CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Dennis Gdula called the regular meeting to order at 5:12pm 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,Brian Schrader, Mark Bucci attended by phone, Dennis Richards and Dan Senft, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer ,Solicitor William Barbin,Chief Moss, and sixteen (16) 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 May 19,2025 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. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. 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 $99,305.99, expenditures of $79,799.90( check # 34522 to #34548) and a balance of $1,082,888.67. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $636.03 and expenditures of $6,321.63(check #1745 to #1747) and a balance of $42,483.61. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $165.00 and protection of $233.99,and interest of $148.85 and expenditures of 1,955.07(check# #1439 to #1441) and a balance of $78,960.22. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $1,355.96 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#–) leaving a balance of $413,148.31.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve/authorize ACH agreement with 1st Summit Bank (was tabled last meeting until ACH was received). 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 $64,957.49 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Schrader made the motion to pay all bills. Mr. Bucci seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: Amtrust….5,911.00,ATandT…..339.08,BilaksTree….500.00,BuchanaanTree…..500.00,CambriaCtyBldgCodes….455.78,CambriaCtyLawLib….7.00,Case….2,693.89,Cintas….63.97,Comcast….575.37,
CrystalPure….15.90,DaminPrinting….128.26,DavidHeisers….99.00,E.Beaner…230.03,E.Pentrack…30.00,EPBF……23,656.49,FIHoff….1,120.00,FisherAuto…31.63,FHMA….144.00,FWF…..75.00,GleasonBarbin…1,417.86,Highland…78.66,InnovativeTomato…85.00,J.Seftic….128.62Jesco….190.80,J.Nibert…30.00,JtwnTribune….250.50,J.McKnight….200.00,KimballMidwest….381.46,LarrysAuto…56.00,LeeConcrete….438.00,LongBarn….100.40,LutherPMiller…852.11,M.Gdula….91.65,Penelec…918.56,P.Helsel…30.00,PitneyBowes…100.00,QuakerSales…781.15,R.Cortese…30.00,RaysLawmower….149.94,R.Rusnak…40.00,RelianceStandard….874.01,R.Webb….30.00,Sporys….420.00,1stSummit….7,022.00,,Trapuzzanos….262.00,TritechSoftware….2,357.23,UPMC…79.00,USCleaning…745.00,VISA….2,150.25,WBMason…358.96,WindberStone…178.19,Yeagers…115.00.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: None.
TheStreetLightAccountFund: AT General Fund……21.45,Penelec…5,725.49,Penelec….235.16. TheFireHydrantandProtectionFund:,AT General Fund….6.75,AT General Fund…14.95,Highland….1,467.04.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve renewal lease agreement with Jessica Hayes of Hayes Counseling for office next door. Mr. Richards asked for how long renewal is for. Solicitor Barbin said 2years. Mr. Richards made the motion to renew lease for Hayes Counseling, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve short form engineering agreement with Eads for Mine 42 Stormwater CDBG project . Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve winning bidders for police cars on Municibid. Mr.Gdula stated that we put two of the older police cars to sell on Municbid one went for $3,300.00 and other went for $3,100.00. Mr. Richards made the motion to accept winning bidders, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve Butterworth subdivision pending HOP as approved by Planning Commission. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADAMS, AMENDING THE ADAMS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE NEW ZONING REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR ENERGY DEVICES, INCLUDING DESIGNATION OF A LIMITED OVERLAY DISTRICT, SE FOR COMMERCIAL SCALE SOLAR DEVELOPMENT as recommended by the Planning Commission; hearing was held prior to this meeting. Mr. Bucci made the motion to approve solar ordinance, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Richards thanked the Planning Commission for all there work and effort over the last two years on solar ordinance and also our solicitor for his efforts. Mr. Bucci stated it’s been two years in the making. Mr.Gdula said yes they did a good job.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to authorize the execution of a Joint request for Representation for the Road Workers into Teamsters. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Ms. Julie Kincaid here about junk cars Mr. Handel has again by Liberty Park. Mr. Richards asked didn’t he clean up any cars from last time you were here? She said yes a few were towed away; said he just keeps doing ; she said is there time period for order ;Solicitor Barbin said its usually 30 days. Mr.Gdula said Chief Moss said he would go and talk with Mr. Handel and said if nothing happens ; then will go to codes who will send letter/do inspection; then if still nothing can take to District Court, but it is a process .
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 5:20 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
