Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting March 11, 2024  Call to Order Silent Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes  Reorganization & Regular Meeting February 12, 2024  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  1. Ordinance 01-2024 Shared Service Code Enforcement 3. CDBG 2021 Second Ave. parking lot project 4. CDBG 2022 Harrison Ave. storm water project  2. Ordinance 02-2024 Shared Service Community Economic Development  Coordinator  New Business  1. PSAB Voting Delegate  2. Storm sewer camera accessory purchase  Executive Session  Public Comment on Agenda Items  Adjournment    216  Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting February 12, 2024 4:00 p.m.  Call to Order Silent Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call/Attendance Cherry, Scott Clopp, John DeAngelo, James DePanfilis, James R. Imbrogno, Louie Imbrogno, Tom Johnsonburg Municipal Authority Kilhoffer, Rachel Maletto, Alfred]. Miller, Ryan (ARS Engineering) Paget, Kyle Poague, Eric Thomas, John R. Warmbrodt, Richard  Title Councilman Police Chief Councilman Councilman Councilman Street Superintendent Representative Secretary President Engineer/ Codé Enforcement Mayor Councilman Solicitor Councilman  Present Absent Excused  X  X X X  X X  Approval of Agenda: Amotion wasmade by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Minutes: Amotion wasmade byCouncilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Imbrognoto approve the.minutes-ffom the reorganization meeting and regular meeting on January 2,2024 with a dhangetotmereeraniaton meeting minutes to replace Scott Cherry asa newly sworn in oumdimanntedorloue Imbrogno. Motion carried unanimously.  Warmbrodt to approve theagenda. Motion carried unanimously.  Guests & Public Comment: Nonepresent.  Monthly Reports  Mayor: Mayor Paget had nothing to report.  Police: Monthly and 2023 annual reports are on file. Chief Clopp reviewed his report and informed Council that he has received two applications for the full-time officer position. A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Poague to proceed  with the hiring process. Motion carried unanimously.  Fire Chief: Monthly is on file.    217  Superintendent: Monthly report is on file. Superintendent Imbrogno thanked the fire department for cleaning up a downed tree on Third Ave. while they were busy plowing during  as snow: storm.  Council Committees: None.  Finance & Bills for Payment: President Maletto read the borough's account balances and the bills. This month's bills include General Fund- $12,165.03, Community Center Fund- $6,188.69, and Community Improvement Fund $875.00. A motion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman DePanfilis to payt the bills as presented and to Solicitor: Solicitor Thomas will advertise the joint shared employee ordinances with Ridgway Engineer & Code Enforcement Report: Monthlyreport is on file. Engineer Ryan Miller informed Council that CDBG projects for SecondAve. parking lot and Harrison Ave. stormwater are out to bid. He and the borough crew met with. PennDOT to discuss the W. Municipal Authority: Minutes areonfile. Johnsonburg Municipal Authority Manager Brian Recreation Board: Minutes andreports areon file.The status ofthe replacement dumpster Old Business: 1.A motionwas made by.Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman DelgeptoappontDuane Duffy and Kennêth Polaski to the Civil Service Commission.  accept the finance report. Motion carried unanimously. Borough to be passed at the March 11th, meeting.  Center St. stormwater CDBG project.  Buesink was present to update Council on severalauthority projects.  doorwas discussed.  Motioncarried unanimously.  An motion wasmade by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Poague to appoint Kenneth Polaskiand Stephen Regelman to the Construction Appeals Board. Motion carried New Business: 1. A motion wasmade by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to pass Resolution 05-2024 & 06-2024 pertaining to the borough's contract with Statewide Recovery Tax Collections. Motion carried unanimously. 2. A motion was made by Councilman Imbrogno and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to approve the expenses for Secretary Kilhoffer to attend the PSAB annual conference in Hershey and the street crew to attend the PA One Call Safety Days in Erie. Motion carried  unanimously.  unanimously.  3. A motion was made by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman DePantilis to exonerate Tax Collector Trina DeStephano from the collection of the 2021 Per Capita taxes.    