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, Dan Senft and Dennis Richards, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer , Solicitor Barbin and eight (8) visitors.
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. Ms. Wagner commented/raised concerns. Mr.Gdula said to those voice concerns when we get to the public comment period.
MINUTES:
Mr. Gdula stated everyone had copies of the October 27,2025 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 written. The General Account Fund showed revenues received totaling $103,527.99, expenditures of $82,414.77( check # 34828 to #34857) and a balance of $986,330.36. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $40.89 and expenditures of $6,111.52(check #1767 to #1769) and a balance of $14,605.22. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed interest received for the hydrants and protection of $72.80 ,and expenditures of 8.52(check#1455 to #1456) and a balance of $36,310.36. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $486.83 in interest, and expenditures of $0.00(check#–) leaving a balance of $134,493.33.
ROADMASTERS’S REPORT: Mr. Senft said road crew has helping water authority when needed with line on Helsel Road, dealing with a stormwater issue in St. Michael , and working on equipment getting ready for winter.
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 $44,408.50 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. Senft seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: Amtrust….5,911.00,ATandT……..377.11,BarberOil….1,865.50,BarrAuto…329.00,CambriaCtyBldgCodes…220.00,Cernics…382.53,Cintas….119.85,Comcast….575.59,Conemaugh….50.00,CrystalPure…23.95,D.Hornbake…600.00,E.Pentrack…30.00,GleasonBarbin….3,078.85,HerculesEquip….617.22,Highmark…203.95,J.Nibert….30.00,TribuneDemocrat…246.63,Keystone…..429.09,LongBarn…….43.50,LongsEquip…6,641.00,NAPAAuto….939.71,Palyocsik….28.47,Penelec…993.07,PAOneCall…22.96,P.Helsel….30.00,R.Rusnak…40.00,RelianceStandard….1,748.02,R.Webb….30.00,R.Lehman…30.00,R.Young…30.00,RPMSigns…20.00,StuckEnterprises….663.011stSummit….7,022.00,USCleaning…..745.00,VISA….2,834.61.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: None.
TheStreetLightAccountFund: Penelec….5,828.69,REA….161.55
TheFireHydrantandProtectionFund:Highland….1,467.04.
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 approve Robert and Lurleen Lohr Adjoining Land Merger as approved by Planning Commission. Mr. Bucci said he was at the Planning Commission meeting and it met criteria. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula made the motion to approve resolution reducing police officer’s contributions to the police pension for the year 2026. After comment by Ms. Wagner about this ,Solicitor Barbin explained the resolution to her. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve resolution to apply for grant for Peaceful Valley waterline. Mr. Nate Kundrod here from Eads about grant ; Mr. Senft asked about match. Mr.Kundrod said there is no match for this grant. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD
Ms. Amanda Wagner here about a couple items. First ,she commented that Mr.Gdula banged gavel and threw her out of last meeting. Mr.Gdula stated that he did bang gavel, but she was not thrown out of the meeting; he told her that was enough and to sit down. Second, she wanted to make a formal complaint about Chief Moss calling her a name ; was told by attorney to let Board know. Mr.Gdula asked her to please put her complaint in writing and that they would talk to Chief. Also,Ms.Wagner mentioned an unsolved murder from two years ago that wife has been calling Chief and he has not gotten back to her. Mr.Gdula said for her to tell lady to give written complaint to Supervisors office.
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 5:09pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
