Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting July 8, 2024  Call to Order Silent Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes  Regular Meeting. June 10, 2024 Guests & Public Comment on Agenda Items  Reports  Finance/Bills for Payment Mayor Police Department Fire Department Street Department Engineering Code Enforcement Recreation Board - Accept Resignation Council Committees Borough Solicitor Municipal Authority  Old Business New Business  1. JCCI Pickleball Court Light Upgrade 1. Tree Trimming Quote 2. Purchase ofTrailer Public Comment on Agenda Items  Adjournment    228  Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting June 10, 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, AlfredJ. 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/ Code Enforcement Mayor Councilman Solicitor Councilman  Present Absent Excused  X  X  X  X X X  Approval of Agenda: Amotion wasmade by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo toapprove'the. agenda. Motion carried unanimously.  Minutes: Amotion wasmade byCouncilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on May 13, 2024. Motion carried Guests & Public Comment: Northern Pennsylvania Regional College representative Jodi Guisto gave a presentation on the degree and training programs provided locally by the Johnsonburg Community Trust board members Stephanie Distler and Christina Tigani were present to clarify their request fori financial assistance for locating the Community & Economic Development Coordinator ini their space on Market St. This matter was turned over tot the  unanimously,  college.  finance committee fori further discussion.  Monthly Reports  Finance & Bills for Payment: President Maletto read the borough's account balances and the bills. This month's bills include General Fund -$13,890.15, Community Center Fund - $6,219.78, and Community Improvement Fund $1,181.80. Amotion was made by    229  Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to pay the bills as presented Mayor: Mayor Paget informed the public that the new Nittany Mart store is opened.  and to accept the finance report. Motion carried unanimously.  Police: Monthly report is on file. Chief Clopp was excused.  Fire Chief: Monthly report is on file. Superintendent: Monthly report is on file.  Engineer & Code Enforcement Report: Monthly report is onfile. Engineer Ryan Miller updated Council on the theater building (528 Market St)demolition. The. Johnsonburg Community Center Exterior Restoration Projectwill begin in July after alumni weekend. A discussion was held on howthe project will be conducted. Al brief discussion was held on the W. Center St.storm waterproject and Powers Run dam. Code Enforcement: Code enforcementofficer. Chris Lindmar was present to discuss the  enforcement process of code violations.  Recreation Board: Minutes:and reports are, on file. Counciman,Poague recognized the efforts of the volunteers in revitalizingthe community centeroverthe last four years. Council Committees: Apersonnelcommittee meeting was set up for thei following day. Solicitor: Solicitor-Thomas reported thatthe Elk County Election Board will be meeting on Municipal Authority: Johnsonburg Municipal Authority Manager Brian Buesink reported on  June 20thto approve ourballot referendum concerning the EMS tax.  current authority projects. Old Business: Nothingpresented,  New Business: 1. Ar motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Poague to sell the property at 236 Main St. fora a minimum of $2,800.00 which is the appraised 2.Amotion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Poague to advertise for bid the propertyat7041 Bridge St. with a set minimum bid of $8,500.00 which is 3. Amotion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to send al Letter of Intent to thel Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development  value. Motion carried unanimously.  the appraised value. Motion carried unanimously.    230  requesting assistance for a study on police regionalization. Motion carried with Councilman 4. The. Johnsonburg Community Center pickleball court lights quote was tabled. Adjournment: Amotion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman DePanfilis to adjourn the meeting at 5:03 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  DeAngelo opposed.  Rachel Kilhoffer Secretary        lth  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 ofJune 2024.  Calls for Service Signal Calls Telephone Calls Investigations Hearings Traffic. Accidents Written Warnings Receipts: Fines  251 54 51 52 5 6 32  Parking Violations House Watches Vehicle Lockouts Light outage B.O.L.O Asst. Fire/Ambulance Asst. other Police Dept. 11 Special Information:  1 1 3 0 10 7  $ 1,029.92 -Act 13 Grant- body armor project.  Reports $ 0.00 Ofc. Schreiber completed ARIDE training on 06/2-4th. Tickets $ 0.00 Annual CLEAN training completed on 06/05.  Total $ 1,029.92 Offenses: Drugs Assaults Burglary Thefts Criminal Mischief D.U.I. Disorderly Conduct Mental Health Sex Offenses Family and Children All Other Offenses Totals  Attorney General/Task Force saturation patrol on 06/21. - School based summer program presentation on 06/27.  Number 4 1 2 1 1 0 4 2 0 13 22 50  Arrest 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 33  Handled Otherwise 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 13 41  1(24MV Arrests) 21  Respectfully  C. Cepp-  gh    OpnSONHIRC PA RESC   Johnsonburg Fire Department  Fire - Rescue 99 Clarion Road Johnsonburg, PA 15845 Phone 814-965-4276 Fax 814-965-4276 June 2024. Johnsonburg Fire Department Report  Incident Type Count per Station for Date Range Start Date: 06/01/2024 I End Date: 06/30/2024 Station: EC2-E ELK COMPANY2  INCIDENT TYPE 311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew 444- Power line down 551 Assist police or other governmental agency 736- CO detector activation due tor malfunction 743- Smoke detector activation, no fire unintentional 744- Detector activation, no fire- unintentional  #INCIDENTS 2 1 1 1 1 1 7  # Incidents for EC2- Elk Company 2:  Calls in. Johnsonburg Borough-5 Calls in North Ridgway Township-2 Automatic, / Mutual Aid Calls-0 Total Man Hours for All Calls. June 2024-18.50 Total Monetary Fire Loss. Johnsonburg Borough. June 2024 - $0 Total Monetary Fire Loss North Ridgway Township. June 2024-$ $0  Respectfully Christopher 4. Kreckel Chief    Boro  report  street crew  Chipped brush along tracks. Marked pa one calls.  Took recycle dumpsters to stmarys to empty. Cleaned drains on center st. Hauled barriers off market st. Hauled white goods to weedville. Held dumpster day.  Put new basketball hoops down east end play ground. Hauled wood chips to east end playground.  1    JOHNSONBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 8, 2024  The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Vice Chairman TJ Weaver, followed by The Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL - Jack Fowler, TJ Weaver, Earl Park, Duane Duffy, Paul Villella, Eric Poague, Tony King Also present: Brian Buesink, Chris Everett, Tracey Brown, Solicitor Reith, Travis Long of JHA via ZOOM  and a moment of silence.  VISITORS-None (carried).  APPROVAL OF AGENDA Ar motion was made by Earl Park and seconded by Eric Poague to approve the agenda  VISITOR COMMENTS (on agenda related items) - None  EXECUTIVE SESSION - None  APPROVAL OF MINUTESFROMI PREVIOUS MEETINGS Ar motion was made by Earl Park ands seconded. by Duane Duffy to approve the minutes from the April 10, 2024 Regular Meeting (carried). Ar motion was made by Eric Poague ands seconded by Earl Park to approve the minutes from thel May 2, 2024 Special Meeting (carried). A motion was made by Eric Poague ands seconded by TJ Weaver to rebill Jones Township for March and April (and future months that their meter is not working) at an amount equaling the average of thel billings three months  MANAGER'S REPORT - Copy attached  prior to the meter malfunction, as per the agreement (carried).  WATER REPORT - Copy attached SEWER REPORT - Copy attached ENGINEER'S REPORT - Copy attached SOLICITOR'S REPORT = None COMMITTEE REPORTS  A. Administrative- - none B. Operations -I none  Finance - AI motion was made by Eric Poague ands seconded by Earl Park to transfer $100,000 from the Northwest water savings account: and $25,000 fromi the Northwest payroll account into our current PLGIT account. Also, to open as second PLGIT account, label its sewer, and deposit $25,000 from the Northwest payroll account and deposit the total balance of the Northwest sewer money market fund. This will close the Northwest sewer money market fund (carried).  D. Fire Department - none Hiring- none Johnsonburg Borough none Grants - none  TREASURERSREPORT - Ar motion was made by Eric Poague and seconded by TJ Weaver to approve the BILLS FORI PAYMENT - A motion was madel by Eric Poague ands seconded by Tony King to approve the bills for  Treasurer's report (carried).  payment int the amount of $81,277.25 (carried).    BankE Balances as of: April 30, 2024 Northwest SewerMoney! Market $64,569.59 Payroll -$1 165,204.76 Water Pennvest -$510.67 Sewer Pennvest - $37,858.25 Operating Checking -$147,735.61 Sewer Savings - $52,558.89 Water Savings -$254,786.30 Savings Acct. -$9,858.46 Water Project Checking (COA)-$96,286.63 Sewer Checking -$18,030.77 Waterline Extension- -$1 14.00 PLGIT General Fund -$546,440.34 Debt Payments CNBI Mortgage -$327.92 Pennvest- $8,580.54 Pennvest- $11,718.30 OLDBUSINESS  CNB  CNBI Line of Credit Interest Only (Waterline Ext.)-$1,605.94 CNBI Draw Loan (WWTP Upgrade)-53,459.20  Travis Long from. JHA saidt thatt the Act 57 Rate Study is ongoing  Ar motion was made by Tony King and seconded by Duane Duffy to approve the new draft of thel bylaws, Ar motion was made by TJ Weaver and seconded by Duane Duffy to have the 3 new trucks undercoated Amotion was made by Eric Poague and seconded by TJ Weaver tos send. Jones Township a letter informing them oft the upgrade to our sewer plant and that, according tot the terms of the agreement, they owe 27.2% of the cost. Roll call vote:. Jack Fowler- - yes, TJ Weaver - yes, Duane Duffy- yes, Paul Villella -yes,  with a change of date (carried).  (carried).  Eric Poague - yes, Tony King- - yes (carried 6-0).  The Spring St. paving will be completed" when we have consistent warmer weather  NEWBUSINESS None COMMENTS FROM VISITORS-None EXECUTIVE SESSION - None meeting at! 5:17 p.m. (carried).  ADIOURNMENT OF MEETING- AI motion was made by Eric Poague and seconded by Paul Villella to adjourn the  Jack Fowler, Chairperson TLB    JOHNSONBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 22, 2024  The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairman Jack Fowler, followed by" The Pledge of ROLL CALL- Jack Fowler, Earl Park, Duane Duffy, Paul Villella, Eric Poague, Tony King  Allegiance and a moment ofs silence.  TJ Weaver - excused VISITORS - None agenda (carried).  Also present: Brian Buesink, Tracey Brown, Solicitor Reith  APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Earl Park and: seconded by Eric Poague to approve the  VISITOR COMMENTS (on agenda related items) - None  EXECUTIVE SESSION - None  TRANSFER OF POWERS AVE. PROPERTY AND DAM - Ar motion was made by Tony King and seconded by Earl Park to direct our chairman, solicitor and engineer to meet with the borough president and solicitor AMEND THE LETTER OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PENNVEST APPLICATION = A motion was made by Tony King and seconded by Eric Poague to amend the PennVest letter of responsibility to reflect the  concerning the legal matters oft this transfer (carried 5-1).  increase in the amount being applied for (carried).  NEW BUSINESS None COMMENTS FROM VISITORS = None  EXECUTIVE SESSION - A motion was madel by Eric Poage and seconded by Earl Park to enter into executive session at 4:50 (carried). Amotion was made by Earl Park ands seconded by Eric Poague to exit executive session and enteri into the regular meeting at 5:02 (carried). Personnel & litigation were discussed with no ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING- Ar motion was made by Earl Park and seconded by Duane Duffy to  action taken.  adjourn the meeting at! 5:03 p.m. (carried).  Jack Fowler, Chairperson TLB    June 6, 2024 Meeting Minutes  Office of the County of] Elk Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway, PA  The County of Elk Commissioners met on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:05 AM, County of] Elk Courthouse Thomas G. Wagner Conference Room. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Those present were Commissioners Matthew G. Quesenberry and Gregory J. Gebauer. Also present were. Bradley Kraus, Solicitor; Patrick Straub, Chief Clerk; Emily Anders, Office Administrator; Calvin Moore, IT Director; Justin Barnett, IT Intern; Nancy Baker, CYS Director; Ernie Mattiuz, Guest; and Marilyn Secco, Press. Joining via Zoom was Commissioner  M. Fritzl Lecker.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVALOF MINUTES  Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by M. Fritz Lecker and carried unanimously. Motion made by M. Fritzl Lecker, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry. Gregory J. Gebauer abstained from voting as he was not present at this meeting. Motion carried.  PRESENTATIONS- RESOLUTIONS-  1. 