Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting October 15, 2024  Call to Order Silent Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes  Regular Meeting September 9, 2024 Guests & Public Comment on Agenda Items  Executive Session Reports  Finance/Bills for Payment Mayor Police Department Fire Department Street Department Engineering Code Enforcement Recreation Board Council Committees Borough Solicitor Municipal Authority 1. Sale of 704 Bridge St.  Old Business New Business  1. Street Department Employee Benefits 2. Resolution 09-2024 Main Street Matters grant  Public Comment on Agenda Items  Adjournment    240  Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting September 9, 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 Lindmar, Chri Maletto, AlfredJ. Miller, Ryan Paget, Kyle Poague, Eric Thomas, John R. Warmbrodt, Richard  Title Councilman Police Chief Councilman Councilman Councilman Street Superintendent Representative Secretary Code Enforcement President Engineer Mayor Councilman Solicitor Councilman  Present Absent Excused  X  X X X X  X  X  Approval of Agenda: Amotion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman Poague to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.  Minutes: Amotion was made by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman Poague to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on August 12, 2024. Motion carried  unanimously.  Guests & Public Comment: Nonepresented.  Monthly Reports  Finance & Bills for Payment: President Maletto reviewed the borough's account balances and the bills. This month's bills include General Fund- -$10,660.90, Community Center Fund $4,465.83, and Community Improvement Fund $2,221.90. A motion was made by Councilman Imbrogno and seconded by Councilman DePanfilis to pay the bills as presented  and to accept the finance report. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor: Mayor Paget had nothing to present.  Police: Monthly report is on file. Chief Clopp reviewed his report.    241  Councilman Poague asked Chief Clopp about the possibility oft the school district obtaining a school resource officer. A brief discussion was held on safety cooperation with the school  district.  Fire Chief: Monthly report is oni file.  Superintendent: Monthly report is on file. Flood control measures on Sliver Creek were Engineer & Code Enforcement Report: Monthly report is on file. Engineer Ryan Miller  reviewed.  reported on the following borough projects:  The borough's20244 Community Development BlockGrant (CDBG) applications were approved by the Elk County Commissioners. These projects include the demolition of the commercial building at 512 Market St. and new: sidewalks int the Market St. and  Bridge St. corridor.  Abrief discussion was held on PHARE funding.  Code Enforcement: Code Enforcement Officer Chris Lindmar was excused. His monthly report  isc on file.  Recreation Board: Nothing submitted asthey had not met yet this month.  Council Committees: Nothing presented. Solicitor: Solicitor Thomas was excused. the authority's current projects.  Municipal Authority: Johnsonburg Municipal Authority Manager Brian Buesink reported on Old Business: 1. A lengthy discussion was held on the window project at the. Johnsonburg Community Center. Engineer Ryan Miller explained the project and how it moved forward with the bidding process. A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Poague tos stop the current work and put a call out for new phone bids for one side of the building including repairs, glazing, and painting of the windows. President Maletto called for an roll call vote with the following results: Imbrogno-no, DePanfilis-yes-, Maletto-no-, Poague-yes, Warmbrodt-no, DeAngelo-no. Motion denied. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to continue with Redmond Construction finishing the project for the quoted bid of$15,250.00. President Maletto called for a roll call vote with the following results: DeAngelo-yes, Warmbrodt-yes, 2. Engineer Ryan Miller reported that, after the bidding was awarded, there is a balance to our 2021 CDBG project to replace the storm sewer infrastructure on' W. Center St. of approximately $44,000.00. This funding needs to be rolled over into a new project by the end  Poague-no, Maletto-yes, DePanfilis-no, Imbrogno-yes. Motion carried.    242  of 2024, sO he proposed rolling it into the Market St. and Bridge St. sidewalk replacement project. A motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to use to remaining balance of the 2021 CDBG W. Center St. storm water project for the sidewalk replacement project on Market St. and Bridget St. Motion carried unanimously. 3.A AI motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to purchase 415 Second Ave. from the Elk County Repository for the purpose of combining the deed with 413 Second Ave. and then putting the property for sale. Motion carried  unanimously.  New Business: 1. A motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to allow the. Johnsonburg Chamber of Commerce to close Market St. on October 2. A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilisand seconded by Councilman Poague to allow the Lamari family to close a portion of Market St. (in front of the community center) on September 28th for their annual CJD fundraiser. Motion carried unanimously. 3. A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to pass Resolution 08-2024 which recognizes Pennsylvania'sand Elk County'spassage of America250PA to celebrate America's250"h, anniversary in2026. Motion carried unanimously. 4. A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Poague to sell the borough's 1996 Econolinetrailer with aminimum bidof$2,500.00. Motion carried 5.A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to approve the purchase of new tires for the backhoe and dump truck for $5,443.84. Motion 6.A motion was made by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman Poague to approve the annual mon-unfiormretrement MMO with PMRS for $5,342.00. Motion carried An motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to approve the annual uniform retirement MMO with PMRS for $152,143.00. Motion carried  26th fori the annual Halloween parade. Motion cariedunanimously.  unanimously.  carriedu unanimously.  unanimously.  unanimously. Name Bucktail Excavators Glenn O. Hawbaker Challenger Transport PSM Enterprises  7.A Anti-skid bids were received with the following results:  Bid $31.97/ton $41.84/ton $30.75/ton $30.63/ton    243  A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Poague to award the 2024-2025 anti-skid bid tot the low bidder, PSM Enterprises. Motion carried unanimously. An motion was made by Councilman Imbrogno and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to move into executive session at 5:31 p.m. to discuss personnel. Motion carried unanimously. Ar motion was made by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to President Maletto stated that, during executive session, Council discussed personnel but no  return to regular session at 6:06 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  action was taken.  Public Comment on Agenda Items: None presented.  Adjournment: A motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to adjourn the meeting at 6:08 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  Rachel Kilhoffer Secretary        BOROUGH  JOHNSONBURG Department of Police JOHN CLOPP Chief of Police  nby  100 Main Street Johnsonburg, PA 15845 (814)965-2816  Ihave the honor to report to the Johnsonburg Borough Council the duties performed by the Johnsonburg Police Department for the month of September  2024. Calls for Service Signal Calls Telephone Calls Investigations Hearings Traffic. Accidents Written Warnings Receipts: Fines  261 53 70 48 6 4 27  Parking Violations House Watches Vehicle Lockouts Light outage B.O.L.O Asst. Fire/Ambulance Asst. other Police Dept. 17 Special Information:  1 1 2 0 1 2  $1,434.00 -Safety drill performed at JAHS on 9/12.  Reports $ 15.00 Reimbursement check received for Act13 Grant.  Tickets $ 10.00 Update on new patrol vehicle.  Total $ 1,459.00 Offenses: Drugs Assaults Burglary Thefts Criminal Mischief D.U.I. Disorderly Conduct Mental Health Sex Offenses Family and Children All Other Offenses Totals  Number 4 4 2 3 1 1 2 2 0 9 18 46  Arrest 2 2 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 28  Handled Otherwise 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 9 34  3(161 MV Arrests) 15  Respectfully  hp  9k    Boro  report  street crew  Fixed couple alleys in west end.  Took pipe to pendot and catch basins for west center project.  Fixed leg on trailer and steamed it off. Cut river bank and silver creek. Took recycle dumpsters to stmarys. Went to training in titusville for two days. Took backhoe tires to get new ones. Went to safety training in erie. Marked pa onecalls.  Watered dyke numerous times throughout the month.  Held dumpster day. Patched alley off powers avenue. Swept streets after storm.  1    ARS ENGINEERING  SERVICES  Engineer's Report- OauhrisAahnlrg Borough Council Meeting The following is a summary of work performed over the last month, including updates on current project  status, provided herein for your review: Engineering Services  The West Center Street Storm Sewer Replacement Project has progressed significantly. PennDOT completed the installation of the new storm sewer in late September including the installation of new inlets at both the Mary Street and Julia Street intersections. Bucktail Excavators andt their sub-contractor Pro-Dig Enterprises have completed the new curb placement including backfill and seeding the areas behind the curb. PennDOT anticipates starting the remaining paving portion of the project on October 15th. Funding for this project has been made Note: The Plamning Department requested an extension for this project funding which was set to expire at the end of the year. Because there is still ai balance and we have a project identified tos spend that balance DCED. has been approved the extension. Wer will work to get the plans and specs together. for the additional sidewalk replacement we discussed at the September meeting St. Marys Paving Company, Inc. willl be starting thel Harrison Avenue Storm Sewer Replacement Project the week of October 14th now that National Fuel has completed the installation of their new gas line. St. Marys Paving will complete the patch paving once the new storm sewer has beeni installed; limits willl be coordinated witht the Road Supervisor. National Fuel will reimburse the Borough for as small portion of paving associated with a road crossing that was part oftheir new linei installation. Funding fort this] project has been made availablei throughaFY20224 County Redmond Construction has completed the cleaning, repair and painting of all 14 windows on the second and third floors along the playground side of the JCC. The remaining 6 windows along the first floor will also be re-finished similarly before this portion of the exterior renovation Note: We are working to close out the Palumbo Foundation grant and looking to request additional funds to continue the exterior restoration on the remaining portions of the. JCC. This additional work would include power washing, repairing and sealing the exterior and repainting We are in thej process of working with Emmai to complete several PHARE funding applications for additional slum and blight demolitions. Wel have identified properties along the 200-block of First Avenue where we also have FY: 2023 CDBG funding toj perform additional slum & blight  available through al FY2 2021 CDBG grant through the County.  and get the project bid out sO construction can begin in early Spring.  CDBG grant.  project is completed.  windows alongt the remaining 3 sides.  demolitions.  P.O. BOX: 202, JOHNSONBURG, PA 15845 phone: (814) 965-2211 . fax: (814)9 965-4028 www. egnepeenisca    ARS ENGINEERING  SERVICES  We recently assisted Cly Hornung with another grant request to complete the HVAC upgrades for the JCC. The remaining areas include the 3rd Floor Ballroom (heating & A/C) and the Kitchen, Restroom, Coat Room and Parlor (heating & A/C). Ifsuccessful, when these areas are completed the entire building can be controlled independently and the existing boiler can be We continue to work with TranSystems engineers assisting their efforts to complete the final Flood Study Report. The report is mostly complete; however, they will be organizing it sO that the overall project can easily be brokeni into smaller phases if funding is only availablei in smaller amounts. Funding for this project has been provided by al DCEDI Flood Mitigation Grant. Work continues on the Hemlock Street Stormwater Project design, plans and project specifications; however, this has been delayed with all of the ongoing construction issues and procurement of additional grant funding. At this point we anticipate advertising this over the Fall/Winter with construction possible ati the start of next year's construction season. Funding fort this project has been provided through an ARPA PA Small Water & Sewer Grant previously  completely phased out.  awarded by the Commonwealth Finance Authority.  Respectfully Submitted, fAR Ryan Miller, PE  P.O. BOX202, JOHNSONBURG, PA1 15845 phone: (814) 965-2211 . fax: (814).965-4028 www. eghsgenicican    Johnsonburg Community Center Rec Board Meeting Minutes September 10, 2024  Present: John ORourke-excused Tracy Crowe-excused  Jim Lecker Sarah Grunthanerexcused  Patty McDivitt  TJWeaver  Tara Poague Scott Cherry-excused  Nikki mmerman-xcused  Call to order! 5:33 p.m. August 8, 2024 Minutes Passed Motion to accept:. Jim Lecker Financial Report See attached Open Issues  Second: Pattyl McDivitt  Vote: Unanimous  Passed Motion to accept: Patty McDivitt  Second: Jim Lecker  Vote: Unanimous  1.) Dehumidifier in Weight Room' We are still waiting for Jon Updyke to come fixi it. Itist technically not a dehumidifier; it  is an exhaust vent.. Jon: said that he hast the stuff fori it, hej just has toi find at time to do it.  2.) Weight Room Ceiling The leaking slowed down but isstill an issue.  3.) Repointing Ed Redmond finished the repointing on the south side ofthe building. He is now working on the windows.  Director's Report See attached Jim Lecker's Report See attached New Business  1) Pool Lights Tara Poague ordered new lights for the pool and. Jon Updyke installed them.  2) Awaken the Gifts Within We put a new contract in place for. Judy Galsick ifs she plans to resume her class this  fall/winter.  Meeting adjourned at! 5:56 p.m. Next Meeting October 3, 202412:00pm  X Taral Poague Rec Board Secretary-Fillin  Daafoagu    July-August: 20Z4 Directors Report  Thursday. June 6th Chuck from Elk County Electric stopped in to give us a quote on (4) 200-watt LED flood lights and 200 watt shoe box style LED lights with slip fix mount. We already received a quote on this from. Jon Updyke Monday. June 10th Brandon Waterman from Waterman electrical services stopped by to give us a quote on (4) 200-watt LED flood lights and 200-watt shoe box style LED lights with slip fix mount. He asked if we would be interested in retrofitting the current fixtures by removing the ballasts from the existing systems and replacing them with Line Voltage high output LED bulbs. It will be considerably cheaper than replacing what we: already Tuesday. June 12th the PH probe wouldn'tturn on. Tara Poague changed the batteries and it still wouldn'twork. Tuesday. June 18th Domtar had the ballroom rented for a catered lunch for 35 people, but with the 106-degree temperature and no air conditioning they decided to stay at the mill for lunch. Jessica O'Neil said theywill stay Tuesday. June 18th Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services dropped off 11 brand new basketballs that they bought as a Monday July gth TJ Weaver and Tara Poague cleaned the pool filters. We turned the old one off and are just going to run the new one for a month and see how it goes. It doesn'tseem like the new one has beenfiltering Wednesday July 10th Brandon Mitchell, Jim Lecker, and Tara Poague had a meeting discussing future options that may help us in the long run with Carlsons. This would be ai flagstaff package deal where we would pay $260/month for 81 free labor hours then an additional $10/hour off of any extra hours per ticket opened and Wednesday July 10th, we had a member call and tell ust that she fractured her foot ini the drain hole onthe pickleball court. Tommy Imbrogno said that we can paint it bright green because iti is a sewer drain soit! has to Friday. July 12th was the first night of alumni and friends' weekend. Keith Smalley did a presentation on a Reverence for Wood int the gymnasium from 5:00-6:00. He had 60 people attend. There were: at ton ofpeople out on the streets enjoying the music, vendors, and fireworks. There were also ai ton of kids on the playground, basketball court, and pickleball court all day/night. It was a great night and weather was beautiful. Saturday. July 13th was the second night of alumni and friends. JCT rented 100 chairs and 13 round tables and 3 rectangle tables for inside (they had roughly 90 people attend) and 12 rectangle tables for the patio for the Monday. July 15th Mike Dacanal put thet fence barrier up between the pickleball courts SO that balls don'th have Wednesday July 17th Tara Poague sprayed a bunch of bee hives at the pavilion and shed. Jeff Costanzoand Jim Monday. July 22nd Tommy Imbrogno and Judd Zilcosky painted the handicap spots in the back parking lot. Monday. July 22nd Brandon Waterman emailed Tara Poague a quote for installing a receptacle in the lobby for Monday July 22nd Ed Redmond and his crew stopped in and got keys to the roof and basement so thatthey can Wednesday July 24th Bev Bouse stopped int the office to tell Tara Poague she is interested in joining the Rec Board. She would make a great fit for our team. She is an avid member and supporter to the. JCC. Wednesday. July 24th Jim Lecker and Tara Poague brought an old pew over that the Holy Rosary church donated  for $1,900.  have. He quoted us at $800.  pay us the rental fee for having it saved and set up for them.  donation for us.  properly since we installed it: SO this will tell us more.  also includes 24/7 monitoring of all devices.  be green, but maybe it will make it stand out more with paint on it.  band (they had roughly 50 people attend)  to be chased as far.  Lecker got rid oft the old bench on the patio.  the display board per TJ Weaver's request. The quote was $250.  start working on the repointing next week.  to puti int the hallway on the third floor.    Wednesday. July 315 Hayden Brunner sprayed a hornet's nest on one of the park benches that was missing a cap. Tara Poague ordered a cap to replace the missing one so that the bees can't geti into it anymore. Wednesday. July 31st Brian Thorwart installed the new LED lights on the pickleball court. Thursday August 1stTara Poague took 5 complaints from the neighbors on Market Street complaining that the pickleball court lights were ridiculously bright and shining right into their houses. Tara called Tommy Imbrogno and sent him pictures ofi it and he said that he would adjust them on Friday. He is going to point them down Thursday August 1st Tara Poague sprayed a few more bees nests at the pavilion about around a dozen carpenter Thursday August 1stTara Poague asked Eric Detwiler to come down and look at the pavilion. He said he will gladly order white soffit and facia and donate it to us for the underside oft the pavilion. He said that we will have to cut them and run them across the short side sO that we can put al hinge on the panel below the electric panel Thursday August 1st Hayden Brunner started painting the eves oft the pavilion white. We are going to try and get Friday and Saturday Tara Poague was getting calls on her cellphone from neighbors on Market Street still complaining about the pickleball lights. Tara called Tommy Imbrogno on Monday and he sent. Judd Zilcosky Monday August 5th Ed Redmond started working on repointing the building and resealing the windows. Monday August 5th Kellie Imbrogno put the new plug in the park bench sO the bees can't get in there anymore.  more at the courts and hope that solves the problem. bee holes. These bees are ridiculous this year!  for easy access.  some sheet metal to cover the underside oft the roof donated from Eric Detwiler.  down to turn the timers off sot they wouldn't come on.  She also sprayed al bunch of bees in the poles at the pickleball court. Thursday August gth EPIC came and rerouted the A/C drain on thei front balcony.  Who do we need to call to get a phone installed in the guard room?  We also need five "15 minute parking" signs to put out front for elections. Tommy said to ask Rachel. Tara will  do this    JAMES THE BUTLER' For all your cleaning meeds:  July-August Report  205 Volunteer Hours in June 11.5 Volunteer Hours inJuly  Dave Votano is working on the barn door for the weight room.  The old sandbox seats are finished being sanded. Dave is working on getting them Dave Votanoi is working on installing handles on the doors on the third floor. There Jeff Costanzo painted the handicap railing that Patty McDivitt primed.  stained and put on the wall in the weight room.  are 9 of them all together.  Jeff Costanzo trimmed the bushes at the playground.  Jeff Costanzo started painting the benches at the playground green to match the We are going to start working on patching the steps in the main stairwell. Started to paint the pavilion and will be getting soffit and facia fori it soon. Josh Meyers said he can install the changing rooms in the ladies locker room for  ones at the pickleball court.  $200.    Johnsonburg Community Center Rec Board Meeting Minutes October 3, 2024  Present: John O'Rourke-excused Tracy Crowe  Jim Lecker  Patty McDivitt Nikki Zimmerman-xcused  TWeaver-phone  Tara Poague  Sarah Grunthaner-excused  Scott Cherry-excused  Call to order 12:07 p.m. September 10, 2024 Minutes Passed Motion to accept: Jim Lecker Financial Report See attached Open Issues  Second: Patty McDivitt  Vote: Unanimous  Passed Motion to accept: Patty McDivitt  Second:. Jim Lecker  Vote: Unanimous  1.) Dehumidifier in Weight Room We are still waiting for Jon Updyke to come fixi it. Itis technically not a dehumidifier,it 2.) Weight Room Ceiling We haven't had any leaking with all of this rain we have been getting. We seemed to have the most problems when the heat was still on. We can: start scraping the ceiling, but we. shouldn't do any repairs until after  isane exhaust vent.. Jon said that hel has the stuff fori it, he just has to find a time to do it.  we get the heat on to make sure it isn'tal boiler pipe problem.  3.) Repointing Ed Redmond finished the repointing on the south side of the building. He is now working on the windows.  Director's Report See attached Jim Lecker's Report See attached New Business  1) Water in Ladies Locker Room' We are probably better off buying the shower kits to replace the 105year-oldsihowers. Dave Votano caulked them, but they should have been shut downi for an entire week to do this so that is probably why it didn't help the leaking. Theamount oft time and effort we will puti into fixing them and not knowing ifi it will work isn'tworth it when we can justg get new ones. We can use the money from our chicken dinner fundraiser next spring to 2) Halloween Parade The parade starts at 3:30, treats on the street is from 4-5 and trick or treat is from 5-7. We need someone to sit at the table for treats on the street. Tara can't doi it again this year, but she is going to reach out to the 3) Ricky! Love Ricky Love and the Hilltop Masonry crew was here last week. They grinded out all of the joints on the steps fromi the playground to the patio and resealed them. This was a donation that he thinks will help with our water 4) Josh Meyers Locker Room Stalls Josh said that he can build us changing stalls int the lady's locker room for $200. It will 5) Grants Cly Hornung has submitted a grant to the MEE Foundation for phase three of the a/c and heating int the ball room and lady'sl lounge. She is also submitting a progress report to the Palumbo Foundation for the repointing oft the building sO that she can ask for more money. Taral Poague submitted the Women' Who Care Grant andi ity was accepted  do this.  school and seei ift they can announce it for community service.  problems.  be two stalls with benches in between.    for thei final phase. She will be attending the dinner on October 16th to see if we were accepted and for how much. This 6) Fundraisers-Purse Bingo, Sweetheart Lottery, and Chicken Dinners Tracy Crowe is working on getting us purse bingo tickets before the Holiday Market next month. We can sell tickets at the market and also at our soup: sales in November and December. Tara will ask Carol Allegretto if she wants to continuing getting the tickets for us and: see if she can get them before the Holiday Market as well. Ben Sammick from. Just Ben's Catering is going to do a chicken bbq fundraisert for us once a year. We will do this late spring sometime, but he said if we want to do as stuffed pork 7) Election! Day Tara is going to call Kim Frey and see if we can sell some type of lunch/dinner in the lobby on election  money' will go towards getting a new handicap doorf for the pool.  chop dinner in February sometime he would love to do that too.  day. Wev would shoot for 3-6pm fort this as iti ist the busiest time of day at the polling places.  Meeting adjourned at: 1:07 p.m. Next Meeting November 7, 2024 5:00pm  X Taral Poague Rec Board Secretary-Fill in  ajoague    October 2024 Directors Report  Wednesday September 11th the Leadership of Elk and Cameron County class spent the dayl here. Tara Poague gave a tour and presentation of the building to the twenty participants. There were people participating that took the tour when Tara started herei in 2021 and they were impressed of how fari the building has come inj just Wednesday September 11th Tara Poague received al letter stating that the Women Who Care Grant that she submitted has been accepted for the final phase. Tara put together ai three-minute video that will bes shown at Wednesday September 11th Tara Poague attended the mandatory Wilcox. Johnsonburg Community Fund meeting at the borough. We were approved to receive $1,200. Tara had to write a 150-word article and submit a picture to. Jack Fowler for the annual donation flyer. Also, just to have in our notes Tara Poague is the. JCC Representative for this group and the alternates are Jim Lecker, Sarah Grunthaner, and TJ Weaver. Wednesday September 11th Tara Poague received an email from the Workforce Solutions Co-Op program stating that the application Tara filled out had been accepted. This is the grant money that will help us pay for Thursday September 12th the Penn State Extension held a Suicide Prevention Training that was opento the public. Tracy Crowe attended and helped us out with this training. She said it went very well and there were Friday September 13th at 1:47am Tara Poague received a phone call from Guardian Protection saying that our fire system lost signal. There is nothing we can do about it; theyj just call toi inform us that if there were a fire while the signal is out that they would not be notified. Tara asked them to remove her cell phone from the list Saturday at 10:05pm Tara Poague received a phone call from Guardian Protection saying that there was trouble shooting in the zone 12 alarm in the fitness center. No action required at the moment, but it needs addressed because this is the fourth time in the past two months that we have had this problem. Tara will havethe guys Monday September 16th Kennedy signs installed our window sign that we had made. Nowhere on this building does it say that it is the. Johnsonburg Community Center. So, for $285 we had Kennedy signs make al large window sign that says. Johnsonburg Community Center Est.1919 in the main window with the JCC logo on each Wednesday September 18th TJ Weaver called Tommy Imbrogno about getting us thei five 15-minute parking THE PEOPLE ARE COMING! Election day is November 5th and it is going to be packed. What can we do to make money? The bricks should be here by then sO Tara will definitely have them on display with order forms available, but we should do something where we can make money that day. Sell lunch? Chances onar really nice Wednesday September 18th James the Butler's crew stripped and waxed the gym floor. It looks amazing! Wednesday September 18th Tara Poague set up at table at the. Johnsonburg High School Open House. She handed out flyers for all of our upcoming after school programs, our no school days, flyers on our membership Thursday September 19th Guardian Protection inspected the fire system. They replaced the batteries in the zone 12 alarm in the weight room and gave us our inspection papers. They said to call them anytime we get that call ont the trouble shooting and they will come fixi it. We have a set copay that we will get charged but the labor  those three years.  the annual dinner on October 16th.  our school to work "intern" which is Hallie Williams this year.  nine participants.  fori this occurrence since there is nothing she can do about it anyway.  who do the annual inspection take a look at it.  side ofi it in the smaller windows. It looks awesome! signs to put out front for the election.  basket? Ideas?  costs and what is included.  and parts are free. It's part of our contract with them.    ThursdaySeptember 19th Tara Poague spoke with. Julio from Fit on Health. 20-30 of our silver sneakers memberswill be switching to this program sO Tara got us set up SO that they continue to use their insurance ThursdaySeptember 19th Kellie Imbrogno called Brockway Appliance to see if they had any used fridges we could get and they said they have one with dents for $714.99. She also called Gary Nelson and he said that he Friday September 20th the latch on the weight room door was sticking and people couldn'tget in. Tara Poague Friday September 20th Tara Poague emailed Melinda Lewis at the Library our list ofe events for the month of October for her to puti in their newsletter. This is a new thing they are trying to help implement the loss oft the  with us. We will get $18.90 a month if these members come just once a month.  would come down and look at our broken one, maybe he can fixi it. called Tommy Imbrogno and he came over and fixed it.  Johnsonburg Press.  Mondayjeptember 23rd Geno and Cindy Polaski cleaned the pool filters. there, wej just have to find where the phone jacki is int the guard room.  Wednesday September 25th Rachel Kilhoffer told Tara Poague that there used to be a phone in the guard room ati the pool. She still has the option to call the pool on her office phone sO it should be easy to get one back in Wednesday September 25th Gary Nelson stopped down and looked at the fridge on the third floor. He replaced the compressor in it because it was seizing up and iti is working good now. He did not charge us for this. Wednesday September 25th Tara Poague ordered 120 soup containers and lids from amazon for $39. Wednesday September 25th, we held a free after school program from 3-5pm, but zero kids showed up. Wednesday September 25th Tara Poague was asked toj join the Family Resource Network Board as a representative of the. Johnsonburg Community Center. She will need to attend monthly meetings in Ridgway for Friday September 27th the Lamari family held bingo ini the ball room. They had around 65 people. Everyone I talked tosaid they had a great time and it was sO organized. We had to carry 22 rectangle tables up to the ball room forthis event and then back down sO the Lamari's want to donate around 206 6' tables to us this year instead of a monetary donation. Tara told them that would be amazing! They are going toi try and do a couple more bingo nights throughout the year when their whole family is home again. The next time will bei in January Friday September 27th, was our first soup and bake sale of the year. We almost sold out of everything and made $926. Thisis al lot better than we have been doing. We also added 3-4 more volunteers to the list for next SaturdaySeptember 28th the Lamari family held their annual fall festival for CJD awareness. They did well but not nearly as good as last year. The weather was crappy and there were other events going on that weekend aturdayseptember 28th the Ridgway Record had the winners of the Best of Elk County 2024. The. Johnsonburg Community Center won best gym/fitness center fori the second consecutive year! Good work everyone! Monday September 30th Ricky Love and his crew came and grinded down all of thej joints in the steps to the patio from the playground. We had water collecting in places it shouldn't because oft the slant of the steps and Tuesday October 1st John O'Rourke gave Dan Persica at tour of the building. He is a Corporate Public Affairs Representative for Domtar. He was very impressed and wants to spread the word about the JCC. Tuesday October 1st Mary Dacanal told Tara Poague that she asked the Rotary to buy and donate four permanent pickleball nets on the outside court, they run around $750 a piece. They agreed and she is going to measurethe courts and get them ordered. We will need some hands in the springi installing these nets. We  this committee. Her first meeting will be November 21st in Ridgway.  sometime.  month, so hopefully we will do even better.  that keptp people away. They raised around $11,000 though which is amazing!  