Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting February: 13, 2023 4:00 p.m.  Call to Order Silent Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes  Regular Meeting January 9, 2023 Guests & Public Comment on Agenda Items JeffJovenitti, Domtar = fireworks proposal  Reports Mayor Police Department Fire Department Street Department Council Committees Finance/Bills for Payment Borough. Solicitor Engineer & Code Enforcement Municipal Authority Recreation Board  correspondence Old Business New Business  1. Flood Mitigation Plan Revised Scope of Work (Phase 2) 1. Resolution 01-2023 Annual Records Disposal 2. Johnsonburg Community Center Sewer Repair Bids 3. Market Street parking request 4. Reschedule regular March council meeting  Executive Session  Public Comment on Agenda Items  Adjournment    161  Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting January 9, 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 X  Johnsonburg Municipal Authority Representative  Minutes: Amotion wasmade by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman DePanfilis to approve the minutes from neDecember12,2022 regular meeting. Motion carried  unanimously, Guests: None presented.  Amotion wasmade by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to go into executive session to discusslegal matters at 4:04 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. An motion was made by_Councilman Imbrogno and seconded by Councilman Poague to return President Maletto stated that, during executive session, litigation was discussed but no action  to regular session at 4:35p.m, Motion carried unanimously.  was taken.  Monthly Reports  Mayor: Mayor Paget reported that the luminary project on Market St. on New Year's Eve was ar nice decoration for downtown. This program is put on by the. Johnsonburg Community    162  Trust. He also reminded everyone oft the annual Purse Bingo fundraiser being held in. January to benefit the. Johnsonburg Public Library and the. Johnsonburg Community Center. Police: Monthly report is on file. Chief Clopp reviewed his report which included the  following:  The department participated in holiday events in December including Shop with a Cop at St. Marys Walmart and hosted Project Gifts for Kids in Johnsonburg. The department completed annual CPR, AED and first aid training in December. ChiefClopp requested the assistance of the publici in removing abandoned vehicles from public roadways. He also gave an update on the townwide, surveillance camera project.  Fire Chief: Monthly report is on file. Superintendent: Monthly report is on file. Council Committees: Nothing presented.  Finance & Bills for Payment: President Maletto readtheborough's: account balances and the bills. This month's bills include GeneralFund- $4,780.82, Community Center Fund $3,491.62, Community Improvement Fund- -$1,300.00,and Highway Aid. Fund -S $4,564.02. A motion was made by Councilman Cherry and seconded by Councilman Poague to pay thel bills as presented and to acceptthefinance report., Motioncarried unanimously.  Solicitor: Solicitor Thomas had nothing to report.,  Engineer & Code-Enforcement Report: Monthly report is on file. Mr. Miller reviewed his  report whichincludedt the following  The 306 & 308 High St. demolitions are complete. The704 Bridge St. demolitioncontract has been awarded.  Hei received an updateon our Local Share Grant application (528 Market St. demolition), in that the Commonwealth Finance Authority cancelled their. January meeting which was whenit was scheduled to be awarded sO we will wait for a follow Abrief update onoutstanding Community Development Block Grant projects on W.  up date.  Center St., Julia St. and Second Ave.  Councilman DePanfilis requested a code enforcement update on 314 High St.  Municipal Authority: Minutes on file. Discussion was held on the status of board member Earl Recreation Board: Minutes and reports are on file. A discussion was held on the damage done to the pool room ceiling due to a water leak. Engineer Miller will contact the  Park's rescinded resignation and the vacant manager's position.  manufacturer for recommendations.    163  Correspondence: Secretary Kilhoffer presented the following correspondence available for Aletter from the Johnsonburg Municipal Authority stating that the board voted to  further review:  reduce their number from seven to five.  Old Business: Nothing presented.  