Johnsonburg Borough RegularMeeting April 10, 2023 4:00 p.m.  Call to Order Silent Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes  Regular Meeting March 6, 2023 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 Tassone Market St. property Municipal Authority Recreation Board Emergency lights repairs quote Dumpster door repairs  Old Business New Business  1. Partnership positions & administrative title 2. PSAB Voting Delegate 3. Appoint Zoning Hearing Board attorney 4. Rock the Block request 5. Waste Management contract renewal  Executive Session  Public Comment on Agenda Items  Adjournment    169  Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting March 6, 2023 4:00 p.m.  Call to Order Silent Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll CallAttendance Cherry, Scott Clopp, John DeAngelo, James DePanfilis, James R. Imbrogno, Louie Imbrogno, Tom 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 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  X  Approval of Agenda: Amotion wasmade by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Minutes: Amotion wasmade b/CounclmanPoague and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to approve theminutes-from: the February 13, 2023 regular meeting. Motion  Cherry to approve the agenda. Motion. carried unanimously.  carried unanimously. Guests: None present.  Monthly Reports  Mayor: Mayor Paget was excused.  Police: Monthly report is on file. Chief Clopp reviewed his report which included the  following:  The department provided security for thet fire department's gun bash on February 18th. The department attended a virtual reality training scenario on February 23rd.    170  ChiefClopp reported that he received a letter of resignation from Officer Jonathan Harvey. A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Poague to accept  Officer Harvey'sresignation. Motion carried unanimously.  Fire Chief: Nothing submitted.  Superintendent: Monthly report is on file. Superintendent Imbrogno reported that a 15 minute parking spot will be installed on Bridge St this week. He also reported that the crew tookConfined Space training with the. Johnsonburg Municipal Authority at their facility.  Council Committees: Nothing submitted.  Finance & Bills for Payment: President Maletto read the borough's account balances and the bills.1 This month's bills include General Fund-$3,499.80; Community Center Fund- - $11,130.05, and Community Improvement Fund - $625.00. A motion was made by Councilman Cherry and seconded by Counclman,DeAngelo to pay thebills as presented and  to accept the finance report. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: Solicitor Thomas had nothing to report.  Engineer & Code Enforcement Report: Monthly report isonfile. Mr. Miller reviewed his Areview of the, ohnsonburg Community Centersewer lineproject. 704 Bridge Stdemolitionhas been completed andthe lot has been seeded. The West EndStorm WaterProject including Julia St and W Center St will be going to He hast made the new/ownerof314 High Staware of the code violations. The propertyat307 High St, which wejust approved for sale out of repository a few months ago, hasbeen putupf for sale bythe owner. He will make the new owners aware of the code violations toremove the uninhabitable status.  report which included the following  bid this month.  Municipal Authority: Jack Fowler, representing the. Johnsonburg Municipal Authority, introduced the authority's new.manager, David Buesink. A brief discussion was held on street Recreation Board: Minutesand reports are on file. Engineer Ryan Miller explained the pool room ceiling repairs needed after a water leak discolored the ceiling materials. Recreation Board President TJ Weaver reported on activities at the center including:  excavation permits and a water leak on Clarion Rd.  The SnoBall dance for high school students went well. Daily attendance is up with an average of 250 people per day.  Nick Cherry, Top of the Line Contracting, has volunteered to fix the hole int the office Explained the recent pool filter malfunction which caused the pool to drain.  ceiling fori free.  Discussed the benefits of a ph feeder fori the pool.    171  Although approved for purchase by the recreation board, it was decided tol have the street department purchase al hammer drill that the community center can use when needed.  Old Business: None submitted.  New Business:1. A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Poague to purchase a pool heater from Seven Seas Pool & Spa for $5,699.00. Motion carried 2.A motion was made by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt giving Secretary Kilhoffer permission to attend the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs annual conference in Hershey, PAI in June and to pay anyapplicable expenses. Motion carried 3. Community Development Block Grant CDBG)applications were discussed for 2023. Ryan Miller explained the sewer line replacement project located between theJohnsonburg Community Center and Center St. He recommendsthe borough apply as ajoint project with the. Johnsonburg Municipal Authority.to get this linerepaired. AI motion was made by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded byCouncilman Poague to approve applying for a 2023 CDBG project fori the sewer line replacementialong the. Johnsonburg Municipal Authority and to hire ARS Engineering to complete theapplication. Motion.carried unanimously. After a brief scusson,amotion.was madeby Councilmant Poague and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to applyforal 2023 GDBGslum and blight application for the removal oft five residential properties at thecorner of First_Ave and Bergen St which are currently in the Elk County repositorya mdtenieAsSEanergto complete the application. Motion Ar motion.was made by Counciiman_Cherry, and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to goi into executive session to discuss personneland litigation at 4:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. AI motion was made by Councilman Imbrogno and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to President Maletto stated that, during executive session, personnel and litigation were A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by DeAngelo to send al letter to our state senator in support of Senate Bill 191 which would require PennDOT to manager all stormwater facilities on state roadways in municipalities around 2,500 population. Motion  unanimously.  unanimously.  carried unanimously,  return to regular session at 5:23p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  discussed but no action was taken.  carried unanimously.    172  Adiournment: Ar motion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman DePanfilis to adjourn the meeting at! 5:26 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  Rachel Kilhoffer Secretary    tho  BOROUGH  JOHNSONBURG Department of Police JOHN CLOPP Chief of Police  nsonbu  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 of March 2023.  Calls for Service Signal Calls Telephone Calls Investigations Hearings Traffic Accidents Written Warnings Receipts: Fines $ 903.06 Reports $ Tickets $ 20.00 Total $ 923.06  250 59 71 40 4 3 6  Parking Violations House Watches Vehicle Lockouts Light outage B.O.L.O Asst. Fire/Ambulance Asst. other Police Dept. 18 Special Information:  2 2 2 0 6 8  Act 13 grant awarded for taser project. Cadet sponsorship contract.  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 1 2 0 3 0 3 0 13 17 42  Arrest 1 1 0 0 0 - 3 0 0 0 0 17  Handled Otherwise 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 13 35 Respectfully gh  2(101 MV Arrests) 15  C. Copa-    ONSONHIRC DI RESC   Johnsonburg Fire Department  Fire - Rescue 99 Clarion Road Johnsonburg, PA 15845 Phone 814-965-4276 Fax 814-965-4276  a - 14  February 2023. Johnsonburg Fire Department Report  Incident Type Count per Station for Date Range Start Date: 02/01/2023 End Date: 02/28/2023 Station: EC2 ELK COMPANY2  INCIDENT TYPE 141 Forest, woods or wildland fire 162- Outside equipment fire 322 Motor vehicle accident withi injuries 324- Motor vehicle accident with noi injuries. 400- Hazardous condition, other 412- Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 424- Carbon monoxide incident 551 / Assist police or other governmental agency 622- No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 743- Smoke detector activation, no fire unintentional  #INCIDENTS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 11  # Incidents for EC2- - Elk Company 2: Calls in. Johnsonburg Borough 6 Calls in North Ridgway Township- - 4 Automatic/" Mutual Aid Calls -1 Total Man Hours for All Calls February 2023-43.13 Total Monetary Fire Loss Johnsonburg Borough February 2023-$2000 Total Monetary Fire Loss North Ridgway Township February 2023-$0  Noi injuries to members this month  Respectfully Christopher 4. Kreckel Chief    INSONEURE PA RESC RE  Johnsonburg Fire Department  Fire - Rescue 99 Clarion