sidewalks SO they fixed it for us at no cost.    want to look into getting a permanent fence to separate the pickleball nets because the temporary one we put Cly Hornung is working on a grant from the MEE foundation to get air condition in the ball room and rest of third floor. She is also going to reach out to the Palumbo foundation about getting more money for the Tara Poague was asked to join the committee fort the Community Heart and Soul program that the borough has Ben from Just Ben Cateringi is going to install and service a drink and snack machine in the hallway between the fitness room and the pool. It will have a variety of things such as muscle milk, PowerAde, pop, water, protein bars, health snacks, etc. Next spring hei is going to put a drink machine at the pavilion as well. He will give us 10% oft the profit, but hei is also going to do a chicken dinner fundraiser for us every: summer or fall and he will also do a stuffed pork chop fundraiser dinner ini the winter if we want. We need to get al hold of Updyke to run Tracy Crowe and Tracy Robertson began organizing the Christmas Parade. Iti is going tol be at 5pm on December We are collecting toy donations again this year for Elk County Project Gifts for Kids. There will be a donation box  up doesn'to do a good job and is falling apart.  repointing of the building.  taken part in for grant funding. The first meeting is November 14th at 6:30pm in Ridgway.  electric fori these machines.  gth They are doing favorite Christmas carol theme. set up int the library until November 26th.    JAMES THE BUTLER' For all your cleaning needs:  October Report  75.5 hours in September  Dave Votanois working on the barn door for the weight room.  The old sandbox seats are finished being sanded. Dave is working on getting them Dave Votano is working on installing handles on the doors on the third floor. There We are going to start working on patching the steps in the main stairwell. Eric Detwlerinstalea/onated soffit and facia for the pavilion.  stained and put on the wall in the weight room.  are 9 of them all together.  Ricky Love grinded down the joints in the steps to the patio from the playground Dave Votano is almost finished sanding and staining the door to the billiard room. Josh Meyer gave us a quote for $200 to build changing stalls in the lady's locker We took the weeds out of the mulch on the Bridge Street side of the building.  and resealed them as a donation.  Geno Polaski tore apart and fixed the pool vacuum.  room.  We stripped and waxed the gym floor. Bill Chiesa fixed the broken tiles on the gym floor.  Nick Cardoni is going to move the tv and stereo in the weight room into the cubby  next to the mirrors. He is going to start ripping all of that paneling off the walls.    JOHNSONBURG MUNICPALAUTHORITY Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 14, 2024  The meeting was called to order at4 4:00 p.m. by Chairman. Jack Fowler, followed by The Pledge of Allegiance anda a ROLL CALL-J Jack Fowler, TJ Weaver, Earl Park, Duane Duffy, Paul Villella, Eric Poague, Tony King  moment of silence.  Also present: Corey McCabe, Solicitor Reith, Travis Long of. JHA via Zoom  VISITORS - JRI DePanfilis (carried).  APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Earl Park and seconded by Eric Poague to approve the agenda  VISITOR COMMENTS (on agenda related items) - None  EXECUTIVE SESSION - None  APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING -Ar motion was made by Eric Poague and seconded by Duane  Duffy to approve the minutes from the. July 10, 2024 Regular Meeting (carried).  MANAGER'S REPORT - Copy attached WATER REPORT - Copy attached SEWER REPORT - Copy attached ENGINEER'S REPORT - Copy attached with Brian on aJ JTMAI response letter. COMMITTEE REPORTS -  SOLICITOR'S REPORT - Solicitor Reith spoke about his upcoming resignation. He said that he has been working  A. Administrative- -none B. Operations none Finance- -r none Hiring-none Johnsonburg Borough - none Grants - none  . Fire Department - Jack Fowler thanked JMA for the "dummy" fire hydrant for practice purposes  TREASURER'SR REPORT-An motion was made by Eric Poague ands seconded by TJ Weaver to approve the  Treasurer'sreport (carried).  BILLS FORI PAYMENT- -Tabled until after executive session    BankE Balances as of: July 31, 2024 Northwest Payroll- -$122,913.74 Water Pennvest- -$510.67 Sewer Pennvest- $37,860.57 Operating Checking- -$286,712.61 Sewer Savings $52,565.50 Water Savings -$85,367.06 Savings Acct. -$4,133.90 Water Project Checking (COA)- -$96,286.63 Sewer Checking $99,666.76 Waterline Extension- $14.00 General Fund- $680,075.36 Sewer General Fund-$90,457.20 Debt Payments CNB Mortgage -$327.92 Pennvest- -$8,580.54 Pennvest- -$ $11,718.30 OLDE BUSINESS  CNB  PLGIT  CNBI Line of Credit Interest Only (Waterline Ext.) -$1,574.89 CNBI Drawl Loan (WWTP Upgrade)- -$3,459.20  The Act! 57 Rate Study is near completion. Amotion was madel by Eric Poague and seconded by TJ Weaver Amotion was madel by Eric Poague and seconded by TJ Weaver tot table the discussion regarding Jones Amotion was made by Eric Poague ands seconded by Earl Park tot tablet the discussion regarding the  tot tablet this until next month (carried).  Township andt thev wastewater treatment plant upgrade (carried).  Powers Ave. property and dam (carried).  NEWBUSINESS - None  COMMENTS FROM VISITORS - JRI DePanfilis suggested that JMA offer. Jones Township Municipal Authority financing EXECUTIVE! SESSION-A Amotion was madel by Eric Poague ands seconded by Earl Parkt to enter into executive sessiona at 4:35( (carried 6-1). Ar motion was made! by Duane Duffya ands seconded by Eric Poague to exit executive session at 5:15 BILLSFOR PAYMENT Ar motion was madel by Eric Poague ands seconded by Earl Parkt to pay thel bills in the amount of Amotion was madel by Eric Poague ands seconded by Earl Parkt tor reach out to Elconi to request ar meeting tor review the ADIOURNMENT OF MEETING- AI motion was made by Duane Duffy and. seconded by Paul Villella to adjourn the  fort their part of the wastewater treatment plant upgrade.  (carried). Personnel andl litigation were discussed" with no action taken. $61,463.42. This excludes the $ 25,666.41 invoicet from Elcon (carried).  wastewater treatment plant upgrade project witht the Operations Committee & Corey (carried).  meeting at 5:30 p.m. (carried 6-1).  Jack Fowler, Chairperson TLB    JOHNSONBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Special Meeting Minutes Monday, August 26,2024  The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairman Jack Fowler, followed by The Pledge of ROLL CALL- Jack Fowler, Earl Park, Duane Duffy, Paul Villella, Eric Poague, Tony King  Allegiance and a moment of silence.  TJ Weaver -excused VISITORS None the agenda (carried).  APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Duane Duffy and seconded by Eric Poague to approve  VISITOR COMMENTS (on agenda related items) - None  EXECUTIVE SESSION - None  RESIGNATION OF SOLICITOR REITH - A motion was made by Earl Park and seconded by Eric Poague to HIRE NEW SOLICITOR -A A motion was made by Duane Duffy and seconded by Eric Poague to hire Rick  accept, with regret, the resignation of Solicitor Reith (carried). Brown as solicitor ata a rate of $250/hour (carried).  NEW BUSINESS None COMMENTS FROM VISITORS None EXECUTIVE SESSION - None  ADIOURNMENT OF MEETING- Ar motion was made by Duane Duffy and seconded by Tony King to  adjourn the meeting at 4:24 p.m. (carried).  