Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting May 8, 2023 4:00 p.m.  Call to Order Silent Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes  Regular Meeting April 10, 2023 Guests & Public Comment on Agenda Items  Reports Mayor Police Department Fire Department Street Department Council Committees Finance/Bills for Payment Borough Solicitor Engineer & Code Enforcement Municipal Authority Recreation Board  Old Business New Business 2. Purchase AED Executive Session  1. Johnsonburg Community Trust garden project 3. Domtar & Elk County RDA Agreement Update  Public Comment on Agenda Items  Adjournment    173  Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting April 10, 2023 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 Kilhoffer, Rachel Maletto, Alfred]. Miller, Ryan (ARSE Engineering) Paget,! Kyle Poague, Eric Thomas, John R. Warmbrodt, Richard  Title Councilman Police Chief Councilman Councilman Councilman Street Superintendent Secretary President Engineer/ Code'Enforcement Mayor Councilman Solicitor Councilman  Present Absent Excused  x x X X X X X X X  Johnsonburg Municipal Authority Representative  X  X  Approval of Agenda: Amotion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman Poague to approve theagenda. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes: Amotion wasmadeb byCounclimanPoague and: seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to approve the minutes.from the March 6, 2023 regular meeting with a correction oft the. Johnsonburg MimcpaAuhonymansgers name being correctly changed to Dave.  Motion carriedunanimously.  Guests & Public Comment: Nonepresent.  Monthly Reports  Mayor: Mayor Paget was excused.  Police: Monthly report is on file. Chief Clopp reviewed his report which included the  following:  The department received an Elk County Act 13 grant for the purchase ofr new tasers.  Chief Clopp requested an executive session, later int the meeting, to discuss personnel.    174  Fire Chief: Reports for February and March are on file.  Superintendent: Monthly report is on file. Superintendent Imbrogno reported that street sweeping has been completed throughout town. HRI will be sealing First Ave., Second Ave., ThirdAve., Bridge St., Spruce St., Cobb St., and Grant St. These are the streets he had identified as needing sealing after they had begun cracking shortly after the 2021 paving Council Committees: No committees met this past month but finance committee and  project.  recreation board committee meetings will be set upi for this month.  Finance & Bills for Payment: President Maletto read theborough's account balances and the bills.This month's! bills include General und-s5362onmmunty Center Fund- - $4,064.34, Highway Aid Fund- $1,987.74 and Community Improvement Fund $8,510.51. AI motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by/Councilman Cherry to pay the bills as presented and to accept thei finance report. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: Solicitor Thomas reported that he will advertise thèrecycling ordinance ini the He reported that he and Code EnforcementOficer Ryan Miller have discussed the recently passed change in the nuisance ordinance.. A lengthy discussionwas held on the nuisance vehice ordinance with Council. expressingthat theywish to focuson the nuisance vehicles Engineer & Code Enforcement Report: Monthlyreport is on file. Mr. Miller reviewed his Areview oftheJohnsonburg Community Center sewer line project. opened at the Elk County Commissioners meeting on April 18th. the. Johnsonburg Community Center and Center St.  coming month.  rather than the abandoned vehicles. report which. included the following  Bids for the West End Storm Water Project, including Julia St and W Center St, will be He spoke to the. Johnsonburg Municipal Authority's engineer who approved the boroughto take the leadon aj joint 2023 CDBG project involving the sewer between  Al letter was received fromAttorney Richard Brown, on behalf of Robert Tassone, concerning his property on Market Street and code enforcement issues. The demolition of the Johnsonburg Hotel was specifically mentioned in the letter; therefore, Code Enforcement Officer Miller gave a history of code enforcement against the hotel property on E. Center St. A discussion was also held on thel borough-owned properties at 528 and 512 Market St. Solicitor Thomas will send a letter, summarizing our discussion, to Mr. Tassone's attorney.  Municipal Authority: Nothing submitted. Recreation Board: Minutes and reports are on file.    175  A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to accept the quote of $2,030.00 from. Jonathan Updyke Contracting to upgrade the exiting emergency lights to LED at the. Johnsonburg Community Center. Motion carried unanimously. A discussion was held on damage done tot the. Johnsonburg Community Center' dumpster fencing this past winter by the garbage truck. The borough will get a quote oni fixingi it. After a discussion on the heating and air conditioning upgrade project at the. Johnsonburg Community Center, a motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman DePanfilis to get a quote for al heating and air conditioning unit ini the ballroom separately.  Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: None submitted.  New Business: 1. A motion was made by Councilman.Poague and seconded by Councilman Cherry to appoint Rachel Kilhoffer as BoroughAdministrato: Motioncarried unanimously. 2. An motion was made by Councilman DeAngelo and secondêd, by Councilman Polaski to appoint Rachel Kilhoffer as our PSABvoting delegate at theannual conventionin June. 3. A motion was made by Councilman Poague andseconded byCouncilman DePanfilis to appoint Attorney Peter Reithto serve as attorney forthe ZoningHearing Board per his  Motion carried unanimously.  proposal of $185 per hour. Motion cariedunanimousily.  4. A motion was made byCouncilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Cherry to approve the request from. Nancy Parana toclose-Market: St.f for the annual Rock the Block event from 10:00 p.mlonJuly.28". until midnight on July29th aswell as a waiver oft the open container 5.A discussion.was held on therenewaloft the borough's garbage contract with Waste Management: Council will: set upa meeting with Waste Management toi further discuss Ar motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Cherry to go into executive session to discusspersonne! and real estate at 5:30 p.m. Motion carried  ordinance-during the event. Motion carried unanimously.  proposed changesto our contract.  unanimously.  A motion was made by Councilman Cherry and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to return President Maletto stated that, during executive session, personnel and real estate were  to regular session at 5:52 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  discussed but no action was taken.    176  AI motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman DePanfilis to make an offer to Owen Schreiber to pay for his tuition at the police academy and to payl him $15 per hourwhile attending if he agrees to at three-year contract as an officer with the. Johnsonburg Police Department. President Maletto called for a roll call vote which was unanimous ini favor oft the motion. Motion carried. The borough will receive a percentage oft these expenses Guests & Public Comment: James Hurley, 546 Glen Hazel Rd., asked Council about the storefronts on Market St. and about getting an additional internet service in town. Abrief Adjournment: A motion was made by Councilman DeAngeloand seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m. Motioncarried unanimously.  reimbursed through a state program.  discussion followed.  Rachel Kilhoffer Secretary    Althof  BOROUGH o JOHNSONBURG  Department of Police JOHN CLOPP Chief of Police  2sonbu  100 Main Street Johnsonburg, PA 15845 (814)9 965-2816  Ihave the honor to report to the Johnsonburg Borough Council the duties performed by the Johnsonburg Police Department for the month of April 2023.  Calls for Service Signal Calls Telephone Calls Investigations Hearings Traffic Accidents Written Warnings Receipts: Fines Reports $ Tickets $ Total $ 985.15  229 67 69 60 4 0 5  Parking Violations House Watches Vehicle Lockouts Light outage B.O.L.O Asst. Fire/Ambulance Asst. other Police Dept. 16 Special Information:  1 2 2 0 8 8  $ 985.15  - K9 searched performed at JAHS on 4-13. 0.00 2 2017 patrol vehicle repaired from accident on 02-28. Borough camera project finished. Cadet sponsorship contract finished. Saturation patrol with AG'S officewas held on 5-4. Memorial Service on 5-15atllam at Shiloh Church 217 Washington Street St. Marys, Pa.  0.00  Offenses: Drugs Assaults Burglary Thefts Criminal Mischief D.U.I. Disorderly Conduct Mental Health Sex Offenses Family and Children All Other Offenses Totals  Number 3 1 0 3 1 2 1 3 0 7 11 32  Arrest 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 19  Handled Otherwise 2 0 0 2 1 0 1 3 0 7 26 Respectfully gh  1(13MV Arrests) 10  L Chopr    Boro  report  street crew  Chipped branches along railroad tracks Hauled electonics to recycle Cleaned trucks waxed them all Fixed flag light at borough Welded 98 street sweeper rust holes Took spreader off 181 f550 Marked pa one calls Swept all oft town again Patch all of the turn arounds Cleaned some drains around town Held dumpster day Cleaned out ditch on clarion road  1        ARS ENGINEERING  SERVICES  Engineer's Report - May 8, 2023. Johnsonburg 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  Unfortunately the County did not receive any bids for the advertised West End Storm Sewer Replacement Project - Phase 2. A survey of Contractors who received copies of the plans and specifications indicated current workload was a major factor ini not submitting al bid at this time. The County has re-advertised the Project with an extended completion deadline which we: feel will be more feasible with contractors' schedules and workload. New bids are due to be publically opened at the Commissioner's Meeting on June 7, 2023 and completion is now anticipated later this Fall. The only change to the plans and specifications was the completion TranSystems is currently working to set up a meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers to discuss the proposed changes to the existing Flood Protection Program. We plan to attend the meeting, along with any Borough personnel, once a datel has been established. We recently sent out a Request for Proposals to several HVAC contractors to gauge interest in and estimates to completetheremaining: JCCI Heating upgrades. Remaining areas includel heating and cooling the entire Second floor and the Third floor Ballroom and remaining Third floor We are currently working to complete the specifications for the 512 Market Street (Allegretto Building) demolition. Once complete we will distribute the specifications to the usual Contractors to solicit estimates to complete the building removal and grading/seeding of the parcel. We anticipate those estimates will be available for review and approval at the June Council Meeting. Att this time prevailing wage rates are not anticipated to apply. Project specifications for development of the parking lot at the corner of Second Avenue and Spruce Street are still being finalized. The County will advertise the project once the specifications are complete with bids opened at a future Commissioner's Meeting this summer. We are currently working with the Elk County Planning Department to review the previously discussed joint sewer replacement project with the JMA. Preliminary confirmation of an applicable project is required prior to submittal for CDBG funding requests. Wea are currently working to complete the resurfacing design and project specifications for the JCC rear driveway. Once complete the design will be reviewed with the Public Works Wei met with officials from North Central on May 5th to discuss several potential future projects and what funding opportunities that may be availablei tot thel Borough to assist with those projects.  deadline.  rooms. Estimates were requested for eachi individual area remaining.  Committee and then provided to contractors for estimates.  P.O. BOX202, JOHNSONBURG, PA 15845 phone: (814)9 965-2211 fax: (814) 965-4028 www. arsengineeringservices .com    ARS ENGINEERING  SERVICES  Weare currently working with the Elk County CDBG Coordinator about possible excess CDBG funds that may be available for additional Slum & Blight control. A number of existing houses surrounding the corner of Bergen Street and First Avenue have been targeted for a larger demolition project. The subject area currently includes five (5) abandoned homes which are all  currently listed in the County Repository of Unsold: Properties.  Code Enforcement  We are currently following several properties which have received summary notices and/or tickets over the last couple months. Additional property reviews are also forthcoming for Residents are once again reminded that seasonal grass and yard maintenance is a responsibility oft the property owners and/or residents. Grass needs tol be cut regularly and is not permitted to exceed 6" in height. This includes vacant properties still under the ownership of an individual and not included in the County Repository. Clippings are also not permitted to be placed in alleyways or other public wayt toi filll holes. Properties that are not compliant will receive violation  complaints received by thel Borough Office.  notices and fines arej possible.  Respectfully Submitted, tn Ryan Miller, PE  P.O. BOX: 202, JOHNSONBURG, PA 15845 phone: (814) 965-2211 . fax: (814) 965-4028 aagmepeneRCN    x x  x x X X  x x x x X x x x  X    x x  x  x X x x  x    x  X    JMAI Meeting, March 8, 2023  JOHNSONBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Regular Meeting Wednesday March 8, 2023  Ther meeting was called to order at 4pm by Chairman. Jack Fowler followed by Pledge of Allegiance andr moment of ROLL CALL = In attendance were. Jack Fowler, Thomas Weaver, Rick Ziegler, Earl Park, JRI DePanfilis. Eric Poague, Paul Villella and Corey McCabe, Ken Caldwell, Brian Buesink, Tracey Mehalko, Peter Reith, Travis Long (Zoom) VISITORS - AIl Maletto, Joyce Maletto, Johnsonburg Press), Brian Stockman (Ridgway Record)  silence.  VISITOR COMMENTS - None EXECUTIVE SESSION- - None  Approval of Minutes from Previous Regular Meeting meeting held 2/8/2023. (carried) Water Report- - Copy Attached Sewer Report- Copyattached. Engineers Report - Copy Attached  Ar motion was made by Eric Poague and seconded by Rick Ziegler to approve ther meeting minutes from thel board  Manager's Report: Brian Buesink reported that alli is going well and he is getting settled in.  