184  Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting July 10, 2023 4:00 p.m.  Call to Order Silent Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call/Attendance Cherry, Scott Clopp,lohn 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 X X X X X  Johnsonburg Municipal Authority Representative  Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes: A motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Cherry to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on June 12, 2023. Motion carried  unanimously.  Guests & Public Comment: Don Myers, representing the Grey Knights Drum & Bugle Corps, waspresent to discuss al letter they received from the borough stating that their lease with theJ Johnsonburg Community Center will not be renewed for 2024. After a discussion on the situation, they were asked to attend a recreation board meeting to work out possible terms  with them.  Monthly Reports  Mayor: Mayor Paget reported on community events.  Police: Monthly report is on file. Chief Clopp reviewed his report which included the  following:  The department completed their annual CLEAN training.  Owen Schreiber started the police academy, under borough contract, on 7/5/23.    185  Fire Chief: Monthly report is on file. Superintendent: Monthly report is on file.  Council Committees: The finance committee will schedule a meeting to review the budget. Finance & Bills for Payment: President Maletto read the borough's account balances and the bills. This month's bills include General Fund $6,995.51, Community Center Fund $3,638.06, Highway Aid Fund -S $660.19 and Community Improvement Fund- - $11,048.00. Amotion 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. Solicitor: Solicitor Thomas reported that hel had sent letter to Robert Tassone'sa attorney in response to his letter expressing concerns about his property on Market St. Ac discussion was held on the condition of the properties at 210 Mill St. and 508 Second. Ave. and possible abatement options. Solicitor Thomas will: send al letter to each property owner notifying them oft the council'si intentions to declare the properties as public nuisances.  A discussion was held on code enforcement issues.  Engineer & Code Enforcement Report: Monthly report is ont file. Mr. Miller reviewed his The West End Stormwater Project has been rescoped to only include. Julia St. A The. Johnsonburg Hotel Site Cleanup Project was discussed with Mr. Miller explaining the bids received and potential funding sources. The borough will hold a special meeting later this month, after the Elk County Commissioner'si meeting, to decide on  report which included the following  discussion was held ont the bidding outcomes.  this project.  Various code enforcement issues were discussed. Municipal Authority: Minutes are on file.  Recreation Board: The recreation does not hold al business meeting in. July. After al brief discussion on the matter, a motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Cherry to accept a quote from Jon Updyke Contracting for $1,800.00 toi install a Old Business: 1. A motion was made by Councilman Cherry and seconded Councilman Imbrogno to accept thet two-year trash service contract proposal from Waste Management.  dehumidifier in the fitness room. Motion carried unanimously.  Motion carried with Councilman DeAngelo opposed.    186  2. A motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to adopt Resolution 02-2023 which agrees to enter the borough into a three-year intergovernmental agreement with Ridgway Borough to hire a code enforcement officer and a community development coordinator through a grant provided by the Department of Community and Economic Development. President Maletto called for a roll call vote which 3. A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Cherry to accept the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Municipal Recycling Grant for $41,557.00 and to add up to $8,000.00, ifn needed, to order two recycling trailers. President Maletto called for a roll call vote which was unanimous in favor of the motion. New Business: 1. Amotion was madel by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to accept the quote of $8,000 from Paul Gnan Tree Removal for daylighting the Adjournment: A motion was made by Councilman Cherry and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to adjourn the meeting at 5:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  was unanimous ini favor oft the motion.  upper portion of Blaine Ave. Motion carried unanimously.  ache Rachel Kilhoffer Secretary    Johnsonburg Borough 100 Main Street Johnsonburg, PA 15845 (814)965-5682 (814)965-3215fox frice@jonnsonburgpa.com myomsonburgpa.com  COPY)  RESOLUTION 02-2023 WITH THE BOROUGH OF RIDGWAY  AI R RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT  WHEREAS the Ridgway Borough, Elk County, will be undertaking a project under the Strategic WHEREAS the Johnsonburg Borough, Elk County, wishes to participate in said project. AND WHEREAS the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development makes available grants-in-aid to such projects through the Strategic Management Planning Program. AND WHEREAS the Ridgway Borough, under the direction of Borough Manager Michael C. NOW THEREFORE, BEI ITF RESOLVED that the. Johnsonburg Borough Council agreesto enterathree (3) year intergovernmental agreement with the Ridgway Borough sharing grants-in-aid of $180,000 for our joint project in establishing a Code Enforcement position and a Community AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Johnsonburg Borough Council hereby allocates the  Management Planning Program Plan Implementation Plan Il and;  Handley will make application for grant funding on behalf of both boroughs.  Development & Special Projects position. following local resources to this project: Code Enforcement  Compensation to cover the costs of the $60,000: salary with benefits  Total 50% local match over three years = $90,000  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Johnsonburg Borough Council hereby allocates the  following local resources to this project:  Community Development & Special Projects Compensation to cover the costs of $60,000 salary with benefits Total 50% local match over three years = $90,000 ADOPTED. AND APPROVED this 10th day of July 2023.  ATTEST:  AA202AL  ne L Vhlh Secretary  President of Council    187  Johnsonburg Borough Special Meeting July 19, 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 Johnsonburg Municipal Authority Kilhoffer, Rachel Maletto, AlfredJ. Miller, Ryan (ARSE Engineering) Paget, Kyle Poague, Eric Thomas, John 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: Amotion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman Poague  to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  Guests: None present.  Business: 1. The. Julia Street Stormwater Project (formerly' West End Stormwater Project) bids were presented to Council by Engineer Ryan Miller ast they were received to the Elk County Planning Department and opened ati the Elk County Commissioner's meeting. The low bid of $95,490 was received from RJ Vollmer Excavating. The borough received $89,019.001 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding; therefore, there is a $6,471.00 balance that reverts to the borough. After al brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to accept the bid and to pull funding for the overage from the $9,552.00 available balance of 2022 Act 13 funding. Motion carried  unanimously.  2. The. Johnsonburg Hotel Site Cleanup bids were presented to Council by Engineer Ryan Miller as they were received to the Elk County Planning Department and opened at the Elk County Commissioner's meeting. The low bid of $86,400.00 was received from Ellenberger Excavating & Demolition. The borough has multiple grant funding sources to cover this amount. A motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to accept the low bid    188  of $86,400.00 from Ellenberger Excavating & Demolition. President Maletto called forar roll call Adjournment: Amotion was made by Councilman Cherry and seconded by Councilman Poague  vote which was unanimous ini favor of the motion.  to adjourn the meeting at 4:31 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  KaukePkDAeEB Rachel Kilhoffer Secretary    189  Johnsonburg Borough Emergency Meeting July21,2023 2:30 p.m.  Call to Order 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 (ARSE Engineering) Paget, Kyle Poague, Eric Thomas, John 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  Guests: Jeff Maletto from M&M Contractors and GT Belsole from Bucktail Excavating were Business: The borough council called an emergency meeting due to the structure collapse of the former Armstrong theater building at 528 Market St. and the immediate public safety issues Engineer Ryan Miller explained his safety recommendations to remove the steel roof trusses and to demolish the side walls inward towards the remains of the building. A motion was made by Councilman Imbrogno and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to have the roof beams, the wood, and the brick walls removed as soon as possible. Motion carried unanimously. Council gave Engineer Miller permission to confer with both contractors as to when they were available, who would be available, and at what costs to the borough with the focus being on Adjournment: A motion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman  present at the boroughsrequest.  caused by the damage.  making the street safe for the public as soon as possible.  Cherry to adjourn the meeting at 3:15 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  Rachel Kilhoffer Secretary