New Business: 1. A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to exonerate Tax Collector Trina DeStephano from collection oft the 2020 per 2. Ar motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman DePanfilis to appoint Councilman Warmbrodt to the Shade Tree Commissionforaf five-year term. Motion Ar motion was made by Councilman Poague andiseconded by CouncimanDePanfis: to table the resignation and rescinding of said resignationby Earl Parkuntil we havean opinion from An motion was made by Councilman DeAngeloand seconded by Councilman Cherry to appoint Councilman DePanfilis to the. Johnsonburg Municipal Authorityfor: a one-year term filling the position vacated with theresignation by Ken Polaski. President/Maletto called fora a roll call A discussion was held onthe. Johnsonburg Municipal Authority board's vote to reduce their board from seven. memberstoi fivem members. Solicitor Thomas explained the procedure to reduce thesizeo oftheboard which involveschangedthe Articles of Incorporation and cannot A motion wasmade by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to appoint Councilman Poague tothe. Johnsonburg Municipal Authority for a five-year term. President Maletto.called for a rollicall vote which was unanimous in favor oft the motion. A motion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman Poague to appoint Charles DeStephangto the. Johnsonburg Municipal Authority for a five-year term. President Maletto called for a roll call vote with the following results: DeAngelo - undecided, Warmbrodt - yes, Cherry - no, DePanfilis - no, Poague - no, Imbrogno - no, Maletto - Amotion was made by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to appoint Paul Villella to the. Johnsonburg Municipal Authority for a five-year term. President Maletto called for a roll call vote. Motion carried with Councilman Poague voting no.  capita taxes. Motion carried unanimously.  carried unanimously.  our solicitor on the matter. Motioncarried unanimously  vote which was unanimous in favor oft the motion.  be done be a majorityvote oftheboard.  undecided. Motion denied.    164  3. The commercial brick building at 512 Market St. was discussed with Engineer Miller reporting to Council on the deteriorated condition of the building particularly the back half that faces Center St. AI motion was made by Councilman Poague and: seconded by Councilman Cherry to purchase 512 Market St. from the Elk County Repository, have ARS Engineering drawup the demolition specifications and advertise for the demolition. Motion carried with 4. Secretary Kilhoffer informed Council about Request for Projects put out by North Central. She has discussed a possible project of reconnecting the parts of the community that were cut off by the construction of the SR219 bypass. Amotion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to submit a project request with the assistance of ARS Adjournment: AI motion was made by CounclimahWarmbrodt: andseconded by Councilman DePanfilis to adjourn the meeting at 5:38 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  Councilman DePanfilis voting no.  Engineering. Motion carried unanimously.  Rachel Kilhoffer Secretary    lthof  BOROUGH  JOHNSONBURG Department of Police JOHN CLOPP Chief of 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 ofJanuary 2023.  Calls for Service Signal Calls Telephone Calls Investigations Hearings Traffic Accidents Written Warnings Receipts: Fines $ 887.04 Reports $ 75.00 Tickets $ Total $ 962.04  244 68 58 43 8 3 2  Parking Violations House Watches Vehicle Lockouts Light outage B.O.L.O Asst. Fire/Ambulance Asst. other Police Dept. 14 Special Information:  2 3 2 0 19 5  Act 13 Grant for new department Tasers.  Camera project update.  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 2 1 2 4 1 0 1 1 2 16 19 49  Arrest 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 14  Handled Otherwise 0 0 2 3 1 0 0 1 2 16 42 Respectfully C. Cim  2(7MV Arrests) 17  gh    D a OPNEDNFIRC RESC - a  Johnsonburg Fire  Department  Fire - 99 Clarion Road Johnsonburg, PA 15845 Phone 814-965-4276 Fax 814-965-4276  Rescue  January 2023. Johnsonburg Fire Department Report  Incident Type Count per Station for Date Range Start Date: 01/01/2023 E End Date: 01/31/2023  INCIDENT TYPE  # INCIDENTS 1 2 1 1 5  Station: EC2- ELK COMPANY2  311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew 324 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 444- Power line down 551 Assist police or other governmental agency  # Incidents for EC2- Elk Company 2:  Calls in. Johnsonburg Borough- 3 Calls in North Ridgway" Township-2 Automatic/M Mutual Aid Calls- 0 Total Man Hours for All Calls. January 2023- -43.52 Total Monetary Fire Loss. Johnsonburg Borough. January 2023- -$0 Total Monetary Fire Loss North Ridgway Township. January 2023-$0  Noi injuries to members this month  Respectfully Christopher. 