CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chairman Dennis Gdula called the regular meeting to order at 7:00pm 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, Daniel Senft, and Russell Grieff, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, Solicitor Colt McKelvey and sixteen (16) visitors. Mr. Bucci attended by phone.
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 February 9,2026 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. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With rest in favor, motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
After discussion, Mr.Gdula stated the Treasurer’s Report was accepted as written. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $221,468.33, expenditures of $136,894.64( check # 35014 to #35056) and a balance of $802,384.38 The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of 5.71 and expenditures of 225.65(check #1780 to #1781) and a balance of $4,259.98. The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants and protection of $28.99,and expenditures of 1,648.39( #1467 and #1469) and a balance of $21,337.27. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $260.39 in interest,$275,469.60 in state allocation, and expenditures of 16,311.14(check#868) leaving a balance of $374,060.65.
ROADMASTERS’S REPORT: Mr. Senft reported that one of trucks had a transmission down; they got that truck back today; two brake changes ;got last 4 loads of salt; that should be the last for this season. Mr. Bucci asked what was cost of transmission ; Mr.Senft said 2,400.00 something ; Ms. Zakraysek said it was 2,416.00 ; Mr.Senft said new clutch was included in that.
CORRESPONDENCE: Memo from Solicitor McKelvey concerning agreement with Penelec/First Energy about updating streetlights to LED. Discussion occurred ; Mr. Bucci asked about cost .Solicitor McKelvey said there is some things such as removal and termination charges that need clarification; and requesting inclusion of a clause; he said just doesn’t want us to be hit with charges down the road. Mr. Bucci asked about ten year ;was it only option ;Solicitor McKelvey said yes. Short discussion. The Board asked Solicitor McKelvey to contact person at Penelec about these concerns with agreement before moving forward with approving agreement.
OLD BUSINESS: Discussion about adopting public comment policies.(was tabled at last meeting).Mr.Senft said think there should be time limit. Discussion on time limit. Mr.Gdula said he thought 5 minutes was more than enough time for someone to talk and address board with what they needed help with. Mr. Schrader agreed. Mr. Bucci said 5 minutes is more than enough time also. Mr.Gdula asked for motion to put time limit of 5 minutes for each person to talk for public comment period. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS: Payment of the Bills: Mr.Gdula stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $73,067.55 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: AmericanRockSalt….9,359.61,BarberOil….1,737.40,Bergeys….117.33,Blues…370.00,CambriaCountyBldgCodes…165.00,Case…841.44,CenterCommunications….719.00,Comcast….259.89,Conemaugh….50.00,EPBF….25,476.22,FHMA…132.00,Highland…80.61,TribuneDemocrat….447.00,Keystone…2,275.47,KimballMidwest…169.54,KotzanCPA….6,700.00,M.Bucci…73.12,NAPAAuto…2,747.42,Palyocsik….36.99,Penelec…6,930.00,PitneyBowes…100.00,QuakerSales…310.00,Raynor….2,126.25,RelianceStandard…941.76,StephensonEquip….1,717.20,StuckEnterprises…..862.27,SummitBank…3,511.00,,UPMC….40.00,USCleaning…745.00,VISA….2,040.07.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: None.
TheStreetLightAccountFund: Penelec…..245.78,REA….161.55
TheFireHydrantandProtectionFund:Highland….1,578.54.
Quotes for garage door ; motion to purchase one door. The Board reviewed the quotes for door. Received three one from Overhead for 6,927.00,and 5,369.00 for two different models, Raynor for 5,865.18,and Dependable Garage Door for 3,464.57,and 3,858.81 for two different models. Mr.Senft made a motion to purchase the one door from Dependable Garage Door. As there were two options, Ms. Zakraysek asked which one they are going with. Short discussion occurred. Mr. Bucci made motion to go with Dependable Garage Door with Option #2 in the amount of $3,858.81. Mr. Schrader seconded. With all in favor, motion passed.