2024-13 -( Child Welfare Professionals Appreciation Week-Nancy Baker, CYS Director stated her employees are short staffed, yet her dedicated staff] handle all problems efficiently. Matthew G. Quesenberry commended Nancy and her staff for all of their hard work. Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by M. Fritz Lecker and  carried unanimously.  OLDE BUSINESS- NEW BUSINESS  1. Request by Millstone Township, application for an allocation of $6,000 of County Liquid Fuels Tax Funds for stone. Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by M. Fritz 2. Request by Veterans Affairs, 3 veteran burial requisitions, and 2 veteran headstone forms. A motion made by M. Fritz Lecker, second by Gregory J. Gebauer, carried  Lecker and carried unanimously.  unanimously.  CORRESPONDENCE- (The following correspondence, if any, is available in the 1. U.S. Dept of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service received May 20th regarding initiation ofan environmental analysis for the "Forest Rd. 376 Decommissioning Project" located approx. 2.61 miles East ofMarienville in Warrant 3643, Jenks Twp, Forest County. A30-  Commissioner's office for further review.)    day public comment period has been provided to solicit input, concerns, or suggestions  regarding this project located in the. Allegheny National Forest.  GOOD OF THE COUNTY  We welcome and encourage the public to attend our meetings. teachers, all elected officials and peace ini the world.  Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their Matthew G. Quesenberry stated June 6 was V-Day and reminded everyone of the  significance of this day. QUESTIONS FROM' THE PRESS  1. Marilyn Secco asked ift the County Liquid Fuel Tax Funds were annual. Matthew G. Quesenberry stated it was annual, with the amount subject to a small variation. This money is divided equally among the County ofl Elk municipalities.  QUESTIONS FROM' TAXPAYERS-NIA  ADJOURN MEETING  The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 AM on ai motion by Gregory J. Gebauer.  Next Meeting:  10:00. A.M.THURSDAY, June 20, 2024  10:00 A.M. Thomas G. Wagner Conference Room, Courthouse Annex  Attest: Kpe    June 20, 2024 Meeting Minutes  Office of the County of] Elk Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway,PA  The County of] Elk Commissioners met on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM, County ofElk 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; Kary Schneider, Deputy Chief Clerk; Emily Anders, Office Administrator; Dan Rimer, IT Technician; Matt Frey, Treasurer; Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator; Kathy McClelland, Housing Specialist; Kim Frey, Election Director; Mike McAllister, Director of Emergency Services; Elise Grovanz, North Central PA Regional Planning and Development Commission; Tim Frontz, Certified Master Arborist; and An moment of silence was held in memory of Aaron Nicklas, Deputy Warden who passed  Marilyn Secco, Press. away recently.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA unanimously.  Motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by M. Fritz Lecker and carried unanimously.  PRESENTATIONS-  1. Elise Grovanz, Community Development Coordinator for North Central PA Regional Planning and Development Commission spoke of the grants that are available for nonprofits and the assistance she can give to helpi in the grant writing process.  RESOLUTIONS-  1. 2024-14- Approval of Revision to Community Development Block Grant FY2021 Application. Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator explained this is an ongoing program that is updated when there are new Commissioners. Motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously. 2. 2024-15-. Approval of] Resolution ofHOME Program Applicant. Kathy McClelland, Housing Specialist explained thel HOME Program would be for people over 62 years or disabled. Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G.  Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  OLD BUSINESS- NEW BUSINESS  1. *Request by Jay" Township, application for an allocation of $6,000 of County Liquid  Fuels' Tax Funds for tar and chip.    2. *Request by Benezette Township, application for an allocation of $6,000 of County 3. *Request by Ridgway Township, application for an allocation of $6,000 of County Items 1,2, and 3 were voted on together. A motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, 4. Request by Planning Department, Memorandum ofUnderstanding with County ofEik Commissioners, Elk County Planning Department and Northern Tier Community Action Corporation establishing Elk County Housing Partnership. This MOUisf for the period of the HOME. Program. A motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. 