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, Dan Senft, Dennis Gdula, Mark Bucci and J. Brian Schrader; William Barbin, Solicitor; Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary; Kirk Moss, Police Chief and seven (7) 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 26, 2018 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. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as read. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $220,235.07, expenditures of $63,051.72 (check # 29424 to #29458) and a balance of $417,612.11. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $10,927.00 and expenditures of $5,242.30 (check #1429 to #1430) and a balance of $14,696.21. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 3,895.50 and protection of $8,271.07 and expenditures of $ 6,827.03 (check #1169 to #1170) and a balance of $16,372.40. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $245.50 in interest and expenditures of $0.00 (check #--) leaving a balance of $499,958.70.
CORRESPONDENCE:
A letter from The Eads Group concerning sewer extension and filing a permit application for project work along Forest Hills Drive. Discussion occurred.
A letter from Adams Township Volunteer Fire Co.No.1 listing a tentative list of scheduled functions for 2018. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept the Fire Company’s tentative schedule of functions for 2018. Mr. Senft made the motion, seconded by Mr. Gdula. All in favor, motion passed.
A letter from PENNDOT about meetings and the PA 756 Intersection Realignment. Discussion occurred.
OLD BUSINESS:
A motion to accept Diana Baxter’s retirement as Secretary/Treasurer on April 30, 2018. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept the retirement date. Motion made by Mr. Gdula, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
A motion to appoint Jennifer Zakraysek as Secretary/Treasurer for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Jennifer Zakraysek as Secretary/Treasurer for the Board. Mr. Bucci made the motion, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
A motion to hire Brandon Stump as a part time officer as per Chief Moss’s recommendation discussed at prior meeting. Discussion occurred. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to hire Brandon Stump. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
A motion to authorize Chief Kirk Moss as discussed at prior meeting to purchase an assault rifle at Sporting Goods Discounters to include accessories amount not to exceed $800.00. Discussion occurred. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the purchase. Motion made Mr. Schrader, seconded by Mr. Bucci. 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 $42,749.70 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: GENERAL FUND: Adams Water…81.00,American Legal…217.20,Axon Enterprise…1596.00, CC Building Codes…165.00,Comcast…97.95,Conemaugh…70.00,Crystal Pure…50.80, Cumberland Truck…27.04, De Lage…174.59,D.Richards…240.00,Eads Grp…378.34,E.Pentrack…30.00,Fisher Auto…42.86,Forest Hills Municipal…114.00,Groff…39.40,J.Ritko…30.00,J.Blanchetti..2,394.09,J.Nibert…30.00,Long Barn…130.86,Luthur P.Miller…6,408.57, Nationwide…251.76,Palyocsik….30.46,P.Webb…35.00,Penelec…405.16,PAOneCall…23.20,P.Helsel30.00,PitneyBowes…300.00,QuakerSales…610.05,R.Cortese…30.00,R.Webb…30.00,R.Young…30.00,R.Robb…1650.00,Samco…260.00,Stephenson Equip…462.18, Teamsters…17,274.66,Trapuzzanos…212.00,US Cleaning…583.00,Verizon…269.82,VISA…509.67,WB Mason…633.95. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None. The Street Light Account Fund: Penelec…4989.69, REA…102.60, J. Blanchetti…474.81. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland….727.03, J. Blanchetti…164.94, J. Blanchetti…342.02.
A motion to approve the supervisors, secretary/treasurer, tax collector, auditors and other officials who want to attend the Cambria County Association of Township Officials Spring Convention on Friday, May 4th, 2018. Discussion occurred. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve those who wanted to attend the Convention. Motion made by Mr. Gdula, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
A motion to advertise for the 2018 road projects for Adams Township. Richards asked for motion for approval to advertise road projects. Motion made by Mr. Gdula, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
A motion to approve the county aid application for liquid fuels for 20,000.00. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve county aid application. Motion made by Mr. Bucci, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
A motion to purchase broom attachment head for weed eater. Discussion occurred. Richards asked for a motion to approve purchase. Motion made by Mr. Schrader, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any other new business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:
Mr. Terry Chrissey of Bentwood Drive asked whether any road work will be done this year on that road. Mr. Gdula stated he would work Mr. Chrissey on the work that needs done concerning that road.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Richards stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:12 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
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, Dan Senft, Dennis Gdula, Mark Bucci and J. Brian Schrader; William Barbin, Solicitor; Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary; Kirk Moss, Police Chief and seven (7) 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 26, 2018 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. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as read. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $220,235.07, expenditures of $63,051.72 (check # 29424 to #29458) and a balance of $417,612.11. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $10,927.00 and expenditures of $5,242.30 (check #1429 to #1430) and a balance of $14,696.21. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 3,895.50 and protection of $8,271.07 and expenditures of $ 6,827.03 (check #1169 to #1170) and a balance of $16,372.40. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $245.50 in interest and expenditures of $0.00 (check #--) leaving a balance of $499,958.70.
CORRESPONDENCE:
A letter from The Eads Group concerning sewer extension and filing a permit application for project work along Forest Hills Drive. Discussion occurred.
A letter from Adams Township Volunteer Fire Co.No.1 listing a tentative list of scheduled functions for 2018. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept the Fire Company’s tentative schedule of functions for 2018. Mr. Senft made the motion, seconded by Mr. Gdula. All in favor, motion passed.
A letter from PENNDOT about meetings and the PA 756 Intersection Realignment. Discussion occurred.
OLD BUSINESS:
A motion to accept Diana Baxter’s retirement as Secretary/Treasurer on April 30, 2018. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept the retirement date. Motion made by Mr. Gdula, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
A motion to appoint Jennifer Zakraysek as Secretary/Treasurer for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Jennifer Zakraysek as Secretary/Treasurer for the Board. Mr. Bucci made the motion, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
A motion to hire Brandon Stump as a part time officer as per Chief Moss’s recommendation discussed at prior meeting. Discussion occurred. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to hire Brandon Stump. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
A motion to authorize Chief Kirk Moss as discussed at prior meeting to purchase an assault rifle at Sporting Goods Discounters to include accessories amount not to exceed $800.00. Discussion occurred. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the purchase. Motion made Mr. Schrader, seconded by Mr. Bucci. 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 $42,749.70 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: GENERAL FUND: Adams Water…81.00,American Legal…217.20,Axon Enterprise…1596.00, CC Building Codes…165.00,Comcast…97.95,Conemaugh…70.00,Crystal Pure…50.80, Cumberland Truck…27.04, De Lage…174.59,D.Richards…240.00,Eads Grp…378.34,E.Pentrack…30.00,Fisher Auto…42.86,Forest Hills Municipal…114.00,Groff…39.40,J.Ritko…30.00,J.Blanchetti..2,394.09,J.Nibert…30.00,Long Barn…130.86,Luthur P.Miller…6,408.57, Nationwide…251.76,Palyocsik….30.46,P.Webb…35.00,Penelec…405.16,PAOneCall…23.20,P.Helsel30.00,PitneyBowes…300.00,QuakerSales…610.05,R.Cortese…30.00,R.Webb…30.00,R.Young…30.00,R.Robb…1650.00,Samco…260.00,Stephenson Equip…462.18, Teamsters…17,274.66,Trapuzzanos…212.00,US Cleaning…583.00,Verizon…269.82,VISA…509.67,WB Mason…633.95. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None. The Street Light Account Fund: Penelec…4989.69, REA…102.60, J. Blanchetti…474.81. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland….727.03, J. Blanchetti…164.94, J. Blanchetti…342.02.
A motion to approve the supervisors, secretary/treasurer, tax collector, auditors and other officials who want to attend the Cambria County Association of Township Officials Spring Convention on Friday, May 4th, 2018. Discussion occurred. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve those who wanted to attend the Convention. Motion made by Mr. Gdula, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
A motion to advertise for the 2018 road projects for Adams Township. Richards asked for motion for approval to advertise road projects. Motion made by Mr. Gdula, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
A motion to approve the county aid application for liquid fuels for 20,000.00. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve county aid application. Motion made by Mr. Bucci, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
A motion to purchase broom attachment head for weed eater. Discussion occurred. Richards asked for a motion to approve purchase. Motion made by Mr. Schrader, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any other new business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:
Mr. Terry Chrissey of Bentwood Drive asked whether any road work will be done this year on that road. Mr. Gdula stated he would work Mr. Chrissey on the work that needs done concerning that road.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Richards stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:12 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
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