CALL TO ORDER at 10:00am by Dennis Richards with the Pledge of Allegiance being said by all present. Those in attendance were Supervisors, Brian Schrader, Dennis Richards, Dennis Gdula, Dan Senft and Mark Bucci; Jennifer Zakraysek Secretary-Treasurer; Police Chief Moss; District Justice Rick Varner; and 4 visitors.
Mr. Varner swore all supervisors and secretary-treasurer into office.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a temporary Chairman to conduct the reorganization meeting. Mr. Gdula named Ms. Zakraysek, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Ms. Zakraysek asked for a motion to name a Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gdula made a motion to appoint Mr. Richards as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Schrader seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to name a Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Richards nominated Mr. Bucci, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Jennifer Zakraysek as Secretary-Treasurer for the Board of Supervisors with a 2 % increase in rate. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain William Barbin as Solicitor for Adams Township Board of Supervisors with increase in rate as stated in his letter. Mr. Gdula made the motion; second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Justin McKnight, Travis Ladika, Lanny Grieff, and Mark Roberts as employees classified under the Road Department for Adams Township with a 2% increase in rate. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to affirm the employment of J. Brian Schrader and Dan Senft, as Working Supervisors on the road department for the Board of Supervisors. Motion made by Mr. Bucci, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Dennis Richards as a per diem employee for the road crew on an as needed basis for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gdula
made the motion, Mr. Bucci seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to name Brian Schrader, Dennis Richards, Dennis Gdula, Mark Bucci, and Dan Senft as assistant secretaries for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
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Mr. Richards asked for a motion to nominate and appoint a Road Master for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gdula nominated Mr. Senft. Mr. Richards seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Kirk Moss as full time Police Chief for Adams Township with an increase pre-established in his contract. Mr. Gdula made the motion, Mr. Senft seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint John Heming, Lee Hill and Jared Shope as Full Time Police Officers with the increase prescribed by the contract. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Rob Ellenberger as full time SRO for Forest Hills School District and Adams Township police officer at a rate established in the contract. Motion made by Mr. Gdula, second by Mr. Senft.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Rick Keller, John McKnight, Connor Law Adam Grumling,and Alex Conahan as Part Time Police Officers at a pay rate established by the contract. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Corey Hicks as Part Time Police Officer at a pay rate established by the contract. Officer Hicks has not worked since June. No one made a motion to reappoint, so Officer Hicks is not reappointed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to nominate and appoint a Police Commissioner for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Schrader nominated Mr. Bucci. Mr. Gdula seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint the FH Vet as Animal Control Officer for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Cambria County Building Codes as Compliance Officer and SEO for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Fred Brown as Township Surveyor for the Board of Supervisors. Short discussion occurred. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint the Eads Group as Township Engineer for the Board of Supervisors for 2022. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
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Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Kotzan CPA and Associates to do the 2021 Fiscal Year audit of all accounts of Adams Township. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a member of the Board to the Cambria County Building Codes for Sewage the year 2022. Mr. Schrader nominated Mr. Senft to be the representative for the Board with Mr. Schrader as alternate. Mr. Gdula seconds this. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a member of the Board to the Dirt and Gravel Low Volume Road Program for the Board of Supervisors and alternate for the year 2022. Mr. Gdula nominated Mr. Senft to be the representative for the Board. Mr. Richards seconds the motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint an alternate for the Dirt and Gravel Road Program for 2022. Mr. Gdula nominated Mr. Schrader as alternate, seconded by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a member of the Board to the Cambria County Building Codes Agency for the Board of Supervisors for the year 2022. The meetings for 2022 will be held the 3rd Wednesday every month at 7:30 am in the Ebensburg Municipal Building. Mr. Richards nominated Mr. Gdula as the representative for the Board. Mr. Gdula seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint an alternate of the Board to Cambria County Building Codes for 2022. Mr. Gdula nominated Mr. Bucci for the alternate representative for Cambria County Building Codes. Mr. Richards seconds the motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Berkheimer & Associates as Earned Income Tax Collector for the Board of Supervisors at a rate of 1.65% for commissions for 2022. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Berkheimer & Associates as Local Service Tax Collector for the Board of Supervisors as a rate of 2.05% for 2022 for commissions. Motion made by Mr. Gdula, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint all board members of the Board to the Cambria County Association of Township Officials for the Board of Supervisors
for the year 2022. Mr. Bucci made the motion, Mr. Gdula seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Mr. Schrader to the FH Alliance for Board of Supervisors for the year 2022. Mr. Gdula made the motion. Mr. Senft seconds the motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
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Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Jennifer Blanchetti as Act 511 Occupation – Per Capita Tax Collector for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain US Cleaning Service as Janitor for the Adams Township Municipal Building and District Court Building for 2022. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Terry Hunter to the Vacancy Board of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain the Treasurers Bond at $900,000.00 for the Treasurers of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain first Summit Bank as depository for the Township of Adams funds. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain FWF Insurance Agency as the carrier for coverage of the Township buildings, vehicles, and workman’s compensation
Insurance, errors and omissions policies until the contract date of May 18, 2022. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Pennsylvania State Association for Borough’s for the Union and Non-Uniform Pension Plans. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, the motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Teamsters & Employers Welfare Fund (now Employment Partners Benefit Fund as medical, dental, eye care and $25,000 death benefit per employee carrier for all
full time employees that qualify under the township code. New Employees must have a thirty- (30) day probationary period before qualifying for this benefit. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Reliance Standard. for the disability insurance for all full-time employees and a $25,000.00 death benefit. Mr. Schrader made the motion, Mr. Senft seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
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Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain payday as every other Thursday in 2022 with the final pay date for 2022 being December 22, 2022. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to give the Secretary -Treasurer the right to transfer township monies within accounts to pay bills falling due between meetings to avoid penalty charges. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to give the Secretary-Treasurer the permission to invest Township monies to gain larger investment margins. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain the Secretary’s meeting pay at $40.00 per meeting. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain the Supervisors meeting pays to be paid according to the population rate allowable for Supervisor's meeting pay allowed under the Township Code. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain authorization for the Road Master to make a purchase not exceeding $1,000.00 in materials/supplies without going through a regular scheduled meeting. Short discussion occurred about amount. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a voting delegate to the State Convention in Hershey, PA for the dates of April 24-27, 2022. Mr. Schrader made a motion to appoint Mr. Bucci, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to hold Monthly Township Meetings at the Municipal Building, located at 125 Mary Drive, Sidman, PA starting at 5:00 PM on the following dates in 2022: January 3 (following reorganization meeting) and 24; February 14; March 7 and 21; April 11; May 2 and 23; June 6 and 27; July 11; August 1 and 22; September 6 and 19; October 3 and 24; November 14; December 5 and 19, 2022. Mr. Bucci made the motion to set the time and the meeting dates, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the following paid holidays for 2022: Martin Luther King Day (01-17-22), Presidents Day (02-21-22), Good Friday (04-15-22),
Memorial Day (05-30-22), Independence Day (07-04-22), Labor Day (09-05-22) Columbus Day (10-10-22), Veterans Day (11-11-22), Thanksgiving Day (11-24
and 25-22), Christmas Day (12-26-22), New Year’s Day (01-03-23). Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
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Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Patrick Webb as recording secretary for the Adams Township Planning Commission, at a rate of $40.00 per month. No motion occurred as Mr. Webb had resigned after last meeting in December as per his attached email. The board said they would have to look for someone who is interested in serving as recording secretary for Planning Commission.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to pay each Planning Commission member $30.00 per meeting. They only receive compensation for the meeting they attend. Mr.