Solicitors Report: Peter Reith reported that hei is working on the line of credit extensions along with. Joe! Haines.  COMMITTEE REPORTS  a. Administration- None Fire Department -I None d. Hiring None Johnsonburg Borough None Johnsonburg Areal High School  Finance - Reported meeting and discussing the! budget and our financial position  Operations- Staff continues to replace meters andt take care of day-to-day operations Grants - TJ reported thatt the Grant Committee has applied for an Act 13 Grant to place at tank att the  Treasurer's Report: A motion was madel by Earl Park, seconded by Eric Poague to approve the Financial Statements Amotion to approve payment of bills totalling $60,709.16 was made by. JRI DePanfilis, seconded by Rick Ziegler.  as presented (carried) Balances as of 2/28/2023 Northwest: Sewer Money Market $64,264.77 Payroll Water Pennvest  $111,817.00 $510.69    JMAI Meeting, March 8, 2023 SewerPennvest Operating Checking Sewers Savings WaterSavings CNB CD Savings Account SewerChecking WaterExtension Debt Payment Due: CNBI Mortgage CNBI line of credit (COA) $917.01 CNB WWTP Loan Interest $84.45 Pennvest Pennvest Pennvest BoardDiscussion:  $37854.31 $151,188.30 $76,712.38 $757,996.00 $26,044.70 $4,073.75 $9,315.42 $2,214.00 $327.92 $15,529.32 $8,580.54 $11,718.30  Water Project Checking (COA)$155,680.63  The sewer line from the manhole behind the community building to the sewer line is causing problems because of improper installation. A motion to drafta a resolution to work with the! borough and borough engineer on a DCED JMAI has been offered a piece of property between Bergen St and the new water plant. The property is available at no charge, the authority would be responsible for clearing the deed and transferring the deed. Motion by Eric  Grantt to replace thel line was madel by Eric Poague, seconded by Earl Park. (carried)  Poague, seconded by Rick Ziegler. (carried)  Business Affairs:  CNBE Bank! has informed us that the life oft the 2 lines of credit we have are nearing expiration. Amotion to  applyf for a two-year extension was made by JR DePanfilis, seconded by TJ Weaver. (carried)  COMMENTS FROM VISITORS- None  EXECUTIVE SESSION AI Motion was made! by Rick Ziegler, seconded by Eric Poague to enter executive: session at! 5:45 Amotion to return tot ther regular meeting at 7:00 pmy was made by TJ Weaver, seconded by Paul Villella. (carried) ADJOURMENT OF MEETING- At 7:00 pm a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Rick Ziegler, seconded by  pm. (carried)  Itwasreportedi that Personnel andl Litigation was discussed andi no action was taken.  Eric Poague. (carried)  Jack Fowler, Chairperson    JMA Special Meeting, March 16, 2023  JOHNSONBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Special Meeting Thursday, March 16, 2023  The meeting was called to order at 4pm by Chairman Jack Fowler followed by Pledge of Allegiance and ROLL CALL- In attendance were. Jack Fowler, Rick Ziegler, Earl Park, JRI DePanfilis, Paul Villella, Thomas  moment of silence.  Weaver on Zoom, Brian Buesink and Tracey Mehalko  VISITORS- AIMaletto VISITOR COMMENTS - None EXECUTIVE SESSION None  AI motion was made by Earl Park and seconded by Rick Ziegler to accept the resignation, effective March A discussion on advertising for a new labourer ended with a motion by Rick Ziegler, seconded by Earl Park to advertise the position in the local papers two times, with applications due April 10, 2023 at 4:00 pm. There was discussion on wages and when benefits would start. Currently alle employee benefits renew on. January: 1. This position will start at $16.00 per hour with benefits as stated ini the employee  24, 2023, of Alex Miller at the request of Alex. (Motion carried)  handbook. Business Affairs: DePanfilis. (Carried)  Ar motion to add Brian Buesink as a signer on checks was made by Rick Ziegler, seconded by JR  There was a discussion on the employee handbook with no decision made.  COMMENTS FROM VISITORS- None EXECUTIVE! SESSION - None seconded by Earl Park. (Carried)  ADJOURMENT OF MEETING- At 5:00 pm a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Rick Ziegler,  Jack Fowler, Chairperson    JMA Special Meeting, March 30, 2023  JOHNSONBURG MUNICIPAL, AUTHORITY Special Meeting Thursday, March 30, 2023  The meeting was called to order at 4pm by Chairman Jack Fowler followed by Pledge of Allegiance and ROLL CALL - In attendance were. Jack Fowler, Rick Ziegler, Earl Park, JRI DePanfilis, Eric Poague, Thomas  moment of silence.  Weaver, Brian Buesink and Tracey Mehalko, Paul Villella was excused.  VISITORS = None VISITOR COMMENTS - None  EXECUTIVE SESSION - Ar motion was made at 4:10 pm to enter executive session to discuss personnel, litigation and finance agreements. Motion was made by Earl Park, seconded by Eric Poague. (Carried) AI motion was made by Eric Poague and: seconded by Rick Ziegler to return to regular session at 4:56 pm. A motion was made to approve the changes ini the loan agreement to extend the Line of Credit loan for the Sewage Plant control replacement. This extends the draw period until 3/5/2024. Motion by Eric AI motion to approve the change in the term of the Route 219 Water Extension loan until April 1, 2025. Interest willl be at! 5.99%. Motion was made by Eric Poague, seconded by Rick Ziegler. (Motion Carried) A discussion on advertising for a new labourer ended with a motion by Rick Ziegler, seconded by Earl Park to advertise the position int thel local papers two times; with applications due April 10, 2023 at 4:00 pm. There was discussion on wages and when benefits would start. Currently all employee benefits renew on. January: 1. This position wills start at $16.00 per hour with benefits as stated ini the employee  (Motion carried)  Poague, seconded by TJWeaver. (Motion Carried)  handbook. Business Affairs:  A motion to put $500,000 from the Water Savings Account into CD's was made by Eric Poague,  seconded by TJ Weaver. (Motion Carried) COMMENTS FROM VISITORS None EXECUTIVE SESSION - None  ADJOURMENT OF MEETING- Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Rick Ziegler, seconded by Eric  Poague. (Motion Carried, Earl Park Opposed)  Jack Fowler, Chairperson    Johnsonburg Community Center Rec Board Meeting Minutes May 4, 2023 Nikki Zimmerman-excused  Present: John O'Rourke Sarah Grunthaner-excused Call to order 5:03p.m April 6, 2023 Minutes Financial Report See attached Open Issues  Jim Lecker  Patty McDivitt  TWeaver-excused Scott Cherry-excused  Taral Poague Tracy Crowe  Rachel Kilhoffer  Passed Motion to accept: Jim Lecker  Second: John O'Rourke  Vote: Unanimous  Passed Motion to accept: Jim Lecker 1.) Camera's on' Third Floor  Second: Patty McDivitt  Vote: Unanimous  Tara Poague forwarded the camera options that. JohnO'Rourke supplied to. Jay Crowe to ask which one would be the best forl him to install, but she has not heard back yet.A As soonas she hears back she will order the three  cameras for the third floor and the one forthe weight room.  2.) Alumni' Weekend  Tara Poague willl have the building open to the public Friday during festivities. She will also have tables andchairs set upi in the gymnasium and on the patio for anyone to sit'and eat or hang Out if they choose to. Tara Poague will have the building open from 9-11am on Saturday forthe adult scavenger hunt. She will also line up lifeguards from 1-41 to work and have different activities in the building. We can do an hour oft family swim, pickleball outside ori in  the gymnasium, maybe a craft..etc.  3.) Greyl Knights  Aboroughcommitee. got together last week and discussed the situation with the Grey Knights, and they are recommendingthat we dor not renew their lease agreement for 2024 because opening up the center on Sundays Motion to accept committee recommendations and not renew lease agreement for 2024 by:. John O'Rourke  will be beneficialtot the center overall int terms of revenue and membership.  Second: Jim Lecker  Vote:Unanimous  4.) Contract for Ball Room Receptions/Wedings  Al borough committee discussed renting for larger events (weddings, class reunions, etc.) that may involve alcohol. They feel that the risks far outweigh the potential revenue from these types ofe events and do not want the community center to move forward with a rental agreement or advertise or promote the center for these types of events. This is not al bad move as we have already had quite at few events such as banquets, dances, LEC classes, Motion to accept committee recommendations and not rent out for big events such as weddings by: Patty  etc. McDivitt Director's Report See attached  Second: Jim Lecker  Vote: Unanimous    JimLecker's Report See attached New Business 1) Dumpster  We have been having some trouble with the dumpster and people outside of the building filling it up. We need to order as sign that says dumpster under surveillance no public dumping, will be prosecuted. Rachel Kilhoffer will let  Tommy Imbrogno to get this ordered for us.  2) Pool Rules  We should have some type of pool rules in place. Our lifeguards have been having trouble with kids and yelling and making them siti isn't fixing anything. It is going to come to a pointt they lose their pool privilege, so it willl be easier to enforce ift there is a rulei in place before hand. Tara Poague is going to draw up the rules and get them posted for  us to start enforcing.  Meeting adjourned at 5:47pm p.m. Next Meeting. June 1, ,2023 at! 5pm.  Jasjoague  X Tara Poaque JCCI Director  5    May 2023 Directors Report  Thursday April 6th, we had life screenings in the gymnasium. They said they filled all of their openings and everything Monday April 17th we started lifeguard classes. We have 5 people int the class. 3 of them are willing to work for us. Tuesday April 18th we got a dart board donated by Country Mountain. Amusements and we goti it assembled int the Sunday April 23rd Ram Wrestling had their banqueti in the ball room. They all seemed to really enjoy it. Wednesday April 26th wel hosted Women in manufacturing in the ball room. There were 21 high school girls and a panel of 4 women teachers and 61 Domtar employees. They were here from 9am-11am then walked to Domtar to take at tour and came back here for lunch. It turned out great and everyone enjoyed themselves. lam going to advertise our Memorial Day Flag display in the press again May 10th to remind all of the last minute Friday April 28th Icalled Sherwin Williams and ordered the ceiling paint for the pool. Sw7001 Marshmallow 5gallon flat Friday April 28th TJ Weaver went downi to the basement to replace the tube on the chlorine pump, but the replacement tube we have from the old pump doesn'ti fit the new pump. We ordered a new one blue white A1-6T.It Friday April 28th Roto Rooter was here to look at the sinki in the women's restroom on the third floor. Whatever was in Friday April 28th TJV Weaver and Icalled. Jay Crowe to get his opinion on what camera's to order. We are still waiting to Friday April 28thlcalled Advanced Computer Solutions to put in an order for Aaron to come move the wiresi int the office. Aaron called me on Tuesday May 2nd and asked me to send him pictures oft the wires, so Idid. He said! he would Monday May 1st Jon Updyke was here to finish the exhaust in the women's locker room and start working on the Tuesday May 2nd Jon Updyke finished the emergency lights, installed two new outlets int the office, and fixedt the lights Wednesday May 3rd TJV Weaver and Ithrewi the breakers to thet fire escape lights just to make sure the new emergency lights were working, they were not. Jon Updyke is coming back to find out what is causing them not to work.  went really well. They said they will be back next year. Wednesday April 12th TJ Weaver and Icleaned both pool filters.  Billiard room, we, just have to ordera button in order to make it free of charge.  So far 5 window a/c units were donated to us for the ball room.  people.  interior. Jesse Poague picked it up that afternoon.  was delivered on' Wednesday May 3rd. TJ Weaver will get iti installed next week. there broke free and the sink is working good now. Bill was $500  Friday April 28th Jon Updyke was here andi installed the exhaust int the women's locker room.  hear back from him before we make the purchase. get a quote together and send it to Rachel.  emergency lights. int the spiral staircase.  Wednesday May 3rd TJ Weaver and lordered the new PHI Probe. It should be here Friday.    JAMES THE BUTLER" Forall your cleaning meeds:  May Report  156.5 Volunteer Hours in April  Office ceiling is completed. Walls are painted in the main office area.  Next in the office is the closet and cubby.  Tara Poague ordered the paint for the pool ceiling. Jesse Poague picked it up and Kyle Bennett stopped in to give us a quote on painting it. Still waiting on quote. Tommy Imbrogno and Judd Zilcosky put extensions on the side porch drains. Fixed the wheels on the chair rack and had Newt build a center piece to hold tables  better.  Put the snow blower back in the shed until winter.  Pulled the sink out of the women's restroom on the third floor and had roto rooter  come fixi it.  Jon Updyke got the exhaust installed in the women's locker room. Jon Updyke fixed the emergency lights and exit signs. Jon Updyke installed two outlets in office. Jon Updyke fixed the lights in the spiral staircase.    April 4, 2023 Meeting Minutes  Office of the Elk County Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway, PA  The Elk County Commissioners met on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 10:00. AM, Conference Room #2 oft the Courthouse Annex. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Those physically present were Commissioners Joseph C. Daghir, M. FritzI Lecker and Matthew G. Quesenberry. Also physically present were. Patrick Straub, ChiefClerk; Kary Schneider, Deputy Chief Clerk; Tom Wagner, Solicitor; Dan Rimer, IT; Jim Abbey, IT Director; Nancy Baker, CYS Director; Mike McAllister, EMA Director; Billie. Jo Weyant, Executive Director CAPSEA and Those attending via Zoom were. Professor Terry Brawand, Maybelle, Mr. Bizzak, Logan and J. A motion was: made by M. Fritz Lecker to amend the Agenda to add Item #6; Application for use oft the Courthouse lawn from CYS to hang a banner for Child Abuse Prevention Month,  Brian Stockman, Press.  Bizzak.  seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry, carrying unanimously.  A motion wasi made by M. Fritz Lecker to approve the Amended Agenda seconded by Joseph C. Joseph C. Daghir made ai motion to approve thel March 22, 2023 minutes as presented, seconded  Daghir carried unanimously.  by M. Fritz Lecker carried unanimously. RESENTATIONS-NA RESOLUTIONS  1. Resolution Number 2023-09 Child Abuse Prevention Month- A motion by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry carried unanimously 2. Resolution Number 2023-10 Sexual Assault Awareness Month : A motion by. Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by M. FritzLecker carried unanimously  OLD BUSINESS N/A NEW BUSINESS-  1. Application for use oft the Courthouse lawn by the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Neighbors Feeding Neighbors program on April 11,2023 to erect a canopy for shelter during al bake sale. Amotion by Joseph C. Daghir,S seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry carried unanimously retroactively approving the request 2. Application for use oft the Courthouse Lawn by the Ridgway Holiday Decorating Committee from March 15th through April 15th,2 2023 to erect Spring decorations-A    motion by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by M. FritzLecker carried unanimously 3. 20231 Elk County Tourism Marketing Grant Application for the Elk County Fair for $3,500 - A motion by M. Fritz) Lecker seconded by Joseph. C. Daghir 4. New contract with Appalachia Technologies for a Computer Network Segmentation project for The County ofElk- A motion by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by Matthew 5. Renewal contract with Peter Von Korff, PH.D. for CYS toj provide psychological counseling, assessments and therapy to children and families in Elk County A motion by. Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by M. Fritz Lecker carried unanimously 6. Application for use of the Courthouse lawn by Elk County Children & Youth from April 3rd through May 1st, 2023 to hang al banner recognizing National Child Abuse Awareness Month A motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, seconded by M. Fritz Lecker  retroactively approving the request  carried  unanimously  G.Q Quesenberry carried unanimously  carried unanimously CORRESPONDENCE review.)  (Thefollowing correspondence (if any) is availablei in the Commissioner's office for further 1. PA Department of] Human Services regarding Office ofl Development Program (ODP)Quality Assessment and Improvement review of the Cameron/ Elk Counties MH/MR organization. This review is conducted every 3 years and aimed at assessing the organization's ability to conduct certain operational and administrative functions. The ODP concluded its review on January 18, 2023 and indicated that Cameron/ Elk Counties MH/MR was in compliance with 2. PA Department of Human Services regarding payment of a driver retention and hiring bonus for the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) fiscal year 2022-2023. The 3. Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage regarding intent to apply to PA DEP for a PA Chapter 105 General Permit (GP-11) for wetland impacts associated with the LN-50 Cathodic Protection Project. This notice is required under the requirements of Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 ofthel Municipal Planning Code. Project location: isi in) Benezette Township. PA Act 141 requires 4. LDG on behalf of] National Fuel Gas Supply Company regarding intent to apply to PA DEP foral PA Chapter 105 General Permit (GP-11)in order to complete maintenance on its existing V24S pipeline. This will include any permits required under PA Code Title 25, Environmental Protection, Dam Safety and Waterway Management. Project location is in Horton Township.  most areas. The report is available for review by all stakeholders.  amount oft this payment totaled $42,157.20 for the Elk County program.  a30-day public comment period.  PAAct 14 requires a 30-day public comment period.  GOOD OF THE COUNTY    County of] Elk employee, Rose Anna Ehrensberger, has been promoted to the position of The County of] Elk has recently completed annual CPR-+training for County employees- We are happy to announce that 74% of the County's employees are CPR/First Aid/AED/Stop the Bleed certified and would like to thank our in-house trainer, Rodney County of Elk flag raising ceremony will be held on1 the Courthouse lawn on. April 18th at Ouri next meeting on April 18th, 2023 willl begin an hour later than normal. We will start at Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their A$75,000.00 check presentation to CAPSEA will take place at 1lam today to kick off  911 Coordinator effective. April 2, 2023  Constable for making that happen County Broadband update  Noon  1lam instead of10 am for that meeting. teachers, all elected officials and peace int the world.  