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, and Dennis Richards, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer ,Solicitor William Barbin,Chief Moss, and seven (7) visitors. Mr.Senft 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 June 9,2025 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 read. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $108,740.40, expenditures of $92,113.96( check # 34549 to #34603) and a balance of $1,099,515.11. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $165.00 and expenditures of $6,143.65(check #1748 to #1751) and a balance of $36,504.96. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants of $60.00 and protection of $264.33,and expenditures of 1,488.74(check# #1442 to #1444) and a balance of $77,795.81. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#–) leaving a balance of $413,148.31.
ROADMASTERS’S REPORT: Mr.Gdula said Mr.Senft is absent ; out on vacation so can’t give report.
CORRESPONDENCE: . Letter from Eads Group on behalf of Highland Sewer and Water Authority concerning 2026 water project ; review and provide comments if needed. Mr. Richards said not much of this water replacement project is in Adams. Mr.Gdula said the only part that is being done in Adams Township with this project next year is a small portion on Liberty Park Road; the rest of project outside of township ;taking place in surrounding townships.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Gdula asked if the Board had any old business they would like to discuss. 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 $90,211.84 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: Advanced….80.51,Amtrust….5,911.00,AppalachianTire…653.00,Bergeys….14.84,Cintas….151.12,Comcast….259.89,D.Smith….200.00,DependableGarage….13,209.00,EPBF……23,656.49,FHMA….132.00,Highland…78.66,Highmark…203.95,HiteEquipment….270.00,HRI….469.14,JtwnTribune….282.90,Keystone….133.73,LarrysAuto…6,983.44,LongBarn….513.97,LutherPMiller…1,008.15,M.Gdula….91.65,Palyocsik….59.99,NAPAAuto…194.04,N.Kundrod….200.00,P.Kundrod…39.26,RelianceStandard…874.01,S.Grow…150.00,Trapuzzanos….295.00,UPMC…44.00,USCleaning…745.00,Verizon…160.04,VISA….206.80,WBMason…36.99,WesselandCo….245.00,WestCentralEquipment….608.28.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: American Rock Salt…..4,426.60,WindberStone….27,314.30.
TheStreetLightAccountFund: Penelec….239.19. TheFireHydrantandProtectionFund:None.
Mr.Gdula asked for the opening and awarding bids for body ,plow and accessories for Freightliner. We only received one bid from Samco,Inc. Bid for everything that was bid out which includes plow,etc. is for $65,600.00. Mr. Richards asked Mr. Jason Schrader from Samco question about strobe lights; Mr. Schrader said PennDOT recently approved that different colored lights are allowed to be used so have option of what color we want on truck. Discussion occurred; Mr. Schrader explained about pricing changing to due to tariffs and not knowing if price will be more or not such as for the plow as some things come from Canada; said 15 percent was added to price to cover that cost ; he said although sometimes turns out being less. He was asked if price for plow comes out lower than bid cost if they would charge lower price. Mr. Schrader said yes he would charge us lower price for plow if goes lower than bid. Mr. Richards made a motion to accept bid for $65,600.00 from Samco, second by Mr.Gdula. Mr. Bucci was a yes also and Mr. Schrader abstained. With vote to approve bid 3 yeses and 1 abstain, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to accept Travis Ladika’s resignation from road crew. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve purchase of new laptops for police from Dell under COSTARS. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Ms. Julie Kincaid here again; she said had talked with Chief Moss before meeting and he had answered most of her questions ; she asked board about if they were going to sweep by her on Liberty Park Road. Mr. Schrader said it had been swept there earlier ; Ms. Kincaid said recent rains had washed out some gravel there. Mr.Gdula said can send some road crew guys in the next week or so to sweep there.
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. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:14 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
