CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Dennis Richards called the regular meeting to order at 4:58p.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, Brian Schrader, Dan Senft and Mark Bucci; William Barbin, Solicitor; Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary, and 8(eight) 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 were forthcoming.
MINUTES:
Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the October 26 ,2020 regular meeting. He asked all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes presented. Mr. Senft 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 $138,934.53, expenditures of $ 139,272.36(check # 31237 to #31285) and a balance of $579,847.13. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $0.00 and expenditures of $4,944.54(check #1539 to #1541) and a balance of $8,467.79. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 0.00 and protection of $0.00 and expenditures of $1,261.04(check #1267 to #1269) and a balance of $28,905.37. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $77.67 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $241,955.37.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
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 $140,617.33 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. Schrader seconded this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Thebillsareasfollows:GENERALFUND:Amtrust….5,200.00,AdvancedOffice….93.49,BarclayElec….147.00,B.Giffin…40.00,CambriaCtyBuildingCodes360.00,Comcast….673.79,Conemaugh….72.00,CrystalPure….34.80,CumberlandTruck….768.73,DavidHeisers….76.00,D.Richards44.00,EadsGrp….7397.13,E.Pentrack30.00,FIHoff..300.00,FisherAuto….204.43,FHMA….117.00,FHSD…..269.11,Grannas…..26,486.41,Greens390.41,Groff….627.52,Highland….78.66,HRI….57,965.82,J.Nibert30.00,JtwnTribune….52.50,Keystone….148.11,KeystoneGuiderail….5,190.00,LongBarn…..146.70,LutherPMiller…..1,699.83,NAPAAuto….228.81,Palyocsik32.97,P.Webb40.00,Penelec….768.36,PAOneCall….32.20,P.Helsel….30.00,PitneyBowesGlobal….197.76,PurchasePower….100.00,PortagePowerWash….80.00,R2SConsulting….6,206.08,R.Cortese…30.00,Rays……120.00,R.Webb…30.00,Teamsters…17,078.04,US Cleaning….583.00,Verizon…280.30,VISA….122.16. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None. The Street Light Account Fund: Penelec….4,652.48, REA…108.30. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland….1,253.43.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve amendment (nondiscrimination clause) to Eads Naugle Culvert Replacement project. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve 2021 Tax Resolution and 2021 General Fund Budget for 2,739,504.00 and the State Liquid Fuels Budget for 475,122.00. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Resolution 2020-A1116 for adopting written procedures in how professional services are chosen for its pension plans in order to comply with Act 44. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve extension for Shari Mock/Cooney Bros plan as per Planning Commission (see attached letters from Ms. Mock). Planning Commission approved extension deadline of 01/06/2021. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve McClelland/Docherty minor lot subdivision consolidation as per Planning Commission (corrections made). Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Berwind Corp Mine 42 Subdivision Adjoining Land Merger as per Planning Commission. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve David McKay Minor Lot Consolidation as approved by Planning Commission. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Mount Hope Cemetery Association for lot consolidation as per Planning Commission. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve updated SHARP master agreement (see email from Mr. Martynuska). Motion made by Mr. Gdula, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve contract agreement for Weaver Road for Dirt and Gravel project next year. Motion made by Mr. Schrader, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards said next was to approve Resolution for 2020 CDBG Project Application and decide on priority project (Pitcairn Ave -stormwater or FHMA in Creslo area). Discussion occurred on which project to make a priority for this year’s CDBG project. Mr. Barbin said need two separate motions. Mr. Gdula made the motion to make stormwater (pipes) on Pitcairn Ave in Dunlo the priority project for this year, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Resolution for 2020 CDBG application. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards made a motion to approve agreement between FHMA and township concerning sewer project and obligation to restore/pay for cut portions of street. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Gdula reminded Mr. Senft to check road crossings there for winter. Mr. Senft said they had already checked and there were all okay except on Krayn Road. They said they would let sewer authority and their contractor know that area needs some blacktop.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:
Ms. Linda Scullion asking about any updates on the two ongoing property complaints near her. Mr. Barbin said the Geibig one is filed. They have 30 days to file written response back to us. Mr. Gdula said concerning Lantz…. building codes is handling that; last time he had talked to Bridget two weeks ago at codes she said she had talked to Mr. Lantz and told him she would visit and follow up with him.
Mr. Richards asked if any of board had anything else to discuss. Mr. Bucci brought up that there is an issue with shed sizes in district R-2 ;has 120 square feet where every other district is allowed 160 square feet in our zoning ordinance that we updated earlier this year.; said this was an oversight by the Planning Commission. Mr. Young, Planning Commission Chairman said yes that it was the intention to have it be 160 square feet across the board. Mr. Bucci made a motion for Mr. Barbin to start amendment process to correct this in effected areas in the zoning ordinance to show 160 square feet shed size and can be placed 5 feet from property line. Mr. Gdula seconded. With all in favor, motion passed.
Next, Mr. Gdula said he got a phone call from Mr. Good who wanted permission to remove trailer, then rebuild it and then put it back on Oakridge Drive property. Mr. Gdula said he has talked to Mr.Barbin,Mr.Cortese, and Mr. Bucci already and they reminded him the note said on the plan we approved previously concerning property that stated that if/when any of the mobile homes is removed it cannot be replaced by another mobile home. Mr. Gdula asked that letter be sent to Mr. Good stating that he cannot remove trailer and put it back. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
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 5:17 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
Chairman Dennis Richards called the regular meeting to order at 4:58p.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, Brian Schrader, Dan Senft and Mark Bucci; William Barbin, Solicitor; Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary, and 8(eight) 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 were forthcoming.