Gdula made this motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to adopt a 2022 Schedule of Fees for Adams Township. Mr. Richards made the motion, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Patrick Replogle to the Forest Hills Municipal Authority for a five-year term expiring 2027.Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint someone to fill out the remainder of Ron Richards term on the Forest Hills Municipal Authority which ends in 2023. (See letters of interest from Ian Bucci and Percy Helsel. Short discussion occurred. Mr. Bucci nominated Ian Bucci; was no second. Motion died. Mr. Richards nominated Mr. Helsel, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint John Nibert to a 5-year term on the Adams Croyle Recreation Authority expiring in 2027. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader, with all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Randy Cortese to a 4-year term on the Adams Township Planning Commission expiring 2026. Mr. Schrader made the motion. Mr. Bucci seconds. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Jackie Ritko to a 4-year term on the Adams Township Planning Commission expiring 2026. Mr. Bucci made the motion, Mr. Schrader seconds. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Wanda Webb for a 6-year term as an Adams Township Auditor expiring 2028. Mr. Gdula made the motion, Mr.Schrader seconds. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to set the Zoning Hearing Board rate at $30.00 per hearing scheduled for 2022. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Rules and Regulations for the employees of Adams Township listing holidays, sick time, vacation time, personal time and other regulations for 2022. If revisions are needed, they will be done during the year by motion of the Board. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, meeting adjourned at 10:37 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary -Treasurer
Mr. Varner swore all supervisors and secretary-treasurer into office.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a temporary Chairman to conduct the reorganization meeting. Mr. Gdula named Ms. Zakraysek, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Ms. Zakraysek asked for a motion to name a Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gdula made a motion to appoint Mr. Richards as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Schrader seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to name a Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Richards nominated Mr. Bucci, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Jennifer Zakraysek as Secretary-Treasurer for the Board of Supervisors with a 2 % increase in rate. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain William Barbin as Solicitor for Adams Township Board of Supervisors with increase in rate as stated in his letter. Mr. Gdula made the motion; second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Justin McKnight, Travis Ladika, Lanny Grieff, and Mark Roberts as employees classified under the Road Department for Adams Township with a 2% increase in rate. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to affirm the employment of J. Brian Schrader and Dan Senft, as Working Supervisors on the road department for the Board of Supervisors. Motion made by Mr. Bucci, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Dennis Richards as a per diem employee for the road crew on an as needed basis for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gdula
made the motion, Mr. Bucci seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to name Brian Schrader, Dennis Richards, Dennis Gdula, Mark Bucci, and Dan Senft as assistant secretaries for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
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Mr. Richards asked for a motion to nominate and appoint a Road Master for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gdula nominated Mr. Senft. Mr. Richards seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Kirk Moss as full time Police Chief for Adams Township with an increase pre-established in his contract. Mr. Gdula made the motion, Mr. Senft seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint John Heming, Lee Hill and Jared Shope as Full Time Police Officers with the increase prescribed by the contract. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Rob Ellenberger as full time SRO for Forest Hills School District and Adams Township police officer at a rate established in the contract. Motion made by Mr. Gdula, second by Mr. Senft.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Rick Keller, John McKnight, Connor Law Adam Grumling,and Alex Conahan as Part Time Police Officers at a pay rate established by the contract. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Corey Hicks as Part Time Police Officer at a pay rate established by the contract. Officer Hicks has not worked since June. No one made a motion to reappoint, so Officer Hicks is not reappointed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to nominate and appoint a Police Commissioner for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Schrader nominated Mr. Bucci. Mr. Gdula seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint the FH Vet as Animal Control Officer for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Cambria County Building Codes as Compliance Officer and SEO for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Fred Brown as Township Surveyor for the Board of Supervisors. Short discussion occurred. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint the Eads Group as Township Engineer for the Board of Supervisors for 2022. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
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Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Kotzan CPA and Associates to do the 2021 Fiscal Year audit of all accounts of Adams Township. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a member of the Board to the Cambria County Building Codes for Sewage the year 2022. Mr. Schrader nominated Mr. Senft to be the representative for the Board with Mr. Schrader as alternate. Mr. Gdula seconds this. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a member of the Board to the Dirt and Gravel Low Volume Road Program for the Board of Supervisors and alternate for the year 2022. Mr. Gdula nominated Mr. Senft to be the representative for the Board. Mr. Richards seconds the motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint an alternate for the Dirt and Gravel Road Program for 2022. Mr. Gdula nominated Mr. Schrader as alternate, seconded by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a member of the Board to the Cambria County Building Codes Agency for the Board of Supervisors for the year 2022. The meetings for 2022 will be held the 3rd Wednesday every month at 7:30 am in the Ebensburg Municipal Building. Mr. Richards nominated Mr. Gdula as the representative for the Board. Mr. Gdula seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint an alternate of the Board to Cambria County Building Codes for 2022. Mr. Gdula nominated Mr. Bucci for the alternate representative for Cambria County Building Codes. Mr. Richards seconds the motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Berkheimer & Associates as Earned Income Tax Collector for the Board of Supervisors at a rate of 1.65% for commissions for 2022. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Berkheimer & Associates as Local Service Tax Collector for the Board of Supervisors as a rate of 2.05% for 2022 for commissions. Motion made by Mr. Gdula, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint all board members of the Board to the Cambria County Association of Township Officials for the Board of Supervisors
