ADAMS TWP — Members of the community questioned the use of development impact fees and voiced concerns over what they believe is a nuisance generator during Monday's supervisors meeting.

Resident Tina Wilson asked supervisors what the impact fees from an Infinity Homes project are being used for, and whether they could go toward paying for water lines in the area where development is occurring.

She also asked if the township could pay for the water lines, rather than the residents who are affected. The water line project is estimated at $613,797, according to estimates she provided.

Supervisor Chairman Thomas Franceschina explained that the issue was a water authority matter.

“The township did not pay (in the past),” Franceschina said. “I think the water authority assessed each homeowner.”

Wilson said she went to the water authority and secured permission to analyze the number of residents who could be affected by the fees. Franceschina maintained that the township could not address the problem.

“The only impact fee that we have is for transportation,” added township Manager Gary Peaco.

These fees can't be used for infrastructure. Peaco reminded residents that the water and sewer authorities each own lines, not the township.

Also on Monday, resident Cathy Roach updated supervisors on an ongoing noise problem occurring near her home along Davidson Road. The issue stems from a generator.

She said she discussed the issue with Breakneck Creek Regional Authority officials, and the township should receive a letter from the authority with suggestions for lessening the noise — such as the installation of a sound barrier.

Roach suggested that township officials check the decibels during the generator's weekly half-hour testing.

“It is ungodly noisy,” Roach said. “There are quieter generators available out there.”

Good Luck Lane homeowner Teresa Sirianni said that she's dealing with the generator's diesel smell as well as noise. Sirianni added that her family has lost power several times. West Penn Power told her it was due to recent storm and flooding issues. A recent event was especially problematic.

“My kids could not sleep because this generator ... was so loud and the diesel smell was coming in my house,” Sirianni said. “It was affecting the use and enjoyment of my property.”

Francheschina said the responsibility lies with the Breakneck Creek authority.

“We don't have a say,” he said, adding that residents should address the issues with that organization.