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, Dan Senft and Dennis Richards, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer , and four(4) visitors. Supervisor Mark 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 September 15,2025 regular meeting minutes and September 23,2025 special 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. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Solicitor Barbin said after the last meeting where bills were approved, it was discovered that a bill to Eads Group in the amount of $34,515.53 was supposed to have gone to Redevelopment Authority as it was for the CDBG project. The check was voided and not issued. Mr.Gdula then asked for a motion to rescind approval for this check for Eads Group in the amount of 34,515.53. Motion made by Mr. Richards, second by Mr. Senft. 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 $198,269.27, expenditures of $164,163.28( check # 34737 to #34775) and a balance of $1,078,142.53. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $684.50 and expenditures of $5,990.24(check #1762 to #1763) and a balance of $20,871.36. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed interest received for the hydrants and protection of $560.18 ,and expenditures of 1467.04(check#1451) and a balance of $37,443.72. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $557.99 in interest, and expenditures of $15,643.29(check#865) leaving a balance of $179,694.42.
ROADMASTERS’S REPORT: Mr. Senft said road crew has been working on Oakridge Drive; they put in under drains; and a cross pipe; still need to pave those parts…said they should be there 2 more days or so; road will be closed there.
CORRESPONDENCE: Thank you email from Mr. and Mrs.Horten on Nealyn Drive to road crew and supervisors for putting no outlet sign on Nealyn Drive and road sign on Elton Dam Road.
Email from Berwind Corp.and county solicitor in response to Solicitor Barbin concerning real estate tax refund; motion to refund. Ms. Zakraysek said Berwind was asking for refund from township, county and school district from paying real estate taxes on parcels that should not been taxed. Solicitor Barbin emailed county solicitor and said county determined that Berwind was correct that the county had made an error; so, refund should be issued. Mr.Gdula asked for motion to refund Berwind $548.58 which is amount of township portion owed. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
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 $220,486.85 and asked them to take a few minutes to review the bills before calling for a motion to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Richards made the motion to pay all bills. Mr. Senft seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: AdamsTwpVFRA#1Dunlo…….16,148.78,AdamsTwpVFRA#2St.Michael….16,148.78,Amtrust…5,911.00,Bergeys…591.64,Berwind….548.58,BSmithLaw….562.50,CambriaCountyBldgCodes…165.00,CarmansTire….444.00,Cintas….68.02,Comcast….562.70,CrystalPure…7.95,DHeisers…..75.00,D.Bailey….90.00,E.Pentrack…30.00,EPBF…….23,656.49,FHMA….182.50,GleasonBarbin….1582.27,Highland…78.66,Highmark….203.95,H.Bodolosky….90.00,HorvathChemical…..378.22,HRI….96.04,JeffreyAssoc…2,751.00,J.Nibert….30.00,TribuneDemocrat…380.93,L/BWater…..875.00,Lane….2,074.80,LongBarn…….91.50,MidlandAsphalt….10,277.18,P.Mulcahy….90.00,Penelec…129.18,PAOneCall…33.86,P.Helsel….30.00,PSABMRT….77,137.00,QuakerSales….433.93,R.Cortese….30.00,R.Rusnak….40.00,RelianceStandard…874.01,R.Webb…..30.00,R.Lehman….30.00,R.Young….30.00,SKGReporting….260.00,S.Paluch…90.00,StuckEnterprises….765.52,1stSummit……7,022.00,TeamstersLegal…..152.04,UPMC….35.00,USCleaning….745.00,Verizon….160.04,VISA….2,129.46,WBMason….169.87.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: Midland Asphalt…..45,687.92
TheStreetLightAccountFund: Penelec….245.90,ATGeneralFund…19.06. TheFireHydrantandProtectionFund:AT General Fund…..7.09,AT General Fund…..7.48.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve Keiper subdivision as approved by Planning Commission. Mr. Richards made motion as he said note had been added as talked about at Planning meeting, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve site plan for Crossroads Group for cell tower on Rhodes Cross Road as approved by Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission. Mr.Gdula said secretary told him before the meeting that representative from Crossroads Group is not able to make meeting and they have site plan so we should table this until the next meeting. Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to table this until next meeting. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Blake Ivock here about property line issue; inquiring about neighbor’s driveway encroaching on his property ;Solicitor Barbin advised him to consult his attorney about the matter; and that we wouldn’t prosecute anyone for a matter that is 20 years or more old.
Katlyn Grove from Realty One here on behalf of her client who is interested in two parcels for sale on Elton Road; said was told by Planning Commission member Mr. Cortese about combining lots but before doing that the alley needs taken care of. Solicitor Barbin said this alley is a paper alley ; technically we don’t own it; need to get owner’s permission. He said first thing to do is to get permission from Berwind and owners of property affected then come back to us with those documents; and we can vacate alley for you ; even though we don’t technically own …makes process easier to do it this way.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Gdula stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:17 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
