May 20, 2024
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Dennis Gdula called the regular meeting to order at 5:00 pm 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 Gdula, Dan Senft, Dennis Richards, and Brian Schrader and Mark Bucci, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, Solicitor William Barbin, Police Chief Moss and seven (7) visitors.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR AGENDA ITEMS AND PRIOR MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Gdula 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. Gdula stated everyone had copies of the April 29,2024 regular meeting minutes. He asked all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to approve the minutes as written. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Sent. With all in favor, motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
After discussion, Mr. Gdula stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as written. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $289,738.72, expenditures of $120,430.98(check # 33758 to #33799) and a balance of $923,541.75. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $28,780.40 and expenditures of $5,681.96(check #1695 to #1697) and a balance of $53,421.59. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $8,554.80 and protection of $25,732.11 and expenditures of $310.91(check#1400 to #1401) and a balance of $80,091.69. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $409.84 in interest, and expenditures of $21,549.44(check#840 to #842) leaving a balance of $377,596.48. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $1.80 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $31,770.02.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Adam Twp. Vol.Fire Co.#2 requesting approval and letter for bid to host 2026 Firemen’s Convention. Mr. Richards made a motion to approve/support Adams Twp. Vol.Fire Co.#2’s bid to host the 2026 Cambria County Firemen’s Convention and to send letter of support. Mr. Schrader seconded. With all in favor, motion passed
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Gdula asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
NEW BUSINESS:
Payment of the Bills: Mr. Gdula stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $33,073.75 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. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: AdvancedOffice….19.06,AT&T….296.39,Bergeys….69.68,B.SmithLaw….350.00,CambriaCountyBldgCodes…440.00,Cintas….92.88,Comcast….528.49,Conemaugh….70.00,CrystalPure….42.80,D.Heisers….98.00,EadsGrp…937.50,E.Pentrack…30.00,FIHoff…..219.87,FisherAuto….182.70,FHMA….132.00,FWF…..712.00,GoldenEquip….6,800.00,Highland….78.66,Highmark….278.25,JCEhrlich….260.95,J.Nibert….30.00,Keystone….436.89,,LongBarn….88.51,LutherPMiller….1,645.56,NAPAAuto….943.32,ODB…..1,365.01,P.Replogle….25.38,Penelec….890.09,P.Helsel…30.00,QuakerSales….390.00,R.Cortese…30.00,RelianceStandard…796.90,R.Lehman….40.00,S.Grow….150.00,S.Gardens….88.00,SummitBank….2,105.19,ThomasAuto…239.65,USCleaning…745.00,USPostal…72.00,Verizon….160.04,VISA….2,029.91WBMason…..141.98,WindberAgway….127.99.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund:None.
TheStreetLightAccountFund:Penelec…5,161.45, ATGeneralFund…863.41, REA….127.60. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: ATGeneralFund…771.96, ATGeneralFund…256.64, Highland….1,467.04. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: Wessel…215.00.
Mr. Schrader brought up contacting gentlemen who sprays knotweed for firehall to contact him about doing knotweed alongside the one township road that has them; see what he charges. After discussion, Mr.Gdula said that the road crew cuts/mows those alongside that road in right of way anyway so just make sure to get them along both sides when they mow there.
