May 9, 2024 Meeting Minutes  Office of the County ofElk Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway, PA  The County ofElk Commissioners met on' Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM, County of] Elk Courthouse Thomas G. Wagner Conference Room. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Those present were Commissioners Matthew G. Quesenberry and Gregory J. Gebauer. Also present were. Rick Brown, Solicitor; Patrick Straub, ChiefClerk; Emily Anders, Office. Administrator; Calvin Moore, IT Director; Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator; Matthew Frey, Treasurer; Nancy Baker, CYS Director; and Marilyn Secco, Press. Excused was  Commissioner M. Fritz Lecker. APPROVAL OF AGENDA unanimously.  Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried  APPROVALOFI MINUTES unanimously. PRESENTATIONS- RESOLUTIONS- OLD BUSINESS-  Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried  1. Request by CDBG, ,FY2 2021 Ridgway Borough Curb Cut Project (Center Street Area) Bid Opening. Recommendation for approval. Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator stated thel low bid by Steger Masonry ($97,515.00) was acceptable and recommended approving this bid. Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. 2. Request by CDBG,FY: 2022 Ridgway Borough Curb Cut Project (Long Street Area) Bid Opening. Recommendation for approval. Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator stated the low bid by Steger Masonry ($80,595.00) was acceptable and recommended approving this bid. Motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory  Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  J. Gebauer: and carried unanimously.  NEW BUSINESS  1. Request by Elk County Conservation District, MOU with County of] Elk for shared goal ofc conserving natural resources in Elk County. MOU between County of Elk and Elk County Conservation District to fund an annual amount of $10,000 (for a 4-year    period) to the District. These funds shall be dispersed by thel District to eligible andowner/operators to reimburse up to 80% of the cost of any eligible agriculture conservation plans, E & S plans, nutrient management plans, manure management plans and/or other state: recognized/required plans. Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously. 2. Applications for an allocation of County Liquid Fuels Tax Funds for $6,000 each: a. Request by Ridgway Borough for Salt & Anti-Skid Material b. Request by Jones Township for 2A Stone purchase. C. Request by Fox Township for paving.  *New business 2a, b, and C were voted on together. A motion by Gregory J. Gebauer, 3. Request by Veterans Affairs, 5 veteran burial requisitions, 1 Widow burial, and 4 veteran headstone forms. A motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. 4. *Request by CYS, renewal agreement with Pentz Run Youth Services from July 1, 2024 5. *Request by CYS, renewal agreement withl Keystone Adolescent Center from July 1, *New business 4 and 5 were voted on together. A motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, 6. Request by Elk County Ecumenical, permission for banner for the Glory Bound Music Festival on September 7,2024: from August 23, 2024 through September 8, 2024. A motion by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry, carried 7. Request by Elk County Ecumenical, lawn use for Old Fashioned Cake & Ice Cream Social on June 7, 2024. A motion by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. 8. *Request by CDBG, Review and readopt the Citizens Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the County of Elk and on 9. *Request by CDBG, Review and readopt the Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Plan (MBE/WBE) for County ofl Elk and on behalf of the Ridgway Borough. 10. *Request by CDBG, Review and readopt the County of] Elk Procurement Policy for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and on behalfofthel Ridgway *New business 8, 9, and 10 were voted on together. Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator explained these were in place for many years and were being updated to add Gregory J. Gebauer's signature. A motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory J.  second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  Quesenberry, carried unanimously. through June 30, 2025. 2024 through June 30, 2025.  second by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously.  unanimously.  Quesenberry, carried unanimously. behalfoft! the Ridgway Borough.  Borough.  Gebauer and carried unanimously. 11. Announcement of Solicitors: a. Treasurer b. Auditors Sheriff d. - Coroner  Lee Grace Valigorsky Matthew B. Taladay Jeff DuBois Susan Shanaman  $2,000/Yr $1,500/Yr $4,200/Yr S1,500/Yr+5125/HF  Announcement only. No vote necessary.    CORRESPONDENCE-Che following correspondence, ifany, is available in the  Commissioner's office for further review.) N/A  GOOD OF' THE COUNTY  We welcome and encourage the public to attend our meetings.  Applications are being accepted for PHEAA students. Details and application found on Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their Matthew G. Quesenberry stated the election went smoothly and he wanted to acknowledge the hard work of Kimberly Frey, Elections Director, and Sue Milliard, Deputy Elections Director that led to an efficient and organized event. He also Gregory J. Gebauer stated that May 6-11 was National Correction Officer Week, Nurses Week and Teachers Week. He acknowledged thel hard work performed by all  County of] Elk website.  teachers, all elected officials and peace in the world.  thanked all who worked the election.  3j professions.  QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS  1. Marilyn Secco asked what the Elk County Ecumenical was and ift they had ever applied for lawn use before. Matthew G. Quesenberry provided the group's contact name and stated he did: not have any additional information on the group.  QUESTIONS FROM' TAXPAYERS-NA  ADJOURN MEETING  The meeting was adjourned at 10:25. AM on ai motion by Gregory J. Gebauer.  Next Meeting:  10:00 A.M. THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 JOHNSONBURG PUBLICI LIBRARY 520 Market St., Johnsonburg  Attest:  D