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, Dan Senft, Dennis Gdula, Mark Bucci and J. Brian Schrader; William Barbin, Solicitor; Diana Baxter, Secretary; Jennifer Zakraysek, Asst. Secretary; Kirk Moss, Police Chief and fourteen (14) 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 was forthcoming.
MINUTES:
Mr. Richards stated everyone had a copy of the February 12, 2018 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:
Mr. Richards stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as read. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $97,980.24, expenditures of $82,071.81 (check # 29354 to #29389) and a balance of $316,241.85. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $0.00 and expenditures of $110.70 (check #1425 to #14226) and a balance of $1,959.05. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 0.00 and protection of $0.00 and expenditures of $728.67 (check #1166 to #1168) and a balance of $2,833.20. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $303,487.02 in state allocation and expenditures of $0.00 (check #--) leaving a balance of $499,636.55.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Letter from Adams Township Municipal Authority concerning notification of application to DEP for re-issuance of National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. No discussion occurred.
Letter from DEP regarding our permit waiver and NPDES permit for our Municipal Storm Sewer System (MS4). No discussion occurred.
Letter from Adams Township Volunteer Fire Company #2 listing a list of functions scheduled for 2018. Mr. Barbin reminded the board to accept the list of scheduled functions for the fire company. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept the Fire Company’s tentative schedule of functions for 2018. Mr. Schrader made the motion, seconded by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
For your information a letter from PennDOT District 9 regarding Transportation Outreach meeting. No discussion occurred.
Letter from Chief Moss requesting approval to send two full time officers to domestic violence training conference. Discussion occurred. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to send the two officers to the conference. Mr. Gdula made the motion seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Letter from Chief Moss requesting the Board to hire Stephen Krestar Jr. as a part time police officer. Discussion occurred. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to hire Stephen Krestar Jr. as a part time police officer. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS:
A motion to approve Tax Collector fee ordinance for returned checks and service fees. Discussion occurred. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve the tax collector ordinance. Motion made by Mr. Gdula, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
A motion to approve ordinance for Adams Township’s participation in Drug Task Force agreement. Discussion occurred. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Drug Task Force agreement ordinance. Motion made by Mr. Schrader seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for the opening of bids for spring road maintenance material for 2018-2019. Discussion occurred after opening of bids and two bids were awarded. Grannas Bros. for all stone (1B stone#8 $20.85, Anti-Skid $20.85,3Astone $19.35,2AModified $15.60, and 4 stone $18.85(#1) per ton delivered and Midland Asphalt for all emulsions (MC-70 $2.96 and E-3M $2.18 per ton delivered).
Mr. Richards asked for motion to award Grannas Bros. for all stone products. Mr. Gdula made the motion seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to award Midland Asphalt for all emulsion products. Mr. Gdula made the motion seconded 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 $49,896.79 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Senft made the motion to pay all bills. Mr. Bucci seconded this motion. With all in favor, motion passed. The bills are as follows: GENERAL FUND: Adams Water …81.00, Advanced Office…833.15, Amtrust…4,528.00,B.Haddad…300.00, CambriaCty…63.00,CCLawLibrary..14.00,Cargill…5,464.69,Centre Comm…..268.70, Crystal Pure…67.80, Cumberland Truck…175.76,Damin Printing…110.00, De Lage…183.84, Federal Safety…298.50,Fisher Auto…760.92,ForestHillsMunicipal…39.00,Galls…179.00,GrannasBros…5,555.45,Tribune…380.00,Lane…683.00,
LaurelFord…20.32,LongBarn…742.53,LutherP.Miller…5,220.40,PADUIAssoc..145.00,Pristows…40.04,QuakerSales…
146.00,SamsClub…566.72,Staples…167.65,SummitBank…3,170.97,Teamsters…16,935.88,USCleaning…583.00,Verizon…264.65, VISA…670.31,WB Mason…78.97,W.C. McQuaide…67.00. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None. The Street Light Account Fund: Penelec…247.86, REA…108.00, Cambria Cty...735.68. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: None.
Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any other new business they would like to discuss. None
was forthcoming.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:
Mr. Shawn Faith shared concerns and requested the Board’s help regarding drainage issues near his property and his neighbors.
Ms. Linda Scullion asked about any updates regarding the situation adjacent to her property.
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 5:31 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Asst.Secretary-Treasurer
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