CALL TO ORDER:
 Chairman Dennis Richards called the regular meeting to order at 5:00p.m. 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; William Barbin, Solicitor; Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary, and 11 (eleven) 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 a copy of the January 6 ,2020 reorganization and regular meetings.  He asked all Board members to read the minutes.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes presented.  Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula.  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 $ 77,373.91, expenditures of $ 84,949.83(check # 30720 to #30736) and a balance of $392,855.47.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $ 1,995.00 and expenditures of $177.90(check #1504) and a balance of $3,850.20.  The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 645.75 and protection of $1,669.78 and expenditures of $1,360.00(check #1241) and a balance of $14,986.20.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenue of $0.00 in interest and expenditures of $50,487.29(check #783 to #784) leaving a balance of $188,684.56.
CORRESPONDENCE:       
 Letter from Cambria County Conservation about Highland Wind Farm.
Letter from Cambria County Conservation about erosion and sediment plan for Creslo project.
Letter from State Senator Langerholc’s office regarding an open house.
OLD BUSINESS:
 Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any other 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 $35,732.01 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 areasfollows:GENERALFUND: AdamsTwpSt.LightAcct….4,754.12,AmTrust…..4,721.00,BarclayElectric….84.00,BirdInd……895.00,Blues….201.00,B.Haddad…315.00,Comcast…602.78,DeLage…174.59,D.Richards…44.00,E.Pentrack…30.00,FisherAuto….17.68,Gleason,Barbin……2,002.30,Highland…114.67,J.Ritko…30.00,J.Cordek…20.00,J.NIbert….30.00,JtwnTribune…..242.50,Keystone…869.67,LongBarn….297.39,LutherPMiller…2,512.21,MainlaineNews….80.00,Nationwide….745.49,Palyocsik…..39.91P.Webb…40.00,Penlec….1,007.99,PAOnecall…..8.55,P.Helse….30.00,R.Cortese…30.00,R.Webb…30.00,R.Young…30.00,1stSummit….1073.65,Samco…169.00,Stinemans….5.57,Trapuzznos…828.00,Verzion….283.46,W.Webb…..20.00,WatsonIns…….1,203.00,W.Seese…20.00,Wilmore Coal….2.00,Witmer….120.00. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: American Rock Salt….5,533.96.  The Street Light Account Fund: Penelec….4,935.67, J. Blanchetti…..74.03, REA…113.40. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland……1,253.43, J. Blanchetti….72.42, J. Blanchetti……24.57.
 
Discussion on Forest Hills Regional Alliance letter application concerning comprehensive plan. Discussion occurred. Mr. Bucci commented since he had attended the last Alliance meeting that price for new plan would be split between municipalities. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to table as more information is needed before a decision is made to contribute to have a new plan done. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve participation in DGS statewide contract for Sodium Chloride for 2020-2021 for a total of 600 ton. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:
Mr. Joe Soltis inquiring about stone versus salt being put on roads and width of stone spread. Mr. Gdula answered that they use a 4 to 1 mix of stone/salt on the roads and cost of salt is more than stone, and salt tends to give you more cracks in the roads. He said he will check on the width of the spread on that plow truck.
Mr. Dave Nicodemus inquiring about an ongoing property maintenance complaint near him. Mr. Gdula responded that Chief Moss did file charges on that one sometime after the 1st of year. Discussion continued; Mr. Nicodemus commented on process. Mr. Gdula and Mr. Barbin commented on the fact that after the county judge’s order at the end of 2018 it  slowed up the normal process that was in place for a good year and a half since Building Codes couldn’t file the charges anymore since they didn’t have access to get the identifiers needed.
Ms. Linda Scullion about update on Geibig tires. Mr. Barbin said he will pay fine. He said we can refile again to get tires cleaned up if that doesn’t get done and he has talked with Mr. Geibig’s attorney. Ms. Scullion also about Lantz tires and trash on his property. Mr. Gdula said there is still a complaint out there against him. He said that he will check with Chief Moss that he was supposed to contact Mr. Lantz. 
Mr. Neal Sivec, from the Forest Hills Municipal Authority asking about building permit/setbacks for fence for new pump station on Peaceful Valley Road. Mr. Barbin said he will need permit for that and 2-foot setback for fence and have drawing when turning in application to Building Codes.
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 5:26 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer

CALL TO ORDER:
 Chairman Dennis Richards called the regular meeting to order at 10:25a.am. 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, Kirk Moss, Police Chief and 5 (five) 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 a copy of the December 16, 2019 meeting.  He asked all Board members to read the minutes.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes presented.  Mr. Gdula 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 $ 22,609.76, expenditures of $ 55,857.89(check # 30691 to #30719) and a balance of $400,431.39.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $ 5,243.09 and expenditures of $4,776.89(check #1501 to #1503) and a balance of $2,033.10.  The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 173.25 and protection of $5,744.28and expenditures of $1,145.26(check #1238 to #1240) and a balance of $13,940.67.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenue of $100.23 in interest and expenditures of $0.00(check #--) leaving a balance of $239,171.85.
CORRESPONDENCE:       
 Letter from Adams Township Little League concerning grant for facility on WPA Road. Discussion occurred. Received grant for playground there but need 15%match. Mr. Richards said the Board can look and see if they can help in anyway or not.
OLD BUSINESS:
 Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any other 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 $73,694.36 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. Schrader seconded this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.  The bills are as follows:  GENERAL FUND: American Legal……195.48,Cambira Cty Building Codes…140.00,Centre Communications…99.00,Comcast…157.87,CrystalPure…46.80,Cumberland…164.47,FH Municipal ….117.00,…Hercules…..941.14,LongBarn….163.38,Nationwide….745.49,PitneyBowes…100.00,1st Summit….1075.85,Teamsters….16,743.12,US Cleaning…..583.00,Verzion….298.08,VISA….98.49. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: American Rock Salt….17,745.44, Grannas Bros…..32.,741.85.  The Street Light Account Fund: Penelec….177.90. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Southwestern Cambria Cty Water……..1,360.00.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to select one from three interviewed companies for inspection services for the Creslo sidewalk project as per PennDOT specifications. Mr. Gdula explained that he and Ms. Zakraysek had to conduct three phone interviews as per instructions then the Board must choose from those three. Mr. Gdula made the motion to use The Eads Group as they are familiar with project as they have completed all the previous phases of said project. Mr. Senft seconded. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards announced that year marks the 150th anniversary of Adams Township becoming a township.
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. Bucci.  With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 10:32 A.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer

CALL TO ORDER at 10:00am 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; Police Chief Moss; District Justice Rick Varner; and 5 visitors.
Mr. Varner swore all supervisors and secretaries into office prior to the meeting.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a temporary Chairman to conduct the reorganization meeting.  Mr. Gdula to name 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. Senft 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. Senft.  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 2 % increase in rate. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula.   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. Senft made the motion; Mr. Bucci seconds.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Justin McKnight, Travis Ladika, and Lanny Grieff as employees classified under the Road Department for Adams Township with a 2% increase in rate. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to affirm the employment of Dennis Gdula, 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. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
 Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Dennis Richards as a per diem employee for the road crew on an as needed basis for the Board of Supervisors.  Mr. Gdula        made the motion, Mr. Senft seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
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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 Supervisors.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci.  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. Bucci nominated Mr. Senft.  No second. Motion dies. Mr. Richards makes a motion to nominate Mr. Gdula. Mr. Gdula seconds this motion. Mr. Bucci nay.Mr. Schrader aye. Mr. Senft aye.4 ayes 1 nay. Ayes have it, motion passed. Mr. Richards makes the motion to make Mr. Senft Assistant Roadmaster. Mr. Gdula 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. Bucci made the motion, Mr. Schrader seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint John Heming, Lee Hill and Jared Shope as Full Time Police Officers with the increase prescribed by the contract.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Richards.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Rob Ellenberger as full time SRO for Forest Hills School District and Adams Township.  Motion made by Mr. Senft, second by Mr. Bucci.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Rick Keller, John McKnight, Scott Croyle, Corey Hicks, and Gage Hale as Part Time Police Officers at a pay rate established by the contract.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Nathan Homyak and Jeffrey Meden as Part Time Police Officers at a pay rate established by the contract.  No motion made. Motion dies.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to nominate and appoint a Police Commissioner for the Board of Supervisors.  Mr. Gdula nominated Mr. Bucci.  Mr. Schrader 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 to table, 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 for the Board of Supervisors.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Fred Brown as Township Surveyor for the Board of Supervisors.  Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
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Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint the Eads Group as Township Engineer for the Board of Supervisors for 2020. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Kotzan CPA and Associates to do the 2019 Fiscal Year audit of all accounts of Adams Township. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a member of the Board to the Cambria County Sewage Agency for the year 2020.  Mr. Richards nominated the Dennis Gdula to be the representative for the Board.  Mr. Gdula seconds this.   With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint an alternate member of the Board to the Cambria County Sewage Agency for the Board of Supervisors for the year 2020.  Mr. Richards nominated Mr. Senft.  Mr. Gdula seconds this motion.  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 year 2020. Mr. Gdula nominated Mr. Senft to be the representative for the Board. Mr. Richards 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 2020.  Mr. Bucci nominated Mr. Gdula, seconded by Mr. Richards. 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 2020.  The meetings for 2019 will be held the 3rd Wednesday every month at 7:30 am in the Ebensburg Municipal Building.  Mr. Gdula nominated Mr. Bucci as the representative for the Board. Mr. Bucci said Wednesday’s are not good for him. No seconds. Motion dies. Mr. Richards makes a motion to nominate Mr. Gdula. Mr. Gdula 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 2020. Mr. Richards nominated Mr. Senft for the alternate representative for Cambria County Building Codes. Mr. Gdula 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 2020.  Mr. Gdula 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 2020 and forward for commissions. Motion made by Mr. Schrader, seconded by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
 
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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 2020.  Mr. Bucci made the motion, Mr. Gdula seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint all board members to the FH Alliance for Board of Supervisors for the year 2020.  Mr. Gdula made the motion.  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. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain US Cleaning Service as Janitor for the Adams Township Municipal Building and District Court Building for 2020.  Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft.  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. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain the Treasurers Bond at $900,000.00 for the Treasurers of the Board of Supervisors.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  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, 2020.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Pennsylvania State Association for Borough’s for the Union and Non-Uniform Pension Plans.  Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula.  With all in favor, the motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Teamsters & Employers Welfare 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. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft.  With all in favor, motion passed
 
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Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Nationwide Ins. for the disability insurance for all full-time employees and a $25,000.00 death benefit.  Mr. Schrader made the motion, Mr. Gdula seconds this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain payday as every other Thursday in 2020 with the final pay date for 2020 being December 24, 2020.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to give the Secretary-Treasurer the permission to   transfer Township monies within accounts to pay bills falling due between meetings to 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. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Senft.  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. Bucci.  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. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain authorization for the Road Master/Assistant Roadmaster to make a purchase not exceeding $1,000.00 in materials/supplies without going through a regular scheduled meeting.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft.  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 May 3-6, 2020.  Mr. Gdula made a motion to appoint Mr. Bucci, second by Mr. Richards.  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 2020: January 6 (following reorganization meeting) and 27; February 10; March 2 and 23; April 6 and 20; May 11 and 26; June 15; July 6 and 27; August 10; September 8 and 21; October 5 and 26; November 16; December 7 and 21, 2020. Mr. Senft made the motion to set the time and the meeting dates, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the following paid holidays for 2020:  Martin Luther King Day (01-20-20), Presidents Day (02-17-20), Good Friday (04-10-20),
Memorial Day (05-25-20), Independence Day (07-04-20), Labor Day (09-07-20), Columbus Day (10-12-20), Veterans Day (11-11-20), Thanksgiving Day (11-26
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 and 27-20), Christmas Day (12-25-20), New Year’s Day (01-01-21).  Mr. Schrader              made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Patrick Webb as recording secretary for the Adams Township Planning Commission, at a rate of $40.00 per month.  Mr.Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci.  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. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to adopt a 2020 Schedule of Fees for Adams Township. Mr. Schrader made the motion, seconded by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Sarah Zajdel to the Adams Township Municipal Authority for a five-year term expiring 2025.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Richards.  With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Roger Layton to a 5-year term on the Adams Croyle Recreation Authority expiring in 2025.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader, with all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Dennis Bailey to a 5-year term on the Adams Township Zoning Hearing Board expiring 2025. Mr. Bucci made a motion to nominate Mr. Pat Mulcahy.Sr. No second. Motion dies. Mr. Richards makes a motion to reappoint Mr. Bailey.Mr. Gdula seconds.  With all in favor, motion passed. 
 Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Jack Cummings to a 5-year term on the Adams Township Zoning Hearing Board expiring 2025. No motion.Mr. Bucci makes a motion to nominate Elizabeth Smay to fill the seat. Mr. Senft seconds. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asks for a motion to appoint an alternate for the zoning hearing board.Mr. Gdula makes a motion to nominate Josh Baker as the alternate. Mr. Schrader 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 2020.  Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula.  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 2020.  If revisions are needed, they will be done during the year by motion of the Board. Mr. commented that there are items that need revised and/or clarified Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci.  With all in favor, motion passed.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to adjourn.  Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, meeting adjourned at 10:24 a.m.
 
Respectfully submitted by    Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary -Treasurer