Opening and awarding of bids for paving project. Short discussion occurred; Attorney Barbin said all bids and bonds were in order. Grannas Bros. was the lowest bidder for the paving project with a total of $140,806.40. Mr. Richards made a motion to award the project contract to Grannas Bros. as the lowest bidder, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Motion to approve Bucci/Trimbath Land Merger as approved by Planning Commission. Short discussion occurred. Attorney Barbin said he makes recommendation to approve contingent upon both owners signing and notarizing their parts before the Board signs. Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve contingent upon both owners Trimbath and Bucci signing plan before the Board signs it. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. Mr. Bucci abstained. With rest in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Mr. and Mrs. Arnold of Hollow Road and Mr. And Mrs. Klein also of Hollow Road here about grass needing cut at 149 Hollow Road and the possible event venue that was supposed to go there. Mrs. Arnold said grass is not being maintained cut and she had emailed maintenance complaint to township; mentioned secretary had mistakenly included her in email meant for building codes office; that email was sent to building codes, but nothing was being done. Attorney Barbin said regardless of what happened with email it was forwarded onto the right place with building codes office. Mrs. Klein mentioned that she had called up to the codes office also and whoever answered said they didn’t know about it. Mr.Gdula said he will contact codes tomorrow about the grass. Mrs. Arnold asked how long they give to comply with the grass. Mrs. Klein said another local township has a 10-day period; Attorney Barbin stated with orders to comply the state law says that the time period is 30 days. Mr. Bucci said yes 30 days from date of letter. Mr. Klein said there is sign now that property is up for sale where owner was supposed to put event venue. Mr.Gdula and Mr. Bucci explained that if owner is going forward with it there is a process- have to get sewage module, septic from DEP okayed, have drawings/plan from engineer/surveyor, then go before Planning Commission and then Zoning Hearing Board. Mr. Bucci said they there would need to be a land development plan,etc. first; long way to go in process. Mr. Klein brought up that narrowness and condition of Hollow would not support that traffic if such a place was there. Mr.Gdula said they are aware of condition of road. Mr. Klein said traffic would end up backed up on road. Mr. Arnold asked about zone it is; said it’s A/R 1, right? One of them said about Planning or Zoning Boards could rezone that property. Mr. Bucci said wouldn’t allow that; would be spot zoning (just one property). Mrs. Klein said she was looking at zoning ord for that zone; and what is allowed/ not allowed. Mr.Gdula said event/wedding venues are allowed but only in certain zones/areas according to ord. Mr. Bucci said it depends on if that type of use is allowed in that area in ordinance; if it is permittable or permittable with special exception or not permitted. Mr.Gdula said again that he will contact owner/codes about grass being maintained at that property.
Mr. David Kopco here who lives at 187 Old Luther Street about a drainage issue by his house. He said there is some piping there but when sewer authority was doing work there putting in lines; things got messed up; says should be a drain there. Mr.Gdula said that Mr.Senft and road crew will come and look at it to see what needs done.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Gdula stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:25pm.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Dennis Gdula called the regular meeting to order at 5:00 pm 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 Gdula, Dan Senft, Dennis Richards, and Brian Schrader and Mark Bucci, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, Solicitor William Barbin, Police Chief Moss and seven (7) visitors.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR AGENDA ITEMS AND PRIOR MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Gdula 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. Gdula stated everyone had copies of the April 29,2024 regular meeting minutes. He asked all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to approve the minutes as written. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Sent. With all in favor, motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
After discussion, Mr. Gdula stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as written. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $289,738.72, expenditures of $120,430.98(check # 33758 to #33799) and a balance of $923,541.75. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $28,780.40 and expenditures of $5,681.96(check #1695 to #1697) and a balance of $53,421.59. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $8,554.80 and protection of $25,732.11 and expenditures of $310.91(check#1400 to #1401) and a balance of $80,091.69. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $409.84 in interest, and expenditures of $21,549.44(check#840 to #842) leaving a balance of $377,596.48. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $1.80 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $31,770.02.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Adam Twp. Vol.Fire Co.#2 requesting approval and letter for bid to host 2026 Firemen’s Convention. Mr. Richards made a motion to approve/support Adams Twp. Vol.Fire Co.#2’s bid to host the 2026 Cambria County Firemen’s Convention and to send letter of support. Mr. Schrader seconded. With all in favor, motion passed
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Gdula asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
NEW BUSINESS:
Payment of the Bills: Mr. Gdula stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $33,073.75 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. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: AdvancedOffice….19.06,AT&T….296.39,Bergeys….69.68,B.SmithLaw….350.00,CambriaCountyBldgCodes…440.00,Cintas….92.88,Comcast….528.49,Conemaugh….70.00,CrystalPure….42.80,D.Heisers….98.00,EadsGrp…937.50,E.Pentrack…30.00,FIHoff…..219.87,FisherAuto….182.70,FHMA….132.00,FWF…..712.00,GoldenEquip….6,800.00,Highland….78.66,Highmark….278.25,JCEhrlich….260.95,J.Nibert….30.00,Keystone….436.89,,LongBarn….88.51,LutherPMiller….1,645.56,NAPAAuto….943.32,ODB…..1,365.01,P.Replogle….25.38,Penelec….890.09,P.Helsel…30.00,QuakerSales….390.00,R.Cortese…30.00,RelianceStandard…796.90,R.Lehman….40.00,S.Grow….150.00,S.Gardens….88.00,SummitBank….2,105.19,ThomasAuto…239.65,USCleaning…745.00,USPostal…72.00,Verizon….160.04,VISA….2,029.91WBMason…..141.98,WindberAgway….127.99.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund:None.
