Chairman Dennis Richards called the regular meeting to order at 5:00p.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; Kirk Moss, Police Chief; Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary, and 2(two) 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 November 16 ,2020 regular 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. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
After discussion, Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as written. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $176,746.35, expenditures of $ 196,664.67(check # 31286 to #31329) and a balance of $559,928.81. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $231.00 and expenditures of $4,670.78(check #1542 to #1543) and a balance of $3,938.01. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 63.00 and protection of $178.63 and expenditures of $1,253.43(check #1270) and a balance of $27,893.57. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $69.21 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $242,024.58.
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 $116,618.85 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. Bucci seconded this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Thebillsareasfollows:GENERALFUND:ATFire Acct….692.69,Amtrust….5,200.00,Comcast….675.95,CrystalPure….34.80,CumberlandTruck….314.96,D.Bailey…30.00,EadsGrp….5,128.24,E.Pentrack…30.00,E.Smay….30.00,FIHoff..1771.76,FHMA….117.00,FWF…122.00,Highland….78.66,HRI…..61,187.03,J.Ritko…30.00,J.Nibert…30.00,JtwnTribune….155.00,J.Baker…30.00,LaurelFord….1470.80,LongBarn…..126.65,LutherPMiller…..1,215.72,Nationwide…738.75,P.Webb…40.00,Penelec….794.74,PAOneCall….27.30,P.Helsel….30.00,QuakerSales….896.70,R.Webb…30.00,RPM….15.99,S&SAuto…60.00,Samco….1647.80,SGrow…150.00,Sporys…55.00,Staples….549.99,1st Summit….1042.14,Summit BankSafetyDep…..16.75,Teamsters…17,078.04,TechEnterprise…840.00,Trapuzzanos…584.30,US Cleaning….733.00,V.Zangaglia…..300.00,,VISA….989.30,WindberAgway….83.94. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None. The Street Light Account Fund: Penelec….173.37, J. Blanchetti…..8.66. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland….1,253.43, AdamsVolFireCo#1…….5,000, AdamsVolFireCo#2……5,000, J. Blanchetti…..6.03, J. Blanchetti…..2.36.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve road bond for D & D Wood Sales on portions of Krayn, Pieta, and Rhodes Crossroads. Discussion occurred. Mr. Gdula said he would approve contingent upon him checking with them on going over bridges and to make sure that it is a good correct route (see if logger needs to add Seesetown Road to bond and/or take off Krayn and Pieta). Mr. Gdula said he will call them in the morning to check and make sure correct roads are bonded. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve road bond for D and D Wood Sales contingent upon Roadmaster’s approval. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards brought up about the timbering (clear cut that was suppose be select cut) that was done at Adams-Croyle Rec Authority 1889 Park. He said he has gotten a lot of complaints and wanted people to know the Adams Township Board of Supervisors had nothing to do with it. The Adams Croyle Rec Authority board voted to do it. Chief Moss commented that the Rec Authority was supposed to have met with DEP/and County Conservation this past Friday about the matter.
Mr. Richards asked if anyone had anything else under new business. Mr. Schrader brought up about possibly advertising our available office space in other half of our building since Rigby did not renew his lease. Discussion occurred. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to advertise office space. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
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 5:06 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer