CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Mark Bucci 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. Mr. Bucci stated that this session was being recorded and so would future meeting sessions.
ATTENDANCE:
Those in attendance were Supervisors ,Dennis Gdula,Mark Bucci, Brian Schrader, Daniel Senft, and Russell Grieff, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, Solicitor Colt McKelvey and nine (9) visitors.
Kim Dorchak here from Kotzan CPA to present the 2025 audit. Ms. Dorchak stated that first off, they have issued a clean opinion for the 2025 audit.; thanked Ms. Zakraysek. Ms. Dorchak went over the financials for 2025 ; had more expenses than revenue for 2025 due to paying down on debt for loan at end of year; but all overall she said was still good year.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR AGENDA ITEMS AND PRIOR MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Bucci stated now the Public has the right and the opportunity to comment on any item from the previous meeting minutes.
MINUTES:
Mr. Bucci stated everyone had copies of the January 26,2026 regular meeting minutes. He asked all Board members to read the minutes. Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to approve the minutes as written. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr.Senft. With rest in favor, motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
After discussion,Mr.Bucci stated the Treasurer’s Report was accepted. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $64,637.16, expenditures of $61,977.34( check # 34972 to #35013) and a balance of $717,810.69. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of 2,141.21 and expenditures of 245.91(check #1779) and a balance of $4,479.92. The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants and protection of $2,363.93,and expenditures of 3,203.37( #1465 and #1466) and a balance of $22,956.67. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $376.32 in interest, and expenditures of 20,814.92(check#867) leaving a balance of $114,641.80.
ROADMASTERS’S REPORT: Mr. Senft reported that the road dept still plowing snow, fixing signs, fixing truck that had transmission that was down; got transmission so it’s good to go again; another truck is having issues; they are working on it; is project for tomorrow. Mr. Bucci asked where they got transmission from ; Mr.Senft said Croyle Township.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Bucci asked if there was any old business; there was none.
NEW BUSINESS: Payment of the Bills: Mr. Bucci stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $63,658.87 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: AdamsDiesel….1,635.00…Amstrust…5,911.00,ATandT….381.32,BarberOil….2,616.56,Bergeys….422.09,BSmithLaw…412.50,Cintas…104.86,Comcast….582.02,DaleOxygen…446.12,E.Pentrack…60.00,EPBF….25,476.22,FHMA…132.00,Highland…80.61,Highmark…203.95,H.Bodolosky…30.00,J.Nibert…60.00,TribuneDemocrat….93.90,J.Baker….30.00,L.Grieff….26.48,PAMunicipal…726.31,P.Mulcahy….30.00,Penelec…325.45,PAOneCall…74.13,P.Helsel…60.00,PitneyBowes…100.00,R.Rusnak…80.00,R.Webb….60.00,R.Lehman…60.00,R.Young…60.00,S.Paluch….30.00,StuckEnterprises…..1,051.01,SummitBank…3,511.00,USCleaning…745.00,VISA….962.48,WBMason….18.82,WindberAgway…..614.95.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: AmericanRockSalt…16,311.14.
TheStreetLightAccountFund: ATGeneralFund…64.10.
TheFireHydrantandProtectionFund:ATGeneralFund…19.37,ATGeneralFund…50.48.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to approve advertising for bids for road maintenance material for April 2026- March 31,2027. Mr.Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to approve resolution authorizing the township to advertise for bids for heating units for garage. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr.Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to approve resolution changing the supervisor’s regular meeting time from 5:00pm to 7:00pm going forward. Mr. Bucci commented that eight years he has been here; has had maybe a handful of people contact him about the time of meetings. Mr. Bucci asked Mr.Senft about comment made at the last meeting about he and Mr.Gdula being retired and what he meant. Mr.Senft said he just meant the time shouldn’t be problem with you. Mr. Bucci said it’s not like we don’t have other things to do; he said he will miss half of his church meetings with moving the meetings to 7pm.Mr.Grieff mentioned he will miss fire meetings. Mr. Bucci mentioned Solicitor McKelvey lives hour and half away; won’t get home until 10pm. Discussion continued about time of meeting what time other townships have. Mr.Grieff made a motion to approve resolution changing meeting time to 7pm,second by Mr. Schrader. Mr. Bucci said he opposed. Mr. Bucci then asked for a roll call vote. Mr.Gdula oppose. Mr. Bucci oppose, Mr.Senft aye,Mr.Schrader aye, and Mr.Grieff aye. 3-2 motion passes.
Motion to adopt public comment policies. Mr. Bucci asked Solicitor McKelvey to talk about this as he made suggestion ; he said he had talked a little about it to Mr.Senft and some of the others; to have people who want to talk about a specific issue or topic to sign up to be on agenda prior to meeting and agenda being posted and also setting a time limit. Discussion was had on time limits which the board said there should be one; but they could not agree on if people should have sign up to be the agenda that far ahead. Mr.Gdula said we used to have people do that ; sign up to speak prior to the meeting and get on agenda; just got away from it and said nice thing about having people on agenda prior to the meeting is the Board has time to review and research and resolve things. Discussion continued about getting on agenda prior to meeting; as agenda needs to be posted 24 prior which is Friday since meetings are on Mondays. Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to table adopting a public comment policy; need more discussion on what we want. Mr.Grieff made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to accept grant agreement with DCED for Adams Township Little League turf. Mr.Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to have The Eads Group be the grant administrator for this grant for the turf for the Little League.Mr.Schrader made the motion, second by Mr.Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion and motion to purchase opener for garage door and to get quotes for door in old garage. Mr.Grieff made a motion,Mr.Schrader second. Mr. Bucci said to hold on; do we have any quotes/amounts on it? Mr.Senft said we have amount on the opener as we need that now 2165.00 is amount he was quoted. Discussion was had on how many doors and openers are needed to get quotes; Mr. Schrader said there are 2 doors that are detoriating. Mr.Senft said he already ordered 1 opener the other day when he contacted everyone as it is needed now. Discussion continued. Mr.Gdula made a motion to get quotes to purchase two new garage doors and already had motion to purchase for opener. No second. Discussion continued; was mentioned we needed another motion. Mr. Schrader made motion to get quotes for two doors and opener; Mr. Grieff made second. Mr.Gdula asked what happened to his motion before ; Mr. Bucci had not asked for second.; there was confusion. Mr.Gdula said he will withdraw his motion . Solicitor McKelvey said to withdraw all motions; Mr. Bucci said let’s withdraw all and start again with new motion. After more discussion as to what is needed at this time ,Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to purchase one opener and get quotes for one garage door. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD : Mr.Butch Kostan asked about meeting time change if that would be advertised. Mr. Bucci turned to Solicitor McKelvey who said it would be advertised and notice of change posted on door of municipal building.
Ms. Irene Baker asked if she is understanding the discussion from earlier about changing public comment policy; asked if she couldn’t come and comment at a meeting that she would need on agenda; said 24 hours is a lot. That people just come ; not everyone has internet and not everyone looks at agenda prior to the meeting. Mr.Gdula said yeah was is being discussed is being on agenda prior to meeting; said if there is something you want acted on you would need to have on agenda prior to meeting; but if you if just want to make a comment ; you can comment. It was mentioned that a lot of townships have this being on agenda prior to a meeting and a time limit. Ms. Scullion commented can’t do it without a reservation and said is dumb rule. Discussion continued about public comment;Ms.Baker said when had problems previously she came to meeting without being on agenda and it was not resolved quickly then when Mr.Gdula commented that he thought it was a good idea to people sign up on agenda prior to meeting as it gives supervisors a chance to research it prior to the meeting and give answers; but that’s his opinion.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Bucci stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr.Senft. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:36pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