TheStreetLightAccountFund:Penelec…5,161.45, ATGeneralFund…863.41, REA….127.60. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: ATGeneralFund…771.96, ATGeneralFund…256.64, Highland….1,467.04. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: Wessel…215.00.
Mr. Schrader brought up contacting gentlemen who sprays knotweed for firehall to contact him about doing knotweed alongside the one township road that has them; see what he charges. After discussion, Mr.Gdula said that the road crew cuts/mows those alongside that road in right of way anyway so just make sure to get them along both sides when they mow there.
Opening and awarding of bids for paving project. Short discussion occurred; Attorney Barbin said all bids and bonds were in order. Grannas Bros. was the lowest bidder for the paving project with a total of $140,806.40. Mr. Richards made a motion to award the project contract to Grannas Bros. as the lowest bidder, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Motion to approve Bucci/Trimbath Land Merger as approved by Planning Commission. Short discussion occurred. Attorney Barbin said he makes recommendation to approve contingent upon both owners signing and notarizing their parts before the Board signs. Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve contingent upon both owners Trimbath and Bucci signing plan before the Board signs it. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. Mr. Bucci abstained. With rest in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Mr. and Mrs. Arnold of Hollow Road and Mr. And Mrs. Klein also of Hollow Road here about grass needing cut at 149 Hollow Road and the possible event venue that was supposed to go there. Mrs. Arnold said grass is not being maintained cut and she had emailed maintenance complaint to township; mentioned secretary had mistakenly included her in email meant for building codes office; that email was sent to building codes, but nothing was being done. Attorney Barbin said regardless of what happened with email it was forwarded onto the right place with building codes office. Mrs. Klein mentioned that she had called up to the codes office also and whoever answered said they didn’t know about it. Mr.Gdula said he will contact codes tomorrow about the grass. Mrs. Arnold asked how long they give to comply with the grass. Mrs. Klein said another local township has a 10-day period; Attorney Barbin stated with orders to comply the state law says that the time period is 30 days. Mr. Bucci said yes 30 days from date of letter. Mr. Klein said there is sign now that property is up for sale where owner was supposed to put event venue. Mr.Gdula and Mr. Bucci explained that if owner is going forward with it there is a process- have to get sewage module, septic from DEP okayed, have drawings/plan from engineer/surveyor, then go before Planning Commission and then Zoning Hearing Board. Mr. Bucci said they there would need to be a land development plan,etc. first; long way to go in process. Mr. Klein brought up that narrowness and condition of Hollow would not support that traffic if such a place was there. Mr.Gdula said they are aware of condition of road. Mr. Klein said traffic would end up backed up on road. Mr. Arnold asked about zone it is; said it’s A/R 1, right? One of them said about Planning or Zoning Boards could rezone that property. Mr. Bucci said wouldn’t allow that; would be spot zoning (just one property). Mrs. Klein said she was looking at zoning ord for that zone; and what is allowed/ not allowed. Mr.Gdula said event/wedding venues are allowed but only in certain zones/areas according to ord. Mr. Bucci said it depends on if that type of use is allowed in that area in ordinance; if it is permittable or permittable with special exception or not permitted. Mr.Gdula said again that he will contact owner/codes about grass being maintained at that property.
Mr. David Kopco here who lives at 187 Old Luther Street about a drainage issue by his house. He said there is some piping there but when sewer authority was doing work there putting in lines; things got messed up; says should be a drain there. Mr.Gdula said that Mr.Senft and road crew will come and look at it to see what needs done.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Gdula stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:25pm.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
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