4. KreckeL Chief    Boro  report  street crew  salted and plowed streets throughout borough  fixed wire on pickup bed fixed pipe on harrison avenue  put some new stop signs upi in places that didnt have them changed police car oili in 2014 and 2017 changed excavator oil and fuel filters worked on community builing sewer changed oil in 2018 f550 and 20121 f350 tore down garage on penn street  currently working on 98 street sweeper reare engine water pump  1        ARS ENGINEERING  SERVICES  Engineer's Report - February 13,2023Johnsonburg: 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  We've meet with the Public Works Committee, Borough Crew and representatives of the Community Building to discuss the current sanitary seweri issues ini the Women's Locker Room. The Crew camera inspected the sewer line that runs through the coal cellar off the Boiler Room and it appears the existing line has displaced on the exterior side of the building. We've developed a repair plan and specifications and requested estimates from multiple contractors. TranSystems has submitted a Change Order toi include the Final Design in the final Flood Study report. Thel Report is anticipated tol be finalized and submitted over the next couple of months. Thej project specifications for the remaining West End Stormwater Project will be completed in February and the County intends to advertise the project shortly thereafter. We are still working toj procure the Highway Occupancy Permit for the portion along West Center Street. The County recently approved a one month extension for Bucktail Excavators for the slum & blight demolition of 704 Bridge Street thru the end of February. The contractor anticipates We' ve been in contact with the contractor who completed thes slum blight demolitions of 306 & 3081 High Street and they'vei indicated they are waiting for cooperation from the weather toi install top soil and re-grade the properties. Currently materials are oversaturated duet to' Winter weather. The Borough received comments from the review of the COVID19 ARPA PA Small Water & Sewer Grant application that was submitted for thel Hemlock Street Stormwater Project. We've provided responses tot those comments, as well as updated information requested by the reviewer. Our understanding is this grant program received a significant number of applications. There are no updates on the Local Share Account grant application for the demolition and redevelopment of the historic Armstrong Theater site. Iti is our understanding the applications are currently being reviewed by the grant committee and will be announced at a future CFA  The repair is anticipated to: start immediately after approval from Council.  starting that work the week of February 13-17,2023.  Seeding willl be completed in the Spring.  meeting.  P.O. BOX202, JOHNSONBURG, PA 15845 phone: (814). 965-2211 . fax: (814).965-4028 www. nsengmeeringserices, com    ARS ENGINEERING  SERVICES  Code Enforcement  Thel Boroughl has started tos send out citations for abandoned vehicles per the recent modifications tot thel Disorderly Conduct and) Nuisance Ordinance. We'vel had several calls from residents who received them and are currently consulting with Attorney Thomas on some ofthe concerns we' ve A"Dangerous Structure" notice has been! posted ont ther residential house at3 320 Shawmut Avenue We recently met with a representative of HRG to discuss the Borough's Code Enforcement program as part of their work on the Borough's STMP grant. Several issues were discussed Several properties have been observed with garbage bags lined along houses and garages. Residents are reminded weekly trash collections is required for all properties within thel Borough and refuse is to be placed curbside not more than 24 hours prior to weekly pickup. Garbage is not permitted to accumulate in large quantities in yards, on porches or in exposed areas for extended periods oft time. When this is identified the Borough's Code Enforcement and Health Officers will be notified and the property owner may be subject to violation notices and tickets Residents arei reminded that sidewalks are tol be cleared within 24 hours after the conclusion ofa snow event. Shoveled and/or plowed snow is not permitted to purposely block sidewalks,  been presented.  duet to al holet that's developed int the unoccupied structure.  including zoning, enforcement procedures and thet ticketing program.  ifthe areas are not cleaned up.  driveway entrances and/or parked vehicles.  Respectfully Submitted, TAR Ryan Miller, PE  P.O. BOX202, JOHNSONBURG, PA.15845 phone: (814) 965-2211 - fax: (814)965-4028 www. eyhwryniescen    Johnsonburg Community Center Rec Board Meeting Minutes February: 2, 2023  Present: John O'Rourke Jim Lecker  Patty McDivitt  TJWeaver  Tara Poague Tracy Crowe  Sarah Grunthaner Nikki Zimmerman-Excused Scott Cherry-Excused  Call to order! 5:02p.m January! 5, 2023 Minutes Nomination of Officers  Passed Motion to accept: Sarah Grunthaner  Second: Patty McDivitt  Vote: Unanimous  Motion to open nominations for officers: Sarah Grunthaner Motion to close nominations: John O'Rourke Officer Positions for 2023: President: TJ Weaver Vice President: John O'Rourke Treasurer:. James Lecker Secretary: Sarah Gunthaner Financial Report See attached Open Issues  Second: John O'Rourke  Vote: Unanimous  No changes were made via nominations. All parties accepted the offer to remain int the same positions.  Second: Patty McDivitt  Vote: Unanimous  1.) Camera's on' Third Floor 2.) Pool Ceiling 3.) Sewer Issue sewer. 4.) Weight Room  John O'Rourke will order the cameras to be installed by. Jay Crowe. Ryan Millerisawaiting: a follow-up from the contractor.  The Public' Works Committee met and they are planning on replacing the sewer line from the building to ther main  The new stationary bike arrived today. We still need to give APEX1 the go ahead to repair and replace equipment parts Tara Poague is going to advertise via newspapers and Facebook that we are in search for a personal trainert to come to the. JCC to help members correctly use equipment. Before she does this she is going to contact the borougha and seei if  to maintain safe equipment.  Motion to approve $702.19 upkeep costs:. John O'Rourke  Second: Sarah Grunthaner Vote: Unanimous  we need any special insurance or waivers  5.) Purse Bingo  Tracy Crow provided us with an update from the event. This was a banner year! The Library Board will be reorganizing  the planning; this will distribute duties more evenly for the future.    Director's Report See attached JimLecker's Report See attached New Business 1) Ball Room  Johnsonburg Snowball willl be held int the ball room on February 11th. The Senior class is also considering our Ball Room  int their options fort the prom in May. This will be voted on by the class before a venue is decided.  2) Day Camp  There will not be a day camp this summer. Tara Poague is going to use, the summer as time to study and take her pesticides test. She will still bel having events and activities throughout the summer fori the kids, but they will mostly  just be afree 1 hour a week activity. Will be next Friday February 10th.  3) Final Soup Sale 4) Volleyball Net  TJWeaver, Tara Poague, and. Jim Lecker dug the volleyball net out of the shed this week and iti is noti in good shape. We need to purchase a new one, they are roughly $250 online. With a new net, the goali is to have a women's volleyball league and a children'sv volleyball club going from October-March.: Tara Poague already has volunteer coachess set up fort thel kids club and 2 volunteers willing to collaborate on getting the women's league going.  Motion to buy new net: John O'Rourke  Second: Sarah Grunthaner  Vote: Unanimous  5) Pickleball  Cindy lorfido approached Tara Poague regarding purchasing a portable Pickleball kit to use in the gym and on the blacktopatt the playground. Cindy stated that she isi ini the process of learning thei in's and out'so of this sport and would love to teachi it at the. JCC. Tara Poague is going tol look into prices to have for our March meeting.  Meeting adjourned at! 5:41p.m Next Meeting March 2,2023 at 5pm.  axajoagus  X Tara Poaque JCC Director    February 2023 Directors Report  Our. January: soup: sale we made! $690. Ikept $60 aside and ordered more soup bowls. Next soup: sale is February 10th. This willl be our last soup sale until Fall. Purse Bingo went very well. We ended up: selling 3471 tickets overall. replaced the motherboard. They said the water linei is still leaking.  