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,Brian Schrader, Dennis Richards and Dan Senft, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer ,Solicitor William Barbin, and three (3) visitors. Mr. Bucci was absent.
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 5,2025 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 $185,460.99, expenditures of $128,529.63( check # 34482 to #34521) and a balance of $1,063,382.58. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $14,505.70 and expenditures of $932.06(check #1743 to #1744) and a balance of $48,169.21. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $4,250.70 and protection of $12,017.38 and expenditures of 855.71(check# #1437 to #1438) and a balance of $80,367.45. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#–) leaving a balance of $411,792.35.
CORRESPONDENCE: . Letter from Beaverdale Public Library about donations for automated door to meet ADA standards; possible motion needed. Short discussion. Mr. Richards said we have residents who use library there and he made motion to donate $300.00 for automated door for library. Mr. Schrader seconded the motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Letter from Darell Watt Local Teamsters Union No.110 about reopen negotiations for police contract renewal ; have had contact with union. Mr.Gdula said police contract is up at end of year; so, we have to renegotiate new contract ; have contacted union and have requested date to meet starting in July.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Richards asked for motion to approve new electric rate for 2026 with Engie/Penelec through Integrity Energy as long as new rate quote is sent; was tabled last meeting. New rate is .1299 for 42 months. Mr.Barbin reviewed agreement; said it is what other rates are currently; rate has increased but it is same with others he has seen. Ms. Zakraysek said there is clause in Engie contract that says it market price comes down below can lower price. Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve new electric rate with Engie /Penelec through Integrity Energy at .1299 for 42 months. 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 $15,407.28 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. Senft seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: BeaverdaleLibrary…300.00,B.Schrader…233.51,CambriaCtyBldgCodes….110.00,,CernicsTowing…273.50,Comcast….12.70,ConemaughMemorial…..95.00,,ConemaughNason…50.00,EadsGrp….100.00,E.Pentrack…30.00,GoodTire….1,122.85,Highmark…370.15,J.C.Ehrlich…285.74,J.Nibert…30.00,Keystone….553.14,LongBarn….87.05,LutherPMiller…2,007.58,NAPAAuto….82.95,P.Replogle….196.00,Penelec…870.37,P.Helsel…30.00,R.Cortese…30.00,R.Rusnak…40.00,R.Lehman…30.00,R.Young….30.00,Verizon…160.04.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: None.
TheStreetLightAccountFund: AT General Fund……435.17,Penelec…5,724.91,REA…..161.55. TheFireHydrantandProtectionFund:,AT General Fund….127.52,AT General Fund…360.51,Highland….1,467.04.
Discussion and possible motion to approve agreement with Forest Hills School District for tennis court for public access. Discussion occurred ; Mr.Gdula said he talked with school Superintendent Dr.Lehman and told him the Board did not like some of the things included in this agreement ; Dr. Lehman said to have township solicitor contact school district solicitor and can rework agreement. Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve agreement with Forest Hills School District for tennis courts for public access pending solicitor final review. Motion made to approve by Mr. Richards, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula brought up motion to approve/authorize ACH agreement with 1st Summit Bank; Ms. Zakraysek said bank manager sent her the one form in time for meeting but not the ACH . Mr.Gdula made suggestion that we table this under we receive agreement and have time to review it. Mr. Schrader made the motion to table, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Mr. Tim Kakabar and Mrs. Carol Kakabar here about few items. First, Mr.Kakabar asked if the Board would consider having meetings at different time like 7pm instead of 5pm. Mr.Gdula and Mr. Richards both said that they tried having meetings at 7pm before ; at 6pm and at 5pm. Mr. Richards said they had someone who kept track to see if there was any difference in people attending ; said there was no difference between when had at 5pm versus when they had at 7pm. Mr.Gdula said if someone has an issue/concern then they will come to a meeting no matter what time it is. Second, they brought up that public does not know what all township road crews does or supervisors do; Ms.Kakabar said in her jobs and experience with things online can affect public perception and both suggested that township have a report on Facebook or online say about what work was done(such as laying pipe or putting stone down,etc); Mr. Richards said Mr. Senft as roadmaster has to keep a log anyway of what is done each day; Mr.Gdula said not Facebook but suggested township website; discussion continued ; roadmaster’s report presented once a month by Mr.Senft and then included in township minutes was thought a good idea. Solicitor Barbin said he knows of another township that does that with a roadmaster’s report. Next, Mr.Kakabar brought up things that were on Facebook concerning increasing supervisor wage for meeting pay ;and also, medical supplement. Mr.Kakabar asked if State did pass the supervisor wage rate increase and Solicitor Barbin said yes. Mr.Kakabar stated amount per year of proposed meeting pay increase and current rate per year meeting pay ; he broke down annual amount that would be received if passed into hourly rate. Mr.Gdula said that is not just for township meetings; is for other meetings attended and we don’t have to take the whole increase ,could take some or half. Mr. Richards said the amount of supervisor meeting pay is set as per township code by population. Mr.Gdula said this increase if township passed would only apply to the two reelected or newly elected supervisors and would start next year; for example, he and Mr. Senft would eventually receive in 5 years or so but only if reelected. Mr.Gdula said he ,Mr.Richards,and Mr. Bucci as non-working supervisor do things that not included in meeting pay; said he is usually here 3 days a week sometimes more; dealing with issues that come up; returning phone ,etc. ; their experience and knowledge are valuable. And Mr. Richards said he checks in during the week with Mr. Senft roadmaster and secretary during week to see if there is anything he can help with .Both said they get calls at home concerning township. Mr. And Ms.Kakabar said about medical supplement ;Ms. Kakabar said township code allows you to do that. Mr.Gdula said that it does, and Board set a maximum of up to $200.00 per month. Mr. Kakabar said a township road employee who recently left ; took another job; and increasing road employees’ wages and keeping the rest our road employees as they are qualified; and do a good job and road dept/supervisor are on call 24/7. Ms.Kakabar said she has lived in another municipality and we are blessed here. Mr.Gdula said he has talked to employee mentioned; and we know there are things we need to fix such as employee wages; those are set at reorg meeting at beginning of new year.Mr.Richards said we have one the best road crews since he has been here. Mr.Kakabar asked if they would do job for no pay ; he said yes he would but would be foolish to do for no pay with hours spent here weekly. Mr.Gdula said he has been supervisor for 32 years and has been volunteering in community before that and yes he would do it for no pay; said he took pay cut when he started here first started as working supervisor. Mrs.Kakabar mentioned fund balance looked good ; Mr.Kakabar suggested that could accommodate road employee pay increase. Mr.Gdula said that looks good right now because we are in tax season ;taxes are coming in; will go down rest as we have upcoming expenses such as around 70,000 a month for payroll; a truck on order that end up costing around $3000,000 ; and our healthcare cost went up more; we usually budget around a 5%increase and it was a 8% increase.; there are unexpected costs that come up that you didn’t budget or count on; we like end year with around 400,000 or so to carry us into new year until March when taxes will start coming in again; things change all the time. Mr.Gdula said the Board appreciate them coming and talking about items.
Mr. Brenton Horner said he recently moved back to area ; is lawyer by trade . He said from his observation that folks don’t value experience and that if Mr. Richards and Mr.Gdula were not here sounds like things would be a mess.
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 5:55 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