Jack Fowler, Chairperson TLB    JOHNSONBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September: 11,2024  The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairman Jack Fowler, followed by The Pledge of Allegiance and a  moment of silence.  ROLL CALL- Jack Fowler, Duane Duffy, Paul Villella, Tony King Excused: TJ Weaver, Earl Park and Eric Poague  Also present: Brian Buesink, Bryon Gregori, Tracey Brown, Solicitor Brown, Travis Long of JHA  VISITORS - None (carried).  APPROVALOF AGENDA AI motion was made by Tony King and seconded by Duane Duffyt to approve the agenda  VISITOR COMMENTS (on agenda related items) - None  EXECUTIVE SESSION = None  APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS - Ar motion was madel by Tony King and seconded by Duane Duffy to approve the minutes from the August 14, 2024 Regular Meeting (carried). Amotion was made by Duane Duffy ands seconded by Paul Villella to approve ther minutes fromi the August 26, 2024 Special Meeting (carried).  MANAGER'S REPORT - Copy attached WATER REPORT - Copy attached SEWER REPORT - Copy attached ENGINEER'SI REPORT - Copy attached  SOLICITOR'S REPORT - Solicitor Brown said that he is working on the Rt. 219 Waterline Extension easements with  Travis Long of. JHA. COMMITTEE REPORTS  A. Administrative- - none B. Operations none Finance- -none Hiring none Johnsonburg Borough none  D. Fire! Department -J Jack Fowler requested that they get flow tests when flushing lines  G. Grants - DCED opening LSA grant application in October  TREASURERSREPORT: - A motion was made by Tony King and seconded by Duane Duffy to approve the BILLS FOR PAYMENT - A motion was made by Tony King and seconded by Paul Villella to approve thel bills for  Treasurer'sreport (carried).  payment int the amount of $54,393.95 (carried).    Bank Balances as of: August 31, 2024 Northwest Payrol-$127,927,30 Water Pennvest- - $510.67 Sewer Pennvest- -$17,562.47 Operating Checking- -$395,143.69 Sewer Savings -$52,567.73 Water Savings- - $8 85,320.68 Savings Acct. $2,005.21 Water Project Checking (COA)- -$96,286.63 Sewer Checking- -$6 60,273.97 Waterline. Extension- -$14.00 General Fund- -$6 683,175.50 Sewer General Fund-$90,869.55 Debt Payments CNBI Mortgage -$3 327.92 Pennvest- -$8 8,580.54 Penmest-$11,718.30 OLDE BUSINESS  CNB  PLGIT  CNBI Line of Credit Interest Only (Waterline Ext.)-$1,804.69 CNBD Draw Loan (WWTP Upgrade)-$3459.20  The Act 57 Rate Study is near completion. Solicitor Reithi is reviewing al letter tol be sent to. JTMA. There was as short conversation ont the Powers Ave. property and dam.  NEWBUSINESS  Amotion was made by Tony Kinga and seconded by Duane Duffyt to pass the Resolution for the SR: 219 Amotion was madel by Duane Duffy and seconded by Paul Villella to approve the PMRS MMO for 2025 Amotion was made by Paul Villella and seconded by Duane Duffyt to award Musser Sewer & Septic, LLC thej job of cleaning the EQ Basin and replacing the diffusers at the WWTP at a cost of$ 42,950.00 (carried). Tony King requested that we enter into a contract with them that lays out the conditions of the  Waterline Extension funding (carried).  (carried).  job.  COMMENTS FROM' VISITORS-None EXECUTIVE SESSION- - None meeting at 4:39 p.m. (carried).  ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING- A motion was made by Duane Duffy and seconded by Tony Kingt to adjourn the  Jack Fowler, Chairperson TLB    JOHNSONBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Special Meeting Minutes Monday, September: 30, 2024  The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairman Jack Fowler, followed by The Pledge of ROLLCALL- Jack Fowler, TJ Weaver, Duane Duffy, Paul Villella, Eric Poague, Tony King  Allegiance and a moment of silence.  Earl Park -via Zoom  Also present: Brian Buesink, Tracey Brown, Kristin Green  VISITORS - JMA employees Corey McCabe, Bryon Gregori, Mike DaCanal, Zachary Florio  APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Eric Poague and seconded by Duane Duffy to approve  the agenda (carried).  VISITOR COMMENTS (on agenda related items) - None  EXECUTIVE SESSION - None  2025 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE - A motion was made by Eric Poague and seconded by Duane Duffy to approve the 2025 employee health insurance, with no policy changes and a 6%p premium  increase (carried). NEW BUSINESS None COMMENTS FROM VISITORS- None EXECUTIVE: SESSION - None  ADIOURNMENT OF MEETING- A motion was made by Duane Duffy and seconded by Paul Villella to  adjourn the meeting at 1:08 p.m. (carried).  Jack Fowler, Chairperson TLB    September 5, 2024 Meeting Minutes  Office of the County of Elk Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway, PA  The County of] Elk Commissioners met on' Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM, County of Elk Courthouse, Thomas G. Wagner Conference Room. The meeting was opened with the Pledge ofA 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, ITI Director; Matthew! Frey, Treasurer; Becki Taylor, CDBG Director; Tyler Daniels, Assessment Director; Kathy McClelland, Housing Specialist; Ryan Miller, ARS Engineering Services; Joe Jacob, Boys and Girls Club of St. Marys Director; Lianne Schneider and Chi Catalone, Cameron Elk Suicide Prevention Task; Dwight Hoare, Doug Cunningham, Gary Anderson, and Zack Pontious, Elk County Healthcare Coalition; Dr. Katie  Fernan and Cheryl Ruffner, Guests; and Marilyn Secco, Press.  APPROVALOF AGENDA unanimously.  Motion by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried  APPROVALOFM MINUTES  Motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry with the correction of the date to August 22, 2024  second by M. Fritz Lecker and carried unanimously.  PRESENTATIONS-  1. Suicide Prevention Month as presented by Cameron Elk Suicide Prevention Task Force Chi Catalone and Lianne Schneider oft the Cameron Elk Suicide Prevention Task Force talked of the mission of the' Task Force and 988 Suicide. Hotline phone number. Motion by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and 2. Boys and Girls Club ofSt. Marys 100-Year Anniversary. Joe Jacob spoke ofthe new programs offered at the clubi including a summer program. Motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously.  carried unanimously.  RESOLUTIONS-  1. 2024-21 -Act 48 Real Estate Tax Sale Law Section 631 which allows certain counties and municipalities to impose a feei not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250): for the sale of any property being sold in accordance with this act or an action for mortgage foreclosure and which provides for a county demolition and rehabilitation fund. Per Rick Brown, this law does not go into effect for a couple days. Motion by M. Fritz Lecker to table this item until the next meeting, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and 2. 