Boiler wasn't working when we came in on Monday January gth. Called Allied Systems and they came and Boiler wasn't working again when we came in on Monday. January 16th. Called Allied and they came and cleaned out the sparks and ignition and goti it working again. They said it was unrelated to the motherboard problem. After al lot of rain, Chris Bressler came in Thursday. January 19th to ai flood in the women's locker room. She texted me telling me we need to shut the building down now and Ineed to get on the phone and start calling her class to tell them the building is closed. lam getting my kids ready and taking them to school at the time Chris comes in to work. She has sent me these texts before, sol spent a week going to the morning swims and collecting everyone's names and numbers and Iput together and printed out 2 call sheets designated for these emergency closures. Ihung one int the guard room at the pool and gave one to Chris for her personal use. When Julie's class cancels she contacts all of her class, when Shelly cancels she contacts all of her class, when Hannah can't make it on time she contacts all of her class. There is no reason Chris needs to send me at text telling mel I have to contact her class. g get it posted to Facebook: as soon as get the message, but at 7:30 in the morning that is alllhave time to do. We also immediately called Tommy Imbrogno and he spent almost the whole day in OnJ January 19th Tommy Imbrogno, Judd Zilkoski, and" TJ Weaver fixed the chlorine pump sO that it doesn't leak Tommy Imbrogno and. Judd Zilkoski ran a camera into the sewer pipe. January 20th. Found that the pipe sunk and Saturday. January 21st, was a workday for volunteers. We also had al birthday party in the gymnasium that day. Chris Bressler came to the building screaming and using profanity in front of all the volunteers, patrons, and children. She was mad about us cleaning out the upstairs kitchen. She was out of line, and lam afraid shei is Wel had a girl work here one dayt through the Career Link Work Experience program, but she was hired full time elsewhere, sO shei is done already. We have al kid working a couple hours after school through this program as lordered six more pool noodles for Julie's aqua fit class and 6 more pool noodles for Chris's class. Ihave given our contact information to the Elk County Probation Officers to hand out to probationerst toc come here to complete community service. We have had a few reach out to us and a couple of them came thismonth Aljo Maletto replaced our AED battery and pads. We received a $1500 donation fora an additional AED for down by the pool. We are going to have Aljo order this so that it ist the same as the one we already have. Sweetheart lottery drawing began last night. We sold all but 31 tickets. So we profited $1,380.  the basement with Roto-Rooter.  anymore.  came apart at the joint approximately 21 feet outside oft the building wall.  going to cost us members ifs she continues to publicly act outi in this manner. well. We started him cleaning out the concrete in the basement. Geno Polaski cleaned pool filters on Monday. January 23rd.  to help us paint and clean.    JAMES THE BUTLER" For all your cleaning needs:  February Report  564 Volunteer Hours in. January Fire escape is almost complete.  1,517 Hours have been put into the ball room sO far.  Ball room is almost complete. Lights are going up this weekend. Will need to pay Josh Meyer for making the medallions and hanging lights, but we don't know the price  yet.  TJ Weaver installed paper towel dispensers throughout building. Larry Wilhelm fixed the sink in the women's parlor restroom.  Stripping and waxing steps tomorrow. What is going on with pool ceiling.    January 3,2023 Meeting Minutes  Office of the Elk County Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway, PA  The Elk County Commissioners met on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM, Conference Room #2 ofthe 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. Kary Schneider, Deputy Chief Clerk; Dan Rimer, IT; Peggy Schneider, Treasurer; Marilyn Secco, Press and Jake Mercer, Press.  Excused was Patrick Straub, Chief Clerk. Professor Terry Brawand and Brian Stockman.  Those attending via Zoom were Connie Herzing and Mr. Bizzak, Tom Wagner, Solicitor; M. Fritz Lecker made ai motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Joseph C. M. Fritz Lecker made ai motion to approve the December 20, 2022 minutes as presented,  Daghir, carrying unanimously.  seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  PRESINTATIONS-NA RESOLUTIONS-NA OLDI BUSINESS-N/A NEWE BUSINESS-  1. Correction/change to a 12/20/2022 Agenda item stating that a1 new account would need to be opened. The current accounts for Elk County DRO will continue, they will not tol be closed, the accounts will be renamed only. We need continuity ini the account numbers for BCSE/PasCDU financial transactions. The current accounts for Cameron County will be closed, and the funds transferred/deposited into the respective existing Elk County counterpart bank accounts. The funds will bet transferred either via wire or cashier's check. - 2. Request from Kathy McClelland, Office Manager oft thel Elk County Planning Department, to reappoint Richard Wittman, Spring Creek Township and Bill Chiesa, Johnsonburg Borough as. Planning Board members for a new four (4) year term ending December 31, 2026 to the Elk County Planning Commission. - Motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry seconded by M. 3. New contract for CYS with Michael Crabtree, PH.D. for FY 22/23 - Motion by) M. Fritz Lecker seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously 4. Renewal contracts with the Part Time Prison Nurses effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 - This Agreement will be automatically renewed for successive one (1)  This is an announcement only  Fritzl Lecker and carried unanimously    year terms until terminated' by either party Motion by Joseph C. Daghir seconded by 5. Deputy Coroner Independent Contractor Agreements, effective 1/1/23 with no stated term andi may bet terminated at any time by either party or by the County Coroner, with or without cause -I Motion by M. Fritz Lecker seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry carried  Matthew G. Quesenberry carried unanimously  unanimously  APPROVAL OF THE BILLS: December 17, 2022 through December31,2022  General Fund Liquid Fuels County of Elk/Drug & Alcohol Co of] Elk Substance Abuse COVID ARP Fiscal Recovery Funds KOZ Hazardous Material Response E-911 Wireless Fund CoofElk Integrity  $109,849.33 $6,000.00 $627.00 $150.00 $3,653.64 $1,983.75 $5,000.00 $261.84 $3,316.17 $1,100.00  Northern Tier] Regional Tele. Project $30,605.48  Joseph C. Daghir made a motion to approve the payment of the bills listed above seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  CORRESPONDENCE: review.)  (Thef following correspondence (if any) is available in the Commissioner's office for further 1. Correspondence received from the Elk County Planning Department notifying that the 2. Correspondence received from Commonwealth ofl Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Clean Water notifying of ai reissuance ofNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for Rocco Defranco has been received  County's Hazard Mitigation Plan is being updated  GOOD OF' THE COUNTY  Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their  teachers, all elected officials and peace in the world.  QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS =    Discussion was held with the Commissioners on the following questions;  Is the! Deputy Coroner a new position  What was the correction/change to the New Business Item #1  QUESTIONS! FROM TAXPAYERS-  The Commissioners were invited to the William Brawand estate  ADJOURN MEETING- Daghir and carried unanimously.  The meeting was adjourned at 10:19AM on ai motion by M. Fritz! Lecker, seconded by Joseph C.  ATTEST:  ChiefClerk  Aha  Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 17,2023 10:00 A.M. Courthouse Annex Conference Room #2    January 17,2023 Meeting Minutes  Office of the Elk County Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway,PA  The Elk County Commissioners met on Tuesday, January 17,2 2023 at 10:00. AM, Conference Room #2 ofthe Courthouse Annex. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Those physically present were Commissioners Joseph C. Daghir and M. Fritz Lecker. Also physically present were. Patrick Straub, Chief Clerk; Kary Schneider, Deputy Chief Clerk; Dan Rimer, IT; Kathy McClelland, Office Manager/Housing Specialist; Kim Frey, Elections Director; Marilyn Secco, Press and Jake Mercer, Press; Stephen Bagley and Martin Dornish, Citizens of Elk County; Dave Green, Executive Director Northern Tier Community Action Corporation and Shawn McAulay, Deputy Director) Northern Tier Community Action  Corporation.  Excused was Matthew G. Quesenberry, Commissioner.  Those attending via Zoom were Tom Wagner, Solicitor and Professor Terry Brawand. M. Fritz Lecker: made ai motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by. Joseph C. M. Fritz Lecker made ai motion to approve the December 27, 2022 minutes as presented,  Daghir, carrying unanimously.  seconded by Joseph C. Daghir and carried unanimously. by M. Fritz Lecker and carried unanimously.  Joseph C. Daghir made ai motion to approve the. January 3, 2023 minutes as presented, seconded  PRESENTATIONS-NA RESOLUTIONS  1. Resolution Number 2023-01 Adopting a County Flag-1 Motion by Joseph C. Daghir 2. Resolution Number 2023-02 Whole-Home Repairs Motion by Joseph C. Daghir 3. Resolution! Number 2023-03 Correcting the Salary Schedule Adopted on December 20, 2022, to Include Compensation for the Elected County Auditors Motion by M. Fritz  seconded by M. Fritzl Lecker and carried unanimously seconded by M. Fritz Lecker and carried unanimously  Lecker seconded by Joseph C. Daghir and carried unanimously  OLD BUSINESS-N/A NEW BUSINESS-    1. Application for use ofthe County's Annex Building by the Girl Scouts of Western Pa on March 18, 2023 for a Babysitter Course- - Motion by M. Fritzl Lecker seconded by 2. Request from Tracy Gerber, Director oft the Elk County Planning Department, to appoint Brandi Hanes to sit on1 the Elk County Planning Commission representing Jay and Benezette Townships with at term expiring December 31,2025 - Motion by Joseph C. Daghir seconded by M. Fritzl Lecker and carried unanimously 3. Renewal contract for Elk County Prison for Inmate. Housing with Centre County at $75 per day expiring December 31, 2024 - Motion by Joseph C. Daghir seconded by M. 4. Renewal contract for CYS with George N. Daghir toj provide neçessary services as the Agency Solicitor from January 1, 2023 and ending January 1,2024-1 Due to al lack of votes needed as a result of Commissioner Daghir abstaining due to a conflict of interest, motion by M. Fritz Lecker to table Item #4, seconded by. Joseph C. Daghir 5. Renewal contract for CYS with Children's Center for' Treatment and Education for from January 1,2023 through December 31, 2023 - Motion by Joseph C. Daghir seconded  Joseph C. Daghir and carried unanimously  Fritz) Lecker and carried unanimously  and carried unanimously  by M. Fritz Lecker and carried unanimously  APPROVAL OF THE BILLS: January 1, 2023 through January 13,2023  General Fund  $166,557.76  Act131 Marcellus Legacy Fund $150.00 County of] Elk/Drug & Alcohol $969.90  Coofl Elk Work Release Coofl Elk Substance Abuse COVID ARP  $408.44 $50.00 $38,366.82  Federal Social Service/Emergency Shelter $6,954.00 Hazardous Material Response $8,240.01 Northern Tier Regional Telel Project $19,947.03  E-911 Wireless Fund  $39,502.79  Motion by M. Fritz. Lecker seconded by Joseph C. Daghir and carried unanimously (Thei following correspondence (if any) is available in the Commissioner's office: for further  CORRESPONDENCE: review.)    1. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development announcing that ai total of$313,6791 has been approved for the 2022 Community  Development Block Grant Program  GOOD OFTHE COUNTY  The Elk County Commissioners are pleased to announce the opening of the Spring 2023 Act 13 Mini Grant Program. Applications will be received from February 1 through the 28th, and awards will be announced in March 2023. The Act 13 application is available Kim Frey, Elections Director clarified a recent newspaper article error. Permanent Absentee Voters DO need to return their application on an annual basis. February 7th at 6pm in Conference Room #2 is Candidate Night for anyone seeking to run in the 2023 Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their  on the County of] Elk website at: htps/ywnwoelkpaus,  County election, packets will be distributed at that time teachers, all elected officials and peace in the world.  QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS-  Discussion was held with the Commissioners on the following questions;  What the income requirement is for the Whole-Home Repairs Program How does the limited number of contractors in the area impact the Whole-Home  Repairs Program  QUESTIONS! FROMTAXPAYERS- Brawand estate property the week prior. ADJOURN MEETING- Daghir and carried unanimously. ATTEST: Rea  The Commissioners were thanked by Professor Terry Brawand for visiting the' William  The meeting was adjourned at 10:44AM on ai motion by M. FritzI Lecker, seconded by Joseph C.  Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 7,2023 10:00 A.M. Courthouse Annex Conference Room #2