CALL TO ORDER at 10:00am by Dennis Gdula with the Pledge of Allegiance being said by all present. Those in attendance were Supervisors, Brian Schrader, Dennis Gdula, Dan Senft, Mark Bucci and Russell Grieff; Jennifer Zakraysek Secretary-Treasurer; Solicitor Barbin, District Justice Rick Varner; and eleven visitors.
Mr.Gdula wanted to let everyone know that this meeting would be recorded; as it would aid the Secretary in typing up meeting minutes.
Mr. Varner swore all supervisors, and secretary-treasurer into office.
Mr. Gdula asked for a motion to appoint a temporary Chairman to conduct the reorganization meeting. Mr. Bucci nominated Mr.Gdula . Motion failed for lack of second. Mr.Senft nominated Mr. Bucci , second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to name a Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Mr.Senft made a motion to appoint Mr. Bucci as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Schrader seconds this motion. Mr. Bucci opposed. With a quorum, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to name a Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Schrader nominated Mr.Gdula second by Mr. Grieff . With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to reappoint Jennifer Zakraysek as Secretary-Treasurer for the Board of Supervisors with a 3 % increase in rate. Mr.Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Grieff. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to retain William Barbin as Solicitor for Adams Township Board of Supervisors. Mr. Senft made the motion to appoint Colt McKelvey as solicitor for Adams Township ; second by Mr. Schrader. Mr. Bucci did roll call ; Mr.Gdula opposed, Mr.Senft yes,Mr.Schrader yes,Mr.Grieff yes, Mr. Bucci opposed. Motion passed 3-2 in favor.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to appoint William “BJ” Smith to the Vacancy Board of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to reappoint Justin McKnight, Mark Roberts, and Lanny Grieff as employees classified under the Road Department for Adams Township with a 3% increase in rate. Mr.Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci to reappoint Andrew Gallaher as an employee classified under the Road Department for Adams Township (starting wage for Mr. Gallaher at $18.00 an hour for 90 days, then after the 90 days to $19.00 an hour as approved at 12-15-2025 meeting). Mr.Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passe
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Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to retain Dennis Gdula, Mark Bucci, and Russell Grieff as per diem employees for the road crew on an as needed basis for the Board of
Supervisors. Mr. Senft made the motion, Mr. Schrader seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to name Brian Schrader, Dennis Gdula, Mark Bucci, Russell Grieff and Dan Senft as assistant secretaries for the Board of
Supervisors. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr.Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to reappoint Lee Hill, Robert Ellenberger , Alex Conahan, Michael Oyaski,Tanner Snyder and Jared Shope as Full Time Police Officers with an increase established by the contract. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Grieff. With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Bucci asked who seconded the motion. Mr.Grieff replied he did. Mr. Bucci questioned Mr.Grieff;s involvement with this vote as he is employed by same union township has. Mr.Grieff responded that he checked with Labor Board and its okay.; Mr. Bucci then asked if he had any documentation to prove that; to which Mr.Grieff replied he could provide.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to reappoint Rick Keller, and Adam Grumling, as Part Time Police Officers at a pay rate established by the contract. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to reappoint Michael Popma, as Part Time Police Officer at a pay rate established by the contract. (Officer Popma has not worked for a while; was here for weapons cert.) No motion was made; not reappointed. With all in favor, motion passed
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to nominate and appoint a Police Commissioner for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Senft nominated Mr. Grieff. Mr. Schrader seconds this motion. With quorum in favor, motion passed. Mr. Bucci opposed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to reappoint Paul Kundrod as EMC(Emergency Mgmt. Coordinator) for Adams Township. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr.Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to appoint the FH Vet as Animal Control Officer for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader . With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to reappoint Cambria County Building Codes as Zoning and Compliance Officer and SEO for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr.Senft . With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to reappoint Fred Brown as Township Surveyor for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr.Senft, . With all in favor, motion passed.
