CALL TO ORDER:
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, Brian Schrader, Dan Senft and Mark Bucci; William Barbin, Solicitor; Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary, and 1(one) visitor.
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 January 25 ,2021 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 $54,871.27, expenditures of $ 51,674.19(check # 31410 to #31449) and a balance of $435,211.23. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $0.00 and expenditures of $251.95(check #1550 to #1551) and a balance of $5,867.34. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 0.00 and protection of $0.00 and expenditures of $2,689.13(check #1278 to 1281) and a balance of $17,506.37. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $69.94 in interest, and expenditures of $19,899.86(check#800 to 801) leaving a balance of $222,268.67.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
Revisit discussion and if decided motion to approve st. light contract for cents per kilowatt hour down from .51020 to .4132 and months are 24 instead of 48; and switching to LED’s. Discussion occurred. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve streetlight contract for .4132 for 24 months. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
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 $81,155.95 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Bucci made the motion to pay all bills. Mr. Gdula seconded this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Thebillsareasfollows:GENERALFUND: Amtrust….5,200.00,BarclayElec….54.00,CambriaCtyLawLibrary….7.00,Comcast…..207.87,CrystalPure…34.80CumberlandTruck…31.61,D.Richards….44.00,EadsGrp….20,347.86,FHMA…123.00,Highland….78.66,JacksonTwp….475.00,J.Ritko…30.00,J.Nibert…30.00,JtwnTribune…340.00,LaurelFord…39.92,LutherPMiller…2,886.65,NAPA….1,128.90,P.Webb…40.00,Penelec…1,063.43,P.Helsel….30.00,PitneyBowesGlobal….197.76,R.Cortese…30.00,R.Webb…30.00,R.Young…30.00,Staples….241.46,Taaz…2,610.00,Teamsters….17,078.04,TractorSupply….23.98,USCleaning….583.00Visa……413.11,Weaklands….378.42. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: American Rock Salt…..11,045.65, Grannas Bros…..5,693.74. The Street Light Account Fund: Penelec….9,354.66. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland….1,253.43.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve audit engagement letter for Kotzan CPA (no fee changes only language updates for audit). Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Mr. Gdula’s medical supplement reiumbursement request up to $200.00 per month as per 2nd class township code upon his upcoming retirement with road department but while he is still on Board. (See attached letter). Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. Mr. Gdula abstained. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve advertising for bids for road maintenance material for 2021-2022 season. Mr. Gdula mentioned making sure local suppliers that show interest are on bid package list that gets sent out. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve zoning ordinance amendment to provide a reduced setback for backyard sheds up to 160 square feet in the AR-1, R2, R3, and U Zoning Districts’. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Adjoining Land Merger Plan for Deborah Duca at intersection of Llanfair and Huff Street as per Planning Commission (see their minutes and letter). Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. 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. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:05 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
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, Brian Schrader, Dan Senft and Mark Bucci; William Barbin, Solicitor; Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary, and 1(one) visitor.
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 January 25 ,2021 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 $54,871.27, expenditures of $ 51,674.19(check # 31410 to #31449) and a balance of $435,211.23. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $0.00 and expenditures of $251.95(check #1550 to #1551) and a balance of $5,867.34. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 0.00 and protection of $0.00 and expenditures of $2,689.13(check #1278 to 1281) and a balance of $17,506.37. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $69.94 in interest, and expenditures of $19,899.86(check#800 to 801) leaving a balance of $222,268.67.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
Revisit discussion and if decided motion to approve st. light contract for cents per kilowatt hour down from .51020 to .4132 and months are 24 instead of 48; and switching to LED’s. Discussion occurred. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve streetlight contract for .4132 for 24 months. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
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 $81,155.95 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Bucci made the motion to pay all bills. Mr. Gdula seconded this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Thebillsareasfollows:GENERALFUND: Amtrust….5,200.00,BarclayElec….54.00,CambriaCtyLawLibrary….7.00,Comcast…..207.87,CrystalPure…34.80CumberlandTruck…31.61,D.Richards….44.00,EadsGrp….20,347.86,FHMA…123.00,Highland….78.66,JacksonTwp….475.00,J.Ritko…30.00,J.Nibert…30.00,JtwnTribune…340.00,LaurelFord…39.92,LutherPMiller…2,886.65,NAPA….1,128.90,P.Webb…40.00,Penelec…1,063.43,P.Helsel….30.00,PitneyBowesGlobal….197.76,R.Cortese…30.00,R.Webb…30.00,R.Young…30.00,Staples….241.46,Taaz…2,610.00,Teamsters….17,078.04,TractorSupply….23.98,USCleaning….583.00Visa……413.11,Weaklands….378.42. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: American Rock Salt…..11,045.65, Grannas Bros…..5,693.74. The Street Light Account Fund: Penelec….9,354.66. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Highland….1,253.43.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve audit engagement letter for Kotzan CPA (no fee changes only language updates for audit). Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Mr. Gdula’s medical supplement reiumbursement request up to $200.00 per month as per 2nd class township code upon his upcoming retirement with road department but while he is still on Board. (See attached letter). Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. Mr. Gdula abstained. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve advertising for bids for road maintenance material for 2021-2022 season. Mr. Gdula mentioned making sure local suppliers that show interest are on bid package list that gets sent out. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve zoning ordinance amendment to provide a reduced setback for backyard sheds up to 160 square feet in the AR-1, R2, R3, and U Zoning Districts’. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Adjoining Land Merger Plan for Deborah Duca at intersection of Llanfair and Huff Street as per Planning Commission (see their minutes and letter). Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. 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. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:05 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
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