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, Brian Schrader and Mark Bucci; William Barbin, Solicitor; Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary, and five (5) 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 October 1, 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. 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 $ 150,489.55 expenditures of $ 207,708.82(check # 29782 to #29822) and a balance of $532,811.59.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $ 0.00 and expenditures of $312.15 (check #1450 to #1452) and a balance of $14,889.27.  The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 15.75 and protection of $63.85 and expenditures of $ 21.19 (check #1189 to #1190) and a balance of $16,838.05.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $207.64 in interest and expenditures of $23,300.00 (check #773) leaving a balance of $478,056.66.   
CORRESPONDENCE:       
A letter from Thomas Anderson regarding elimination/reduction of Member’s Contribution for the police pension plan.
A letter from the Beaverdale Public Library regarding upcoming plans and requesting a donation.
OLD BUSINESS:
After reconsideration, Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve estimate for Elite Coatings for insulating police garage. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to advertise the tentative General Fund Budget and State Liquid Fuels Budget for 2019. Mr. Schrader made the motion, 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 $455,393.39 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. Bucci seconded this motion.  With all in favor, motion passed.  The bills are as follows:  GENERAL FUND:  Schrader 58.64,Cambria Cty Building Codes….612.47,,Comcast…692.26, DeLage…183.84, D.Richards…98.64,Ehrlich…199.00,FWF….16,751.00,Grannas…18,000.00,Highway Marking…14,950.50, HRI…97,373.00,J.Ritko…30.00,J.Nibert…30.00,LutherPMiller…2,917.13,Nationwide…670.64,NewEnterprise…623.92,PAPublicSafety…583.00,PSAB…225.00,Palyocsik…20.00,P.Webb…35.00,Penelec…708.02,PAOneCall…19.39,P.Helsel…30.00,PortagePowerWash…350.00,R2S…1,125.00,Rays…13.90,R.Webb…30.00,Stoystown Auto…130.00,The Tire Shop…382.00,Tractor Supply…137.94,Trappuzzanos…289.00, Verizon…433.91,V.Zangaglia…300.00,VISA…1,204.13.The State Liquid Fuels Fund: SuitKote…86,129.25,Grannas Bros….202,816.34.  The Street Light Account Fund: Penelec…4,787.26, REA…108.00, J. Blanchetti…3.15. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund:  J. Blanchetti…2.95, J. Blanchetti…1.42, Highland…727.03.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to pass resolution naming Cambria County and the Redevelopment Authority as administrators for Adams Township in the CDBG program for 2018 project. Mr. Schrader made the motion, seconded by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the resolution reducing the Police Officer’s contributions to the Police Pension Plan for the year 2019.  Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve new price agreement with Direct Energy for township buildings. Mr. Bucci made the motion, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Glenn and Elizabeth Katrancha Minor Subdivision/Adjoining Land Merger as approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept resignation of Steve Krestar as a Part Time Police Officer. Mr. Bucci made the motion, seconded by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to hire Jeffrey Meden as Part Time Police Officer. Mr. Bucci made the motion, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Following the meeting, Mr. Sewalk, Mr. Knepper and Mr. Pezce regarding State Grant Opportunities Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any other new business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:  None.          
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. Senft.  With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:11 P.M.
                                                                                               
Respectfully Submitted:          
 Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer

Adams Township Board of Supervisors and Cambria County Redevelopment Authority
PUBLIC HEARING
October 10,2018
12:00PM
Present:  Mr. Richards, Mr. Gdula., Mr. Schrader Mr. Bucci, Supervisors; Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary; Ms. Daly, Cambria County Redevelopment Authority; and no visitors.
 
Hearing:
     Mr. Richards turned the public hearing over to Ms. Daly of the Cambria County Redevelopment Authority. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLIC HEARING IS TO DISCUSS THE NEEDS OF THE NON-ENTITLEMENT COMMUNITIES AND THE ENTITLEMENT TOWNSHIPS OF ADAMS, CAMBRIA, CRESSON, AND JACKSON, IN CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. AT THESE PUBLIC HEARINGS LOCAL COMMUNIITES WILL ACCEPT REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR FY 2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. RESIDENTS, AGENCIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ORALLLY OR IN WRITING ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT(CDBG) PROGRAM IN GENERAL, THE NEEDS OF COMMUNITIES IN CAMBRIA COUNTY, AND PERFORMANCE UNDER PREVIOUSLY FUNDED CDBG PROGRAM YEARS.
 
Ms. Daly gave out handouts about eligible activities for the CDGB Program and introduced herself to those present. She updated the Board about prior years project activity; reviews and information along with taking ideas from the Board concerning the upcoming 2018 allocation project. Discussion occurred concerning ideas for 2018 allocation project between the Board and Ms. Daly. Ms.Daly said she would submit ideas/requests and would let the Township know what had been decided.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to adjourn the public hearing.  Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader.  With all in favor, motion passed, and the hearing adjourned at 12:45 PM.
Submitted by:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary
 
 
 

 

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, Brian Schrader; William Barbin, Solicitor; Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary, Kirk Moss, Police Chief; and five (5) 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 September 10, 2018 meeting.  He asked all Board members to read the minutes.  Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes presented.  Mr. Schrader 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 $ 97,004.37 expenditures of $ 74,132.87(check # 29740 to #29781) and a balance of $590,030.86.  The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $ 472.50 and expenditures of $4,893.81 (check #1449) and a balance of $15,201.42.  The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 189.00 and protection of $229.81 and expenditures of $ 727.03 (check #1188) and a balance of $16,779.64.  The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $261.34 in interest and expenditures of $0.00 (check #--) leaving a balance of $501,149.02.   
CORRESPONDENCE:       
A letter from Rosebud Mining concerning Mine 78. Discussion occurred.
A letter from the Cambria County Planning Commission concerning approval of Katrancha subdivision.
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 $141,737.83 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:  Adams Vol. Fire #1….13,533.32, Adams Vol.Fire #2….13,533.33,Adams Water…81.00, American Legal….217.20,Cambria Cty Building Codes….800.74,Cambria Cty Sewage…375.00, Center Communications….224.00,Comcast…97.95,Crystal Pure…45.30,Cumberland…560.59, D.Knepper…30.00, DeLage…174.59,D.Bailey…30.00,EadsGroup….256.65,E.Smay…30.00,FI-Hoff…1001.75,Fisher Auto….191.22,ForestHillsMunicipal…117.00,FWF….187.00,Gleason,Barbin…1,673.10,,Groff…20,000.00,J.Cummings…30.00,Jesco…65.97J.Shope…1,214.08,JtownTribune…300.00,KrouseAuto…116.22,Lane…1,090.00,Long Barn…140.95,Lowes…79.55,MemorialChevy….150.08,Nationwide…670.64,PSABMRT…37,686.00,S.Grow…300.00,Summit…3,161.14,SWIF…1629.00,Teamsters…15,945.84,Tri County…1,275.77 US Cleaning…815.00,Verizon…274.51.The State Liquid Fuels Fund:  Groff Tractor….23,300.00.  The Street Light Account Fund: Penelec…176.70, REA…113.40, J. Blanchetti…22.05. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund:  J. Blanchetti…13.16, J. Blanchetti…8.03.
 
 Mr. Richards asked for a motion to a motion to approve road bond for Walker Lumber Company from Peaceful Valley to Forest Hills via Pieta and Krayn Road. Discussion occurred. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
A discussion on estimates for insulation for police garage from Elite Coatings/Long Barn/84 Lumber. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to authorize Mr. Gdula, Roadmaster to purchase materials from the Long Barn for the township road crew to install insulation themselves. Motion made Mr. Gdula, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
A discussion an estimate and a motion to approve an invoice for natural gas installation from Utility Pipeline. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve both the estimate and invoice. Mr. Schrader made the motion, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
The Board of Supervisors will start the process of working on a budget and tax resolution for 2019 at a Budget Workshop on Wednesday, October 10th at 11:00am followed by a meeting with Cambria County Redevelopment Authority at 12:00pm. Mr. Richards made the motion that a second budget workshop be added for October 11,2018 at 11:00am, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Gdula made a motion to award lowest of three written quotes for 10,525.00 for gas installation to maintenance building to Brett Vickroy Plumbing and Heating, seconded by Mr. Schrader. 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:
Mrs. Irene Baker asked Mr. Barbin about updates he had investigated about sewage issues on adjacent property. Mr. Barbin answered her questions.         
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. Schrader.With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:20 P.M.                                                                                             
Respectfully Submitted:          
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer