Chairman Dennis Richards called the regular meeting to order at 10:25a.am. 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, Kirk Moss, Police Chief and 5 (five) 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 December 16, 2019 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. 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 $ 22,609.76, expenditures of $ 55,857.89(check # 30691 to #30719) and a balance of $400,431.39. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $ 5,243.09 and expenditures of $4,776.89(check #1501 to #1503) and a balance of $2,033.10. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 173.25 and protection of $5,744.28and expenditures of $1,145.26(check #1238 to #1240) and a balance of $13,940.67. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenue of $100.23 in interest and expenditures of $0.00(check #--) leaving a balance of $239,171.85.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Letter from Adams Township Little League concerning grant for facility on WPA Road. Discussion occurred. Received grant for playground there but need 15%match. Mr. Richards said the Board can look and see if they can help in anyway or not.
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 $73,694.36 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Gdula made the motion to pay all bills. Mr. Schrader seconded this motion. With all in favor, motion passed. The bills are as follows: GENERAL FUND: American Legal……195.48,Cambira Cty Building Codes…140.00,Centre Communications…99.00,Comcast…157.87,CrystalPure…46.80,Cumberland…164.47,FH Municipal ….117.00,…Hercules…..941.14,LongBarn….163.38,Nationwide….745.49,PitneyBowes…100.00,1st Summit….1075.85,Teamsters….16,743.12,US Cleaning…..583.00,Verzion….298.08,VISA….98.49. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: American Rock Salt….17,745.44, Grannas Bros…..32.,741.85. The Street Light Account Fund: Penelec….177.90. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: Southwestern Cambria Cty Water……..1,360.00.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to select one from three interviewed companies for inspection services for the Creslo sidewalk project as per PennDOT specifications. Mr. Gdula explained that he and Ms. Zakraysek had to conduct three phone interviews as per instructions then the Board must choose from those three. Mr. Gdula made the motion to use The Eads Group as they are familiar with project as they have completed all the previous phases of said project. Mr. Senft seconded. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards announced that year marks the 150th anniversary of Adams Township becoming a township.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Richards stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 10:32 A.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer