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, Dan Senft ,Dennis Richards, and Brian Schrader, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, Solicitor William Barbin ,and ten (10) 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 18,2024 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. Sent. 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 $242,568.29, expenditures of $43,727.14( check # 33693 to #33716) and a balance of $737,070.64. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $15,307.60 and expenditures of $5,347.98(check #1689 to #1691) and a balance of $20,351.28. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $4,704.00 and protection of $10,668.42 and expenditures of $1,548.54(check #1394 to #1396) and a balance of $37,679.94. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $801.74 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $398,736. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $2.18 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $42,775.02.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Forest Hills Area Ambulance Assoc. concerning upcoming seminar Effective Relationships between Municipal Officials and EMS on May 9th ; inviting municipal officials(Board and Secretary). Mr.Gdula said he would go ; anyone else interested ; Mr. Schrader and Mr. Richards said maybe; Mr.Gdula said to let Ms. Zakraysek know as we have to let them know by May 1st who is attending.
OLD BUSINESS: After discussion, motion to increase Zoning Hearing fees . Mr.Gdula said they talked about this since last meeting when it was brought up. The Board has decided to raise the fee due to the fact that we were not covering our costs. The fees decided upon are $500.00 for residential and $750.00 for nonresidential. Mr.Gdula stated that costs for zoning hearing includes expenses for stenographer, zoning hearing board, zoning board solicitor and ads. Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to increase zoning hearing fees to $500.00 for residential, and $750.00 for nonresidential. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. 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 $49,177.19 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills and pay app# 5 for storage building. Mr. Senft made the motion to pay all bills. Mr. Schrader seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: Am.Legal…..152.04,AT&T…….295.23,CambriaCtyBldgCodes…110.00,Cintas….55.11,Comcast….853.43,CrystalPure….77.80,DaminPrinting…200.00,EadsGrp…654.00,E.Pentrack…30.00,Employment PartnersBenefitsFund….21,924.50,FHMA….132.00,FWF…..11.00,GleasonBarbin……2,952.97,Highland….78.66,Highmark…278.25,J.Nibert…30.00,TribuneDemocrat….524.33,LarrysAuto….66.00,LaurelFord…188.02,LongBarn….95.40,LutherPMiller….556.53,Penelec…925.45,P.Helsel….30.00,PBPurchasePwr….100.00,R.Cortese….30.00,R.Rusnak…40.00,R.Webb…..30.00,R.Lehman….30.00,S&SAuto….10.00,1StSummit…1,666.31,ThomasAuto…465.85,UPMC….77.60,USCleaning…783.00,VISA….398.49,W.Ladika….704.86,Yeagers….1004.82.TheStateLiquidFuelsFund:None.
TheStreetLightAccountFund:Penelec…221.30,ATGeneralFund…459.23. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland….1,467.04,ATGeneralFund…141.12,ATGeneralFund…320.05 . The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: FI-Hoff….2,323.80,Lane…….8,683.00.
Opening of asphalt bids and motion to award. Only one bid received for asphalt from HRI Inc. Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to award the asphalt materials to HRI at $82.75 FOB for the superpave binder course 19.0mm and at $91.85 FOB for the superpave wearing course 9.5mm. Mr. Richards made the motion ,second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Schrader asked Solicitor Barbin if for some reason HRI can’t provide the asphalt ; can we then go to Quaker Sales to get? Solicitor Barbin said yes if they can’t provide in a day.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to advertise for bids for paving project and apply/approve applying for county aid. Motion made by Mr.Richards,second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion and possible motion to approve Reppin Realty Land Development Plan as approved by Planning Commission contingent on receiving certain items at their March meeting. Solicitor Barbin says after reviewing what has been received plan is not ready yet for approval. First, revised easement should be done on the full size copies of plan as Solicitor Barbin and Mr.Sewalk township engineer(Eads Group) explained this is what gets recorded and has the signatures ; small email of revised drawing is not sufficient; also need official HOP permit from PennDOT ; we need see what that says before approval. Next , he said the township wants in stormwater plan that is now loosely described to include sentence saying that they provide us with a copy of annual inspection maintenance report for holding ponds for stormwater. Then a statement about stormwater runoff approval saying” By approving this plan, the Township is not agreeing the stormwater management plan presented will be sufficient to meet all requirements of the ordinance. The Township reserves the right to revoke or modify the stormwater management plan and as a result building occupancy based upon the provisions of the Adams Township Comprehensive Stormwater Management Ordinance 803 a) 3)." Mr.Gdula stated to Mr.Lashinsky,from 814 Reps/Reppin Realty that say you put in your facility then stormwater runoff comes off and goes onto 160 and across and creates water issues for neighbors,traffic.etc then you could say that the township approved it; and then you know people would come to us about this issue/blame us. Mr. Richards said there is already somewhat of a runoff issue there; we don’t want it to get worse. Mr.Lashinksy said yeah I can see they would and said they don’t either. Talk then moved to HOP permit… Solicitor read what it said in email…..said this is not what we need ….and Mr.Sewalk said yes that’s not an actual HOP permit; haven’t seen yet. Solicitor Barbin said its not that we don’t like your project ; it’s a good ,positive thing ; it’s just we want you to add this language and provide us with everything needed before approving and signing off and said he would work with their attorney on language if they wanted. Mr.Sewalk asked if they would want to perhaps consider putting piping to existing catch basin near Homestead Inn . Mr.Lashinsky said they had scoping meeting with PENNDOT, and they said it wasn’t something they needed to do. Solicitor Barbin said he would send language to Mr.Sewalk tomorrow to give them.
