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Notice

3/26/2019

 
Adams Township wants to inform all residents in the municipality the Road Crew will be sweeping the streets the week of April 15 and concluding April 26, 2019.

March 25, 2019 Regular Meeting- approved

3/26/2019

 
CALL TO ORDER:
 Chairman Dennis Richards called the regular meeting to order at 5:00 P.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, Dan Senft, and Brian Schrader; Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary, and Twelve (12) 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 was forthcoming.
MINUTES: 
Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the March 4, 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. 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 $ 93,923.39, expenditures of $ 119,535.34(check # 30107 to #30150) and a balance of $354,813.84.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $ 13,671.00 and expenditures of $113.40(check #1467) and a balance of $15,738.99.  The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 4,542.30 and protection of $9,809.91 and expenditures of $ 0.00 (check #--) and a balance of $20,058.02.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenue of $0.00 in interest and expenditures of $0.00(check #) leaving a balance of $445,460.32.
CORRESPONDENCE:       
Letter from the Cambria County Planning Commission for FH School District/ELA Sport.
Letter from the Cambria County Planning Commission for George Properties. Short Discussion occurred.
VI.OLD BUSINESS:
Discussion on tires at 133 Track Lane. Mr. Richards stated he and Mr. Senft met County Conservation there and they won’t pick up and take these tires because they are on personal property. Mr. Richards stated they were informed of two companies the owner can contact who can come and pick up tires for a fee. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to send a letter to owner informing them that they have 60 days to remove tires from the property or the Board will file charges at the District Magistrate. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
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 $43,487.10 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills.  Mr. Schrader made the motion to pay all bills.  Mr. Senft seconded this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.  The bills are as follows:  GENERAL FUND:  CC Building Codes…140.00, Centre Comm…98.00,
Comcast…396.49,Conemaugh…..70.00,Cumberland…14.08,DeLage…183.84,D.Gdula…134.00,D.Richards…44.00,E.Pentrack…90.00,G.Costlow….1,943.75,Gleason,Barbin
1,485.60,GrannasBros…..8,166.11,J.Blanchetti….1,245.33,J.Nibert…90.00,KeystoneCoop…596.78,Long Barn….28.51Matheson….111.97,Nationwide…739.72,Palyocsik….3.99,P.Webb….120.00,Penelec..1,062.92,PAOneCall…8.14,P.Helsel…30.00,R.Cortese…90.00,R.Webb…90.00,R.Young…90.00,Samco…3,544.80,,Summit Bank…3,111.55,Trapuzzanos….286.99,Verizon…282.93,WB Mason..34.99,Witmer….2,570.00.The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None.  The Street Light Account Fund: REA…113.40, Penelec...4,895.38, Adams Twp. General….4,740.13. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland…733.70, Adams Twp. Water….6,100.00.
 
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve release of road bond for Walker Lumber on Krayn/Pieta Roads. Discussion occurred.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
For public’s notice the road crew will be sweeping the streets the week of April 15 and concluding April 26,2019.    
 Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any other new business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:
Mr. David Nicodemus inquiring about two items. First, road project for Villa Road that was supposed have taken place last year. Mr. Gdula said that project is through Cambria County Redevelopment Authority CDBG program and the last time they spoke to the Authority they had informed them that the project funding had been delayed last year and the project will be going out to bid and funding released for this year. Actual date of project is to be determined by the Redevelopment Authority. Secondly, he asked about code complaint from last year concerning a property near him. Mr. Gdula said he would contact Building Codes to get updated on the situation for that property.
 Mrs. Scullion about tires on Track Lane that were talked about under old business. Mr. Richards stated the Board will send the letter about the tires.
 Mr. Chad Wolfhope asking about Blue Road. Mr. Gdula stated that the section they were talking about he intends to do that section this year. Also, Mr. Wolfhope brought up water runoff on WPA Road. Mr. Gdula said they will go look at that issue on WPA.
Mr. Neil Sivec of Adams Township Water Authority, here to ask Board if they had any questions on Highland proposal to takeover Adams Water. Discussion occurred. Mr. Richards stated that this is long overdue. Mr. Sivec said he will provide Board with final agreement/contract when it is ready.
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 5:18 P.M.
                                                                                               
Respectfully Submitted:          
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer

March 4, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes-approved

3/6/2019

 
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chairman Mark Bucci called the regular meeting to order at 5:00 P.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 Gdula, Dan Senft, Brian Schrader and Mark Bucci; William Barbin, Solicitor; Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary, and eleven (11) visitors.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR AGENDA ITEMS AND PRIOR MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Bucci stated now the Public has the right and the opportunity to comment on any item from the previous meeting minutes.  None was forthcoming.
MINUTES: 
Mr. Bucci stated everyone had a copy of the February 11, 2019 meeting.  He asked all Board members to read the minutes.  Mr. Bucci 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. Bucci stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as read.  The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $ 106,199.69, expenditures of $ 67,461.51(check # 30061 to #30106) and a balance of $380,425.79.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $ 0.00 and expenditures of $52.40(check #1466) and a balance of $2,181.39.  The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 0.00 and protection of $0.00 and expenditures of $ 7,883.70 (check #1206 to #1207) and a balance of $5,705.81.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenue of state allocation of 312,577.26 and $52.95 in interest and expenditures of $7,015.64(check #779) leaving a balance of $445,460.32.
CORRESPONDENCE:       
Letter from ELA Group regarding NPDES permit application and Municipal Land Use Letter for Forest Hills School District.
VI.OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Bucci asked for the opening of bids for spring road maintenance material for 2019-2020.  Discussion occurred after opening of bids and two bids were awarded.  Grannas Bros. for all stone products (1Bstone#8 $21.60, Anti-Skid $22.15,3Astone$19.85,2AModified$16.10,4#1stone $19.60) per ton delivered and Midland Asphalt for all emulsions (MC-70 3.37 and E-3M $2.38) per ton delivered.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to accept Grannas Bros. for all stone products. Mr. Gdula made the motion seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to accept Midland Asphalt for all emulsion products. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
A motion to approve a revised plan for George Properties as approved by Planning Commission. Discussion occurred concerning revised plan and also storm water approval. Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to approve revised plan contingent upon approval of all plans by Planning Commission. Mr. Senft made the motion, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed. 
Mr. Bucci asked if the Board had any other old business they would like to discuss.  None was forthcoming.
NEW BUSINESS:
Payment of the Bills:  Mr. Bucci stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $63,896.67 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills.  Mr. Schrader made the motion to pay all bills.  Mr. Gdula seconded this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.  The bills are as follows:  GENERAL FUND:  Adams Water….81.00, Am.RockSalt…14,468.54, Barclay….100.58, CambriaCty Comm…63.00,Comcast…247.20,CommonwealthofPA…102.20,CrystalPure…46.80,Cumberland…688.49,D.Knepper…30.00,DeLage…174.59,E.Pentrack…30.00,E.Smay…30.00,FisherAuto…177.17,FHMA…117.00,GrannasBros…..10,545.29,J.Cummings…30.00, J.Ritko…30.00,J.Nibert…30.00,Jtown Tribune…687.50,Keystone Coop…668.68,KeystoneSpring…747.65,LBWater…175.00,LutherP.Miller…4,877.66,Nationwide…739.72,Overhead Door…231.00,PALabor&Indust…..73.58,P.Webb….40.00,Penelec..5,136.52,P.Helsel…30.00,Pitney Bowes….171.47,Quaker Sales…900.24,R.Webb…30.00,R.Young…30.00,Sams Club…45.71,S.Grow…150.00,Stephson Equip..128.63,SummitBank…3,107.40,Teamsters….15,945.84,USCleaning…583.00,Verizon…271.83,VISA…1,593.88,Watchguard…0.10,Wilmore Coal….1.00,Witmer….170.00,YIS…..255.00.The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None.  The Street Light Account Fund: REA…113.40. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: None.

Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to approve release of road bond for Brown Lee Lumber on WPA/Topper Roads. Discussion occurred.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
 Mr. Bucci asked if the Board had any other new business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:
Mrs. Scullion inquiring about any updates about tires on property adjacent to her. Mr. Bucci said that he has not been contacted by Cambria County Conservation and any action right now would be through County codes. He said he would contact County Conservation again to inquire about tires.
Ms. Lisa Sivec and Jeanne Conkle here about Hometown Hero banners. They thanked the Board for their help and approval regarding banners. They are looking for a storage unit for the banners. Ms. Conkle said to make sure people know this is NOT a fundraiser, it to showcase our veterans and active military.
Mr. Neil Sivec here regarding letter from Highland Sewer and Water Authority concerning proposal for taking over Adams Water and letting Board know their approval will be needed in the future and he also mentioned upcoming sewer projects that would be taking place in the township.            
ADJOURNMENT: 
 Mr. Bucci stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn.  Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula.  With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:24 P.M.                                                                                         
Respectfully Submitted:          
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer

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