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, and fourteen (14) 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 8,2024 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 $136,582.78, expenditures of $119,419.41(check # 33717 to #33757) and a balance of $754,234.01. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $10,780.00 and expenditures of $808.13(check #1692 to #1694) and a balance of $30,323.15. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $3,322.20 and protection of $7,041.76 and expenditures of $1,928.21(check #1397 to #1399) and a balance of $46,115.69. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#--) leaving a balance of $398,736.08. The American Rescue Plan Account showed revenues of $0.00 in revenues in interest, and expenditures of $11,006.80(check#047 to #048) leaving a balance of $31,768.22.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from TRC regarding PA Acts 14,67,68 and 127 Notifications for Highland North Wind Farm. Quick discussion about letter notifying us about repowering windmills; which they had already told us about last year; Attorney Barbin said we would get more fees from windmill company from this repowering as it goes by megawatt.
OLD BUSINESS: Discussion and possible motion to approve Reppin Realty Land Development Plan (upon receiving and reviewing needed documents). Mr.Gdula stated that we had received the needed documents which we had requested. The HOP permit from the state, and the revised big plan which Mr. Barbin stated added language from section 803 of our stormwater ordinance that says that doesn’t matter that we approved it; if there is a problem in the future with stormwater it is their responsibility to fix it. Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve Reppin Realty Land Development Plan for basketball facility. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr.Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
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 $101,281.12 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Richards made the motion to pay all bills. Mr. Schrader seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: Amtrust…..6,000.00,Bergeys….641.73,Comcast….370.47,EadsGrp…603.00,E.Pentrack…30.00,EmploymentPartnersBenefitsFund….21,924.50,FIHoff…..100.00,FisherAuto….148.79,FWF…..35,570.00,H.Bodolosky….30.00,IndianGazette….183.57,TribuneDemocrat….349.80,J.Baker…30.00,Keystone….769.49,KimballMidwest….118.49,LarrysAuto….141.00,LongBarn….38.35,LongsEquip…..180.00,LutherPMiller….3,146.85,NAPAAuto….226.21,P.Mulcahy….30.00,PitneyBowesGlobal….202.89,RelianceStandard…864.65,R.Young…107.98,RotoRooter…675.00,S.Paluch….30.00,StoystownAuto….380.00,T.Ladika….147.50,UPMC…77.60,US MunicipalSupply…..133.30,Verizon….160.06,WBMason…..229.98.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund:AmericanRockSalt….17,286.59, WindberStone….4,262.85.
TheStreetLightAccountFund:Penelec…5,358.56, ATGeneralFund…323.40, REA….127.60. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: ATGeneralFund…211.25, ATGeneralFund…99.66. The American Rescue Plan Account Fund: None.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve road bond for .13 mile on Center Street for D and D Wood Sales retroactive to April 8,2024. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr.Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula made the motion to renew insurance with EMC,workers comp with Amtrust through FWF for 5-19-2024 through 5-19-2025. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to approve resolution for plan revision for new land development for Stirling sewage module. Mr. Gdula stated that our SEO at codes Noah had signed off and said it was ok; that this is just sewage module. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr.Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to accept the substantial completion certificate for the township storage building. Mr.Gdula asked Mr.Senft if there was anything; Mr.Senft said the only thing was garage door locks; Mr. Barbin said is okay to sign just put together list and let our engineer and builder know before we pay them the last payment. Mr. Bucci suggested that before that that they all go over and look at building. Mr. Schrader made the motion to approve, second by Mr.Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula made the motion to approve Officer Popma’s resignation from full time back to part time effective May 22, 2024.Mr.Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion and motion to accept quote from Barclay Electric to provide labor and material for installing panic electric door strike on front door with 2 open release switches: including power supply. Board discussed. Mr. Bucci commented that this was last thing was supposed to get done when we redid vestibule. Mr.Gdula asked if we needed/should get another quote or two. Attorney Barbin said yes you should. Mr.Gdula then asked for motion to table until we get, we get other quotes. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Mr. Kushner here again about parking issue on right of way by house; neighbor blocks right of way and his garage get blocked; and now he is blocking stormwater drain so it goes down his way; blocks water flow. Mr. Gdula said the Chief Moss was down that way today looking at the situation and after last time Mr.Gdula did have an officer go down there. Mr.Gdula said that when he went past today that 1 vehicle there but knows later that there will be more there. He said our Attorney Barbin says it’s a paper right of way. Mr. Kushner said they moved vehicle away when someone from township was there 2 weeks or so ago and then recently when they came back from out of town, they moved it back so it's in way. Mr.Gdula asked Mr.Senft if they plowed that area in right of way, and he said no. Mr.Gdula said that Chief Moss is looking to see if there is a way to compromise and is working on it; let’s see if he can get something done/fix this.
Michelle Cimba here update about house on Llanfair Road. Mr.Gdula said we were in court 4-6 weeks ago…they have until June 15th to have house demolished or they are in contempt of court. Mr.Gdula and Mr. Barbin said they did get demo permit to have torn down so that is positive. Ms. Cimba also asked if ATV are allowed on main roads. Mr.Gdula said as a rule no they are not; sometimes the police will catch them, and other times no. Ms. Cimba asked is that who should be called if that case; Mr.Gdula said yes would call police.
Mr.Fondelier from Elton says he has heard that where house burned down on Mt Airy Road that they want to put double wide there; does not know for certain; he said his wife knows one of the family members and told her to tell them that whatever they do building wise they need to contact township; because of zoning. Mr.Gdula said yes whatever they do they need to come to us; would need to get building application and turn into codes to see if meets zoning for that area and whatever else is needed.
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. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:15pm.
Respectfully Submitted: Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer