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, Mark Bucci, Dan Senft and Dennis Richards, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer , Chief Moss, and eight(8) visitors. Solicitor William Barbin 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 August 25,2025 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. Bucci. 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 $63,083.74, expenditures of $107,341.61( check # 34703 to #34736) and a balance of $1,044,036.54. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $71.95 and expenditures of $6,578.01(check #1758 to #1761) and a balance of $26,177.10. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed interest received for the hydrants and protection of $101.70 ,and expenditures of 1475.13(check# #1449 to #1450) and a balance of $38,350.58. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $730.14 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#–) leaving a balance of $194,779.72. Mr. Richards asked about street opening permit ..if that was for Old Bedford Pike where all the cuts are; Mr. Senft said yes it was for Old Bedford Pike; that they are still doing cuts ; they have 2 more to do before they redo road.
ROADMASTERS’S REPORT: Mr. Senft said playground is finished ; he said he would like to thank Evergreen Landscaping as they donated hydroseed to plant around playground.. he said road crew also did the tar and chip; have been doing small patch jobs and doing some tree trimming before winter . Mr. Richards said they did a good job on putting playground up and to send a thank you letter to Evergreen Landscaping.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: Payment of the Bills: Mr. Gdula stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $89,846.78 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Bucci made the motion to pay all bills. Mr. Richards seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: AdamsDiesel….920.00,AdvancedOffice….169.19,Amtrust…5,911.00,ATandT……359.45,Bergeys…546.33,CambriaCountyBldgCodes…440.00,Comcast….574.70,CrystalPure…31.95,EadsGrp….34,515.53,E.Pentrack…30.00,FIHOff….742.98,FHMA….132.00,Highland…149.37,Highmark….203.95,JCEhrlich….311.46,J.Nibert….30.00,Keystone…19.33,KimbalMidwest….241.39,LongBarn…….530.24,LongsEquip…204.00,LutherPMiller…..2,134.48,NAPA…..2,512.67,PAMunicipal….1,359.16,Penelec…999.38,PAOneCall…38.18,P.Helsel….30.00,PitneyBowes….100.00,QuakerSales….2,995.60,R2SConsulting…1,200.00,R.Cortese….40.00,R.Webb…..30.00,R.Lehman….30.00,R.Young….30.00,1stSummit……7,022.00,StuckEnterprises…881.25,USCleaning….988.00,VISA…..192.23,WBMason….47.64,WindberStone…52.75.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: Grannas Bros…..15,643.29
TheStreetLightAccountFund: REA….161.55, Penelec….5,828.69. TheFireHydrantandProtectionFund:Highland….1,467.04.
Discussion about HP printer/copier/scanner fax from Advanced Office System ….office needs new printer…Secretary says it is needed; quote is for 3,842.00 includes maintenance agreement and Advanced is COSTARS dealer. Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to purchase HP printer/copier/scanner/fax as quoted for 3,842.00 from Advanced Office Systems for office. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr,Gdula asked for a motion to approve Gallaher subdivision as approved by Planning Commission. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci.
Discussion about quotes received for broom for skid steer; Mr. Senft said he asked about 7 ft and 8 ft brooms; said we should go with an 8 ft. ; if brooms were in stock; included quotes from West Central Equipment ,Bobcat and Longs Equipment. Longs Equipment was the cheapest at 6,600.00 . Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to purchase 8 ft broom for skid steer from Longs Equipment for 6,600.00 . Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Motion to name Elton Dam Road ; Mr. Senft said after last meeting’s discussion they got a road sign for Elton Dam Road and put it up; however he had talked to Cambria County 911 and they said the Board needed to make a motion to name road Elton Dam Road for 911 emergency purposes that it was not correct or named that in their system. Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to name Elton Dam Road as such for 911 purposes. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion about hiring Joe Teeter for road department who the Board interviewed last week. Mr. Richards said he interviewed last week and then before when we had an opening and he is qualified. Mr. Richards made the motion to hire Joe Teeter as road department employee; second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion about truck delivery and payment. Mr.Gdula said earlier today he had talked to Solicitor Barbin about this since he was not able to make the meeting; said Mr. Senft and Mr. Schrader said truck we had ordered from Berman Truck is going to be ready for delivery soon to go to Samco to do bed and accessories but that some things are wrong on truck that are not to our specs.; that we have right to withhold money until things are corrected or have Samco do a cost list of what would cost to have them corrected and take that amount off purchase price owed to Berman Truck. The Board decided that 3 of them would go see truck and what needs corrected to specs and then make decision on what to do next.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Ms. Tracy Crowell here asking if any update about property maintenance issue she brought up at other meeting; neighbor still has not cut grass. Mr.Gdula said we will call codes and see what is going on …if we need to fill out new form ; he will do so. Ms. Julie Kincaid here about neighbor Mr. Handel ..still has trash/junk vehicle on property; Mr.Gdula asked Chief Moss to take care of the issue to remove vehicle; if he doesn’t comply within so many days to have towed. Last, Mr. Steve Paluch about shrubs/trees in front of Dollar General Store on Forest Hills Drive need cut/trimmed; makes it hard to see at that corner. Mr.Gdula said we will send a letter to them about need to cut/trim shrubs. Mr.Paluch also mentioned that people that bought church and are remodeling /updating it are doing a good job; the Board agreed.
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. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:26 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
