CALL TO ORDER:
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, Brian Schrader, Mark Bucci and Dan Senft, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, William Barbin, Solicitor, and six (6) visitors. Dennis Gdula was absent.
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 May 22,2023 regular meeting. He asked all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Bucci 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 $60,533.71, expenditures of $75,580.10 check # 33119 to #33154) and a balance of $1,067,135.32. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $0.00 and expenditures of $5,810.15(check #1654 to #1656) and a balance of $46,812.09. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $0.00 and protection of $0.00 and expenditures of $2,622.88(check #1363 to #1365) and a balance of $80,006.75. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $64.26 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $360,348.71. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $7.38 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $140,979.20.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Forest Hills Municipal Authority regarding Mine 42 sewage treatment plant notification.
OLD BUSINESS: 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 $90,001.11 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. Senft seconded this motion. Mr. Schrader abstained. With rest in favor, motion passed.
Thebillsareasfollows:GENERALFUND: AdamsCroyle Rec…..5,000.00,Amtrust….4,748.00,Blues…..373.00,B.Gdula….263.33,Cintas…..54.88,,CMSMedicare….494.70,Comcast..747.10,CrystalPure….35.80,CumberlandTruck….114.54,DaminPrinting….153.26,EadsGrp….771.43,E.Beaner..205.89,EmploymentPartners….20,319.26,FHMA….132.00,Highland….78.66,Highmark….259.70,HRI…..4,219.03,J.Gdula….255.92,J.Mcknight…200.00,,LarrysAuto…160.07,LongBarn….94.40,LongsEquip….44.00,LutherPMiller…..4,564.87,M.Roberts….200.00,Penelec….100.66,PitneyBowes…..133.37,Samco……1,713.75,UPMC….36.00,USCleaning…745.00,VISA….3,480.88,WindberStone…3,994.41,Witmer……1,641.00. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None. The StreetLightAccountFund: Penelec….206.20. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: None. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: Cambria Cty Treasurer….34,460.00.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve annual donation to Adams Croyle Rec Authority. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion about using ARPA money to pay for police radios. Short discussion occurred. Mr. Barbin said he checked into it and looks okay to use as it falls under public safety. Mr. Schrader made the motion to use ARPA money, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion and motion to approve purchase of mower (see quotes). Discussion occurred on quotes from Ray’s and Hines Equipment and type of mowers, specs of each. Still need quote from Pristows. Mr. Bucci made a motion to table until the next meeting, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Ms. Scullion here about tires again. Mr. Senft went and looked saw there are about 10 or so tires; rest is pieces of tires, tubes, and other trash etc. Solicitor Barbin said he thought the court order to remove them was just for the pile of tires; remembers when this first started we told owners places to get rid of tires and more tires got added to pile; but would check on the wording to be sure and said our ordinance says refuse; discussion continued about where tires and then other trash were located. Solicitor Barbin said we said can send notice to owner about tires or items on their property; he could send letter stating what is there and needs removed; needs address of one; has other from court docs.
Alisha Mackel here about neighboring property; trailer at 115 Sheppard Lane; says it is in bad condition; falling down. She contacted township about 2 years ago; was told to fill out property maintenance complaint form; wouldn’t do so; did not want to be targeted. Sometime after that she saw Chief Moss; and he contacted someone. She said after that someone started to tear down single wide trailer on property; but stopped so now it is half up /half down; grass is high; has no running water,etc.and there is a man who uses garage on property occasionally. She said the grandmother owns this property; provided name. Solicitor Barbin said to have building codes go and inspect and issue citations if warranted.
Michele Cimba about court hearing for falling down house on Llanfair Road. Solicitor Barbin said the hearing was held already; the Judge said the owners have 90 days to remove/demolish house. If they don’t comply in the time period; they are in contempt of court; and Judge can penalize them depending on what he decides; which can include jail.
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. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:17PM.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
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, Brian Schrader, Mark Bucci and Dan Senft, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, William Barbin, Solicitor, and six (6) visitors. Dennis Gdula was absent.
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 May 22,2023 regular meeting. He asked all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Bucci 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 $60,533.71, expenditures of $75,580.10 check # 33119 to #33154) and a balance of $1,067,135.32. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $0.00 and expenditures of $5,810.15(check #1654 to #1656) and a balance of $46,812.09. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $0.00 and protection of $0.00 and expenditures of $2,622.88(check #1363 to #1365) and a balance of $80,006.75. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $64.26 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $360,348.71. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $7.38 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $140,979.20.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Forest Hills Municipal Authority regarding Mine 42 sewage treatment plant notification.
OLD BUSINESS: 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 $90,001.11 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. Senft seconded this motion. Mr. Schrader abstained. With rest in favor, motion passed.
Thebillsareasfollows:GENERALFUND: AdamsCroyle Rec…..5,000.00,Amtrust….4,748.00,Blues…..373.00,B.Gdula….263.33,Cintas…..54.88,,CMSMedicare….494.70,Comcast..747.10,CrystalPure….35.80,CumberlandTruck….114.54,DaminPrinting….153.26,EadsGrp….771.43,E.Beaner..205.89,EmploymentPartners….20,319.26,FHMA….132.00,Highland….78.66,Highmark….259.70,HRI…..4,219.03,J.Gdula….255.92,J.Mcknight…200.00,,LarrysAuto…160.07,LongBarn….94.40,LongsEquip….44.00,LutherPMiller…..4,564.87,M.Roberts….200.00,Penelec….100.66,PitneyBowes…..133.37,Samco……1,713.75,UPMC….36.00,USCleaning…745.00,VISA….3,480.88,WindberStone…3,994.41,Witmer……1,641.00. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None. The StreetLightAccountFund: Penelec….206.20. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: None. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: Cambria Cty Treasurer….34,460.00.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve annual donation to Adams Croyle Rec Authority. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion about using ARPA money to pay for police radios. Short discussion occurred. Mr. Barbin said he checked into it and looks okay to use as it falls under public safety. Mr. Schrader made the motion to use ARPA money, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion and motion to approve purchase of mower (see quotes). Discussion occurred on quotes from Ray’s and Hines Equipment and type of mowers, specs of each. Still need quote from Pristows. Mr. Bucci made a motion to table until the next meeting, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Ms. Scullion here about tires again. Mr. Senft went and looked saw there are about 10 or so tires; rest is pieces of tires, tubes, and other trash etc. Solicitor Barbin said he thought the court order to remove them was just for the pile of tires; remembers when this first started we told owners places to get rid of tires and more tires got added to pile; but would check on the wording to be sure and said our ordinance says refuse; discussion continued about where tires and then other trash were located. Solicitor Barbin said we said can send notice to owner about tires or items on their property; he could send letter stating what is there and needs removed; needs address of one; has other from court docs.
Alisha Mackel here about neighboring property; trailer at 115 Sheppard Lane; says it is in bad condition; falling down. She contacted township about 2 years ago; was told to fill out property maintenance complaint form; wouldn’t do so; did not want to be targeted. Sometime after that she saw Chief Moss; and he contacted someone. She said after that someone started to tear down single wide trailer on property; but stopped so now it is half up /half down; grass is high; has no running water,etc.and there is a man who uses garage on property occasionally. She said the grandmother owns this property; provided name. Solicitor Barbin said to have building codes go and inspect and issue citations if warranted.
Michele Cimba about court hearing for falling down house on Llanfair Road. Solicitor Barbin said the hearing was held already; the Judge said the owners have 90 days to remove/demolish house. If they don’t comply in the time period; they are in contempt of court; and Judge can penalize them depending on what he decides; which can include jail.
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. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:17PM.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
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