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, Dan Senft, and Mark Bucci, William Barbin, Solicitor, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, and four (4) visitors. Mr. Schrader 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 January 3,2022 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. 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. Motion made by Mr.Gdula,second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $47,860.44, expenditures of $ 144,679.77(check # 32110 to #32142) and a balance of $730,990.37. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $1,790.25 and expenditures of $303.56(check #1593 to #1594) and a balance of $5,138.33. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 535.50 and protection of $1,536.94 and expenditures of $0.00(check #--) and a balance of $23,297.52. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#-) leaving a balance of $114,281.61. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of 0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check #--) leaving a balance of $237,580.10
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Cambria County Tax Collection Committee about allocation. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve payment allocation of 468.47. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Motion to approve tentative list of functions for Adams Twp. Volunteer Fire Company #2. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Adams Twp. Volunteer Fire Co #2 ‘s tentative list of functions for 2022. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Thank you letter from Forest Hills School District Superintendent Dr.Lehman.
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 $93,131.20 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. Gdula seconded this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: AdamsStlightAcct….5031.77,AmercianLegal…152.04,AmericanRockSalt….6980.00,Amtrust….5237.00,BarclayElec….62.00,CambriaCtyCodes…1110.00,,CCTC….468.47,Comcast….898.99,CrytalPure….34.80,CumberlandTruck….173.68,DaleOxygen….597.80,DavidHeisers….82.00,Dell…..3,107.68,E.Pentrack….30.00,FHMA…..123.00,FreedomSys…..2,305.00,Garys…..725.00,Greens….59.66,Highland….78.66,Highmark…..259.70,JohnstownTribune….217.50,KeystoneCoop…..1982.50,KimballMidwest…..206.46,LongBarn……71.00,Longs….248.00,LutherPMiller….3113.59,Moonlighters….555.00,NAPA…..590.57,PADeptof L&I…..285.21,Palyocsik…..19.95,Penelec….9269.29,PAOneCall…32.85,P.Helsel….30.00,PitneyBowesPurchasePower….100.00,PitneyBowesGlobal….197.76,PSAB…616.05,R.Cortese…..30.00,RelianceStandard….792.92,R.Webb…30.00,R.Young….30.00,RPMSigns…..120.00,,Samco….45,918.75,Staples….28.99,Trapuzzanos….497.40,TractorSupply….71.02,UPMC….44.00,Verizon….269.76,VISA…247.29,WBMason….194.92,W.Webb…20.00,W.Seese….20.00,WilmoreCoal….2.00,WindberStone…4,427.13. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None. The StreetLightAccountFund: Penelec….5,221.89, ATGenFund….53.71, REA…114.00. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: CambriaCtyWaterAuthority….1360.00, Highland….1309.53, ATGenFund….16.07, ATGenFund….46.11. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: L.Neff….275.00, Wessel &Co….1312.50.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve participation in DGS Costars statewide contract for Sodium Chloride for 2022-2023. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve resolution retroactively providing for supplemental appropriations for the 2021 Budget for American Rescue Plan Act funds. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any other new business they would like to discuss. Nothing more was forthcoming.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Mr. Andy Rygel and his wife Terry Rygel of Petia Road. He said they have speeding on that road and wondered if the township could post a 35-mph sign there…. then discussion continued from there ..he said that in the fall they had people throwing trash there while spotting for deer and poaching. Mrs. Rygel brought up that she had contacted the Game Commission about the deer spotting and poaching issues. Mr. Richards that we can post a speed limit sign there for the speeding issue and he said that Mr. Bucci will tell Chief Moss about all three issues so the police are aware and can ride through there in the evenings in the fall.
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. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:16 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer