July 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes  Office of the County of] Elk Commissioners:  Elk County, Ridgway,PA  The County of Elk Commissioners met on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:05 AM, County of Elk Courthouse Annex Building, Thomas G. Wagner Conference Room. Thei 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; Calvin Moore, IT Director; Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator; Matthew Frey, Treasurer; Ryan Miller, ARS Engineering Services; William  Seely, Taxpayer; and Marilyn Secco, Press. APPROVALOF AGENDA unanimously.  Motion by Gregory J, Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried  APPROVALOFI MINUTES unanimously.  Motion by Gregory J, Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried  RESENTATIONS-NA RESOLUTIONS-NIA OLD BUSINESS-N/A NEW BUSINESS  1. Request by CDBG, award CDBG FY 2022 Millstone Township Accessibility Project after review of written quotes. Becki Taylor stated the project was for the Millstone Township polling place and would need tol be finished before the November Election.  Three bids were received: a. S.E. Rodich b. Bucktail Excavating $32,900 C. Stager Masonry  $13,630 $24,300  Ryan Miller, ARS Engineering Services stated he was speaking on the behalfof Millstone Township and Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator both stated they would recommend approving the bid by S.E. Rodich. Motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, 2. Ratification for Ridgway Rifle Club, to hang banner on the Courthouse Lawn welcoming shooters to the NRA National Silhouette Championships. This will be from July 10, 2024 through August 7, 2024. Motion by M. Fritz Lecker, second by Gregory J, Gebauer, 3. Request by Salvation Army, use ofCourthouse lawn on. August 16, 2024 for Back to School Bash. Motion by Gregory J, Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry,  second by Gregory J, Gebauer, carried unanimously.  carried unanimously. carried unanimously.    4. *Request by CYS, approval of renewal contract with CAPSEA/Inredible Years from 5. *Request by CYS, approval of renewal contract with Children's Advocacy Center of 6. *Request by CYS, approval ofi renewal contract with Perseus House from July 1, 2024 Items 4, 5, and 6 were voting on together. Motion by Gregory J, Gebauer, second by CORRESPONDENCE: - (The following correspondence, ifany, is available in the  July 1,2024 through June 30, 2025.  McKean County from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.  through June 30, 2025.  Matthew G. Quesenberry, carried unanimously. Commissioner's office for further review.)  1. Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) (received June 27th) regarding Keystone Powdered Metal Company'sintent: to apply to thel PA: DEP Air Quality Program foral Plan Approval Application. Project scopei includes process change int thei manufacture ofmetal plates used toj produce long duration storage batteries (CEC Project 333-900). This notice is provided in accordance with PA Act 14 and 25 PA Code 127.43a which requires a 30 2. Seneca Resource Company, LLC (received. June 28th) regarding notice of renewal of Ridgway Borough Water Source (41.419011, 78.738681) on Seneca's Water Management Plan for the development and hydro fracture stimulation of natural gas wells. This notification is required by Bureau ofOil & Gas Management oft the PA DEP 3. USDA (received July 1st) regarding notification ofinitiation ofa an environmental analysis for the Threemile AOP Improvement Project located in Warrant 164, Highland Twp. on the Marienville Ranger District of the ANF. The project would entail replacing the existing stone and corrugated metal culvert where Sackett Rd, Twp Rd 313 crosses Threemile Run. This 30-day notification has been provided to solicit any input, concerns, or suggestions from the Elk County Commissioners regarding activities occurring in the  day public comment period.  and no action is required.  Allegheny National Forest.  GOOD OF THE COUNTY  We welcome and encourage the public to attend our meetings. teachers, all elected officials and peace in the world.  Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their  QUESTIONS FROMTHE PRESS  1. Marilyn Secco asked if the CYS contracts were renewing at an increased price. M. Fritz Lecker stated Nancy Baker, CYS Director wasi not available for this meeting, but she  would obtain the information and forward this tol Marilyn Secco.  QUESTIONS FROMTAXPAYERS  1. William Seely asked questions pertaining to a countywide reassessment of property and ai new census performed. Matthew G. Quesenberry stated these are being researched at  the present time.    ADJOURN MEETING  The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 AM on ai motion by Gregory J, Gebauer.  Next Meeting: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 8, 2024 Elk County Fairgrounds 316 Dietz Rd. Kersey,PA  Attest:  DSa