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, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer , Solicitor Barbin and four (4) visitors. Mr.Senft and Mr. Richards were 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.
MINUTES:
Mr. Gdula stated everyone had copies of the November 17,2025 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. Schrader. With all 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 $109,895.19, expenditures of $49,535.32( check # 34858 to #34890 and a balance of $1,046,690.23. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $418.79 and expenditures of $5,990.24(check #1770 to #1771) and a balance of $9,063.77. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed interest received for the hydrants and protection of $292.36 ,and expenditures of 1467.04(check#1457) and a balance of $35,135.68. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $236.35 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#–) leaving a balance of $134,729.68.
ROADMASTERS’S REPORT: Mr. Senft absent so no report was given.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr.Gdula asked if there was any old business. 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 $240,434.19 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. Schrader seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: ATFireAcct….25.23,Amtrust….5,911.00,Bergeys….114.71,CarmansTires…1,556.00,Case….277.08,Comcast….259.89,CrystalPure…23.95,DHeisers….75.00,EPBF…..23,656.49,FHMA….132.00,Highland….78.66,Highmark…203.95,LongBarn…….141.15,LongsEquip…375.00,PAMunicipal….75.25,PitneyBowes….100.00,Samco….1,063.31,Sporys…52.98,StuckEnterprises….716.37,1stSummit….200,000.00,SuppesFord…689.44,TechEnterpriseGroup…1,260.00,UPMC….79.00,USCleaning…..745.00,Verizon…160.04,VISA….1,618.73,WatsonInsurance…1,283.00.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: None.
TheStreetLightAccountFund: Penelec….245.90,AT General Fund….11.95.
TheFireHydrantandProtectionFund:AT Vol.Fire Co.#1…..5,000.00,ATVolFireCo.#2….5,000.00,ATGeneralFund…3.44,ATGeneralFund..3.73.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve 2026 tax resolution(no increases), general fund budget for 1,885,284.00 and the State Liquid fuels for 464,100.00. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to amend agenda to add motion to pay some of the township’s surplus against debt for the new building. Mr. Bucci made the motion ,second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to pay $200,000.00 to pay down loan for new township building ; use some of surplus to pay down debt. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD : Mr. McNeal who works for Highland Water Authority said that they saw township put padlock on gate for Dunlo dump site due to people putting items there that should not be. He said he just wanted to let us know that are two padlocks on it now as Highland put padlock on their side as well.
Mr. Schrader brought up the two interviews scheduled for a road department tomorrow and the Board discussed starting wage.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Gdula stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:07pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