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Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to reappoint the Eads Group as Township Engineer for the Board of Supervisors for 2026. Mr.Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to retain Kotzan CPA and Associates to do the 2025 Fiscal Year audit of all accounts of Adams Township. Mr. Schrader made the motion, seconded by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to appoint a member of the Board to the Dirt and Gravel Low Volume Road Program for the Board of Supervisors and alternate for the year 2026.
Mr.Gdula nominated Mr. Senft to be the representative for the Board. Mr. Grieff seconds the motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to appoint an alternate for the Dirt and Gravel Road Program for 2026. Mr. Gdula nominated Justin McKnight as alternate, seconded by Mr. Grieff. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to appoint a member of the Board to the Cambria County Building Codes Agency for the Board of Supervisors for the year 2026. The meetings for 2026 will be held the 2nd Wednesday every month at 7:30 am in their Carrolltown office. Mr.Gdula nominated Mr. Grieff. No second; motion dies for lack of second. Mr. Gdula nominated Mr. Bucci as the representative for the Board. Mr. Grieff seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to appoint an alternate of the Board to Cambria County Building Codes for 2026. Mr. Schrader nominated Mr. Gdula for the alternate representative for Cambria County Building Codes. Mr. Grieff seconds the motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to retain Berkheimer & Associates as Earned Income Tax Collector for the Board of Supervisors at a rate of 1.65% for commissions for 2026. Mr.Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to retain Berkheimer & Associates as Local Service Tax Collector for the Board of Supervisors as a rate of 2.05% for 2026 for commissions. Motion made by Mr.Senft , seconded by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to appoint all board members of the Board to the Cambria County Association of Township Officials for the Board of Supervisors
for the year 2026. Mr. Schrader made the motion, Mr. Senft seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
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Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to retain Wendy Ladika as Act 511 Occupation – Per Capita Tax Collector for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr.Gdula . With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to retain US Cleaning Service as Janitor for the Adams Township Municipal Building and District Court Building for 2026. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader . With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to retain treasurer’s bond ag $1,000,000.00. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to retain first Summit Bank as depository for the Township of Adams funds. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to retain FWF Insurance Agency as the carrier for coverage of the Township buildings, vehicles, and workman’s compensation
Insurance, errors and omissions policies until the contract date of May 19, 2026. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr.Senft . With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to retain Pennsylvania State Association of Borough’s for the Union and Non-Uniform Pension Plans. Mr.Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, the motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to retain Employment Partners Benefit Fund as medical, dental, eye care and $25,000 death benefit per employee carrier for allfull time employees that qualify under the township code. New Employees must have a thirty- (30) day probationary period before qualifying for this benefit. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to retain Reliance Standard. for the disability insurance for all full-time employees and a $25,000.00 death benefit(reduces after age 65). Mr. Senft made the motion, Mr. Schrader seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to retain non-working supervisor’s medical insurance pay amount to $200.00 per month(anything over they reimburse). Mr. Senft made the motion,Mr.Schrader seconds. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to retain payday as every other week in 2026 with the final pay date for 2026 being December 30, 2026. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
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Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to give the Secretary -Treasurer the right to transfer township monies within accounts to pay bills falling due between meetings to
avoid penalty charges. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to give the Secretary-Treasurer the permission to invest Township monies to gain larger investment margins. Mr.Gulda made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to retain the Secretary’s meeting pay at $40.00 per meeting. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr.Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion for the supervisor’s meeting pays to paid according to the population rate allowable for supervisors meeting pay allowed under the township code. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci .Mr. Bucci took roll call vote; Mr.Gdula yes,Mr.Bucci yes ,Mr.Senft no Mr.Schrader,no,Mr.Greiff no. 2 yes,3 no. With quorum not in favor, motion did not pass.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to retain authorization for the Road Master to make a purchase not exceeding $1,000.00 in materials/supplies without going through
a regular scheduled meeting. Discussion took place about increasing amount; decided to stay at $1,000.00. Mr.Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to appoint a voting delegate to the State Convention in Hershey, PA for the dates of April 19-22, 2026.
After discussion about who is attending/may attend. Mr.Gdula made a motion to appoint Mr. Bucci as voting delegate, second by Mr. Grieff . With all in favor, motion passed. Mr. Schrader said he may be interested in attending ; not sure yet.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to hold Monthly Township Meetings at the Municipal Building, located at 125 Mary Drive, Sidman, PA starting at 5:00 PM on the following dates in 2026: January 5 (following reorganization meeting at 10:00am) and 26; February 9; March 2 and 23; April 13; May 4 and 18; June 8 and 29; July 13; August 3 and 24; September 14; October 5 and 26; November 16; December 7 and 21, 2026. Mr. Schrader made the motion to set the time and the meeting dates, second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to approve the following paid holidays for 2026: Martin Luther King Day (01-19-26), Presidents Day (02-16-26), Good Friday (04-05-26),Memorial Day (05-25-26), Juneteenth (6-19-2026),Independence Day (07-04-26 observed 7-3-2026), Labor Day (09-07-26) Columbus Day (10-12-26), Veterans Day (11-11-26), Thanksgiving Day (11-26 and 27-26), Christmas Day (12-25-26), New Year’s Day (01-01-27). Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
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Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to reappoint Rebecca Rusnak as recordingsecretary for the Adams Township Planning Commission, at a rate of $40.00 per meeting. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to reappoint Randy Cortese and Rick Lehman to 4-year terms on the Adams Township Planning Commission ending in 2030. Mr.Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Grieff. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to appoint John Cordek to a 1-year term as an Adams Township Auditor. Mr. Gdula made the motion. Mr. Bucci seconds.Mr.Bucci asked for roll call Mr.Senft no,Mr.Schrader no,Mr,Grieff no, Mr.Gdula yes, and Mr. Bucci yes. With quorum not in favor, motion did not pass. Mr.Senft made a motion to appoint Brian Swanson as an Adams Township Auditor for a 1-year term. Mr. Grieff seconded. Mr. Bucci asked for roll call. Mr.Senft yes, Mr.Grieff yes,Mr. Schrader yes, Mr.Gdula no,Mr.Bucci no. with quorum in favor, motion passes. 3 yes,2 no.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to pay each Planning Commission member $30.00 per meeting. They only receive compensation for the meetings they attend. Mr.Gdula made this motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to reappoint Ron Young to a 5-year term on the Adams Croyle Recreation Authority. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Grieff. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to reappoint Brian Schrader to a 5-year term on the Adams Croyle Recreation Authority. Mr.Senft made a motion. No second; motion dies for lack of second. Mr. Schrader made a motion to appoint Russell Grieff to a 5-year term on Rec Authority, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to reappoint Ralph Glessner to a 5-year term on the Forest Hills Municipal Authority board. Mr. Senft made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to adopt a 2026 Schedule of Fees for Adams Township. Mr. Gdula made the motion, seconded by Mr. Schrader . With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to set the Zoning Hearing Board rate at $30.00 per hearing scheduled for 2026. Mr.Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to approve the Rules and Regulations for the employees of Adams Township listing holidays, sick time, vacation time, personal time and other regulations for 2026. If revisions are needed, they will be done during the year by motion of the Board. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Senft. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to affirm the employment of Daniel Senft, as a Working Supervisor on the road department for the Board of Supervisors. Motion made by Mr. Schrader second by Mr. Gdula. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to nominate and appoint a Road Master for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gdula nominated Mr. Senft. Mr. Schrader seconds this motion. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to affirm the employment of Brian Schrader, as a Working Supervisor on the road department for the Board of Supervisors. Motion made by Mr. Senft second by Mr. Grieff. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr. Bucci asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Gdula made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, meeting adjourned at 10:32 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary -Treasurer