218  Motion carried unanimously. These taxes will be turned over to Statewide Tax Recovery for Ar motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to move into executive session to discuss litigation, personnel, and real estate at 4:35 p.m. Amotion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman DePanfilis to President Maletto stated that, during executive session, litigation, personnel, and real estate A motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to move forward with an emergency demolition of the former theater building at 528 Market St. due to structural concerns oft the code enforcementiofficer. President Maletto called for a roll call Adjournment: Ar motion was made by Councilman DeAngeloand seconded by Councilman DePanfilis to adjourn the meeting at5:51p.m. Motion.carried unanimously.  collection.  Motion carried unanimously.  return to regular session at 5:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  were discussed but no decisions were made.  vote which was unanimous in favor of the motion. Motion carried.  Rachel Kilhoffer Secretary    BOROUGH  JOHNSONBURG Department of Police JOHN CLOPP Chiefof Police  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 ofl February 2024.  Calls for Service Signal Calls Telephone Calls Investigations Hearings Traffic Accidents Written Warnings Receipts: Fines  192 38 55 37 7 2 20  Parking Violations House Watches Vehicle Lockouts Light outage B.O.L.O Asst. Fire/Ambulance Asst. other Police Dept. 13 Special Information:  2 1 2 0 5 6  $ 943.62 A Act13G Grant submitted for department body armor.  Reports $ 0.00 Reimbursement grant received for $9,421.55. Tickets $ 0.00 Provided security for gun bash with Elk Sheriffs. Total $ 943.62 Full-time patrolman testing process underway.  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 0 2 3 3 0 2 2 1 14 11 41  Arrest 1 0 2 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 35  Handled Otherwise 2 0 0 2 1 0 1 2 1 13 27  6(21 MV Arrests) 5  Respectfully C. Chpe  gh    EINSONEHIRE RESC E a  Johnsonburg Fire Department  Fire - Rescue 99 Clarion Road Johnsonburg, PA 15845 Phone 814-965-4276 Fax 814-965-4276 February 2024. Johnsonburg Fire Department Report  ES1.190  Incident Type Count per Station for Date Range Start Date: 02/01/2024 End Date: 02/29/2024 Station: EC2-E ELK COMPANY 2  INCIDENT TYPE 111- Building fire 322 Motor vehicle accident withi injuries 445 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 520- Water problem, other 551- Assist police or other governmental agency 733 Smoke detector activation due tor malfunction 743- Smoke detector activation, no fire unintentional  #INCIDENTS 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 8  #I Incidents for EC2 Elk Company 2:  Calls in Johnsonburg Borough- - 5 Calls in North Ridgway Township -2 Automatic / Mutual Aid Calls- -1 Total Man Hours for All Calls February 2024-28.15 Total Monetary Fire Loss. Johnsonburg Borough February 2024-$0 Total Monetary Fire Loss North Ridgway Township February 2024 - $0  Respectfully Christopher 4. Kreckel Chief    Boro  report  street crew  Checked drain on east avenue,camered the drain it was clear was home owneri issue.  Salted and plowed all streets throughout borough.  Marked pa one calls.  Picked up tree limbs throughout town. Cleaned drains throughout town.  Met with contractors for pre bid meetings on harrison and second ave.  Washed all trucks and equipment. Held dumpster day. Fixed drain on bergen street.  Installed new rear wheel bearing on 2017 police cruiser.  Took spreader out of 20121 f350.  1        ARS ENGINEERING  SERVICES  Engineer's Report -1 March 11, 2024J Johnsonburg Borough Council Meeting  The following is a summary of work performed overt the last month, including updates on current project  status, provided herein for your review: Engineering Services  The Second Avenue Parking Lot Project was recently advertised with bids due on March 6th. Three( (3)b bids were received and opened at the Commissioners Meeting on! March 7th. They were tabled to provide time for review and evaluation by Borough Council as each bid was greater than funding currently available through the previously approved CDBG grant. Any overage would be the responsibility of the Borough to pay. The scope of work and final recommendation(s) for approval will be discussed at the March Council Meeting. The Harrison Ave Storm Sewer Replacement Project was recently advertised with bids due on March 6th. Four(4) bids were received and opened at the Commissioners Meeting on March 7th. They were tabled to provide time for additional review and evaluation by Borough Council as the majority were greater than funding currently available. One bid was significantly different than all the others and will require additional evaluation. The Borough would be responsible for any overage beyond funding available through the previously approved CDBG grant. Thes scope ofv work and final recommendation(s) will be discussed at thel March Council Meeting. We have met several times with Bucktail Excavators, Inc. to discuss the scope of work for the emergency demolition of the old Theater building on Market Street. Several preliminary steps were needed tol be completed priort to demolition including removal of an old utility pole adjacent to the rear corner of the building and concerns with the close proximity of the Elks building. Upon further investigation it was found the rubber roofing material on thel Elks building ran up along the side and top oft the curbing along the length of the Theater roof. This material needed to be cut and "detached" from the Theater as there were concerns demolition activities might create additional issues. Both have been addressed and updates have been provided to the contractor. They plan on clearing materials int the basement areaj prior to commencing demolition asi it will make the cleanup much less complicated. The contractor alsoi intends to remove the old furnace that has been sitting behind the Theater for some time now. Work is anticipated tob begin this month, when completed the goal is tol be able to remove the barriers currently located along Wel have continued to progress work on finalizing the scope of work for the Hemlock Street Stormwater Project. We continue to work with the solicitor to get easement agreements inj place asar result of the proposed alignment. We anticipate this project being advertised this Spring. This project is being funded by an ARPA PA Small Water & Sewer Grant previously awarded We completed our review of the Stormwater Management Plans and Report submitted for the Nittany Energylohnsonburg Mini-Mart addition project. The plans have been approved and contractor has already installed thej primary storage facility. Additional gutters ands surface inlets  the Market Street sidewalk.  by the Commonwealth Finance. Authority.  will be connected as construction continues.  P.O. BOX: 202, JOHNSONBURG, PA 15845 phone: (814)9 965-2211 fax: (814) 965-4028 www. arsengineeringsenvices: com    ARS ENGINEERING  SERVICES  Wer recently worked with Cly Hornung to close out the most recent Mee Foundation grant which was used to upgrade HVAC facilities on the second floor oft the Community Building. We are planning to request additional funding during another application round later this year. The remaining areas to be upgraded are the Ballroom and Kitchen/Parlor/Coat Room on the third floor Once complete the entire building will have been upgraded and the old steam boiler can be Overt the last several months we'vel been working with the. JCC on an existing leak in the Weight Room. Sealing oft the side patio and floor drains has significantly reduced the amount of water and several other recommendations will be addressed throughout the Spring in an attempt to We continue to work to: finalize the Flood Study Report with TranSystems. They had provided pre-final plans and updated cost estimates in) November which were used to complete the LSA grant application for the West End Flood Control Project. Once completed the Flood Study and plans will make the Project "shovel ready" and can be used to pursue additional funding The County Planning Office has sent out an announcement: requesting applications fort this year's CDBG grant funding round. These applications willl be due later this year; however, suggestions for potential projects are welcome sO we can begin planning on getting project(s) scope of work  "retired". Air conditioning would also have been added throughout.  completely address any further water infiltration.  opportunities.  started and estimates generated.  Code Enforcement  Residents are once again reminded that garbage and garbage cans are not permitted to be left curbside throughout the week between collection. This has become increasingly common and resulted in cans and trash being scattered along local roads especially during storm events.  Property owners will: receive violation notices ifthese practices continue.  Respectfully Submitted, TARL Ryan) Miller, PE  P.O. BOX:202, JOHNSONBURG, PA1 15845 phone: (814) 965-2211 - fax: (814).965-4028 Www. negnetgenicecan    JOHNSONBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday,. January 10,2024  Ther meeting was called to order at4 4:00 p.m. by Chairman. Jack Fowler, followed by The Pledge of Allegiance and a  moment ofs silence. REORGANIZATION  Ar motion was madel by Earl Park and seconded by Eric Poague to nominate. Jack Fowler as Chairman. Roll call vote:. Jack Fowler - abstain, TJ Weaver- -yes, Earl Park-yes, Eric Poague - yes, Paul Villella - yes, Tony Ar motion was made by Earl Park and seconded by Eric Poague to nominate TJ Weaver as Vice-Chairman. Roll call vote:. Jack Fowler - yes, TJV Weaver- - abstain, Earl Park-y yes, Eric Poague - yes, Paul Villella yes, Tony Ar motion was made by Tony King and seconded by Eric Poague to nominate Earl Parka as Secretary. Roll call vote:. Jack Fowler -yes, TJ Weaver -yes, Earl Park- -a abstain, Eric Poague - yes, Paul Villella - yes, Tony Ar motion was madel by Earl Park and seconded by Eric Poague to nominate Duane Duffy as Treasurer. Roll call vote:. Jack Fowler - yes, TJWeaver- - yes, Earl Park-yes, Eric Poague - yes, Paul Villella - yes, Tony King- - Ar motion was made by Earl Park and: seconded by Eric Poague to nominate Paul Villella as Alternate Secretary- Treasurer. Roll call vote: Jack Fowler -yes, TJ Weaver - yes, Earl Park-yes, Eric Poague - yes, Paul Villella- - Ar motion was made by Earl Park and seconded by Eric Poague keep the same Engineer (Travis Long, JHA), the same Solicitor (Peter Reith), the same auditor (McKeever, Varga and Senko) and the same depositories (CNB, Northwest Ar motion was made by Eric Poague ands seconded by Earl Park to adjourn the reorganizational meeting and enter  King- - yes, Duane Duffy - yes (carried 6-0).  King- = yes, Duane Duffy- - yes (carried 6-0).  King - yes, Duane Duffy - yes (carried 6-0).  yes, Duane Duffy - abstain (carried 6-0).  abstain, Tony King- - yes, Duane Duffy- - yes (carried 6-0).  and PLGIT) (carried).  into the regular meeting (carried).  VISITORS - Aljoe Maletto, Joyce Maletto (The. Johnsonburg Press) Chairman Fowler welcomed new Board Members, Duane Duffy and Tony King.  Ar motion was made by Ericl Poague ands seconded by TJ Weaver to approve the agenda (carried).  VISITOR COMMENTS (on agenda related items) - None  EXECUTIVE SESSION - None  APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING - A motion was made by Eric Poague ands seconded by TJ  Weaver to approve the minutes from the December 27, 2023 Special Meeting (carried).  MANAGER'S REPORT - Copy attached WATER REPORT - Copy attached SEWER REPORT - Copy attached    ENGINEER'S REPORT- Copy attached current collection procedures (carried). A. Administrative- - none B. Operations -none Finance -none D. Fire Department- -I none . Hiring none . Johnsonburg Borough none Grants - none  SOLICITOR'SI REPORT - Ar motion was made by Eric Poague and seconded by TJ Weaver tol have Solicitor Reith, Briana and Tracey get together to work on revising the payment rules andr regulations to better align with our COMMITTEE REPORTS - Chairman Fowler willl have the new committee appointments at next month's meeting.  TREASURER'S REPORT - A motion was made by Ericl Poague ands seconded by TJ Weaver to approve the BILLSFOR PAYMENT - A motion was made by Eric Poague ands seconded by Earl Park to approve the bills for  Treasurer's report (carried).  payment int the amount of $41,761.45 (carried). Bank Balances as of: December 31, 2023 Northwest SewerMoney Market -$64,356.56 Payrol-$164,561.21 WaterPennvest- -$510.67 SewerPennvest- -$2,027.13 Operating Checking- -$57,203.34 SewerSavings- -$52,550.20 WaterSavings- -$1 154,952.39 CNB CD-$26,159.50 Savings Acct. -$6,066.56 WaterProject Checking (COA)-$96,286.63 SewerChecking $1 10,867.57 Waterline Extension- $1 14.00 PLGIT GeneralF Fund- -$510,752.90 DebtF Payments CNBI Mortgage- -$327.92 CNB Waterline Ext. LOC (interest only)-$1,396.94 CNBI WWTPI Upgradel LOC-$3,459.20 Pennvest- $15,529.32 (last payment) Pennvest- $8,580.54 Pennvest- -$11,718.30 USDAloan-$12928/00  BOARD DISCUSSION - The "Let Water Run! List" was discussed. Amotion was made by Earl Park and seconded by TJ Weaver tol have Brian, Tracey and Chris make a decision on who can let their water runi int the winter, based on individual circumstances. Those who arei told they mayl let their water run will have their consumption monitored closely andt they will bei informed if they go over ther minimum (Carried 6-1, Eric Poague no).    AI motion was made by Eric Poague and seconded by TJ Weaver to approve the Resolution to apply for PENNVEST funding for the Waterline Extension and the Lead/Copper Line Upgrade. Roll call vote: Earl Park- yes, TJ Weaver- = yes, Paul Villella -yes, Duane Duffy- - yes, Tony King - yes, Eric Poague -yes, Jack Fowler - yes (carried7 7-0). New Board Member Tony King asked questions about ther responsibility of the Board andi its members. Ar motion was made by Eric Poague and: seconded by TJ Weaver tol have each Board Member receive. JMA's Rules and Regulations, JMA's Bylaws, JMA's Employee Handbook, a copy oft the budget anda al PAI DCED publication called  "Municipal, Authorities in PA" in. January ofe each year (carried).  BUSINESS, AFFAIRS - none  COMMENTS FROM VISITORS - Aljoe Maletto asked questions about the Powers Run Dam removal.  EXECUTIVE SESSION -Ar motion was made by Eric Poague ands seconded by TJ Weaver to enteri into Executive Session at! 5:20 (carried). Amotion was made by Earl Park and: seconded by Eric Poaguet to exit Executive Session ande enteri into ADIOURNMENT OF MEETING- AI motion was made by Earl Parka ands seconded by Eric Poague to adjourn the  Regular Meeting at 6:14 (carried). Personnel &1 litigation were discussed with no action taken.  meeting at 6:15 p.m. (carried).  Jack Fowler, Chairperson TLB    February 6, 2024 Meeting Minutes  Office of the County of] Elk Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway, PA  The County of] Elk Commissioners met on Thursday, January 18, 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. FritzLecker, Matthew G. Quesenberry and Gregory J. Gebauer. Also present were. Rick Brown, Solicitor; Patrick Straub, Chief Clerk; Emily Anders, Office Administrator; Dan Rimer, IT; Matthew Frey, Treasurer; Gerald Copella, Director ofVeteran Affairs; Mike McAllister, Director of Emergency Services; Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator; Jennifer Quagliani, ChiefProbation Officer; Derick Morey, Assistant Chief Probation Officer; Ryanl Miller, ARS Engineering Services; Bill Laird, St. Marys Airport Authority; Ernie Mattiuz, Elk County Farm Bureau; Pam Streich, Workforce Development Board; Rachel Lampe, St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce; Tristan Klinefelter  and Marilyn Secco, Press. APPROVAL OF AGENDA-  Matthew G. Quesenberry request that Resolution #2 be removed from the agenda. Motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry to: approve the changed agenda, second by Gregory J.  Gebauer: and carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  An motion was made by Gregory J. Gebauer to approve the. January 18, 2024 minutes as presented, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  PRESENTATIONS-NA RESOLUTIONS  1. 2024-04- - Requested by CDBG, Appoint Fair Housing Officer for the County and on behalf of the Ridgway Borough. Information was provided by Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator. Kathy McClelland, County of] Elk Planning Department was nominated. A motion was made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, seconded by Gregory 2. 2024-05- - Requested by CDBG, Approval of Revision to Community Development  J. Gebauer and carried unanimously.  Block grant FY2022 Appication-Remoyed from Agenda  OLD BUSINESS- -N/A    NEW BUSINESS  1. Authorize Retirement Board signatories for Northwest Bank Custodial Account, County ofElk Retirement Plan effective 1/1/2024.A motion made by M. Fritz) Lecker, seconded by Matthew G. Gebauer, carried unanimously. 2. Requested by Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce, application for Elk County Tourism Marketing Grant funds int the amount of$3,500 for the 2024 Ridgway Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous. - A motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, seconded by 3. Change ofl Board of Commissioners' meeting day from Tuesdays to' Thursdays beginning with March 7th, 2024: meeting. Time will remain at 10:00am. A motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry carried unanimously. 4. Requested by the Probation Department, service agreement with Northern Tier Children's) Home Residential Services, Inc. from March 1, 20241 to February 28, 2025. Jennifer Quagliani, Chief] Probation Officer and Derick Morey, Assistant Chief Probation Officer provided information about the Women's Center. A motion made by M. Fritz Lecker, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry, carried 5. Requested by North Central PA Regional Planning & Development Committee, reappointment oft the following for the term of. January 1,20241 to December 31,2026: a. Planning Representative-Tracy Gerber-County of Elk Planning Dept. b. Economic Development Representative-lina Gradizzi, City of St. Marys C. Industry Representative-Doug: Bauer, Horizon' Technologies An motion made by Matthew G. Qucsenbery,seconded by Gregory J. Gebauer Requested by Veterans Affairs, 16 veteran burial requisitions, 15 veteran headstone forms, and 15 veteran erection authorizations. Information provided by Gerald Copella, Director of County of] Elk Veterans Affairs. A motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, seconded by Matthew J. Quesenberry carried unanimously. 