Mr. Richards stated that the Adams Township Little League told him and Mr. Senft that Peewee football wants to use Little League property to practice. The Board said Little League/Pee Wee football has own insurance ….so Solicitor Barbin said we don’t need to approve anything there.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Mr. Kushner here again about parking issue on right of way by house; neighbor blocks right of way and his garage get blocked; had police there and he said his neighbor doesn’t listen and is disrespectful to them. Mr.Gdula said when he passes that way he looks and has seen cars parked in there and they angled every which way. Mr.Gdula asked him what width was of right of way? He said he didn’t know. Mr.Gdula said he and Mr. Senft will go down and figure out/measure width of right of way ; then said anyone who is parking will be told by police to move their vehicle and if they don’t police will have it towed. Mr. Kushner said he didn’t have problem with that ; that’s how it was before this neighbor moved in ; he only stared parking there because neighbor did. Mr.Gdula said this is the fair thing to do; to find out width and have everyone move who is on it . Mr. Kushner also mentioned stormwater runoff there and catch basin.
Mr. Scott Lashinsky of 814 Reps/Reppin Realty. Mr.Gdula asked him if he had anymore concerns/questions. Mr.Lashinsky just wanted to review/confirm what all was needed . Solicitor Barbin said in summary,
1) the full-size plan must be complete and up to date
2) We need an agreement required by section 405 A of the Stormwater Ordinance
3) Because of the preexisting flooding problems, I would like language that identifies the townships option under section 803 a) 3) of the stormwater ordinance.
Mr.Lashinksy asked when next supervisors meeting was, and the Board said April 29th was next meeting.
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. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:29pm.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
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, Dan Senft ,Dennis Richards, and Brian Schrader, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, Solicitor William Barbin ,and ten (10) 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 18,2024 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. Sent. 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 $242,568.29, expenditures of $43,727.14( check # 33693 to #33716) and a balance of $737,070.64. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $15,307.60 and expenditures of $5,347.98(check #1689 to #1691) and a balance of $20,351.28. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $4,704.00 and protection of $10,668.42 and expenditures of $1,548.54(check #1394 to #1396) and a balance of $37,679.94. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $801.74 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $398,736. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $2.18 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $42,775.02.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Forest Hills Area Ambulance Assoc. concerning upcoming seminar Effective Relationships between Municipal Officials and EMS on May 9th ; inviting municipal officials(Board and Secretary). Mr.Gdula said he would go ; anyone else interested ; Mr. Schrader and Mr. Richards said maybe; Mr.Gdula said to let Ms. Zakraysek know as we have to let them know by May 1st who is attending.
OLD BUSINESS: After discussion, motion to increase Zoning Hearing fees . Mr.Gdula said they talked about this since last meeting when it was brought up. The Board has decided to raise the fee due to the fact that we were not covering our costs. The fees decided upon are $500.00 for residential and $750.00 for nonresidential. Mr.Gdula stated that costs for zoning hearing includes expenses for stenographer, zoning hearing board, zoning board solicitor and ads. Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to increase zoning hearing fees to $500.00 for residential, and $750.00 for nonresidential. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. 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 $49,177.19 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills and pay app# 5 for storage building. Mr. Senft made the motion to pay all bills. Mr. Schrader seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: Am.Legal…..152.04,AT&T…….295.23,CambriaCtyBldgCodes…110.00,Cintas….55.11,Comcast….853.43,CrystalPure….77.80,DaminPrinting…200.00,EadsGrp…654.00,E.Pentrack…30.00,Employment PartnersBenefitsFund….21,924.50,FHMA….132.00,FWF…..11.00,GleasonBarbin……2,952.97,Highland….78.66,Highmark…278.25,J.Nibert…30.00,TribuneDemocrat….524.33,LarrysAuto….66.00,LaurelFord…188.02,LongBarn….95.40,LutherPMiller….556.53,Penelec…925.45,P.Helsel….30.00,PBPurchasePwr….100.00,R.Cortese….30.00,R.Rusnak…40.00,R.Webb…..30.00,R.Lehman….30.00,S&SAuto….10.00,1StSummit…1,666.31,ThomasAuto…465.85,UPMC….77.60,USCleaning…783.00,VISA….398.49,W.Ladika….704.86,Yeagers….1004.82.TheStateLiquidFuelsFund:None.
TheStreetLightAccountFund:Penelec…221.30,ATGeneralFund…459.23. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland….1,467.04,ATGeneralFund…141.12,ATGeneralFund…320.05 . The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: FI-Hoff….2,323.80,Lane…….8,683.00.
Opening of asphalt bids and motion to award. Only one bid received for asphalt from HRI Inc. Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to award the asphalt materials to HRI at $82.75 FOB for the superpave binder course 19.0mm and at $91.85 FOB for the superpave wearing course 9.5mm. Mr. Richards made the motion ,second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Schrader asked Solicitor Barbin if for some reason HRI can’t provide the asphalt ; can we then go to Quaker Sales to get? Solicitor Barbin said yes if they can’t provide in a day.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to advertise for bids for paving project and apply/approve applying for county aid. Motion made by Mr.Richards,second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion and possible motion to approve Reppin Realty Land Development Plan as approved by Planning Commission contingent on receiving certain items at their March meeting. Solicitor Barbin says after reviewing what has been received plan is not ready yet for approval. First, revised easement should be done on the full size copies of plan as Solicitor Barbin and Mr.Sewalk township engineer(Eads Group) explained this is what gets recorded and has the signatures ; small email of revised drawing is not sufficient; also need official HOP permit from PennDOT ; we need see what that says before approval. Next , he said the township wants in stormwater plan that is now loosely described to include sentence saying that they provide us with a copy of annual inspection maintenance report for holding ponds for stormwater. Then a statement about stormwater runoff approval saying” By approving this plan, the Township is not agreeing the stormwater management plan presented will be sufficient to meet all requirements of the ordinance. The Township reserves the right to revoke or modify the stormwater management plan and as a result building occupancy based upon the provisions of the Adams Township Comprehensive Stormwater Management Ordinance 803 a) 3)." Mr.Gdula stated to Mr.Lashinsky,from 814 Reps/Reppin Realty that say you put in your facility then stormwater runoff comes off and goes onto 160 and across and creates water issues for neighbors,traffic.etc then you could say that the township approved it; and then you know people would come to us about this issue/blame us. Mr. Richards said there is already somewhat of a runoff issue there; we don’t want it to get worse. Mr.Lashinksy said yeah I can see they would and said they don’t either. Talk then moved to HOP permit… Solicitor read what it said in email…..said this is not what we need ….and Mr.Sewalk said yes that’s not an actual HOP permit; haven’t seen yet. Solicitor Barbin said its not that we don’t like your project ; it’s a good ,positive thing ; it’s just we want you to add this language and provide us with everything needed before approving and signing off and said he would work with their attorney on language if they wanted. Mr.Sewalk asked if they would want to perhaps consider putting piping to existing catch basin near Homestead Inn . Mr.Lashinsky said they had scoping meeting with PENNDOT, and they said it wasn’t something they needed to do. Solicitor Barbin said he would send language to Mr.Sewalk tomorrow to give them.
Mr. Richards stated that the Adams Township Little League told him and Mr. Senft that Peewee football wants to use Little League property to practice. The Board said Little League/Pee Wee football has own insurance ….so Solicitor Barbin said we don’t need to approve anything there.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Mr. Kushner here again about parking issue on right of way by house; neighbor blocks right of way and his garage get blocked; had police there and he said his neighbor doesn’t listen and is disrespectful to them. Mr.Gdula said when he passes that way he looks and has seen cars parked in there and they angled every which way. Mr.Gdula asked him what width was of right of way? He said he didn’t know. Mr.Gdula said he and Mr. Senft will go down and figure out/measure width of right of way ; then said anyone who is parking will be told by police to move their vehicle and if they don’t police will have it towed. Mr. Kushner said he didn’t have problem with that ; that’s how it was before this neighbor moved in ; he only stared parking there because neighbor did. Mr.Gdula said this is the fair thing to do; to find out width and have everyone move who is on it . Mr. Kushner also mentioned stormwater runoff there and catch basin.
Mr. Scott Lashinsky of 814 Reps/Reppin Realty. Mr.Gdula asked him if he had anymore concerns/questions. Mr.Lashinsky just wanted to review/confirm what all was needed . Solicitor Barbin said in summary,
1) the full-size plan must be complete and up to date
2) We need an agreement required by section 405 A of the Stormwater Ordinance
3) Because of the preexisting flooding problems, I would like language that identifies the townships option under section 803 a) 3) of the stormwater ordinance.
Mr.Lashinksy asked when next supervisors meeting was, and the Board said April 29th was next meeting.
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. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:29pm.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
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