5. Request by CDBG, Re-adopt the Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for HUD Funded Programs. Kathy McClelland explained this would be to relocate or find other housing iftheir project eliminates housing. A motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by M. Fritz Lecker and carried unanimously 6. Request by CDBG, Adopt the Language Access Plan (LAP) for the County ofl Elk & "On BehalfOf" (OBO) the Ridgway Borough for the CDBG and HOME Program. A motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried 7. Request by Planning Department, Adopt Citizen Participation Plan for the HOME Program. A motion by M. Fritz Lecker, second by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried 8. Request by Planning Department, Adopt Elk County Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines. A motion by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry 9. Request by CYS, renewal contract with Danielle Melillo, Guardian ad Litem from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 as a Child Advocate Attorney with ai retainer of $13,012.12. An motion by M. Fritz. Lecker, second by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried 10. Request by EMA, renewal contract with McCutcheon Enterprises Inc., from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Mike McAllister explained this contract will be paid by allowing Hazmat to use the EMA equipment rather than through fimancial consideration. Mike stated this was also done with the previous contract and it worked. A motion by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and  Liquid Fuels Tax Funds for Station Road rock] project. Liquid Fuels Tax Funds for Boot. Jack Road paving project.  second by M. FritzLecker, carried unanimously.  Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  unanimously. unanimously.  carried unanimously.  unanimously.  carried unanimously.  CORRESPONDENCE- (The: following correspondence, if any, is available in the  Commissioner's office for further review.)  1. City of St. Marys (received May 131) regarding intent to apply for a PAI DEP GP-4 Intake and Outfall Structures, and GP-71 Minor Road Crossing. Project location is along Wehler Rd., South side of South Michael Rd. intersection to Benzinger Park. This notice is provided pursuant tol PA. Act 14, which requires a 30 day public comment period. 2. Contact Technologies, Inc. (received May 20th) regarding intent to apply for a PA DEP Air Quality "State Only" operating permit to continue operating its electrical contact    manufacturing business in the City of St. Marys. Site location 229 West Creek Rd., St. Marys, PA. This notice is provided in accordance with the 1990 Clean Air Act which 3. U.S.E Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (received May 28"), regarding intent toi issue ai renewal of(1)UIC Class II injection well permit for Seneca Resources Company,LLC. The purpose is for the disposal ofj produced fluids associated with oil and gas production int the SRC: Kane Field, Highland Twp. This notice is provided in accordance with Federal Underground Injection Control Code 40 parts 124, 144, 146, and 147 which requires a 30 day public comment period. A virtual public hearing will take place on June 24th.  requires a 30 day public comment period.  GOOD OF THE COUNTY  We welcome and encourage the public to attend our meetings. teachers, all elected officials and peace in the world.  Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their The Commissioners were pleased to dedicate a Mark Twain Bur Oak, an American Heritage Tree that was planted in honor of the Ridgway Bicentennial Celebration. The dedication will take place following this meeting on the Courthouse Lawn. 1. Marilyn Secco asked Tim Frontz for the spelling ofh his last name.  QUESTIONS FROM' THE PRESS  QUESTIONS! ROMTAXTAVIRS-NA  ADJOURN MEETING  The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 AM on ai motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry. The Commissioners then gathered oni the Courthouse lawn for formal dedication oft the Mark Twain  Bur Oak.  Next Meeting:  10:00 A.M.TUESDAY, July2 2,2024  Thomas G. Wagner Conference Room, Courthouse Annex  Attest:  ASa