7. Requested by Elk County Solid Waste. Authority, appointment ofMary Kay Candalor to the Elk County Solid Waste Authority board for the term of. January 1,2024 to. December 31,2028. M. Fritz Lecker stated Dick Dallasen, a long-time, valued member had resigned. Mary Kay Candalor has been a long-term volunteer at thel Recycling Center. A motion made by Matthew G. Quesemberry,seconded by Gregory J. 8. Announcement of County ofElk Prison Screening Project RFP - Ryan Miller, ARS Engineering Services. Gregory J. Gebauer spoke about the reasoning for this action. Ryan Miller, ARS Engineering Services provided information. No vote was needed. 9. Requested by Elk County Office ofl Emergency Services, recurring 1 year contract between MCM Consulting Group, Inc and Northern Tier Regional 911 System for the period of1/1/24 to 12/31/24: in the amount of$112,428.00. Information provided by Mike. McAllister, Director of] Emergency Services. A motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, seconded by Matthewy X. Quesenberry carried unanimously.  Gregory J. Gebauer carried unanimously.  unanimously.  carried unanimously.  Gebauer carried unanimously.  bin    10. Bid opening for 2013 Ford) Fusion. Winning bid, $3,150 offered by William Gerg, Jr. A motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry to accept this bid, seconded by M.  Fritz Lecker carried unanimously.  CORRESPONDENCE -(The following correspondence, ifany, is available in the  Commissioner's office: for further review.)  1. Larson Design Group (LDG) (received January 10t) regarding National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation's (NFG) intent to apply to PA DEP for a NPDES General Permit for the repair of existing exposures on pipeline right of way. Included are all permits required under PA Code Tile 25, Environmental Protection. Project location is Spring Twp and involving replacement of 4,600 ft of distribution line. 2. AgriPower Mfg. & Services, Inc. (received January 11") regarding intent to renew their exiting PAI DEP. Air Quality Operating permit. Site location 230 State St., St. Marys, PA. This notice is provided in accordance with PA Act 14 which requires a 30 day public 3. Dewberry Engineers, Inc. (received January 15th) regarding City of St. Marys' intent to file apply for a PA DEP Waterway Obstruction Permit (Utility Line Stream Crossing permit). Project location is City ofSt. Marysi involvingr replacement oft the SR 1005-A01 bridge over Elk Creek and sanitary sewer relocation. This notice is provided in accordance with PA. Act 14 which requires a 30 day public comment period. 4. JMS Manufacturing dba Ridgway Powdered Metals (received January 19#h) regarding intent to renew their existing PA DEP General NPDES Permit. Site location 6931 Ridgway Saint Marys Rd., Ridgway, PA. This notice is provided in accordance with PA 5. JHA Companies (JHA) (received January 26") regarding Buerk Septic Service's intent tor renew PA DEP Waste Management General Permit#WMGM0S1. Site location Ron Buerk Farm Biosolids, 101 Rosely Rd., St. Marys, PA. This notice is provided in accordance with PA Act 14 which: requires a 30 day public comment period.  comment period.  Act 14 which: requires a 30 day public comment period.  GOOD OF THE COUNTY  We welcome and encourage the publici to attend our meetings. M. FritzLeckerwelcomed Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their Bill Laird, St. Marys Airport Authority spoke of the needs oft the St. Marys Airport. They received a grant to revitalize the terminal, but they would need to fund 25% oft the total project. While the Drag Races will resume for 2024 and the Aviation Festival brings in  Rachel Lampe, Ernie. Mattuiz, and Pam Streich. teachers, all elected officials and peace: int the world.  some: funds, these are: needed for normal operating expenses.  QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS    1. Tristan Klinefelter, WTAJ asked questions about the cost oft the prison project and the  reason: for needing more prison security. QUESTIONS TROMTAXAYIRS-NA  ADJOURN MEETING  Themeeting was adjourned at 10:52AM on ai motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry seconded by  Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously  Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 20, 2024  10:00. A.M. Thomas G. Wagner Conference Room, Courthouse Annex  Attest:  NSa    February 20, 2024 Meeting Minutes  Office of the County of Elk Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway, PA  The County of Elk Commissioners met on Tuesday, February 20, 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; Matthew Frey, Treasurer; Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator; Kathy McClelland, Office Manager; Kimberly Frey, Elections Director; Nancy Baker, CYS Director; Tyler Daniels, Chief Assessor; Northern Central Regional Planning and Development: Connor Vecellio, Transportation Planning Coordinator; Elise Grovanz, Community Development Coordinator; Katiel Lenze, Community Development Coordinator; and Jim Chorney, Executive Director; and Marilyn Secco, Press.