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 December 3,2018 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:
After discussion, Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as read. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $ 22,677.79, expenditures of $ 89,343.60(check # 29902 to #29943) and a balance of $393,081.52. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $ 210.00 and expenditures of $340.90 (check #1458 to #1459) and a balance of $5,348.69. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 63.00 and protection of $82.20 and expenditures of $ 10,000.00 (check #1197 to #1198) and a balance of $11,080.31. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $73.67 in interest and expenditures of $0.00 (check #-- to #--) leaving a balance of $150,073.54.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept Treasurer’s report for the year 2018. Motion made by Mr. Bucci, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
A letter from the Cambria County Planning Commission regarding approval of Laurel Equipment Sales Subdivision.
Letters from Adams Township Planning Commission. Discussion occurred.
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 $27,421.92 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 all in favor, motion passed. The bills are as follows: GENERAL FUND: Adams Township Fire Account…2,808.29,Am.Rock Salt..7,016.41,Barclay Electric…135.90,Cambria Cty Building Codes…305.00,Carmen’s Tires…139.92,Chemung…415.50,Comcast…434.16, D.Knepper…30.00,DeLage….183.84,D.Richards…44.00,E.Pentrack…30.00,E.Smay…30.00,FisherAuto…58.42,J.Cummings…30.00,J.Nibert…30.00,Long Barn..370.06,Luther P.Miller…4,555.14,MT Uniforms…224.97,Miller Chemical..94.89,Palyocsik…55.65,P. Webb….35.00,Penelec…5,723.44,PA Chiefs…150.00,PAOneCall…16.28,P.Helsel…30.00,R.Cortese…30.00,R.Webb…30.00,R.Young…30.00,SamsClub…660.00,S.Grow…150.00,Sporys…93.50,Stephenson39.67,1stSummit..15.75,UtilityPipeline1,840.80,Verizon309.00,WBMason110.11,Watchguard….309.00.
The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None. The Street Light Account Fund: J. Blanchetti…7.88, REA….108.00. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: J. Blanchetti…..7.64, Highland….733.70.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Laurel Equipment/Richard and Janice Alt subdivision as approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve a road bond for Brown Lee Lumber on WPA and Topper Roads 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:
Ms. Linda Scullion asking about any updates on tires on adjacent property and concerns about bush on her mother’s property. Mr. Gdula addressed her questions.
Ms. Lisa Sivec with updates about the Hometown Hero banners presented at the last meeting. She stated she had talked with a representative from Penelec and had started the approval process with them. Mr. Gdula stated he had contacted PennDOT and it was fine with them.
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