2024-22 - Resolution to adopt al late fee penalty of $100 per day to taxing bodies for delinquent reporting ofl Millage and/or Homestead/ Farmstead values after the Elk County Assessment Department deadline. Tyler Daniel spoke of the need to receive the millage and values in a timely manner so the bills could bes sent out on time. Rick  carried unanimously.    Brown requested that this item be tabled for further review with Tyler Daniels. Motion by Gregory J. Gebauer to table, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and  carried unanimously.  OLDBUSINESS  1. Proposal by Elk County Healthcare Coalition, re: establishment ofHealthcare Authority. Rick Brown stated the next step would be tol hold a public hearing with a 30 day notice for public comment. Rick Brown recommended the Commissioners take this step to pursue fact finding. Motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory  J.G Gebauer and carried unanimously.  NEWBUSINESS  Elk County Planning Commission's project recommendations for the FY 2024 CDBG Application. Becki Taylor spoke oft the 3 projects CDBG would like approved for $178,888 funding: Jones Township Water Meters for S120,836,lohnsonburg Market St. Slum and Blight Project for $30,000, and Johnsonburg Sidewalk Replacement for $28,252. Motion by M. Fritz) Lecker, second by Matthew G. 2 Planning Department, bid opening for CDBGFY2 2021 West Center Storm Water Curb Replacement. Three bids were received. Ryan Miller, ARS Engineering and on behalfoft the Johnsonburg Borough; and Becki Taylor asked for a short break to review the bids. After review, Ryan Miller recommended accepting the lowest bid from Bucktail Excavating, Inc. Motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory J. Gebauer: and carried unanimously. Bids were as: follow: a. Bob Cummins Construction Co. $86,800.00  Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  b. - S.E. Rodich Excavating C. Bucktail Excavating, Inc.  $72,400.00 $56,695.00  3 Request from PA Great Outdoors for KECA application for the 2025 Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg. Motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by 4 Lawn use request by Trinity Unity Methodist Church, ratification of use: for a vigil for those affected by the fire on August 17,2024. Motion by M. Fritz Lecker, second by 5 Request by Veterans Affairs, approval ofbenefits for 8 Veteran burials, 2 Widow burial, and 8 Veteran headstones. Motion by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Ratification of frenewal fixed rate natural gas supply "County-wide' contract for 24 months [09-01-24 to 08-31-26] @$3.221 $/DTH with UGI Energy Services, LLC, our current provider. Awarded via competitive bidding ending 08-23-24. This reflects a small rate decrease: from the current rate: for the County of] Elk. Patrick Straub explained this was a bid with the lowest rate being with UGI Energy Services, LLC. Motion by M. Fritz) Lecker, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried  Gregory J. Gebauer: and carried unanimously. Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously. Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  unanimously.    CORRESPONDENCH- - (The following correspondence, ifa any, is available in the 1. USDA (dated August 15!) regarding the completion of an engineering Evaluation/ Cost Analysis report for the Nansen and McKinley Tar Sites in the ANF, Highland Township. The purpose of the study is to identify, analyze, and recommend cleanup options for the sites and collaborate with agencies and community to select the most suitable cleanup method. The sites located along Coon Run and Wolf Run, which are headwaters to the South Branch Tionesta Creek. The goal is to improve water quality, prevent exposure to aquatic life, allow: recovery of aquatic life, and minimize spread oft the 2. USDA (dated August 15") regarding the initiation of an environmental analysis for large wood treatments along approx. 65 miles of streams near Ridgway PA. The proposed project is located in Highland, Ridgway, and Spring Creek Townships. Bear Creek, Irwin Run, and Upper Clarion River watersheds have been identified as priorities for restoration. These watersheds are rated in fair condition lacking in large wood, which is  Commissioner's office for further review.)  tar deposits downstream.  beneficial for aquatic habitat diversity.  GOOD OF THE COUNTY  We welcome and encourage1 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 FROM' THE PRESS  1. Marilyn Secco asked Patrick Straub, (NB#6) to repeat the new rate: from UGI Energy Services, LLC. Patrick explained the new: rate was $3.221/DTH down from 2. Marilyn Secco asked if this would be a substantial savings, which Patrick replied while it would depend on the usage, it would most likely be a moderate savings.  $3.31/DTH from thel last contract.  QUESTIONS ROMTAXPAVIRS-NA  ADJOURN MEETING  The meeting was adjourned at 10:41 AM on ar motion by Gregory J. Gebauer.  Next Meeting:  10:00. A.M. Thursday, September 19, 2024 Thomas G. Wagner Conference Room, Courthouse. Annex  Attest:  ape    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. APPROVAL OF 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 of local 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 ofbenefits 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 will be $5,500, plus $300/hr. in the event court attendance is1 required. Patrick Straub explained this was due to a disagreement over the assessed value ofaj property. If the 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 oft 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 thei minutes. Motion by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and  and carried unanimously.  by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously.  carried unanimously.  CORRESPONDENCE: -( (The following correspondence, if any, is available in the 1. Penn State Dubois (dated September 4t) regarding solicitation of comment and input from Elk Commissioners: regarding the School's intent to offer ai 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) inas seven-County region. Penn State Dubois believes this offering will help close the 2. PAI DEP, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation (received August 30") regarding intent tof fileaPAI DEP General NPDES: Permit Application. The scope of work will include the discharge of storm water into the waters of the commonwealth during construction ofa 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 OF THE COUNTY  We welcome and encourage the public to attend our meetings.  Elections updates by Kimberly Frey, Director of] lections/Registration. Kimberly Frey updated on cut off dates for registering and mail in ballots. She also stated there was a 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 ini the world.  QUESTIONS FROMTHE PRESS QUESTIONS ROMTAXPAVIRS-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:  Daef