225  Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting May 13, 2024 4:00 p.m.  Call to Order Silent Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call/Attendance Cherry, Scott Clopp,) John DeAngelo, James DePanfilis, James R. Imbrogno, Louie Imbrogno, Tom Johnsonburg Municipal Authority Kilhoffer, Rachel Maletto, AlfredJ. Miller, Ryan (ARSE Engineering) Paget,Kyle Poague, Eric Thomas, JohnF R. Warmbrodt, Richard  Title Councilman Police Chief Councilman Councilman Councilman Street Superintendent Representative Secretary President Engineer/ Code Enforcement Mayor Councilman Solicitor Councilman  Present Absent Excused  X X  X X X X X X X X X X X X  Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Presentation: HRG representative Robert Grimm, presented the results oft the borough's Strategic Management Planning Program and Five-Year Financial Plan (STMP) conducted through a Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) grant. DCEDrepresentative Terri Cunkle was also available to explain the program and answer questions. Several of the tudysrecommendations were reviewed and discussed. Minutes: Ar motion was made by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on April 8, 2024. Motion  carried unanimously.  Guests & Public Comment: None present.  Monthly Reports  Mayor: Mayor Paget congratulated Jack Fowler on his retirement from The. Johnsonburg Press. He reported that The Nittany Mart store is still under construction without plans fora  grandopening at this time.    226  Police: Monthly reporti is on file. Chief Clopp reviewed his report andi informed Council that the department conducted a K9 search oft the high school on April 3rd, the officers were recently fitted for new body armor, and there will be al Police Memorial Day Service on May After review and recommendation by the Civil Service Commission, a motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Poague to hire Owen Schreiber as a full- time police officer as of June 1, 2024. President Maletto called for a roll call vote which was  15th at 11:00 a.m.  unanimously in favor of the motion. Motion carried. Fire Chief: Monthly report is on file.  Superintendent: Monthly report is on file. Superintendent Imbrogno publicly thanked Jim President Maletto asked for an update on the damaged storm drain near 100 Center St. causing ponding issues on ther roadway. Superintendent Imbrogno reported that PennDOT and Domtar are looking at the infrastructure to see what can be done and he will follow up. Council Committees: Councilman DeAngelo reported that at few members of Council met with the. Johnsonburg Municipal Authority manager about the Powers Run dam area and the possibility of turning it into a recreational area. A brief discussion was held ont this matter. Finance & Bills for Payment: President Maletto read the borough's account balances and the bills. This month's bills include General Fund - $14,599.65, Community Center Fund $5,155.58, Community Improvement Fund $975.00, and Highway Aid Fund $555.81. .A motion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman Poague to pay the bills as presented and to accept the finance report. Motion carried unanimously.  Reinsburrow for volunteering to wire the flood control pump generator.  The solicitors for both parties will discuss outstanding concerns.  Solicitor: Solicitor Thomas had nothing to present.  Engineer & Code Enforcement Report: Monthly report is ont file. Engineer Ryan Miller informed Council that the theater building (528 Market St) demolition with Bucktail After inspection, the unhabitable status has been lifted on Unit #1 (569 Market St.) of the brick block building on Market St. owned by the Johnsonburg Community' Trust. He gave al brief update on the Elk & Clearfield Counties Comprehensive Plan which is now out Municipal Authority: Minutes are on file. A brief discussion was held on municipal authority  Excavators is still on schedule for demolition.  for public review. projects.    227  Recreation Board: Minutes and reports are on file.  Old Business: 1. Solicitor Thomas explained the resolution being presented to place a voter referendum asking for an EMS tax on the November ballot. Ar motion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to pass Resolution 07-2024 whichwill institute a voter referendum requesting an EMS taxi in November 2024. Motion 2. After discussion with input from Superintendent Imbrogno, a motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to apply for a 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a Third Ave. Stormwater Replacement Project. Motion New Business: 1. New police officer hiring was completed under the police report. 2. Bids were opened for the. Johnsonburg Community Center Exterior Restoration Project with  carried unanimously.  carried unanimously.  the following results: Name Redmond Construction Steger Masonry  Bid $7.14/sq ft $22.00/sq ft  Engineer Miller explained that the bid was set up to maximize the grant funding amount received from the Palumbo Foundation ($50,000). A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Poague to accept the low bid from Redmond  Construction. Motion carried.  AI motion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman DePanfilis to go into executive session to discuss litigation and real estate at 6:02 p.m. Motion carried A motion was made by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to President Maletto stated that, during executive session, litigation and real estate were Adjournment: Amotion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  unanimously.  return to regular session at 6:42 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  discussed and no action was taken.  M - Rachel Kilhoffer Secretary