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, Dennis Gdula, Brian Schrader, Mark Bucci and Dan Senft; Bill Barbin, Solicitor, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary, Kirk Moss, Police Chief and 3(three) 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 copies of the April 12,2021 regular 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. Bucci. 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 $98,229.64, expenditures of $ 92,949.25(check # 31560 to #31591) and a balance of $617,558.26. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $9,216.90 and expenditures of $10,403.89(check #1558 to #1561) and a balance of $12,318.54. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 2,763.60 and protection of $7,687.05and expenditures of $2,017.09(check #1284 to #1286) and a balance of $44,935.48. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $2,018.26(check# 808) leaving a balance of $448,697.69.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
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 $45,552.02and 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.
Thebillsareasfollows:GENERALFUND: B.SmithLaw…..210.00,CambriaCtyBuildingCodes…..471.80,CambriaSpring….815.30,Comcast….446.62,CrystalPure….28.80,DHeisers…..76.00,D.Bailey….30.00,E.Smay…30.00,E.Smith…..2100.00,FHMA….123.00,F.Brown….150.00,Gary’s….236.00,Greens….246.96,,Highland…..91.09,JtwnTribune72.50,J.Baker30.00,Keystone873.84,L/BWater…..309.70,LongBarn….128.75,M.Barton…..250.00,ODB…..623.78,P.Mulcahy…..30.00,Penelec….125.34,PitneyBowes….197.76,PurchasePower….100.00,QuakerSales…458.64,RelianceStandard….787.15SGrow…..150.00,Summit Bank…11,113.12,Teamsters….17,419.56,TireShop….528.00,Trapuzzanos…211.98,USMunicipal…..233.35,USPostalService…..56.00,USCleaning….583.00,Verizon….280.50,VISA…1595.86,WB Mason….11.82WindberStone…4,149.76. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None. The Street Light Account Fund: Penelec….176.58. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: None.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Judy Gordon Adjoining Lander Merger contingent upon Planning Commission approval. Discussion occurred. Mr. Barbin said that a land merger would be okay to approve before our planning commission while the subdivision below should wait for approval until they can look at it and approve. Mr. Gdula made a motion to approve, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve David Single Subdivision contingent upon Planning Commission approval. See discussion above. Mr. Bucci made a motion to table approval until Planning Commission approval, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve annual donation the Adams-Croyle Rec Authority. Discussion ensued about how timbering in park occurred last year, Mr. Bucci commented on Authority needs accountability for donation, and the Board discussed having one of them or taking turns to attend ACRA’s monthly meetings. Mr. Gdula made the motion to table, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion and approve to advertise office space for rent. (look over for any corrections or additions). Short discussion occurred. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to advertise office space. Mr. Gdula made the motion to advertise to see if we get any interest, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve purchase of used milling machine for skid steer and vibration plate.Mr. Senft said they are used and amount for both items is 2,100.00. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion on needing to hire road crew worker due to Mr. Gdula’s upcoming retirement. Mr. Richards asked Mr. Senft, Roadmaster if he needed to review apps. Mr. Senft replied yes, we can contact these applicants to see if they are still interested. Mr. Richards said we will review apps we have already received and go from there.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:
Ms. Linda Scullion asked about any updates about tires on the Lantz property near her and timeline. Chief Moss said when he talked to him; he committed to move the tires, etc. Chief Moss said he will track Lantz down and check in with him. Mr. Richards said Chief Moss will follow up and give update at next meeting.
Mr. Michael Barton here about the Judy Gordon Land Merger and David Single Subdivision he worked on; Board told him that they approved Land Merger and tabled Single Subdivision as the Planning Commission needed to look over and approve first. He said he understood; that the County Planning approved both plans and this is his first time going through this process.
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. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:16 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
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, Dennis Gdula, Brian Schrader, Mark Bucci and Dan Senft; Bill Barbin, Solicitor, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary, Kirk Moss, Police Chief and 3(three) 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 copies of the April 12,2021 regular 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. Bucci. 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 $98,229.64, expenditures of $ 92,949.25(check # 31560 to #31591) and a balance of $617,558.26. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $9,216.90 and expenditures of $10,403.89(check #1558 to #1561) and a balance of $12,318.54. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 2,763.60 and protection of $7,687.05and expenditures of $2,017.09(check #1284 to #1286) and a balance of $44,935.48. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $2,018.26(check# 808) leaving a balance of $448,697.69.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
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 $45,552.02and 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.
Thebillsareasfollows:GENERALFUND: B.SmithLaw…..210.00,CambriaCtyBuildingCodes…..471.80,CambriaSpring….815.30,Comcast….446.62,CrystalPure….28.80,DHeisers…..76.00,D.Bailey….30.00,E.Smay…30.00,E.Smith…..2100.00,FHMA….123.00,F.Brown….150.00,Gary’s….236.00,Greens….246.96,,Highland…..91.09,JtwnTribune72.50,J.Baker30.00,Keystone873.84,L/BWater…..309.70,LongBarn….128.75,M.Barton…..250.00,ODB…..623.78,P.Mulcahy…..30.00,Penelec….125.34,PitneyBowes….197.76,PurchasePower….100.00,QuakerSales…458.64,RelianceStandard….787.15SGrow…..150.00,Summit Bank…11,113.12,Teamsters….17,419.56,TireShop….528.00,Trapuzzanos…211.98,USMunicipal…..233.35,USPostalService…..56.00,USCleaning….583.00,Verizon….280.50,VISA…1595.86,WB Mason….11.82WindberStone…4,149.76. The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None. The Street Light Account Fund: Penelec….176.58. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: None.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve Judy Gordon Adjoining Lander Merger contingent upon Planning Commission approval. Discussion occurred. Mr. Barbin said that a land merger would be okay to approve before our planning commission while the subdivision below should wait for approval until they can look at it and approve. Mr. Gdula made a motion to approve, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve David Single Subdivision contingent upon Planning Commission approval. See discussion above. Mr. Bucci made a motion to table approval until Planning Commission approval, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve annual donation the Adams-Croyle Rec Authority. Discussion ensued about how timbering in park occurred last year, Mr. Bucci commented on Authority needs accountability for donation, and the Board discussed having one of them or taking turns to attend ACRA’s monthly meetings. Mr. Gdula made the motion to table, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion and approve to advertise office space for rent. (look over for any corrections or additions). Short discussion occurred. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to advertise office space. Mr. Gdula made the motion to advertise to see if we get any interest, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve purchase of used milling machine for skid steer and vibration plate.Mr. Senft said they are used and amount for both items is 2,100.00. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion on needing to hire road crew worker due to Mr. Gdula’s upcoming retirement. Mr. Richards asked Mr. Senft, Roadmaster if he needed to review apps. Mr. Senft replied yes, we can contact these applicants to see if they are still interested. Mr. Richards said we will review apps we have already received and go from there.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:
Ms. Linda Scullion asked about any updates about tires on the Lantz property near her and timeline. Chief Moss said when he talked to him; he committed to move the tires, etc. Chief Moss said he will track Lantz down and check in with him. Mr. Richards said Chief Moss will follow up and give update at next meeting.
Mr. Michael Barton here about the Judy Gordon Land Merger and David Single Subdivision he worked on; Board told him that they approved Land Merger and tabled Single Subdivision as the Planning Commission needed to look over and approve first. He said he understood; that the County Planning approved both plans and this is his first time going through this process.
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. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:16 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
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