for the year 2022. Mr. Bucci made the motion, Mr. Gdula seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Mr. Schrader to the FH Alliance for Board of Supervisors for the year 2022. Mr. Gdula made the motion. Mr. Senft seconds the motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
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Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Jennifer Blanchetti as Act 511 Occupation – Per Capita Tax Collector for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain US Cleaning Service as Janitor for the Adams Township Municipal Building and District Court Building for 2022. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Terry Hunter to the Vacancy Board of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain the Treasurers Bond at $900,000.00 for the Treasurers of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain first Summit Bank as depository for the Township of Adams funds. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain FWF Insurance Agency as the carrier for coverage of the Township buildings, vehicles, and workman’s compensation
Insurance, errors and omissions policies until the contract date of May 18, 2022. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Pennsylvania State Association for Borough’s for the Union and Non-Uniform Pension Plans. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, the motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Teamsters & Employers Welfare Fund (now Employment Partners Benefit Fund as medical, dental, eye care and $25,000 death benefit per employee carrier for all
full time employees that qualify under the township code. New Employees must have a thirty- (30) day probationary period before qualifying for this benefit. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain Reliance Standard. for the disability insurance for all full-time employees and a $25,000.00 death benefit. Mr. Schrader made the motion, Mr. Senft seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
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Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain payday as every other Thursday in 2022 with the final pay date for 2022 being December 22, 2022. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to give the Secretary -Treasurer the right to transfer township monies within accounts to pay bills falling due between meetings to avoid penalty charges. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to give the Secretary-Treasurer the permission to invest Township monies to gain larger investment margins. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain the Secretary’s meeting pay at $40.00 per meeting. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain the Supervisors meeting pays to be paid according to the population rate allowable for Supervisor's meeting pay allowed under the Township Code. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to retain authorization for the Road Master to make a purchase not exceeding $1,000.00 in materials/supplies without going through a regular scheduled meeting. Short discussion occurred about amount. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint a voting delegate to the State Convention in Hershey, PA for the dates of April 24-27, 2022. Mr. Schrader made a motion to appoint Mr. Bucci, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to hold Monthly Township Meetings at the Municipal Building, located at 125 Mary Drive, Sidman, PA starting at 5:00 PM on the following dates in 2022: January 3 (following reorganization meeting) and 24; February 14; March 7 and 21; April 11; May 2 and 23; June 6 and 27; July 11; August 1 and 22; September 6 and 19; October 3 and 24; November 14; December 5 and 19, 2022. Mr. Bucci made the motion to set the time and the meeting dates, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the following paid holidays for 2022: Martin Luther King Day (01-17-22), Presidents Day (02-21-22), Good Friday (04-15-22),
Memorial Day (05-30-22), Independence Day (07-04-22), Labor Day (09-05-22) Columbus Day (10-10-22), Veterans Day (11-11-22), Thanksgiving Day (11-24
and 25-22), Christmas Day (12-26-22), New Year’s Day (01-03-23). Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
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Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint Patrick Webb as recording secretary for the Adams Township Planning Commission, at a rate of $40.00 per month. No motion occurred as Mr. Webb had resigned after last meeting in December as per his attached email. The board said they would have to look for someone who is interested in serving as recording secretary for Planning Commission.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to pay each Planning Commission member $30.00 per meeting. They only receive compensation for the meeting they attend. Mr.
Gdula made this motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to adopt a 2022 Schedule of Fees for Adams Township. Mr. Richards made the motion, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Patrick Replogle to the Forest Hills Municipal Authority for a five-year term expiring 2027.Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to appoint someone to fill out the remainder of Ron Richards term on the Forest Hills Municipal Authority which ends in 2023. (See letters of interest from Ian Bucci and Percy Helsel. Short discussion occurred. Mr. Bucci nominated Ian Bucci; was no second. Motion died. Mr. Richards nominated Mr. Helsel, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint John Nibert to a 5-year term on the Adams Croyle Recreation Authority expiring in 2027. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader, with all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Randy Cortese to a 4-year term on the Adams Township Planning Commission expiring 2026. Mr. Schrader made the motion. Mr. Bucci seconds. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Jackie Ritko to a 4-year term on the Adams Township Planning Commission expiring 2026. Mr. Bucci made the motion, Mr. Schrader seconds. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to reappoint Wanda Webb for a 6-year term as an Adams Township Auditor expiring 2028. Mr. Gdula made the motion, Mr.Schrader seconds. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to set the Zoning Hearing Board rate at $30.00 per hearing scheduled for 2022. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the Rules and Regulations for the employees of Adams Township listing holidays, sick time, vacation time, personal time and other regulations for 2022. If revisions are needed, they will be done during the year by motion of the Board. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, meeting adjourned at 10:37 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary -Treasurer
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