177  Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting May 8, 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, AlfredJ J. 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/ Codel Enforcement Mayor Councilman Solicitor Councilman  Present Absent Excused  x  x X X X X X X X X X X  X  Johnsonburg Municipal Authority Representative  X  Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes: A motion was made by Councilman Imbrogno and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to approve the minutes from the April 10, 2023. Motion carried unanimously. Guests & Public Comment: Randy Mason, 143 Grove St., addressed Council on problems in his neighborhood involving semi-trucks causing property damage, speeding on W. Center St., and stray cats. Chief Clopp addressed the traffic concerns and stated that signage prohibiting large trucks has been attempted in other neighbors but has shown to be unsuccessful. He suggested meeting with Domtar to possibly create truck route signage coming into town. Secretary Kilhoffer stated that she will speak to the Ridgway Animal Haven to request their assistance with the stray cat problem as they had previously been int this area.  Monthly Reports  Mayor: Mayor Paget had nothing to report.    178  Police: Monthly report is oni file. Chief Clopp reviewed his report which included the  following:  AK9 search was performed att the high school on April 13th.  The 2017 patrol vehicle was repaired from a minor accident earlier this year. The townwide surveillance camera project is finished with the last camera being Owen Schreiber has accepted our Cadet Sponsorship Agreement and is filling out the Asaturation patrol organized by the Attorney General's office was held on May 4th. Chief Clopp explained the process of these patrols and all the departments and  installed at the knothole fields this month. paperwork to begin the academy in. July.  The annual police memorial service will be held on May 15th.  agencies involved. Fire Chief: Monthly report is on file. Superintendent: Monthly report is on file. not have any recommendations for council.  Council Committees: The public works committee met to discuss borough projects but did Finance & Bills for Payment: President Maletto read the borough's account balances and the bills. This month's bills include General Fund- $9,554.45, Community Center Fund- - $7,385.12, Highway Aid Fund - $237.55 and Community Improvement Fund $5,278.68. A motion was madel by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to pay the bills as presented and to accept the finance report. Motion carried unanimously. Secretary Kilhoffer will explore financing options for the demolition of 528 Market St. and the Solicitor: Solicitor Thomas reported that he drafted a letter to Mr. Tassone explaining our discussion during April's meeting about code enforcement of his property and the borough's Engineer & Code Enforcement Report: Monthly report is on file. Mr. Miller reviewed his  fire services fund.  properties.  report which included the following  The Flood Mitigation Project involving the culvert study off W. Center St. and. Julia St. is int the final design phase. The Army Corp will be consulted for their approval. The W. Center St. and. Julia St. stormwater project willl be rebid. The 2023 CDBG project with the. Johnsonburg Municipal Authority for the sewer line behind the. Johnsonburg Community Center is being reviewed by the state grant  manager.  Engineer Miller reported on potential excess CDBG funding that may become available to the borough. A discussion was held ont the slum and blight potential with the repository houses  on First Ave. and Bergen St.    179  Municipal Authority: Minutes are on file. Recreation Board: Minutes and reports are on file.  Old Business: A discussion was held on the crack sealing completed by HRI as at follow-up for New Business:1. Secretary Kilhoffer made Council aware of the Johnsonburg Community Trust's garden project at thei intersection of Market St. and Center St. at the former Girl Scout A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to approve the. Johnsonburg Community Trust'srequest to close Market St. from 1:00 p.m. until midnight on July 7th for their annual alumni event and to waive the open container ordinance 2. Amotion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to order AEDs and corresponding wall hanging cabinets fori the. Johnsonburg Community Center 3. A motion was made by Councilman Imbrogno and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to rescind the 2018 Domtar and Elk County RDA Agreement. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Councilman Imbrogno and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to sign the 2023 Domtar and Elk County RDA Agreement. Motion carried unanimously. Ar motion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to go into executive session to discuss litigation at 5:14 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Ar motion was made by Councilman Imbrogno and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to President Maletto stated that, during executive session, litigation was discussed but no action Adjournment: Amotion was made by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to adjourn the meeting at 5:33 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  our 2021 paving project.  garden.  for the same time and place. Motion carried unanimously.  and the Johnsonburg Borough building. Motion carried unanimously.  return to regular session at 5:31 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  was taken.  Rachel Secretary