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA  Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried  unanimously.  APPROVALOE MINUTES  A motion was made by Gregory J. Gebauer to approve thel February 6, 2024 with a correction of Matthew G. Quesenberry's middle initial in New Business #9, seconded by M.  Fritz Lecker and carried unanimously.  PRESENTATIONS  1. North Central Regional Planning and Development Commission: Jim Chorney, Executive Director along with Elise Grovanz, and Katie Lenze, Community Development Coordinators presented information about programs and updates that can benefit our region. Connor Vecellio, Transportation Planning Coordinator spoke of transportation and the website updates, and the safety action plan. Elise Grovanz spoke ofways they can help with grantapprovals. Katie. Lenze spoke of the Greenway  Mini Grant. RESOLUTIONS -N/A OLD BUSINESS- -N/A NEW BUSINESS    1. Requested by the Elk County Prison; renewal of Memorandum ofU Understanding Between Indiana County & Elk County forinmate housing from January 24, 2024 until January 24, 2025. A motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, seconded by Gregory 2. Requested by CYS; new agreement with Menta Counseling of] Indiana PA to provide psychological counseling, assessments and therapy to children and families on an as- needed basis. The agreement is for. July 1,2023 until June 30, 2024. Nancy Baker, CYS Director provided information. A motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, seconded by 3. Requested by Tax. Assessment Department; Addendum to the contract of February 7, 2023 between County of] Elk and Statewide Tax Recovery for the collection of delinquent Per Capita taxes. This Addendum will allow Statewide to contract with H.A. Berkheimer, Creditech, and BerkOne ini the collections process. A motion made by GregoryJ. Gebauer, seconded by M. Fritz Lecker carried unanimously. 4.1 Requested by Veterans Affairs, 51 burial and 6 headstone approvals. A motion made by M. Fritz Lecker, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry, carried unanimously.  J. Gebauer carried unanimously.  Matthew G. Quesenberry carried unanimously.  CORREISPONDENCE-Che following correspondence, if any, is available in the 1. Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. (received February 131) regarding theiri intent toa apply for renewal ofTitle V Operating Permit (TVOP #24-00120) at. Ardell Compressor Station. This notice is provided in accordance with the 1990 Clean Air Act which requires 2. Dewberry Engineers, Inc. (received February 14") regarding St. Marys Water Authority's intent to file apply to PA DEP for a Waterway Obstruction Permit. The project involves the replacement tofthe SRI 1005-A01 bridge over Elk Creek and thei relocation ofane existing water line. Project location is City of St. Marys. This notice is provided pursuant to PA Administrative Code Section 1905-A, as amended by Act 14, which requires a 30 day  Commissioner's office for further review.)  a30 day public comment period.  public comment period.  GOOD OF THE COUNTY  M. Fritz Lecker announced Act 13 in now open. Deadline is close of business, Introduction of the Courthouse Facility Dog, Miss Praline, will occur at the March 21st Kim Frey will discuss the excess inventory auction to be held the week of] February 24th, 2024. Auction items are located in the Annex Gymnasium for public inspection during  February 29, 2024. Commissioners' meeting. regular business hours.  We welcome and encourage thej public to attend our meetings.    Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their  teachers, all elected officials and peacei in the world.  QUESTIONS FROMTHE PRESS  1. Marilyn Secco, Courier Express asked Connor Veccellio about the meaning of] RPO.  Connor Vecellio explained it was Rural Planning Organization.  QUESTIONS FROM' TAXPAYERS-NA  ADJOURN MEETING  The meeting was adjourned at 10:26AM on ai motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry seconded by  Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously  Next Meeting: Thursday, March 7,2024  10:00 A.M. Thomas G. Wagner Conference Room, Courthouse Annex  Attest:  ARC