CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Dennis Gdula called the regular meeting to order at 5:00pm 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,Mark Bucci, Brian Schrader, Daniel Senft, and Dennis Richards, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer , Solicitor Barbin and four (4) 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.
MINUTES:
Mr. Gdula stated everyone had copies of the December 1,2025 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. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. Mr. Richards abstained. With rest in favor, motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
After discussion, Mr. Gdula stated the Treasurers Report was accepted as read. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $23,538.94, expenditures of $274,593.90( check # 34891 to #34918) and a balance of $795,635.27. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $0.00 and expenditures of $257.85(check #1772 to #1773) and a balance of $8,805.92. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed interest received for the hydrants and protection of $25.23 ,and expenditures of 10,007.17(check#1458 to #1461) and a balance of $25.153.74. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#–) leaving a balance of $134,729.68.
ROADMASTERS’S REPORT: Mr. Senft reported that the road dept is plowing snow and working on truck maintenance; will order more salt this week.
CORRESPONDENCE: Email from PennDOT municipal rep about 2026 bidding thresholds. Mr. Schrader said to Secretary to make copies and give them one for out in garage.
OLD BUSINESS: Executive session to discuss truck ordered from Berman. Solicitor Barbin stated that the executive session concerning this issue took place prior to this meeting. Mr.Gdula stated that outcome was that they will maintain their position about the truck specs for Berman truck order.
NEW BUSINESS: Payment of the Bills: Mr. Gdula stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $26,445.96 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. Schrader seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: ATandT…..377.11,Axon…..2,208.01,Bergeys….878.63,Cintas…99.45,Comcast….319.71,Conemaugh….20.00,E.Pentrack…30.00,J.Nibert….30.00,Keystone…850.57,KimballMidwest….538.11,Lane…..8,720.00,LarrysAuto….361.99,LongBarn…….54.02,NAPAAuto….33.19,Palyocsik….19.99,Penelec…1,060.75,PA Chiefs….155.25,PAOneCall….28.70,P.Helsel….30.00,PSATS…1,975.00,R.Rusnak…40.00,R.Webb…30.00,R.Young…30.00,StoreyKenworth..268.15,StuckEnterprises….813.49,1stSummitSafetyDeposit….16.75,ThoamsAuto…10.80,UPMC….79.00,WBMason…71.56.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: None.
TheStreetLightAccountFund: Penelec….5,828.69,REA….161.55.
TheFireHydrantandProtectionFund:Highland….1,467.04.
Mr.Gdula made the motion to approve 3-year police union contract agreement . Mr. Bucci made the motion to approve, second by Mr. Richards . With all in favor, motion passed. Mr.Gdula stated that we now have a new 3-year police contract agreement.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to table approving addendum to police chief’s contract; said they are changes in there that the Board needs to discuss with the Chief before approval. Mr. Richards made the motion to table, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to hire Andrew Gallaher as full-time road department employee; if offer is accepted who was interviewed earlier this month. Mr. Richards made the motion to hire Andrew Gallaher, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Senft asked for a motion to amend agenda to add motion about starting wage for Mr. Gallaher. Mr. Schrader seconded the motion. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Senft made the motion for starting wage for Mr. Gallaher at $18.00 an hour for 90 days, then after the 90 days to $19.00 an hour. Mr. Schrader seconded the motion. With the rest in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD : Ms. Amanda Wagner here to hand in to Mr.Gdula and Board her official written complaint concerning Chief Moss discussed at prior township meeting. Mr.Gdula told what next steps are; he will read her complaint then he and Board will meet with Chief and then after that meet with her and Chief. Mr. Tim Kakabar shared concern about an employee issue; short discussion occurred; Mr. Russell Grieff who will be on board in new year commented . Ms. Wagner’s daughter asked Solicitor Barbin about employee issue; Mr. Barbin said need to look at facts ; he said this is personnel matter. Mr. Gdula said will address this issue when Board talks to employee.
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 5:17pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
