September 19, 2024 Meeting Minutes  Office of the County of] Elk Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway, PA  The County of] Elk Commissioners met on Thursday, September 19, 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; Calvin Moore, IT Director; Matthew Frey, Treasurer; Tyler Daniels, Chief Assessor; Nancy Baker, CYS Director; Kimberly Frey, Elections Director; Jen Dippold, Jim Ryan, and Barb Glatt, United Way; Hope Weichman, Salvation Army Director; Marsha Dippold, Dickinson Center; Gloria Molella and Harriet Stahli, Helping Hands  Food Pantry; and Marilyn Secco, Press. APPROVALOF AGENDA unanimously.  Motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried  APPROVAL OF MINUTES unanimously.  Motion by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried  PRESENTATIONS-  1. Present County appropriation to United Way representatives Jim Ryan, Jennifer Dippold and Barb Glatt. Jim Ryan talked about the organizations they have helped and the area this includes. The Commissioners presented Jim Ryan with the check for the 2. Dickinson Center, Marsha Dippold - Proclamation recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month Marsha Dippold spoke of the advantages of hiring people with disabilities. Motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by M. Fritz 3. Salvation Army, Hope Weichman update on The Salvation Army Hope Weichman spoke of the kettle fund, food banks, and their funding goals. 4. Helping Hands Food Pantry (not on agenda). Gloria Molella and Harriet Stahli spoke of food handling and the different sources oflocal providers, especially Elk  United Way.  Lecker and carried unanimously.  County Foods. RESOLUTIONS-  1. Resolution 2024-23 to adopt amendment to the Area Transportation Authority (ATA) articles ofincorporation to add a provision to increase its existence to a date not exceeding 50 years from the date of amendment approval. Motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously.    9. Request by Veteran Affairs, approval of benefits for 2 Veteran burials, 1 Widow burial, and 2 Veteran headstones. Motion by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by M. Fritz Lecker 10. Contract with Sammartino, Stout & Lo Presti for commercial appraisal engagement required for assessment appeal case. Cost willl be $5,500, plus $300/hr. in the event court attendance isi required. Patrick Straub explained this was due to a disagreement over the assessed value of a property. Ifthe assessed value was lowered to the value stated by the owner, a loss would be to the County, St. Marys, and the St. Marys Area School District. Part of the cost would be shared with the City of St. Marys and the St. Marys Area School District. Motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second 11.Fall 2024 Act 13 Grant Award Announcement. Recipient are listed on the last page of the minutes. Motion by GregoryJ.Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and  and carried unanimously.  by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously.  carried unanimously.  CORRISPONDENCE-CNe following correspondence, if any, is available in the 1. Penn State Dubois (dated September 4") regarding solicitation of comment and input from Elk Commissioners regarding the School's intent to offer a non-credit Practical Nursing Program. High demand and conversation with local healthcare employers has indicated a growing need for additional Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's) in a seven-County region. Penn State Dubois believes this offering will help close the 2. PA DEP, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation (received. August 30th) regarding intent toi file al PAI DEP General NPDES Permit Application. The scope of work will include the discharge of storm water into the waters of the commonwealth during construction of a -23 acre strip mine reclamation project. Site location is in Fox Township, within the Moshannon State Forest on the Northern side of] Route 255 and approximately 1.5 miles North where 5 Points Rd. and Route 255 interest. This notice is provided in accordance  Commissioner's office for further review.)  gap on the current and future needs of our community.  with PA Act 14 which requires a 30 day public comment period.  GOOD OFTHE COUNTY  We welcome and encourage the public to attend our meetings.  Elections updates by Kimberly Frey, Director of Eletions/Registration. Kimberly Frey updated on cut off dates for registering and mail in ballots. She also stated there was al multitude of scams going around about the election. She urges the public to gain Public Hearing, October 11, 2024 concerning Elk County Healthcare Authority Proposal. Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their  information at a reputable site to avoid misinformation. teachers, all elected officials and peace in the world.  QUESTIONS FROMTHE PRESS QUESTIONS FROMT TAXPAYERS-NA    ADJOURN MEETING  The meeting was adjourned at 11:30. AM on ai motion by Gregory J. Gebauer.  Next Meeting:  10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 3, 2024  Thomas G. Wagner Conference Room, Courthouse. Annex  Attest:  Da