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, Dan Senft, Brian Schrader and Mark Bucci; William Barbin, Solicitor; Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary, and six (6) 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 April 22, 2019 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 $ 268,407.45, expenditures of $ 77,136.24(check # 30217to #30233) and a balance of $633,115.95. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $ 26,362.00 and expenditures of $102.60(check #1473) and a balance of $34,144.82. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 8,628.90 and protection of $24,185.98 and expenditures of $ 733.70 (check #1212) and a balance of $53,338.34. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenue of $205.18 in interest and expenditures of $0.00(check #) leaving a balance of $445,877.41.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Letter from DEP concerning South Fork Little Conemaugh River Flood Protection project. Discussion occurred. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to send another letter to them. Mr. Schrader made the motion, seconded by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
VI.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 $42,546.21 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: AdamsWater…81.00,AdamsCroyleRec…5,000.00,AdvancedOffice…517.91,B.Schrader…58.12,CambriaCtyBuilding Codes…385.00,Comcast…157.87,Crystal Pure…46.80,Cumberland Truck…493.36,D.Richards…58.12,E.Pentrack…30.00,FHMA…117.00,FWF…57.00,GazettePrinters…891.30,J.Ritko…30.00,J.Nibert…30.00,Key Way…252.02,Lane…451.98,LongBarn….21.80,Longneckers….16.90,Luther P Miller….3,747.43, M. Bucci…55.80,Memorial Chevy….1,001.11,P.Webb….40.00,P.Helsel…30.00,Pitney Bowes…197.76,R.Webb…30.00,RPM Signs…180.00,Schwartz Auto…90.80,Summit Bank…3,060.61,Teamsters…16,743.12,The Eads Grp…1,327.80,US Postal…56.00,US Cleaning…583.00,VISA…1,325.12.The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None. The Street Light Account Fund: Penelec…244.96, Adams Twp Gen…5,136.52. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: None.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve paying annual donation to the Adams Croyle Recreation Authority in the amount of 5,000.00. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion occurred on who to donate the 1,000 donation to this year. Last year was the Beaverdale Library and we have donated to the Community Nursing Home in past also. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve and give the 1,000 donation to the Community Nursing Home this year. Mr. Bucci made the motion, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed. Discussion occurred afterwards on this; the Board will revisit this at the next meeting.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to renew insurance through FWF and approve different providers for regular insurance and workers comp for 2019-2020. Mr. Schrader made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion occurred on renewing franchise agreement with Comcast for 7 or 10 years. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to renew and approve agreement with Comcast for 7-year period. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for the opening of bids for the paving and sealcoat projects. Short discussion occurred. Grannas Bros. was the low bidder for the paving project at $175,662.40. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept Grannas Bros. bid for the 2019 Paving project. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed. Suit-Kote was the low bidder for the sealcoat at 39,934.12. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept Suit-Kote’s bid for the sealcoat. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed. Bid sheet is attached to these minutes.
Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any other new business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:
Mr. Michael Kovalsky inquiring about any updates on Peoples Natural Gas coming to Salix area. Mr. Bucci said that he is still receiving applications and that there has not been a meeting yet between the Board and Peoples Natural Gas.
Ms. Victoria Shaw asking for clarification on no public access letter on rear of township property she received. Mr. Barbin explained the background what precipitated these actions, liability issues and why township can no longer grant access; along with penalties for trespassing.
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. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:26 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, Dan Senft, Brian Schrader and Mark Bucci; William Barbin, Solicitor; Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary, and six (6) 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 April 22, 2019 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 $ 268,407.45, expenditures of $ 77,136.24(check # 30217to #30233) and a balance of $633,115.95. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $ 26,362.00 and expenditures of $102.60(check #1473) and a balance of $34,144.82. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of 8,628.90 and protection of $24,185.98 and expenditures of $ 733.70 (check #1212) and a balance of $53,338.34. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenue of $205.18 in interest and expenditures of $0.00(check #) leaving a balance of $445,877.41.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Letter from DEP concerning South Fork Little Conemaugh River Flood Protection project. Discussion occurred. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to send another letter to them. Mr. Schrader made the motion, seconded by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
VI.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 $42,546.21 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: AdamsWater…81.00,AdamsCroyleRec…5,000.00,AdvancedOffice…517.91,B.Schrader…58.12,CambriaCtyBuilding Codes…385.00,Comcast…157.87,Crystal Pure…46.80,Cumberland Truck…493.36,D.Richards…58.12,E.Pentrack…30.00,FHMA…117.00,FWF…57.00,GazettePrinters…891.30,J.Ritko…30.00,J.Nibert…30.00,Key Way…252.02,Lane…451.98,LongBarn….21.80,Longneckers….16.90,Luther P Miller….3,747.43, M. Bucci…55.80,Memorial Chevy….1,001.11,P.Webb….40.00,P.Helsel…30.00,Pitney Bowes…197.76,R.Webb…30.00,RPM Signs…180.00,Schwartz Auto…90.80,Summit Bank…3,060.61,Teamsters…16,743.12,The Eads Grp…1,327.80,US Postal…56.00,US Cleaning…583.00,VISA…1,325.12.The State Liquid Fuels Fund: None. The Street Light Account Fund: Penelec…244.96, Adams Twp Gen…5,136.52. The Fire Hydrant and Protection Fund: None.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve paying annual donation to the Adams Croyle Recreation Authority in the amount of 5,000.00. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion occurred on who to donate the 1,000 donation to this year. Last year was the Beaverdale Library and we have donated to the Community Nursing Home in past also. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to approve and give the 1,000 donation to the Community Nursing Home this year. Mr. Bucci made the motion, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed. Discussion occurred afterwards on this; the Board will revisit this at the next meeting.
Mr. Richards asked for a motion to renew insurance through FWF and approve different providers for regular insurance and workers comp for 2019-2020. Mr. Schrader made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion occurred on renewing franchise agreement with Comcast for 7 or 10 years. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to renew and approve agreement with Comcast for 7-year period. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Richards asked for the opening of bids for the paving and sealcoat projects. Short discussion occurred. Grannas Bros. was the low bidder for the paving project at $175,662.40. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept Grannas Bros. bid for the 2019 Paving project. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed. Suit-Kote was the low bidder for the sealcoat at 39,934.12. Mr. Richards asked for a motion to accept Suit-Kote’s bid for the sealcoat. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed. Bid sheet is attached to these minutes.
Mr. Richards asked if the Board had any other new business they would like to discuss. None was forthcoming.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:
Mr. Michael Kovalsky inquiring about any updates on Peoples Natural Gas coming to Salix area. Mr. Bucci said that he is still receiving applications and that there has not been a meeting yet between the Board and Peoples Natural Gas.
Ms. Victoria Shaw asking for clarification on no public access letter on rear of township property she received. Mr. Barbin explained the background what precipitated these actions, liability issues and why township can no longer grant access; along with penalties for trespassing.
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. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:26 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
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