February 6, 2024 Meeting Minutes  Office ofthe County of] Elk Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway, PA  The County of Elk Commissioners met on Thursday, January 18, 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 M. Fritz Lecker, Matthew G. Quesenberry and Gregory J. Gebauer. Also present were. Rick Brown, Solicitor; Patrick Straub, Chief Clerk; Emily Anders, Office Administrator; Dan Rimer, IT; Matthew Frey, Treasurer; Gerald Copella, Director ofVeteran Affairs; Mike McAllister, Director ofl Emergency Services; Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator; Jennifer Quagliani, ChiefProbation Officer; Derick Morey, Assistant ChiefProbation Officer; Ryan Miller, ARS Engineering Services; Bill Laird, St. Marys Airport Authority; Ernie Mattiuz, Elk County Farm Bureau; Pam Streich, Workforce Development Board; Rachel Lampe, St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce; Tristan Klinefelter  and Marilyn Secco, Press. APPROVALOF AGENDA-  Matthew G. Quesenberry request that Resolution #2 be removed from the agenda. Motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry to approve the changed agenda, second by Gregory J.  Gebauer and carried unanimously. APPROVALOF MINUTES  An motion was made by Gregory J. Gebauer to approve the January 18, 2024 minutes as presented, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  PRESENTATIONS-NA RESOLUTIONS  1. 2024-04 - Requested by CDBG, Appoint Fair Housing Officer for the County and on behalfofthe Ridgway Borough. Information was provided by Becki' Taylor, CDBG Coordinator. Kathy McClelland, County of] Elk Planning Department was nominated. A motion was made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, seconded by Gregory 2. 2024-05 - Requested by CDBG, Approval ofRevision to Community Development  J. Gebauer and carried unanimously.  Block grant FY 2022 Application-Remoyed from Agenda  OLD BUSINESS-N/A    NEW BUSINESS  1. Authorize Retirement Board signatories for Northwest Bank Custodial Account, County of Elk Retirement Plan effective 1/1/2024.A motion made by M. Fritz/ Lecker, 2. Requested by Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce, application for Elk County Tourism Marketing Grant funds ini the amount of $3,500 for the 2024 Ridgway Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous. A motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, seconded by 3. Change of] Board of Commissioners' meeting day from Tuesdays to Thursdays beginning with March 7h,2024 meeting. Time will remain at 10:00am. A motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry carried unanimously. 4. Requested by the Probation Department, service agreement with Northern Tier Children'sl Home Residential Services, Inc. from March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025. Jennifer Quagliani, Chief Probation Officer and Derick Morey, Assistant Chief Probation Officer provided information about the Women's Center. A motion made by M. FritzLecker, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry, carried 5. Requested by North Central PA: Regional Planning & Development Committee, reappointment oft the following for the term ofJanuary 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026: a. Planning Representative-Tnacy Gerber-County of Elk Planning Dept. b. Economic Development Representative-Tina Gradizzi, City of St. Marys C. Industry Representative-Doug Bauer, Horizon Technologies Amotion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, seconded by Gregory J. Gebauer Requested by Veterans Affairs, 16 veteran burial requisitions, 15 veteran headstone forms, and 15 veteran erection authorizations. Information provided by Gerald Copella, Director of County of] Elk Veterans Affairs. A motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, seconded by Matthew J. Quesenberry carried unanimously. 7. Requested by Elk County Solid Waste. Authority, appointment of] Mary Kay Candalor to the Elk County Solid Waste Authority board for the term of. January 1, 2024 tol December 31, 2028. M. Fritz Lecker stated Dick Dallasen, a long-time, valued member had resigned. Mary Kay Candalor has been a long-term volunteer at thel Recycling Center. A motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, seconded by Gregory J. 8. Announcement of County ofE Elk Prison Screening Project RFP - Ryan Miller, ARS Engineering Services. Gregory J. Gebauer spoke about the reasoning for this action. Ryan Miller, ARS Engineering Services provided information. No vote was needed. 9. Requested by Elk County Office of] Emergency Services, recurring 1 year contract between MCM Consulting Group, Inc and Northern Tier Regional 911 System for the period of1/1/24 to 12/31/24 in the amount of$112,428.00. Information provided by Mike McAllister, Director of] Emergency Services. A motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, seconded by Matthew * Quesenberry carried unanimously.  seconded by Matthew G. Gebauer, carried unanimously.  Gregory J. Gebauer carried unanimously.  unanimously.  carried unanimously.  Gebauer carried unanimously.  olin    10. Bid opening for 2013 Ford Fusion. Winning bid, $3,150 offered by William Gerg, Jr. AJ motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry to accept this bid, seconded by M.  Fritz Lecker carried unanimously.  CORRESPONDENCE: 1 (The following correspondence, ifa any, is available in the  Commissioner's office for further review.)  1. Larson Design Group (LDG) (received January 10t) regarding National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation's (NFG) intent to apply to PA DEP for a NPDES General Permit for the repair of existing exposures on pipeline right of way. Included are all permits required under PA Code Tile 25, Environmental Protection. Project location is Spring Twp and involving replacement of4,600 ft of distribution line. 2. AgriPower Mfg. & Services, Inc. (received January 11") regarding intent to renew their exiting PAJ DEP Air Quality Operating permit. Sitel location 230 State St., St. Marys, PA. This notice is provided in accordance with PA Act 14 which requires a 30 day public 3. Dewberry Engineers, Inc. (received January 15th) regarding City of St. Marys' intent to file apply for a PA DEP Waterway Obstruction Permit (Utility Line Stream Crossing permit). Project location is City ofSt. Marys involving replacement oft the SR 1005-A01 bridge over Elk Creek and sanitary sewer relocation. This notice is provided in accordance with PA. Act 14 which: requires a 30 day public comment period. 4. JMS Manufacturing dba Ridgway Powdered Metals (received January 19th) regarding intent to renew their existing PA DEP General NPDES Permit. Site location 6931 Ridgway Saint Marys Rd., Ridgway,PA. This notice is provided in accordance with PA 5. JHA Companies (JHA) (received January 26!) regarding Buerk Septic Service's intent tor renew PA DEP Waste Management General Permit,WMGM0SI. Site location Ron Buerk Farm Biosolids, 101 Rosely Rd., St. Marys, PA. This notice is provided in accordance with PA Act 14 which requires a 30 day public comment period.  comment period.  Act 14 which requires a 30 day public comment period.  GOOD OF THE COUNTY  We welcome and encouragei thej publici to attend our meetings. M. FritLeckeryelomed Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their Bill Laird, St. Marys Airport Authority spoke of the needs of the St. Marys Airport. They received a grant to revitalize the terminal, but they would need to fund 25% of the total project. While the Drag Races will resume for 2024 and the Aviation Festival brings in  Rachel Lampe, Ernie Mattuiz, and Pam Streich. teachers, all elected officials and peace int the world.  some funds, these are needed for normal operating expenses.  QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS    1. Tristan Klinefelter, WTAJ asked questions about the cost ofthe prison project and the  reason fori needing more prison security.  QUESTIONS FROMITAXPAVERS-NA  ADJOURN MEETING  The meeting was adjourned at 10:52AM on ai motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry seconded by  Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously  Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 20, 2024  10:00 A.M. Thomas G. Wagner Conference Room, Courthouse Annex  Attest:  NSar