their Under One Roofcampaign QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS -N/A QUESTIONS FROM TAXPAYERS-NA  ADJOURN MEETING-  The meeting was adjourned at 10:31AM on ai motion by M. FritzLecker, seconded by  Joseph C. Daghir and carried unanimously  ATTEST:  A  Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 18,2023 11:00 A.M. Courthouse Annex Conference Room #2    April 18, 2023 Meeting Minutes  Office of the Elk County Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway, PA  The Elk County Commissioners met on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM, Conference Room #2 ofi the Courthouse Annex. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Those physically present were Commissioners Joseph C. Daghir, M. Fritz Lecker and Matthew G. Quesenberry. Also physically present were Patrick Straub, Chief Clerk, Tom Wagner, Solicitor, Dan Rimer, IT, Nancy Baker, CYS Director, AlJoe Maletto, Johnsonburg Borough, Becki Taylor, Elk County Planning, Marilyn Secco, Courier Express and Brian Stockman, Ridgway Record, Those attending via Zoom were Ray Crosby, Samantha Brawand and Professor Terry Brawand. Ar motion was made by M. Fritz Lecker to approve the agenda; seconded by Matthew G.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA  Quesenberry and carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  AI motion was made by. Joseph C. Daghir to approve the April 4, 2023 minutes as presented,  seconded by M. Fritz Lecker and carried unanimously.  PRESENTATIONS-N/A RESOLUTION  1. Resolution Number 2023-11 Modification to Community Development Block Grant FY2020 CV Application - Amotion was made by. Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by  Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  OLD BUSINESS - N/A NEW BUSINESS  1. Bid opening for FY: 2020 & 2021 fori the. Johnsonburg West End Storm Sewer Replacement - Planning Department. No action was taken because no bids were received for this project. Ms. Taylor will rebid the project with a 120-day time frame 2. New lease contract with Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. to acquire new replacement mailing system for the 59th District Court Office, St. Mars- A motion was made by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously. 3. Request from Elk County Room Tax Committee for $8,000 for paid Facebook ads promoting Elk County = A motion was made by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by M. Fritz  completion fori the project.  Lecker and carried unanimously.    4. Request from Elk County Room Tax Committee for $5,536 for PA Outdoor News advertising promoting Elk County - Amotion was made M. Fritz Lecker, seconded by 5. Addendum with Cornell Abraxas FY: 22/23 contract adding newi facilities: A) Unit CA Secure Residential Fire Setter-Sex Offenders- B) Abraxas 1 Explorer Dorm PRTF-A motion was made by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry and 6. New contract with The Bradley Center (RTF) for CYSFY22/23-A AI motion was made by M. Fritz Lecker, seconded by Joseph C. Daghir and carried unanimously. 7. Renewal contract with Avanco International, Inc. (CAPS) FY23/241 for CYS-Ar motion was made by M. Fritz Lecker, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried  Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  carried unanimously.  unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE  1. PAI Department of Environmental Resources (PA DEP) received April 10, 2023 regarding Dubar Creek, et al Stream Redesignations. Final-form rulemaking will be considered by the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) ati its April 11, 2023 meeting, and if approved, submitted to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission, and 2. Area Transportation Authority of North Central Pennsylvania (ATA) received April 10, 2023 regarding the PAI Department of Human Services Medical Assistance Payment of$43,157.20 for 2022-2023, including instruction on how the money' was tol be distributed. This is a special payment based on 2021-2022 total trip count and separate and distinct from the regular quarterly Medical Assistance Transportation  Senate and House Committees for consideration.  Program (MATP),  GOOD OF THE COUNTY  County of Elk flag raising ceremony" will bel held on the Courthouse lawn today, April 18th Our next meeting on May 2nd, 2023 will be held at the. Johnsonburg Borough With the official termination of the Federal COVID Disaster Declaration, today will be the last Commissioner meeting that willl be hosted virtually. Public is welcome and Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their  at Noon. All are welcome.  Building/Police Department at 10:00. AM.  encouraged to attend Commissioners meetings in person. teachers, all elected officials and peace in the world.  QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS QUESTIONS FROM TAXPAYERS    ADJOURN MEETING  The meeting was adjourned at 11:15. AM on a motion by M. Fritz Lecker, seconded by  Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 2, 2023  10:00 AM. Johnsonburg Borough Building/Police Department