CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Dennis Richards called the regular meeting to order at 5:00pm 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 and Mark Bucci, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, William Barbin, Solicitor, and two (2) 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 copies of the December 4,2023 regular meeting minutes. He asked all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes as read. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With four in favor, motion passed. Mr. Richards then asked for a motion to accept Treasurer’s Reports for 2023. Mr. Bucci 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 $42,886.09, expenditures of $83,156.14(check # 33496 to #33525) and a balance of $829,236.89. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $231.00 and expenditures of $225.25(check #1677to #1678) and a balance of $20,800.74. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $110.25 and protection of $144.99 and expenditures of $10,016.51(check #1380 to #1384) and a balance of $27,412.48. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $5,127.92(check#833) leaving a balance of $156,963.39. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $0.00 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $49,489.01.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any 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 $53,036.44 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 rest in favor, motion passed.
Thebillsareasfollows:GENERALFUND: AdamsDiesel….2,741.00,Bergeys…..113.78,CambriaCountyBldgCodes….275.00,Cintas…61.09,Comcast….522.85,Conemaughl…70.00,CorleConstruction….17,162.10,CMSMed…..524.10,CrystalPure…49.80,DaleOxygen…21.07,EadsGrp….1,179.49,E.Pentrack…60.00,GleasonBarbin……3,316.44,Groff….442.53,Highmark….278.25,J.Blanchetti…28.33,J.Nibert….60.00,JtwnTrib….42.60,Kimball…..217.55,LongBarn…41.46,LutherPMiller…..861.10,NAPAAuto….509.76,Penelec…..849.52,PAOneCall…14.80,P.Helsel…60.00,Pristows…1.67,PSATS….1,954.00,R.Cortese…60.0,R.Rusnak…80.00,RelianceStandard…1,029.40,R.Webb…60.00,R.Young…60.00,1stSummit…..16.75,TechnologyEnterprise…..1,260.00,ThomasAuto…514.06,Verizon…289.07,VISA….1,584.23. The State LiquidFuelsFund: WindberStone3,947.86, AmericanRockSalt….6,505.98. The StreetLightAccountFund….127.60 Penelec4,676.59, ATGenFund….6.93. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland1,352.09, AT General Fund….4.35, ATGeneralFund….3.31. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: None.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Adjoining Land Merger for Mark Rudnik on Mt Hope Road as approved by Planning Commission. Mr. Gdula made the motion to approve, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve subdivision for Michael Pasquerilla on Weaver Road as approved by Planning Commission.Mr.Schrader made the motion to approve, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to release road bond for Matson Lumber on Palestine Road.Mr.Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader to release bond. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion on and possible motion about Planning Commission Recording Secretary getting compensated for typing up solar ordinance. Mr. Bucci spoke and said he think they are trying to do the same thing they did for the prior Recording Secretary for the Planning Commission Mr. Webb. But he said Mr. Webb knew the zoning ordinance better than anyone; he had a lot of knowledge, and this is just the 1st year for the new recording secretary; already part of duties? Mr. Richards said that we are already paying her for the workshops they are having to work up ordinance. Attorney Barbin said that Mr. Webb basically did that whole ordinance; which was big task; this not as big. The Board continued discussion …saying if she types up what they have at home; paid for hours worked/how much? asked how long would take her…. Mr. Gdula suggested the board table a motion to compensate until they know more, such as if she typed up ordinance how long she thinks it would take,etc before making a decision. Mr. Richards asked for motion to table. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Schrader brought up for next year looking into again making more of our streetlights LED. Mr. Gdula said he thought the last time that Chief Moss had looked into it and about the cost of replacing them.; that it was a gradual process.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: None.
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 5:13 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
Chairman Dennis Richards called the regular meeting to order at 5:00pm 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 and Mark Bucci, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, William Barbin, Solicitor, and two (2) 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 copies of the December 4,2023 regular meeting minutes. He asked all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes as read. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With four in favor, motion passed. Mr. Richards then asked for a motion to accept Treasurer’s Reports for 2023. Mr. Bucci 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 $42,886.09, expenditures of $83,156.14(check # 33496 to #33525) and a balance of $829,236.89. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $231.00 and expenditures of $225.25(check #1677to #1678) and a balance of $20,800.74. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $110.25 and protection of $144.99 and expenditures of $10,016.51(check #1380 to #1384) and a balance of $27,412.48. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $5,127.92(check#833) leaving a balance of $156,963.39. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $0.00 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $49,489.01.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any 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 $53,036.44 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 rest in favor, motion passed.
Thebillsareasfollows:GENERALFUND: AdamsDiesel….2,741.00,Bergeys…..113.78,CambriaCountyBldgCodes….275.00,Cintas…61.09,Comcast….522.85,Conemaughl…70.00,CorleConstruction….17,162.10,CMSMed…..524.10,CrystalPure…49.80,DaleOxygen…21.07,EadsGrp….1,179.49,E.Pentrack…60.00,GleasonBarbin……3,316.44,Groff….442.53,Highmark….278.25,J.Blanchetti…28.33,J.Nibert….60.00,JtwnTrib….42.60,Kimball…..217.55,LongBarn…41.46,LutherPMiller…..861.10,NAPAAuto….509.76,Penelec…..849.52,PAOneCall…14.80,P.Helsel…60.00,Pristows…1.67,PSATS….1,954.00,R.Cortese…60.0,R.Rusnak…80.00,RelianceStandard…1,029.40,R.Webb…60.00,R.Young…60.00,1stSummit…..16.75,TechnologyEnterprise…..1,260.00,ThomasAuto…514.06,Verizon…289.07,VISA….1,584.23. The State LiquidFuelsFund: WindberStone3,947.86, AmericanRockSalt….6,505.98. The StreetLightAccountFund….127.60 Penelec4,676.59, ATGenFund….6.93. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland1,352.09, AT General Fund….4.35, ATGeneralFund….3.31. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: None.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Adjoining Land Merger for Mark Rudnik on Mt Hope Road as approved by Planning Commission. Mr. Gdula made the motion to approve, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve subdivision for Michael Pasquerilla on Weaver Road as approved by Planning Commission.Mr.Schrader made the motion to approve, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to release road bond for Matson Lumber on Palestine Road.Mr.Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader to release bond. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion on and possible motion about Planning Commission Recording Secretary getting compensated for typing up solar ordinance. Mr. Bucci spoke and said he think they are trying to do the same thing they did for the prior Recording Secretary for the Planning Commission Mr. Webb. But he said Mr. Webb knew the zoning ordinance better than anyone; he had a lot of knowledge, and this is just the 1st year for the new recording secretary; already part of duties? Mr. Richards said that we are already paying her for the workshops they are having to work up ordinance. Attorney Barbin said that Mr. Webb basically did that whole ordinance; which was big task; this not as big. The Board continued discussion …saying if she types up what they have at home; paid for hours worked/how much? asked how long would take her…. Mr. Gdula suggested the board table a motion to compensate until they know more, such as if she typed up ordinance how long she thinks it would take,etc before making a decision. Mr. Richards asked for motion to table. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Schrader brought up for next year looking into again making more of our streetlights LED. Mr. Gdula said he thought the last time that Chief Moss had looked into it and about the cost of replacing them.; that it was a gradual process.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: None.
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 5:13 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
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