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, Brian Schrader, Dan Senft and Mark Bucci, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, William Barbin Solicitor, Kirk Moss, Police Chief and three (3) 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 November 14,2022 regular meeting. He asked all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. 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 $135,279.22, expenditures of $ 70,828.97(check # 32745 to #32794) and a balance of $865,318.89. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $288.75 and expenditures of $4,708.34(check #1631 to #1633) and a balance of $15,417.99. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $94.50 and protection of $64.75 and expenditures of $1,309.53(check #1344) and a balance of $34,535.92. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $4.49 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $90,902.43. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $9.10 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $180,427.07.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from US Cleaning Service concerning price increase. Discussion. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve increase. Mr.Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Richards asked for a motion to add to the agenda a motion to approve Naugle Subdivision as it was tabled at the last meeting and Secretary forgot to add it to the agenda again. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Richards then asked for motion to approve the Naugle subdivision as approved by the Planning Commission. Mr.Barbin said this subdivision is correct/in compliance with current ordinance. Mr. Gdula made the motion to approve, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
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 $72,516.58 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. Richards seconded this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Thebillsare as follows:GENERALFUND: ATFireAcct…..124.78,AmericanRockSalt….8,169.95,Amtrust….9,109.00,CambriaCtyBuildingCodes…..110.00,Cintas….61.88,CMSMedical…..494.70,Comcast….936.37,CrystalPure….35.80,CumberlandTruck….414.23,D.Hornbake….500.00,EmploymentPartners….17,863.08,FHMA….126.00,GarrettLimestone…796.95,Grannas……6,300.94,Hercules…..1,183.00,Highland….78.66,Highmark….259.70,Tribune….88.50,KimballMidwest…..185.21,LongBarn…..62.53,LutherPMiller….4,257.14,Palyocsik…..155.39,Penelec…..77.25,PAChiefsofPolice….150.00,PBPurchasePower…..100.00,RelianceStandard….792.92,RPMSigns…23.99,Safety-Kleen….1,775.74,SamsClub…..830.00,Sporys….16.50,StaplesCredit….52.99,StephensonEquip….1,588.56,TechnologyEnterprise….1,260.00,Trapuzzanos…258.00,UPMC…38.00,USCleaning….583.00,Verizon….269.67,VISA….2,226.31,WBMason…..314.70,Witmer….640.00. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None. The StreetLightAccountFund: Penelec….191.70, ATGeneralFund….8.66. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund:ATGeneralFund…1.94, ATGeneralFund….2.84, ATVol.FireCo. #15,000.00, ATVolFireCo. #2….5,000.00. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: None.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Mrs. Baker asked about status update about tire court case. Mr.Barbin asked and said the trial date is January 9th at 10:00am. He said he believes this should be the end as the judge was also getting frustrated with the it. Mrs. Baker said yes this has been going on for years; mentioned a DEP guy had stopped over her way at end of October; and said thank you.
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. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:06 PM.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer