favor, motion passed. 
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Terry Hunter to the Vacancy Board of the Board of Supervisors.  Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
After discussion. Richards asked for a motion to increase the Treasurers Bond to $1,000,000.00 for the Treasurers of the Board of Supervisors . Discussion had occurred …Mr. Bucci stated that $900,000 is too low with amount in accounts. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain first Summit Bank as depository for the Township of Adams funds.  Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain FWF Insurance Agency as the carrier for coverage of the Township buildings, vehicles, and workman’s compensation
 Insurance, errors and omissions policies until the contract date of May 18, 2023.  Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Pennsylvania State Association of Borough’s for the Union and Non-Uniform Pension Plans.  Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula.  With all in favor, the motion passed. 
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Employment Partners Benefit Fund as medical, dental, eye care and $25,000 death benefit per employee carrier for all
full time employees that qualify under the township code.  New Employees must have a thirty- (30) day probationary period before qualifying for this benefit.  Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Reliance Standard. for the disability insurance for all full-time employees and a $25,000.00 death benefit.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, Mr. Bucci seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain payday as every other Thursday in 2023 with the final pay date for 2023 being December 21, 2023.  Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to give the Secretary -Treasurer the right to transfer township monies within accounts to pay bills falling due between meetings to
 
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avoid penalty charges.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to give the Secretary-Treasurer the permission to invest Township monies to gain larger investment margins.  Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Richards.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain the Secretary’s meeting pay at $40.00 per meeting. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain the Supervisors meeting pays to be paid according to the population rate allowable for Supervisors meeting pay allowed under the Township Code.  Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Senft.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain authorization for the Road Master to make a purchase not exceeding $1,000.00 in materials/supplies without going through a regular scheduled meeting.  Short discussion occurred about amount. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a voting delegate to the State Convention in Hershey, PA for the dates of April 23-26, 2023.  After discussion about who is attending. Mr.Richards made a motion to appoint Mr. Bucci with Mr. Gdula as alternate if Mr. Bucci is unable to attend, second by Mr. Senft .  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to hold Monthly Township Meetings at the Municipal Building, located at 125 Mary Drive, Sidman, PA starting at 5:00 PM on the following dates in 2023: January 3 (following reorganization meeting) and 23; February 13; March 6 and 20; April 10; May 1 and 22; June 5 and 26; July 10; August 7 and 28; September 18; October 2 and 23; November 13; December 4 and 18, 2023. Mr. Gdula made the motion to set the time and the meeting dates, second by Mr. Senft.  With all in favor, motion passed. 
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the following paid holidays for 2023:  Martin Luther King Day (01-16-23), Presidents Day (02-20-23), Good Friday (04-07-23),
Memorial Day (05-29-23), Independence Day (07-04-23), Labor Day (09-04-23) Columbus Day (10-09-23), Veterans Day (11-11-23), Thanksgiving Day (11-23
 and 24-23), Christmas Day (12-25-23), New Year’s Day (01-01-24).  Mr. Senft              made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Justin Chesnutwood as recording secretary for the Adams Township Planning Commission, at a rate of $40.00 per month.
 
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Mr. Gdula made the motion. Mr. Bucci seconds the motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to pay each Planning Commission member $30.00 per meeting.  They only receive compensation for the meeting they attend.  Mr.
Bucci made this motion, second by Mr. Senft  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to adopt a 2023 Schedule of Fees for Adams Township. Mr. Bucci made the motion, seconded by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Percy Helsel to the Forest Hills Municipal Authority for a five-year term expiring 2028; he was serving remainder of Ron Richards term. Mr. Schrader made the motion. Mr. Senft seconds the motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Rich Webb to a 5-year term on the Adams-Croyle Rec Authority expiring 2028. Mr. Schrader made the motion. Mr. Richards seconds.  With all in favor, motion passed. 
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to set the Zoning Hearing Board rate at $30.00 per hearing scheduled for 2023.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Rules and Regulations for the employees of Adams Township listing holidays, sick time, vacation time, personal time and other regulations for 2023.  If revisions are needed, they will be done during the year by motion of the Board. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to adjourn.  Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft.  With all in favor, meeting adjourned at 9:33 a.m.
 
 Respectfully submitted by    Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary -Treasurer
                                                                          

CALL TO ORDER:
 Chairman Dennis Richards 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 Richards, Dennis Gdula, Brian Schrader, Dan Senft and Mark Bucci, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, William Barbin Solicitor, and no (0) visitors.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR AGENDA ITEMS AND PRIOR MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Richards 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. Richards stated everyone had copies of the December 5,2022 regular meeting.  He asked all Board members to read the minutes.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes as presented.  Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
After discussion, Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as written. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept Treasurer’s Reports for 2022. Mr.Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.  The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $63,340.23, expenditures of $ 89,200.65(check # 32795 to #32836) and a balance of $839,458.47.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $288.75 and expenditures of $200.36(check #1634 to #1635) and a balance of $15,506.38.  The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $78.75 and protection of $275.49 and expenditures of $10,004.78(check #1345 to #1348) and a balance of $24,885.38.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $90,902.43. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $0.00 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $180,427.07.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from PennDOT about Route 160(Forest Hills Drive) over Otto Run and Route 160 (Mill Rd) Superstructure Replacement Projects. Short discussion about this; said there is a meeting on January 18th for public officials about the project; Board said that they should attend.
Letter from Chief Moss about building renovations and motion needed to approve purchase of items needed. Short discussion on what has already been done and what else still needs done. Mr. Richards asked for motion to approve purchase of materials needed to do building renovations. Mr.Gdula made the motion, second by Mr.Scharder. With all in favor, motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss.  None was forthcoming.
NEW BUSINESS:
                Payment of the Bills:  Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $24,887.70 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. Senft seconded this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Thebillsareasfollows:GENERALFUND:  AdvancedOffice…..63.90,AmericanRockSalt….6,114.78,Amtrust….25.00,Axon….2,208.11,Barclay….380.49,CentreComm….2,240.02,Cintas….45.72,Comcast….24.79,,CumberlandTruck….84.06,E.Pentrack….30.00,J.Nibert….30.00,Tribune….384.39,LongBarn…..526.90,Matheson….64.66,MillerAuto…..1,650.00,NAPAAuto….1,024.75,Palyocsik…..1.05,PSATS….1,918.00,Penelec…..690.58,PAOneCall….54.12,R.Cortese….30.00,Rays….220.35,RelianceStandard….792.92,R.Webb…30.00,R.Young….30.00,RPMSigns…76.49,Sporys….59.99,StephensonEquip….80.16,Trapuzzanos…242.00,UPMC…44.00,Verizon….269.48. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None.  The StreetLightAccountFund: REA…114.3,995.17, ATGeneralFund….8.66. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland……1,309.53, ATGeneralFund…4.52, ATGeneralFund….2.36. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: None.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve purchase of used car lift and tools. Mr. Senft said that they went and looked the lift and tools, short discussion on cost and comparison. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to add to the agenda to purchase tires for international truck. Mr. Senft said we this is just being added now as we need tires for the big International as it blew tire this morning and we have no spares now. Mr. Schrader made the motion to add, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.  Mr. Senft said we got some price quotes from a couple places…. that it is about $440 per tire; short discussion about price and calling another place. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve purchase of tires. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:  None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Richards stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn.  Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft.  With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:08 PM.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer

​CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Dennis Richards 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 Richards, Dennis Gdula, Brian Schrader, Dan Senft and Mark Bucci, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, William Barbin Solicitor, Kirk Moss, Police Chief and three (3) visitors.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR AGENDA ITEMS AND PRIOR MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Richards 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. Richards stated everyone had copies of the November 14,2022 regular meeting.  He asked all Board members to read the minutes.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes as presented.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft.  With all in favor, motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
After discussion, Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as read. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $135,279.22, expenditures of $ 70,828.97(check # 32745 to #32794) and a balance of $865,318.89.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $288.75 and expenditures of $4,708.34(check #1631 to #1633) and a balance of $15,417.99.  The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $94.50 and protection of $64.75 and expenditures of $1,309.53(check #1344) and a balance of $34,535.92.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $4.49 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $90,902.43. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $9.10 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $180,427.07.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from US Cleaning Service concerning price increase. Discussion. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve increase. Mr.Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Richards asked for a motion to add to the agenda a motion to approve Naugle Subdivision as it was tabled at the last meeting and Secretary forgot to add it to the agenda again. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.  Mr. Richards then asked for motion to approve the Naugle subdivision as approved by the Planning Commission. Mr.Barbin said this subdivision is correct/in compliance with current ordinance. Mr. Gdula made the motion to approve, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss.  None was forthcoming.
NEW BUSINESS:
Payment of the Bills:  Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $72,516.58 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Senft made the motion to pay all bills.  Mr. Richards seconded this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Thebillsare as follows:GENERALFUND:  ATFireAcct…..124.78,AmericanRockSalt….8,169.95,Amtrust….9,109.00,CambriaCtyBuildingCodes…..110.00,Cintas….61.88,CMSMedical…..494.70,Comcast….936.37,CrystalPure….35.80,CumberlandTruck….414.23,D.Hornbake….500.00,EmploymentPartners….17,863.08,FHMA….126.00,GarrettLimestone…796.95,Grannas……6,300.94,Hercules…..1,183.00,Highland….78.66,Highmark….259.70,Tribune….88.50,KimballMidwest…..185.21,LongBarn…..62.53,LutherPMiller….4,257.14,Palyocsik…..155.39,Penelec…..77.25,PAChiefsofPolice….150.00,PBPurchasePower…..100.00,RelianceStandard….792.92,RPMSigns…23.99,Safety-Kleen….1,775.74,SamsClub…..830.00,Sporys….16.50,StaplesCredit….52.99,StephensonEquip….1,588.56,TechnologyEnterprise….1,260.00,Trapuzzanos…258.00,UPMC…38.00,USCleaning….583.00,Verizon….269.67,VISA….2,226.31,WBMason…..314.70,Witmer….640.00. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None.  The StreetLightAccountFund: Penelec….191.70, ATGeneralFund….8.66. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund:ATGeneralFund…1.94, ATGeneralFund….2.84, ATVol.FireCo. #15,000.00, ATVolFireCo. #2….5,000.00. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: None.
 
 
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:  Mrs. Baker asked about status update about tire court case. Mr.Barbin asked and said the trial date is January 9th at 10:00am. He said he believes this should be the end as the judge was also getting frustrated with the it. Mrs. Baker said yes this has been going on for years; mentioned a DEP guy had stopped over her way at end of October; and said thank you.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Richards stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn.  Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:06 PM.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer

CALL TO ORDER:
 Chairman Dennis Richards 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 Richards, Dennis Gdula, Brian Schrader, Dan Senft and Mark Bucci, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, Kirk Moss, Police Chief and three (3) visitors. Solicitor William Barbin was absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR AGENDA ITEMS AND PRIOR MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Richards 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. Richards stated everyone had copies of the October 24,2022 regular meeting.  He asked all Board members to read the minutes.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes as presented.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft.  With all in favor, motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
 After discussion, Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as written. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $71,298.67, expenditures of $ 186,741.87(check # 32702 to #32744) and a balance of $800,868.64.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $0.00 and expenditures of $3,972.67(check #1629 to #1630) and a balance of $19,837.58.  The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $0.00 and protection of $0.00 and expenditures of $1,314.48(check #1341 to #1343) and a balance of $35,686.20.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $4.51 in interest, and expenditures of $6,015.95(check#823) leaving a balance of $90,897.94. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $12.00 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $77,129.00(check#019 to #022) leaving a balance of $180,417.97.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from DCED about Act 41 of 2022 concerning boundary changes process.
OLD BUSINESS: After tabling at previous meeting and board discussion, Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint one of these four individuals (Rick Lehman, Dan Helsel,Mark Bucci or Attilio Squillario) to open position on Planning Commission to serve remainder of J.Ritko’s term to 2026. Mr. Bucci made a motion to appoint Attilio Squillario . No second to the motion. Motion dies due to lack of second to the motion. Mr. Senft then makes a motion to appoint Rick Lehman to the Planning Commission, second by Mr. Schrader.  Mr. Richards then asks for a roll call …. Mr. Bucci -No, Mr. Schrader-Yes,Mr.Senft-Yes,Mr.Gdula-Yes. Mr. Richards said with that we have a quorum to pass the motion to appoint Mr. Lehman. 4 yes,1 oppose. Motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss.  None was forthcoming.
NEW BUSINESS:
Payment of the Bills:  Mr. Richards stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $102,501.58 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Senft made the motion to pay all bills.  Mr. Schrader seconded this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Thebillsareasfollows:GENERALFUND: AmericanLegal…..152.04,AmericanRockSalt….9,949.72,Amtrust….4,552.00B,Blues…..386.00,CambriaCtyBuildingCodes…..165.00,Comcast….788.25,CrystalPure….28.80,CumberlandTruck….222.70,DavidHeisers….96.00,E.Pentrack…30.00,EmploymentPartners….17,863.08,FisherAuto….77.00,FHMA….126.00,GarrettLimestone…1,989.79,Greens….60.95,Groff….328.86,Highland….78.66,Highmark….259.70,HorvathChemical…..173.99,HRI…..950.37,J.Nibert30.00,Tribune….111.60,Keystone….490.17,Lane…..4,900.00,LongBarn…..114.09,LutherPMiller….4,201.11,Memori
Chevy84.22,NAPAAuto….891.37,Penelec…..640.61,PAOneCall….26.40,P.Helsel….30.00,PitneyBowes…..202.89,PBPurchasePower…..100.00,PrittNotary…170.00,QuakerSales…..1,130.45,R.Cortese….30.00,Rays….65.85,R.Webb…30.00,R.Young…30.00,RPMSigns…1,100.00,Samco…998.00,StephensonEquip….348.93,ThomasAuto….123.60,UPMC…44.00,USCleaning….583.00,VISA….1,042.58,WBMason…..178.93. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None.  The StreetLightAccountFund: Penelec4,186.87, REA….114.00, CambriaCtyCommissioners….407.47. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland….1,309.53. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: Samco……20,580.00, HerculuesEquip….19,928.00.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to advertise space for rent next door. Ms. Zakraysek asked if everything was okay for ad or if anything needed edited. The Board had a short discussion on utilities included/not included. Mr. Gdula made the motion to advertise, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve 2023 tax resolution, General fund budget for 1,767,048.00, and State Liquid Fuels budget for 372,536.00. The Board had short discussion about budget and possibility of next year needing to hire another full-time officer. Chief Moss said we have enough under the police line items to cover and also in the insurance. Mr. Schrader made the motion to approve resolution, general and state budgets for 2023, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve resolution 2022-A1114 for adopting written procedures in how professional services are chosen for its pension plans in order to comply with Act 44. Quick discussion. Motion made by Mr.Gdula,second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to advertise that Adams Township is giving their notice of intent to appoint Kotzan CPA to make an examination of all account for the Fiscal Year of 2022 in place of the elected auditors. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to ratify resolution for agility agreement with PennDOT signed on 10-28-2022. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Naugle Subdivision as approved by the Planning Commission. There was discussion about stormwater with subdivisions, water runoff and flow,etc. Comment was made to table until the next meeting when the Board has more information about the stormwater with this subdivision and Solicitor Barbin can look at the plan. Mr. Schrader made the motion to table approval, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to hire Brian Stevens as a part time police officer for Adams Township after board interview on 11-08-2022. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:  Dave Hayes from Allegheny Ridge Recreation Assoc handed out a bill that PA House passed that the DCNR is doing a pilot program study of Gallitzin State Forest to evaluate and then designate certain roads/trails for ATV access. Mr. Hayes said the DCNR during that evaluation process speaks to the local municipalities. Mr. Richards said until the DCNR goes through this process and identifies/determines what roads/trails they would open; then that would determine where/if we would open up any local roads to ATVs to connect to these state trails.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Richards stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft.  With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:21 PM.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer