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 Richards, Dennis Gdula, Dan Senft and Brian Schrader and Mark Bucci, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, and nine (9) visitors. Solicitor William Barbin 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 January 22,2024 regular meeting minutes and February 2,2024 special 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. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Kim Dorchak here from Kotzan CPA to present 2023 audit. Ms. Dorchak said they issued a clean opinion on the financials, which included general, state liquid fuel, fire protection, streetlight accounts and also the police and non-uniform pensions. She said the pensions increased this year; last year was a bad year for pension plans. She went over details of revenues/expenses; said Ms. Zakraysek did a terrific job; and had documents ready for them to conduct audit.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
After discussion, Mr. Gdula stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as written. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $91,385.25, expenditures of $81,779.90(check # 33560 to #33625) and a balance of $711,226.05. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $0.00 and expenditures of $4,861.36(check #1683 to #1685) and a balance of $12,813.09. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $0.00 and protection of $0.00 and expenditures of $3,154.73(check #1388 to #1391) and a balance of $24,825.88. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $478.42 in interest, and expenditures of $8,645.98(check#836) leaving a balance of $138,845.31. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $2.26 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#-) leaving a balance of $42,925.79.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Gdula asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
NEW BUSINESS:
Payment of the Bills: Mr. Gdula stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $246,055.61 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Senft made the motion to pay all bills. Mr. Bucci seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
Thebillsareasfollows:GENERALFUND: AdvnacedOffice….50.31,,Amtrust….4,748.00,Barclays….339.29,Cintas….64.38,Comcast….824.86,CorleConstruction….171,909.00,CrystalPure….49.80,E.Pentrack…60.00,EmploymentPartnersBenefit……21,882.28,FisherAuto….33.74,FHMA….132.00,FreedomSystems…..100.00,Groff…..747.86,Highland….78.66,Highmark…278.25,HorvathChemical…..694.85,J.Nibert….60.00,Tribune….42.60,LaurelFord…324.76,LongBarn….69.73,LutherPMiller….3,048.98,MathesonGas….54.52,NAPA….1,435.32,Penelec…1,215.73,PAOneCall….20.52,P.Helsel…60.00,R.Cortese….60.00,R.Rusnak….80.00,R.Webb….60.00,R.Lehman….60.00,Samco….144.25,Trapuzzanos….22.50,USCleaning…745.00,VISA…..1,735.01,WBMason….205.97.The State LiquidFuelsFund:AmericanRockSalt….12,596.48, WindberStone…7,800.99. The StreetLightAccountFund: Penelec4,875.33, REA…127.60. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland…7,750.00, Highland….1,467.04. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: None.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve advertising for bids for road maintenance material for 2024-2025. Mr. Schrader made the motion, seconded by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Richards asked if we included blacktop in the bid; Mr. Senft said yes.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve appointment of deputy tax collector Kellie Miller for Adams Twp. Tax Collector Wendy Ladika. Motion made by Mr. Richards, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor motion passed.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to okay and sign letter from JRE Engineering concerning Reppin Realty LLC Act 14,67,68 and 127 Notification and Application for PA DEP permits; Planning Commission reviewed at their meeting; no comments or concerns. Mr.Gdula stated after reviewing the letter/document the Board is waiting to sign as they have not seen a plot plan or copy of the stormwater plan where property is along Route 160 and this document asks if it is in compliance with our ordinance; Mr. Bucci said he was at some of the Planning Commissions meeting when someone was there from Repping Realty; that they had a different engineer; this is a new one; that they also had to get HOP permit from state,etc. Mr.Sewalk who is with Eads Group, our township engineer said he has not seen anything yet either as township engineer, they are supposed to see these plans also so they can review them. He said he has informed them things have to go through Planning Commission then onto Supervisors as far as plans go; spoke to new engineer and he understood what needs to happen; Mr.Sewalk also said don’t sign this yet. Mr. Schrader made a motion to table signing document, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to approve Contract Agreement C000088093 for Mine 42 Playground grant. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr.Sewalk explained documents he gave Board said these are just for you to look and decide what you want to do as far as what type of playground equipment you want; what you want to do for the price. Mr.Sewalk said the one page is from a guy with Jeffery Associates who they had worked with another project that knew about us getting grant. He submitted two options one with him supplying equipment and installing and then second one where he just supplies equipment and township road crew installs. Mr.Sewalk said your grant award amount is 36,345.00 so your match amount that you have to pay is around 6,000-6,500. Mr.Sewalk said see what playground equipment the people would want. Mr. Richards said he would ask one resident who he had talked with; he said about swings not on examples shown; Mr.Gdula said I don’t think they do a lot with swings anymore because it’s a liability. Board discussed; asked engineer to show example/copy with swings on. Mr.Sewalk said about liability; the land is Berwinds. Mr. Richards said yes, we lease it from them. Mr.Sewalk said to ask Solicitor Barbin about how that would work with Berwind owning land as far as insurance and liability, who would cover and who’s would it fall under,etc. He said this is just a start; look at options and decide what you want to do.
Chief Paul Kundrod here from Adams Twp. Vol.Fire Co#2 with fire department updates. Chief Kundrod said the Dunlo and St. Michael departments are attending training and responding to alarms together; it has been going well. He said Dunlo has 8-9 new young people who have joined and are attending basic training. He said with fire department; retention and recruitment are important. He said one of the young men with Dunlo made up flyer which he passed out to Board and said it is now up in local high school to see if any young people are interested in joining either fire department. He said we need young people to keep fire departments going. He said we have good young people in both departments; key is to keep them. He also passed out a sheet with alarm totals on for Dunlo and St. Michael for 2023; Dunlo had 120 total alarms and St. Michael had 213 total. Type of alarms most responded to were accidents and smoke/public service. He said one day responded to call and said they went around with age of who was there; he said average age was 58; he said average manpower for alarms on reports with both departments is 19; he said that average is supposed to be 22.; said we are close. He also handed out their annual report to Ms. Zakraysek to keep on file. Mr. Richards said it is good to see fire departments working together. Mr. Schrader asked Chief Kundrod if in 10-20 years if he thinks we will still have volunteer fire departments.? Chief Kundrod said what he sees happening is you will have 5 departments in certain locations spread across county that service whole county. Mr.Gdula and Chief Kundrod said getting young people interested is key for fire departments today; Mr.Gdula said interest is not there today like it was back when they were young; Chief Kundrod said manpower and getting people volunteering /staffing for fire departments is a nationwide issue.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Ms. Baker said she had question; asked what the letter/document that we tabled was about/where along Route 160 was this. Mr.Gdula said it is behind Homestead Inn.; Mr. Bucci said that Reppin Realty wants to put a basketball training facility there; may have pickleball also, and yes if you know where Mr.Helsel lives there is a lane to side; goes up to a field where they bought 6 acres. Chief Kundrod remarked this would be good for township and community.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Gdula stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:42pm.
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 Richards, Dennis Gdula, Dan Senft and Brian Schrader and Mark Bucci, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, and nine (9) visitors. Solicitor William Barbin 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 January 22,2024 regular meeting minutes and February 2,2024 special 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. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Kim Dorchak here from Kotzan CPA to present 2023 audit. Ms. Dorchak said they issued a clean opinion on the financials, which included general, state liquid fuel, fire protection, streetlight accounts and also the police and non-uniform pensions. She said the pensions increased this year; last year was a bad year for pension plans. She went over details of revenues/expenses; said Ms. Zakraysek did a terrific job; and had documents ready for them to conduct audit.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
After discussion, Mr. Gdula stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as written. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $91,385.25, expenditures of $81,779.90(check # 33560 to #33625) and a balance of $711,226.05. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $0.00 and expenditures of $4,861.36(check #1683 to #1685) and a balance of $12,813.09. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $0.00 and protection of $0.00 and expenditures of $3,154.73(check #1388 to #1391) and a balance of $24,825.88. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $478.42 in interest, and expenditures of $8,645.98(check#836) leaving a balance of $138,845.31. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $2.26 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#-) leaving a balance of $42,925.79.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Gdula asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
NEW BUSINESS:
Payment of the Bills: Mr. Gdula stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $246,055.61 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Senft made the motion to pay all bills. Mr. Bucci seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
Thebillsareasfollows:GENERALFUND: AdvnacedOffice….50.31,,Amtrust….4,748.00,Barclays….339.29,Cintas….64.38,Comcast….824.86,CorleConstruction….171,909.00,CrystalPure….49.80,E.Pentrack…60.00,EmploymentPartnersBenefit……21,882.28,FisherAuto….33.74,FHMA….132.00,FreedomSystems…..100.00,Groff…..747.86,Highland….78.66,Highmark…278.25,HorvathChemical…..694.85,J.Nibert….60.00,Tribune….42.60,LaurelFord…324.76,LongBarn….69.73,LutherPMiller….3,048.98,MathesonGas….54.52,NAPA….1,435.32,Penelec…1,215.73,PAOneCall….20.52,P.Helsel…60.00,R.Cortese….60.00,R.Rusnak….80.00,R.Webb….60.00,R.Lehman….60.00,Samco….144.25,Trapuzzanos….22.50,USCleaning…745.00,VISA…..1,735.01,WBMason….205.97.The State LiquidFuelsFund:AmericanRockSalt….12,596.48, WindberStone…7,800.99. The StreetLightAccountFund: Penelec4,875.33, REA…127.60. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland…7,750.00, Highland….1,467.04. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: None.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve advertising for bids for road maintenance material for 2024-2025. Mr. Schrader made the motion, seconded by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Richards asked if we included blacktop in the bid; Mr. Senft said yes.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve appointment of deputy tax collector Kellie Miller for Adams Twp. Tax Collector Wendy Ladika. Motion made by Mr. Richards, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor motion passed.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to okay and sign letter from JRE Engineering concerning Reppin Realty LLC Act 14,67,68 and 127 Notification and Application for PA DEP permits; Planning Commission reviewed at their meeting; no comments or concerns. Mr.Gdula stated after reviewing the letter/document the Board is waiting to sign as they have not seen a plot plan or copy of the stormwater plan where property is along Route 160 and this document asks if it is in compliance with our ordinance; Mr. Bucci said he was at some of the Planning Commissions meeting when someone was there from Repping Realty; that they had a different engineer; this is a new one; that they also had to get HOP permit from state,etc. Mr.Sewalk who is with Eads Group, our township engineer said he has not seen anything yet either as township engineer, they are supposed to see these plans also so they can review them. He said he has informed them things have to go through Planning Commission then onto Supervisors as far as plans go; spoke to new engineer and he understood what needs to happen; Mr.Sewalk also said don’t sign this yet. Mr. Schrader made a motion to table signing document, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to approve Contract Agreement C000088093 for Mine 42 Playground grant. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr.Sewalk explained documents he gave Board said these are just for you to look and decide what you want to do as far as what type of playground equipment you want; what you want to do for the price. Mr.Sewalk said the one page is from a guy with Jeffery Associates who they had worked with another project that knew about us getting grant. He submitted two options one with him supplying equipment and installing and then second one where he just supplies equipment and township road crew installs. Mr.Sewalk said your grant award amount is 36,345.00 so your match amount that you have to pay is around 6,000-6,500. Mr.Sewalk said see what playground equipment the people would want. Mr. Richards said he would ask one resident who he had talked with; he said about swings not on examples shown; Mr.Gdula said I don’t think they do a lot with swings anymore because it’s a liability. Board discussed; asked engineer to show example/copy with swings on. Mr.Sewalk said about liability; the land is Berwinds. Mr. Richards said yes, we lease it from them. Mr.Sewalk said to ask Solicitor Barbin about how that would work with Berwind owning land as far as insurance and liability, who would cover and who’s would it fall under,etc. He said this is just a start; look at options and decide what you want to do.
Chief Paul Kundrod here from Adams Twp. Vol.Fire Co#2 with fire department updates. Chief Kundrod said the Dunlo and St. Michael departments are attending training and responding to alarms together; it has been going well. He said Dunlo has 8-9 new young people who have joined and are attending basic training. He said with fire department; retention and recruitment are important. He said one of the young men with Dunlo made up flyer which he passed out to Board and said it is now up in local high school to see if any young people are interested in joining either fire department. He said we need young people to keep fire departments going. He said we have good young people in both departments; key is to keep them. He also passed out a sheet with alarm totals on for Dunlo and St. Michael for 2023; Dunlo had 120 total alarms and St. Michael had 213 total. Type of alarms most responded to were accidents and smoke/public service. He said one day responded to call and said they went around with age of who was there; he said average age was 58; he said average manpower for alarms on reports with both departments is 19; he said that average is supposed to be 22.; said we are close. He also handed out their annual report to Ms. Zakraysek to keep on file. Mr. Richards said it is good to see fire departments working together. Mr. Schrader asked Chief Kundrod if in 10-20 years if he thinks we will still have volunteer fire departments.? Chief Kundrod said what he sees happening is you will have 5 departments in certain locations spread across county that service whole county. Mr.Gdula and Chief Kundrod said getting young people interested is key for fire departments today; Mr.Gdula said interest is not there today like it was back when they were young; Chief Kundrod said manpower and getting people volunteering /staffing for fire departments is a nationwide issue.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Ms. Baker said she had question; asked what the letter/document that we tabled was about/where along Route 160 was this. Mr.Gdula said it is behind Homestead Inn.; Mr. Bucci said that Reppin Realty wants to put a basketball training facility there; may have pickleball also, and yes if you know where Mr.Helsel lives there is a lane to side; goes up to a field where they bought 6 acres. Chief Kundrod remarked this would be good for township and community.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Gdula stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:42pm.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
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