Opening and awarding of bids for maintenance material(stone,emulsions,and asphalt.) After review and discussion, Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to award stone to lowest bidders as follows: Grannas Bros. for 1B stone $30.50 per ton delivered, Windber Stone for Anti-Skid stone $28.83 per ton delivered,3A stone $24.76 per ton delivered,2A Modified stone $22.78 per ton delivered, and 4 stone #1 $24.48 per ton delivered. Mr. Schrader made the motion to award Grannas Bros. the 1B Stone and then award rest of stone to Windber Stone. Mr. Bucci seconded. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr.Gdula then asked for a motion to award emulsions to lowest bidder Midland Asphalt as follows: MC-70 $5.140 per gallon delivered, and E-3M $3.090 per gallon delivered. Mr. Schrader made the motion to award emulsions to Midland, second by Mr.Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Opening and awarding of bids for heating units for new garage. Received four bids from Link ,Montgomery Bros,Marc Service, and Hranec Corp. The Board reviewed and discussed options as two of the bidders showed two options as the BTU’s were different; Mr. Bucci asked about specs. Mr.Gdula said yes we had specs on BTUs;said spec sheet said between 200,000 and 250,000 BTUs. Lowest bidder was Marc Service at $17,382.00 for the two heating units including installation. Discussion and review of bids continued; Mr.Gdula suggested what about waiting until July or so for getting heat. Mr.Senft made the motion to award to Marc Service as the low bidder at 17,382.00. Mr. Schrader seconded. Mr. Bucci said where are we getting money? We did not budget line item for this; is not in budget. Discussion again . Mr.Gdula said nothing is showing in capital expense line item. ;Mr.Senft said take from other line; discussion continued. Mr. Bucci said he is opposedMr.Gdula then took roll call vote. Mr.Grieff Yes,Mr.Schrader,Yes,Mr.Senft Yes,Mr.Bucci,opposed, Mr.Gdula. Said he opposed too as is nothing in line item. 3 yes, 2 opposed. Motion passes.Mr. Bucci asked Solicitor McKelvey if the bidder had bond papers; he stated they didn’t but the specs and instructions state that they have 20 days from date of award to furnish it unless the entire contract is fulfilled within that time.
Discussion and motion to apply for grant for AED for township police. Mr.Gdula said are going to try to get at least one for police car. Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to apply for grant for AED for township police car. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Grieff. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD : Mr. Tony Hribar here about a lane that goes back to property he owns at 1368 Dunlo Dip Road; said half is in Adams Township and half is in Summerhill Township. He said he has maintained for years; needs help ; after last thaw, lane is very rutted. Knows township does not maintain as lane does not meet state specs; is also going to Summerhill township to see about help; just needs if can help in any way, provide sweepings.. Discussion occurred about right of way, and length of lane; one of board asked if anyone else lived on lane. Mr.Hribar said yes one other person accesses property via the lane; said they can come and look. Mr.Gdula said Mr.Senft will go look and let you know if anything can be done and get back to you.
Joesph Brunberg of 118 Miller Road here about deteriorating trailer on neighboring property down from him . Said the windows are out of it, camper in yard,etc. Mr. Brunberg said old man who used to live there passed away; said is in bad condition asked if could be torn down. Mr. Gdula asked who owns it ; he said he think its still in the name of the man who passed away; but he had two children. Mr.Gdula said he went past that way a week ago and saw it. He said for Mr. Brunberg to come in tomorrow to office and get property maintenance complaint form from secretary so we can turn into codes; get process started.; then can find out who does own; or paying taxes,etc.
Mr. Jeff McNeal who lives on Claruth Drive said the asphalt curb wedge that was put by his property from the paving project last year took a hit needs repaired ; took a beating from plow this winter ; asked how to mark and asked about backfilling backside of that curb if twp or his responsibility. Mr.Senft said can they can backfill and said as far as marking it; there are fiberglass posts that can be put in each corner, so it is more visible for the plow driver.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Gdula stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Grieff made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:46pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