Road Johnsonburg, PA 15845 Phone 814-965-4276 Fax 814-965-4276  51.90  March 2023. Johnsonburg Fire Department Report  Incident Type Count per Station for Date Range Start Date: 03/01/2023 E End Date: 03/31/2023 Station: EC2. ELK COMPANY2  INCIDENT TYPE 111- Building fire 311- Medical assist, assist EMS crew 352- Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 424- Carbon monoxide incident 444- Power line down 743- Smoke detector activation, noi fire unintentional  #INCIDENTS 2 2 1 1 1 3 10  #I Incidents for EC2- Elk Company 2: Calls in. Johnsonburg Borough- -8 Calls in North Ridgway Township- - 1 Automatic / Mutual Aid Calls -1 Total Man Hours for All Calls March 2023- -73.38 Total Monetary Fire Loss Johnsonburg Borough March 2023-$ $500 Total Monetary Fire Loss North Ridgway Township March 2023-$0  Noi injuries to members this month  Respectfully Christopher 4. Kreckel Chief    Boro  report  street crew  hauled electonics to recycle cleanded all equipment and trucks  installed new hydralic cylinder on 98 street sweeper  cleaned police car fixed a couple street signs greased equipment  installed 15 minute parking on bridge street chipped brush along tracks  installed new hydralic hoses on 03 street sweeper  swept all of town roads held dumpster day  fixed water system on 03 street sweeper installed new leaf spring on 121 f350  1        March 7,2023 Meeting Minutes  Office of the Elk County Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway, PA  The Elk County Commissioners met on Tuesday, March 7,2023 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 Patrick Straub, ChiefClerk; Kary Schneider, Deputy ChiefClerk; Tom Wagner, Solicitor; Dan Rimer, IT; LeeAnn Covac, District Court Administrator; Nancy Baker, Director CYS; Natalie. Aiello, 4-H Youth Development Educator; Pam FinGado, Developmental Disability Specialist with Community Links; Marilyn Secco, Those attending via Zoom were Professor Terry Brawand, Jeffrey Anderson, Maybelle and M. FritzLecker made ai motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Joseph C. Matthew G. Quesenberry made a motion to approve the February 21, 2023 minutes as presented,  Press and Brian Stockman, Press.  iPhone.  Daghir, carrying unanimously.  seconded by Joseph C. Daghir and carried unanimously.  PRESENTATIONS-NA RESOLUTIONS  1. Resolution Number 2023-05 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month- A motion by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by M. Fritz) Lecker carried unanimously 2. Resolution Number 2023-06 Pennsylvania 4-H Week March 12th-18th, 2023-Amotion by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry carried unanimously  OLD BUSINESS N/A NEW BUSINESS  1. Application for use oft the Courthouse lawn on June 3, 2023 for a wedding A motion by M. Fritz Lecker, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry carried 2. New contract for CYS with Keystone Adolescent Center, Inc. for FY 22/23 for Group Home/Transitional Living Services-- A motion by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by 3. Renewal contract for CYS with Dr. Allen H. Ryen, Psychologist for FY22/23-A motion by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by M. Fritz Lecker carried unanimously 4. Renewal contract with Potter County Women's Recovery Center in order toj provide alternative toi incarceration services for women from March 1, 2023 through February  unanimously  Matthew G. Quesenberry carried unanimously    29,2024-Amotion' by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by M. Fritz. Lecker carried  unanimously  CORRESPONDENCE review.)  (Thei following correspondence (if any) is available in the Commissioner's office for further  1. Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. regarding intent to renew its PA DEP operating air permit 24-00121 at its Ridgway facility. PA Code Title 25: requires a 30-day 2. USDA regarding initiation of an environmental analysis for the Madlick project within Marienville District ofthe. Allegheny National Forest. Federal Code via National Environmental Policy Act title 361 requires a comment period through 3. Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage regarding intent to apply tol PA DEP: fora a PA Chapter 105 Water and Encroachment Permit and Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permit subject to Acts 14, 67,68 and 127 oft the Municipal Planning Code. Project location is inl Benezette Township. PA. Act 14: requires a 30-day 4. PAI DEP regarding municipal responsibilities required under 25 PA Code chapter 102, specifically issuance OfNDPES Stormwater Construction permits. 5. PA Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau regarding profit and loss statements for 2020  public comment period.  March 29, 2023.  public comment period.  and 2021  GOOD OF THE COUNTY  The Elk County Commissioner meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 at 10am has been cancelled and rescheduled for the following day, Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 at Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their  10am in Conference Room #2 oft the Courthouse Annex teachers, all elected officials and peace in the world.  QUESTIONS FROMTHE PRESS-  Marilynn Secco asked Director Nancy Baker further questions about the Keystone Adolescent  Center  QUESTIONS FROM TAXPAYERS  Professor Terry Brawand made remarks about the County Communications Tower located in  Jones Township. ADJOURN MEETING-    The meeting was adjourned at 10:26AM on ai motion by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by M. Fritz  Lecker and carried unanimously  ATTEST:  ChiefClerk  5  Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 10:00 A.M. Courthouse Annex Conference Room #2    March 22, 2023 Meeting Minutes  Office oft the) Elk County Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway, PA  The Elk County Commissioners met on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 10:00. AM, Conference Room #2 oft the 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. Patrick Straub, Chief Clerk; Kary Schneider, Deputy Chief Clerk; Dan Rimer, IT; Jim. Abbey, ITDirector; Gary Knaresboro, Public Defender; Kathy McClelland and Becki Taylor from the Elk County Planning Department; Al Joe Maletto, Johnsonburg Borough; Marilyn Secco, Press and Brian Stockman, Press. Attorney Rick Brown Those attending via Zoom were. Professor Terry Brawand, Jeff, Maybelle and iPhone. M. FritzLecker made ai motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded byl Matthew G. M. FritzLecker: made ai motion to approve the March 7, 2023 minutes as presented, seconded by  proxied for Solicitor Tom Wagner.  Quesenberry, carrying unanimously. Joseph C. Daghir carried unanimously. PRISENTATIONS-NA RESOLUTIONS  1. Resolution Number 2023-07 Revision to thel FY 2019 CDBG Entitlement- A motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, seconded by Joseph C.) Daghir carried unanimously 2. Resolution: Number 2023-08 PA 811 Safe Digging Month-4 A motion by. Joseph C.  Daghir, seconded by M. Fritz Lecker carried unanimously  OLD BUSINESS N/A NEWI BUSINESS-  1. Application for use ofthe Courthouse lawn by the Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce from! March 23rd through June 10h, 2023 tol hang al banner promoting the Trout-a-thon - M. Fritzl Lecker made a motion, seconded by Joseph C. Daghir contingent upon the Chamber coordinating with the County's Maintenance Department to hang the banner- = The motion carried unanimously 2. Application for use ofthe Courthouse! Lawn by the Ridgway Holiday Decorating Committee from March 22nd through. April 151h,2023 to erect a seven (7): foot cross- - M. Fritz) Lecker made a motion, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry to table this  item for further review, the motion carried unanimously    3. Ratification of an application for use of the Annex building on March 19th, 2023 by the 4- H Stride for Stride Horse Club-Amotion' by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by M. Fritz 4. Request to appoint Kathy McClelland oft thel Elk County Planning Department to the Board of Directors oft the Northern Tier Community Action Corporation- - A motion by M. FritzI Lecker, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry carried unanimously 5. Increasel hourly rate: for conflict. Public Defender to $80/hour, effective. April 1,2023-A motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, seconded by Joseph C. Daghir carried 6. County of] Elk Multi-Factor Authentication Policy (MFA)- A motion by M. Fritz Lecker, seconded by Joseph C. Daghir carried unanimously 7. MOU with the County ofLawrence for a grant program to reduce lead-based paint hazards and healthy home hazards in eligible housing properties = A motion by Joseph C.Daghir, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry carried unanimously 8. Delegation Agreement between the County of] Elk and the Elk County Solid Waste Authority A motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, seconded by Joseph C. Daghir, contingent upon The Solid Waste Authority'sa approval carried unanimously  Lecker carried unanimously  unanimously  CORRESPONDENCE review.)  (Thefollowing correspondence (ifa any) is available in the Commissioner's office for further  1. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding initiation of an environmental analysis fort the Thomas Lifel Estate Restoration project located on. Allegheny National Forest lands in Millstone Township (Warrant 4042). The USDA: is proposing demolition of structures and: return ofthis 43-acre parcel to a natural setting, and improve habitat. There is a comment period through. April 3, 2023.  GOOD OF THE COUNTY  Act 13 2023 Spring Grant Awards - A: record number of applications was received - 46 total; the cost of all projects was nearly $575,000.00; with requests that the county fund $311,845. Walking a tight line between balancing the greatest benefit to the most people, combined with additional priority given to those who have not received these grant funds int the past, shook out to a1 total of13 projects to whom we were able to award funds.  A1:F1  MEDIA RELEASE- SPRING 2023 MINI-GRANT AWARDS  3/17/2023  $75K to Grant Sheet1 ed  MINI GRANTS PRIOR Project AWAR D  ACT13 Date Rec' d  MARCH 2023 Description  Funding Category  Costo ofp project Amount Request  AWARD AMOUNT    Ridgway Twp 16- Municipal Johnsonbu rg 28- Municipal Feb Authority Y JAHS Johnsonbu rg Borough 23- Police Feb Dept Johnsonbu rg 28- Communit Feb yTrust Jay Twp 27- Sewage Feb Authority y Pump 27- Horton Feb Township Y Plan Elkland 9- Search & Feb Rescue St. Mary's Youth 30- Baseball Jan Assoc 16- Wilcox Feb VFD Trinity United 23- Methodist Feb Church Flying 21- Dove Feb Ranch Elk County 27- Farm 16- Fox Twp Feb Sportsmen  10815.48 10,000 $10,000.00  Envirosight Water, Storage Tank- Water, Purchase (2) Y ges  inspect sewers; Replace7 Tanks @J JAHS top prevent school Replace outdated ters Repairf fallen! brick EmPrep/Pub spots/assess bullding  Feb Authority y Sewer Camera Stormwater identifyi issues  35000  $5,000.00  Stormwater closing  10,000  7680.4 7,680,40 $7,680.40 5530 5,530 $5,000.00 6424 6,424 $6,424.00 29400 10,000 $10,000.00 4451 2,225.50 $2,225.00  Tasers/cartrid Emergency Tasers/cartridges/hois  Prep  N Brick repairs licSafety front Replace Press Water, Strategic  Replace damaged  Stormwater press pump Initiatives Plan program  Management Planning DCEDS Strategic Mgmt Power Mast Emergency Mobile Command  Purchase/instal. powerr mast on Unit  Y Antenna  Prep  11910 10,000 $5,000.00  Environmen Blacktop dugouts;  Renovate Upgrade Y Training Room Prep  tal  repair Infield, Tables/Chairs (Utilized for Fire/EMS Classes Emergency fort tri-county: 1st responders AEDI Purchaset to Emergency replace outdated model Environmen Noah's Ark playset for tal Mobilel lab toall Replace 30", x60' pipe on driveway  N Berwind Park programs new/replacet fencing  6798 6,798 $6,402.60  2,268 $2,268.00  AED N Replacement Prep Playground tal Sponsor Culvert Pipe Roads, Replacement bridges  14800 10,000 $5,000.00 9000 7,500 $5,000.00 30000 10,000 $5,000.00  N Equipment Programs summer camps  Environmen PAI Farmi Bureau  Feb Bureau 20/17 Mobile Agl Lab programs schooli inE Elk Co.  N  TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT:  $75,000.00  County employees Kirk Zimmerman and Kathy McClelland were recognized for their hard work  with the. Act 13 Spring Grant Awards    The County of Elk was: recognized by The Pennsylvania Counties Workers' Compensation Trust, aj program ofCCAP, for thel Lowest Experience Modification of all PComp Members Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their  and Outstanding Efforts tol Reduce the County's Claims Costs teachers, all elected officials and peace: int the world.  QUESTIONS FROM' THE PRESS  Marilynn Secco commented that there would only be a few days remaining to the requested time ifNew) Business #2, Request to Use the Courthouse! Lawn, would not be acted on until the next Commissioners meeting. M. Fritz) Lecker stated it could be discussed, approve and then ratified  at then next meeting.  QUESTIONS ROMTAXPAYERS-NA  ADJOURN MEETING  The meeting was adjourned at 10:37AM on a motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry,  seconded by M. Fritz Lecker and carried unanimously  ATTEST:  Chief Clerk  DSAr  Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 4,2023 10:00 A.M. Courthouse Annex Conference Room #2