231  Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting July 8, 2024 4:00 p.m.  Call to Order SilentP Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Cal/Attendance Cherry, Scott Clopp, John DeAngelo, James DePanfilis, James R. Imbrogno, Louie Imbrogno, Tom Johnsonburg Municipal Authority Kilhoffer, Rachel Maletto, Alfred]. Miller,Ryan (ARSEngineering) Paget,Kyle Poague, Eric Thomas, John R. Warmbrodt, Richard  Title Councilman Police Chief Councilman Councilman Councilman Street Superintendent Representative Secretary President Engineer/ Code Enforcement Mayor Councilman Solicitor Counciiman  Present Absent Excused  X X X X X X X X X X X X  X   F,  X  Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman Chery to approve the agenda with an added executive session. Motion carried Minutes: Amotion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on. June 10, 2024. Motion Guests & Public Comment: Johnsonburg Community Trust President Stephanie Distler welcomed Council to the Heritage Education & Welcome Center and invited them to the Upon their request, a motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to allow the. Johnsonburg Community Trust to use the empty lot at! 528 Market St. to set up canopies for the alumni event on. July 12th. Motion carried unanimously.  unanimously.  carried unanimously.  grand opening on. July 11th.  Monthly Reports  Finance & Bills for Payment: President Maletto read the borough's account balances and the bills. This month's bills include General Fund- -$14,229.27, Community Center Fund- $2,914.25, and Community Improvement Fund- 545,88273.Amotion was made by    232  Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman Cherry to payt the bills as presented and Mayor: Mayor Paget informed the public that the new Nittany Mart store is open 24 hoursa  to accept the finance report. Motion carried unanimously. day and has a nice display of historical pictures of Johnsonburg. Police: Monthly report is on file. Chief Clopp reviewed his report.  Fire Chief: Monthly report is on file. Superintendent: Monthly report is on file.  Engineer & Code Enforcement Report: Monthly report is ont file. Engineer Ryan Miller was Code Enforcement: Code Enforcement Officer Chris Lindmar reviewed notices and fines for grass, vehicles, and unsanitary! houses. At few specific addresses were discussed. Recreation Board: Minutes and reports are on file. A motion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman Cherry to accept, with regret, Christine Bressler's Council Committees: Councilman Poague stated the Economic Development Committee met with the Community & Economic Development Coordinator Emma Coppolo and gave an The finance committee had met with the. Johnsonburg Community Trust to discuss the officé The personnel committee met with the Johnsonburg Community Center Recreation Director Solicitor: Solicitor Thomas reported that the advertisement for the sale of 704 Bridge St. will be published this week. He recommended al biddersinformational packet fori future property Municipal Authority: Councilman Poague, who also serves as a Johnsonburg Municipal Authority board member, updated Council on current authority projects including the Powers Run dam, the water line extension to the elementary school, and the recent turnover oft the Old Business: 1.A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Poague to accept thel low bid of $1,000 from Thorwart Electrical for the upgrade of the court lights att the. Johnsonburg Community Center. Motion carried unanimously.  excused.  resignation. Motion carried unanimously.  update on what was discussed.  space within the Heritage Education & Welcome Center.  E 96 pt  to discuss some outstanding issues.  sales.  water plant operator.    233  Amotion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Cherry to forgive the $7,000 owed by the Johnsonburg Community Trust fori the 2018 playground grant. President Maletto called for a roll call vote. Imbrogno-yes, Warmbrodt - no, Maletto - no, DePanfilis- New Business: 1. Amotion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to accept the low bid of $7,000 from Paul Gnan Tree Trimming Services for tree trimming along First Ave., Penn St., and Chestnut St. Motion carried unanimously. 2. A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and: seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to purchase a new equipment tilt trailer from Kaufman Trailers for $7,500.00. Motion carried Amotion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to moveinto executive session at 4:41 p.m. to discuss personnel. Motion carried unanimously. Ar motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to return President Maletto stated that, during executive session, Council discussed personnel but no Adjournment: Amotion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to adjourn the meeting at 5:26 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  no, Poague - yes, Cherry - yes, Mayor Paget - yes. Motion carried.  unanimously.  to! regular session at 5:25 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  action was taken.  Rachel Kilhoffer Secrétary    234  Johnsonburg Borough Special Meeting July 30, 2024 6:00 p.m.  Call to Order Silent Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call/Attendance Cherry, Scott Clopp, John DeAngelo, James DePanfilis, James R. Imbrogno, Louie Imbrogno, Tom Johnsonburg Municipal Authority Kilhoffer, Rachel Maletto, AlfredJ. Miller, Ryan (ARS Engineering) Paget, Kyle Poague, Eric Thomas, JohnF R. Warmbrodt, Richard  Title Councilman Police Chief Councilman Councilman Councilman Street Superintendent X Representative Secretary President Engineer/ Code Enforcement Mayor Councilman Solicitor Councilman  Present Absent Excused X X X x  X X  X X X X X X X  Agenda: A motion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman Cherry Business: 1. Community & Economic Development Coordinator Emma Coppolo gave a presentation to Council about the Community & Heart Soul program. Amotion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Maletto to provide a commitment letter and $5,000 in matching funding for the program. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Solicitor Thomas provided a review of the Sunshine Act including the rules and regulations governing executive sessions, public meetings, and meeting agendas. In his opinion, the vote to forgive the. Johnsonburg Community Trust's repayment of funding for a playground grant overage on the. July gth meeting was a violation because it was not on the agenda. He recommends placing a revote ont the August 12th agenda to: satisfy the Sunshine Act requirements. Al brief discussion was held on public notice requirements.  to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  F/t  3. Upon recommendation of Superintendent Imbrogno, a motion was made by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman DePanfilis to have the borough street vehicles treated with undercoating by Mach Auto Detailing for $600 per vehicle. Motion carried unanimously. 4.Amotion was made by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman Cherry to allow St.. John Lutheran Church to close a portion of Church St. on September 14th for their annual  festival. Motion carried unanimously.    235  5. Engineer Ryan Miller explained that our 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project for stormwater line replacement on Third Ave. did not qualify under the program's guidelines. He reviewed the eligibility guidelines for CDBG projects and then a discussion was held on potential projects. A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to submit 2024 CDBG applications to replace sidewalks on Market St. and Bridget St. (referred to as the Bridge St. Corridor) and for the demolition of 512 Market St. 6. Engineer Miller reviewed the. Johnsonburg Community Exterior Restoration Project and explained the history of rescoping the project to fit within the funding. He is recommending completing one: side at at time and to start with the south side facing the playground. A motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Cherry to complete the exterior restoration of the playground side oft the. Johnsonburg Community Center and move forward with the project when funding permits. Motion carried unanimously. Adjournment: Amotion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to adjourn ther meeting at 4:58 p.m. Motin carried unanimously.  Motion carried unanimously.  -  Rachel Kilhoffer Secretary