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, Dan Senft and Dennis Richards, Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer ,Solicitor William Barbin, Chief Moss, 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. None were forthcoming.
MINUTES:
Mr. Gdula stated everyone had copies of the August 4,2025 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. 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 $152,369.93, expenditures of $96,111.15( check # 34669 to #34702) and a balance of $1,088,294.41. The Street Light Account Fund showed revenues received of $346.50 and expenditures of $475.26(check #1755 to #1757) and a balance of $32,683.16. The Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Fund showed interest received for the hydrants and protection of $94.50 for hydrants and $175.20 for protection ,and expenditures of 86.91(check# #1448) and a balance of $39,724.01. The State Liquid Fuels Account Fund showed revenues of $1,244.81 in interest, and expenditures of $$189,822.29(check#864) leaving a balance of $194,049.58.
ROADMASTERS’S REPORT: Mr. Senft said made progress on playground in Mine 42; it is up; not finished yet still need to put mulch there. He said the coming week that road dept will be doing tar and chip 2 days; so, they are preparing for that. Mr. Richards said they did a good job on putting playground up.
CORRESPONDENCE: . Email from Penelec concerning Krayn-Fiddlers Green fiber replacement project.
Email from Paul Kundrod Chief for Adams Twp. Vol Fire Co#2 concerning workshop in area in September about local government with Fire and EMS; Mr. Kundrod asked that we send one of the supervisors to represent Adams. Discussion occurred; Mr. Richards and Mr.Gdula both said to sign them both up that they would attend for Adams.
Letter from Nealyn Drive residents about No Outlet sign; and any motions needed. Mr. Horten that sent letter was there and said that trucks and other vehicles turn onto Nealyn and don’t know that it is a dead end, so they back out into traffic on 160 or they think it connects to Elton Dam Road. Mr.Gdula asked if it would help if they put a road sign where Elton Dam Road is . Mr. Horten said yes would a little; also said speed sign that is going toward Elton has also helped a little ; asked if could put on other side of road in other direction. Mr.Senft said that is ours; only have 2 and they are moved around; but can see when are moved again if one can be put there. Mr.Gdula said as far as no outlet or dead-end sign ; Mr.Senft can do ; discussion went into positioning of sign. Mr.Senft said he can do a no outlet or dead-end sign, but he has to order one.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: Payment of the Bills: Mr. Gdula stated all Board Members have a copy of the bills presented for payment totaling $43,744.76 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. Richards seconded this motion. With rest in favor, motion passed.
The bills are as follows:GENERALFUND: ATandT……338.99,Bergeys…549.22,Cintas….40.72,Comcast….302.83,Conemaugh….50.00,CrystalPure…31.95,EPBF….23,656.49,HRI….742.49,J.Belinda….200.00,J.Nibert….30.00,Keystone…17.75,Lane….2,222.40LongBarn…….200.55,LongsEquip….165.00,NAPA…..27.62,Palyocsik……33.09,Penelec…1,064.39,PAOneCall…31.65,P.Helsel….30.00,R2SConsulting…300.00,R.Cortese….30.00,R.Rusnak…40.00,RelianceStandard….874.01,R.Webb…..30.00,R.Lehman….30.00,R.Young….30.00,StephensonEquip….424.32StuckEnterprises…2.086.44,Trapuzzanos….266.00,UPMC…79.00,Verizon….160.04,VISA…………..653.20,WBMason….121.96,WestCentralEquip……44.96,Yeagers…..625.00.
TheStateLiquidFuelsFund: None.
TheStreetLightAccountFund: REA….161.55, Penelec….5,828.69,Penelec….245.90,ATGeneral Fund….10.40,CambriaCtyCommissioners….493.02. TheFireHydrantandProtectionFund:AT GeneralFund…8.09,Highland….1,467.04.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve MMO’s for non-uniform and police pension plans for 2026. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Richards. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve subdivision for David and Kellie Miller as approved by Planning Commission. Mr. Schrader made the motion, second by Mr. Bucci. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve adjoining land merger for Daniel and Erika Johnson. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to approve setting Trick or Treat as Thursday, October 30,2025 from 6-8pm for Adams Twp. Mr. Bucci made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed.
Discussion on setting date for first budget workshop to work on 2026 budget. Discussion occurred about date in September. Date decided on for first budget workshop was 10:00am on Thursday, September 18th.
PUBLIC GENERAL COMMENT PERIOD:
Mr. Tim Kakabar here again about cleaning up along drainage ditch in area that is on private property from project from two years ago that affects Beatutyline development along with Mr.Woomer who owns property said any help would be appreciated ; discussion occurred ; Solicitor Barbin said he talked with gentlemen from DEP and he went over what we are allowed to go/do just banks ;do not touch stream bed with equipment or people; discussion occurred about doing something about piles of dirt left there. Solicitor Barbin said in easement with Mr.Woomer from then it says we are supposed to put back how it was so piles of dirt could be cleaned up .Mr. Richards said piles of dirt need to be cleaned up then. Mr.Senft proposed only going for a few hours as Mr.Woomer said would not take too much . After discussion, Mr.Gdula asked for a motion to allow road department to clean up piles of dirt on Mr.Woomer’s property from area where piles were left for 4 hours. Mr. Richards made the motion, second by Mr. Schrader. Mr. Bucci opposed. With majority in favor, motion passed.
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. Schrader. With all in favor, motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 5:22 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer Zakraysek, Secretary-Treasurer
