CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Mark Bucci 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 Brian Schrader, Daniel Senft, Mark Bucci ,Dennis Gdula and Russell Grieff, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer, and five (5) visitors. Solicitor Colt McKelvey was absent.
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 May 4,2026 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. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With rest in favor, motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
The Treasurer’s Report was accepted as written. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $276,059.71, expenditures of $107,298.28( check # 35164 to #35196) and a balance of $988,312.26. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of 23,571.05 and expenditures of 7,029.18(check #1791 to #1793) and a balance of $33,720.66. The Fire Protection Account Fund showed revenues received for the hydrants and protection of $25,013.29,and expenditures of 1,066.99( check#1476 to #1477) and a balance of $78,102.40. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of 0.00(check#–) leaving a balance of $376,063.84.
ROADMASTERS’S REPORT: Mr. Senft reported that the road dept has still been working on Saddle Club Road ; adding in cross pipes. He said they are also doing patchwork throughout the township ; will be doing some on Palestine Road this week. Last week they worked on mountain road ; put stone on township portion to quarry; who provided the stone. Mr. Bucci mentioned about doing some work on Helsel Road where edges /side is crumbling ; discussed where ; Mr. Bucci said on side by Mihalko’s . Mr.Senft said the edges need done there by catch basins. Mr. Bucci said they put down seed where water line was put in ; said guy he talked to said paving is next; guy he spoke to did not have a date when Mr.Senft asked if a date was given.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Beaverdale Library concerning previous year and about donations; Ms. Zakraysek said the township donated $300.00 last year. Mr. Schrader made a motion to donate 300.00 again after looking at donation budget; Mr.Gdula seconded the motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Letter from PennDOT regarding Municipal Winter Traffic Services Agreement; which says that last year we participated in multi-year agreement and pay rate for serviced roads have increased by 2% this year. Mr. Bucci brought up that Mr.Senft should contact them and possibly negotiate rate more than 2% increase as our costs are more than that. Mr.Gdula said yes all are costs have gone up ,…salt, fuel and stone and labor. Discussed what amount yearly payment is from PennDOT ; and board said for the secretary to look up what we received last year so Mr.Senft would have that info when he calls.
Letter from LMIA thanking municipality for their ongoing support.
Letter from Adams Twp. Vol.Fire Co.#2 concerning Cambria County Firefighters Convention and booklet. Board had discussion; they have done full page ad in the past. Mr.Gdula made a motion to do a full-page ad, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Schrader brought up instead putting letter as full page to do some pictures and just do a best wishes on successful convention . Mr.Gdula said he thinks one of the police may have some township pictures we can use for this.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: Payment of the Bills: Mr. Bucci stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $75,964.26 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: AscendanceTruck…..860.45,Amtrust….8,386.00,ATandT….381.14BassettAuto….80.00,BeaverdaleLibrary…300.00,CambriaCtyBldgCodes…220.00,CambriaSprings…883.27,CarmansTires..705.84,Cernics…324.10,Comcast….321.31,CrystalPure…7.95,DavidHeisers….76.00,D.Bailey…30.00,E.Pentrack…30.00,FisherAuto…73.38,FWF….50,475.00,Highmark…203.95,H.Bodolosky…30.00,JCEhrlich…320.80,J.Nibert…30.00,TribuneDemocrat….132.50,J.Baker…30.00,Keystone….838.79,KimballMidewest….232.29,LaurelFord…54.71,LongBarn….4.00,P.Mulcahy….30.00,Penelec…684.38,P.Helsel….30.00,R.Cortese…30.00,R.Rusnak…40.00,RelianceStandard…941.76,R.Webb….30.00,,R.Lehman…30.00,R.Young…30.00,S.Paluch….30.00,StuckEnterprises…..851.98,ThomasBuickGMC….695.97,UPMC….40.00,WBMason….53.98.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: None.
TheStreetLightAccountFund: Penelec…5,749.79,REA…..161.55.
TheFireHydrantandProtectionFund:Highland….1,503.37.
Mr.Senft said he was contacted by someone from Elton Sportsman’s this week about the playground by their building in Elton; asking if we could help. The swings ,basketball hoops, see saw etc. need some new chains,etc. Mr.Senft said went to look the chains on the swings are rusted, need new hoops on for basketball hoop and backboards need work and a clip part on see saw; said he priced amount needed would be around 500.00. Mr.Gdula said no problem with buying the material needed; he questioned road crew doing the work; suggested possibly going for a grant like we did for Mine 42. Discussion continued; Mr. Schrader asked if they did work ; Mr.Senft said would take about a day; and liabilities of road crew doing the work. Mr.Grieff suggested having Solicitor McKelvey draft up a release of liability ; Mr.Senft said he could talk to one of the guys with Elton Sportsmen about that; see what they have. Mr. Schrader made a motion to get the materials for 500.00 and have road crew do the work. Mr.Grieff seconded. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Bucci stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:16pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