MINUTES:
Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the October 26 ,2020 regular meeting. He asked all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes presented. Mr. Senft 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 $138,934.53, expenditures of $ 139,272.36(check # 31237 to #31285) and a balance of $579,847.13. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $0.00 and expenditures of $4,944.54(check #1539 to #1541) and a balance of $8,467.79. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 0.00 and protection of $0.00 and expenditures of $1,261.04(check #1267 to #1269) and a balance of $28,905.37. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $77.67 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $241,955.37.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
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 $140,617.33 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. Schrader seconded this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Thebillsareasfollows:GENERALFUND:Amtrust….5,200.00,AdvancedOffice….93.49,BarclayElec….147.00,B.Giffin…40.00,CambriaCtyBuildingCodes360.00,Comcast….673.79,Conemaugh….72.00,CrystalPure….34.80,CumberlandTruck….768.73,DavidHeisers….76.00,D.Richards44.00,EadsGrp….7397.13,E.Pentrack30.00,FIHoff..300.00,FisherAuto….204.43,FHMA….117.00,FHSD…..269.11,Grannas…..26,486.41,Greens390.41,Groff….627.52,Highland….78.66,HRI….57,965.82,J.Nibert30.00,JtwnTribune….52.50,Keystone….148.11,KeystoneGuiderail….5,190.00,LongBarn…..146.70,LutherPMiller…..1,699.83,NAPAAuto….228.81,Palyocsik32.97,P.Webb40.00,Penelec….768.36,PAOneCall….32.20,P.Helsel….30.00,PitneyBowesGlobal….197.76,PurchasePower….100.00,PortagePowerWash….80.00,R2SConsulting….6,206.08,R.Cortese…30.00,Rays……120.00,R.Webb…30.00,Teamsters…17,078.04,US Cleaning….583.00,Verizon…280.30,VISA….122.16. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None. The Street Light Account Fund: Penelec….4,652.48, REA…108.30. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland….1,253.43.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve amendment (nondiscrimination clause) to Eads Naugle Culvert Replacement project. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve 2021 Tax Resolution and 2021 General Fund Budget for 2,739,504.00 and the State Liquid Fuels Budget for 475,122.00. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Resolution 2020-A1116 for adopting written procedures in how professional services are chosen for its pension plans in order to comply with Act 44. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve extension for Shari Mock/Cooney Bros plan as per Planning Commission (see attached letters from Ms. Mock). Planning Commission approved extension deadline of 01/06/2021. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve McClelland/Docherty minor lot subdivision consolidation as per Planning Commission (corrections made). Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Berwind Corp Mine 42 Subdivision Adjoining Land Merger as per Planning Commission. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve David McKay Minor Lot Consolidation as approved by Planning Commission. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Mount Hope Cemetery Association for lot consolidation as per Planning Commission. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve updated SHARP master agreement (see email from Mr. Martynuska). Motion made by Mr. Gdula, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve contract agreement for Weaver Road for Dirt and Gravel project next year. Motion made by Mr. Schrader, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards said next was to approve Resolution for 2020 CDBG Project Application and decide on priority project (Pitcairn Ave -stormwater or FHMA in Creslo area). Discussion occurred on which project to make a priority for this year’s CDBG project. Mr. Barbin said need two separate motions. Mr. Gdula made the motion to make stormwater (pipes) on Pitcairn Ave in Dunlo the priority project for this year, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Resolution for 2020 CDBG application. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards made a motion to approve agreement between FHMA and township concerning sewer project and obligation to restore/pay for cut portions of street. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Gdula reminded Mr. Senft to check road crossings there for winter. Mr. Senft said they had already checked and there were all okay except on Krayn Road. They said they would let sewer authority and their contractor know that area needs some blacktop.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:
Ms. Linda Scullion asking about any updates on the two ongoing property complaints near her. Mr. Barbin said the Geibig one is filed. They have 30 days to file written response back to us. Mr. Gdula said concerning Lantz…. building codes is handling that; last time he had talked to Bridget two weeks ago at codes she said she had talked to Mr. Lantz and told him she would visit and follow up with him.
Mr. Richards asked if any of board had anything else to discuss. Mr. Bucci brought up that there is an issue with shed sizes in district R-2 ;has 120 square feet where every other district is allowed 160 square feet in our zoning ordinance that we updated earlier this year.; said this was an oversight by the Planning Commission. Mr. Young, Planning Commission Chairman said yes that it was the intention to have it be 160 square feet across the board. Mr. Bucci made a motion for Mr. Barbin to start amendment process to correct this in effected areas in the zoning ordinance to show 160 square feet shed size and can be placed 5 feet from property line. Mr. Gdula seconded. With all in favor, motion passed.
Next, Mr. Gdula said he got a phone call from Mr. Good who wanted permission to remove trailer, then rebuild it and then put it back on Oakridge Drive property. Mr. Gdula said he has talked to Mr.Barbin,Mr.Cortese, and Mr. Bucci already and they reminded him the note said on the plan we approved previously concerning property that stated that if/when any of the mobile homes is removed it cannot be replaced by another mobile home. Mr. Gdula asked that letter be sent to Mr. Good stating that he cannot remove trailer and put it back. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
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 5:17 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
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