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 thirteen(13) 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. None were forthcoming.
MINUTES:
Mr. Gdula stated everyone had copies of the October 6,2025 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. 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 $43,582.48, expenditures of $156,507.87( check # 34776 to #34827) and a balance of $965,217.14. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $231.00 and expenditures of $426.51(check #1764 to #1766) and a balance of $20,675.85. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed interest received for the hydrants and protection of $283.97 ,and expenditures of 1,481.61(check#1452 to #1454) and a balance of $36,246.08. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $0.00 in interest, and expenditures of $45,687.92(check#866) leaving a balance of $134,006.50.
ROADMASTERS’S REPORT: Mr. Senft said road crew has been getting ready for winter ,cleaning up leaves, and patching potholes along the roads.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
OLD BUSINESS: Crossroads Group for cell tower on Rhodes Cross Road as approved by Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission.(was tabled at last meeting). Mr. Sam Reeser with Crossroads Group here with site plan and information map/packet. Mr. Schrader asked if they are leasing land or buying. Mr. Reeser said they are leasing land. Mr. Senft asked what cell carrier it is. Mr. Reeser said main carrier is Verizon but has to be made available to others. After discussion, 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. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS: Payment of the Bills: Mr. Gdula stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $43,130.74 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. Richards seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: AdvancedOffice…..3,985.45,ATandT……..376.72,Bergeys…257.34,Berwind….548.58,CambriaCtyLawLibrary….7.00,CarmansTire….188.00,Cintas….166.59,CorporateBilling….338.56,EPBF…….23,656.49,FHMA….132.00,Highland…78.66,HRI….762.81,TribuneDemocrat…131.10,Keystone…..29.35,KimballMidwest….277.87,LongBarn…….226.35,NAPAAuto….969.73,Penelec…776.94,PitneyBowes…202.89,PSAB…..225.00,RaysLawnmowerSales….791.31,StuckEnterprises….1,349.28,Trapuzzanos….48.00,UPMC….79.00,Verizon…160.04,WBMason….195.63.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: None.
TheStreetLightAccountFund: Penelec….245.90,Penelec….5,828.69,ATGeneralFund…6.93,REA….161.55 TheFireHydrantandProtectionFund:AT General Fund…..1.89,AT General Fund…..6.63,Highland….1,467.04.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to advertise tentative general fund budget and state liquid fuels budget for 2026. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
James Kopack of Vertical Bridge here to present site plan for cell tower on Llanfair Road and packet along with HOP approval that Planning Commission was looking for. Mr. Senft asked if carrier for this one is Verizon also ; Mr.Kopac said yes so far as was stated with other cell tower is made available to others. After discussion, Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve site plan for cell tower on Llanfair Road as approved by Zoning Board and Planning Commission.Mr.Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve resolution for 2025 CDBG application. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve ordinance authorizing and adopting an increase in supervisor compensation authorized by state Act 94 of 2024. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. Mr. Gdula yea. Mr. Schrader and Mr. Senft opposed. Motion passed 3 ayes, 2 noes.
Mr.Gdula asked for motion to add to agenda and approve township’s portion of sewage planning module for Caitlyn Gallaher (did not have on agenda as Ms. Gallaher had just contacted township today). Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor ,motion passed. Solicitor Barbin said the other page that needs signed and approved is for the Planning Commission. Board told her to attend Planning Commission meeting next week.; Secretary will put her on their agenda.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD: Julie Kincaid here about neighbor’s junk vehicles …still not all gone; said she thought letter was being sent to her neighbor. Mr.Gdula said Chief Moss was handling that; that he did sent letter to her neighbor but that Mr.Gdula will talk to one of the other officers and get him on the issue.
Ms. Amanda Wagner here about supervisor’s wage increase; stated she did not agree. Mr.Gdula said that this allows newly elected supervisors to receive increase ; Solicitor Barbin added its newly elected or reelected supervisors who would get it this year; the other supervisors currently on board would not get it unless they get reelected for new term.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Gdula stated with no other township business to conduct he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:20 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
