Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting May 13, 2024  Calli to Order Silent Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Agenda HRG Presentation Approval of Minutes  Strategic Management Planning Program & Five-Year Financial Plan  Regular Meeting April 8, 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 1. EMS Voter Referendum 2. 2024 CDBG Application  Old Business  New Business  1. Hire Full-time Johnsonburg Borough Police Officer 2. Johnsonburg Community Center Exterior Restoration Project Bids  Executive Session  Public Comment on Agenda Items  Adjournment    222  Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting April 8, 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 X  Approval of Agenda: Amotion wasmade by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Cherry to approve thèagenda. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes: Amotion wasmade byCouncilman! Poague and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to approve theminutesfrom the regular meeting held on March 11, 2024 with a misspellingcorrection requested by Councilman DeAngelo. Motion carried unanimously.  Guests & PublicComment: Nonepresent.  Monthly Reports  Mayor: Mayor Paget made a statement to the public related to a recent death investigation involving the. Johnsonburg Police Department. He stated that the images being shared publicly and on social media were: shameful behavior by the general public who participated. Police: Monthly report is on file. Chief Clopp reviewed his report and informed Council that the department completed annual control tactics training, an Act 13 grant was received for new body armor, and testing was recently completed for the open full-time position.  Fire Chief: Monthly report is on file.    223  Superintendent: Monthly report is on file. Superintendent Imbrogno reported that the  annual spring street sweeping is almost complete.  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- - $$4,132.15, Community Center Fund - $7,285.01, Community Improvement Fund $3,811.00, and Street Light Fund $500.00. A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Cherry to pay the bills as presented and to accept the finance report. Motion carried unanimously.  Solicitor: Solicitor Thomas was excused.  Engineer & Code Enforcement Report: Monthly reportis oni file. Engineer Ryan Miller informed Council that the theater building (528 Market St) demolition with Bucktail Excavators is still on schedule. The W. Center:St.storm water projectis on PennDOT's scheduled for after. July 1st. A brief discussion was held on the Harrison-Ave. storm water Municipal Authority: Minutes are on file. Council held al brief discussion on pipe left over froma an authority project that has been piled'at the intersection of Market St. and SR: 2191 for Recreation Board: Minutes andreports areon file. Afterabrief discussion, it was decided to remove the damaged dumpster door at the community centerand leave the dumpster open. A discussion was held on bottle deposits.. Councilwould like more information. Old Business: 1. The EMSvoter referendum istabled until the solicitor returns.  project.  approximately two years.  2. Three bids were received" tothe Elk County Planning Department for our CDBG Second Ave.  Parking Lot Project. They wereas follows: 1. RJV Vollmer Excavating 2. StN Marys PavingInc. 3. S.E. Rodich Excavating  $31,100.00 $24,950.00 $20,825.00  Duetot the bids coming in over the grant funding amount of $17,592, they were turned over tot the borough council to decide on acceptance. A motion was made by Councilman DeAngelo andseconded by Councilman DePanfilis to accept the low bid and to pay the difference (approximately $3,200.00) between the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the  costof the project. Motion carried unanimously.  3. Secretary Kilhoffer gave an update on the STMP plan being conducted by HRG.    224  New Business: 1. A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Cherry to allowi the. Johnsonburg Community Trust to close Market St. on. July 12th & 13thfrom noon - midnight for their annual Johnsonburg Alumni Weekend event. The open container ordinance was also waived during this time and location only. Motion carried unanimously. 2. A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Poague to CO- sponsor a firework display with Domtar again this year on. July 12th during the alumni  weekend. Motion carried unanimously.  3. A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to advertise for the exterior restoration work at the. Johnsonburg Community Center. Motion carried unanimously. This work is being funded with a $50,000 grant through the Palumbo A motion was made by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt tog go into executive session to discuss personnel at4:38 p.m. Motion carried, unanimously. A motion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and, seconded. by Councilman Poague to President Maletto stated that, duringexecutivesesion, personnel and real estate were Adjournment: A motion.was made by Councilman Poagueând seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to adjournthe meetingat5:00pm. Motion carried unanimously.  Foundation.  return to! regular session at 4:59 p.m. Motion cariedunahnimously.  discussed and no action was taken.  Rachel Kilhoffer Secretary    BOROUGH  JOHNSONBURG Department of Police JOHN CLOPP Chief of Police  b  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 April 2024.  Calls for Service Signal Calls Telephone Calls Investigations Hearings Traffic Accidents Written Warnings Receipts: Fines  250 51 58 53 5 0 27  Parking Violations House Watches Vehicle Lockouts Light outage B.O.L.O Asst. Fire/Ambulance Asst. other Police Dept. 19 Special Information:  0 3 2 0 9 9  $ 1,806.36 - K9 search of the high school on 04/03.  Reports $ 0.00 Officers fitted for new body armor on 04/08. Tickets $ 0.00 Spaghetti dinner benefit for Pistner family held on 04/14. Total $ 1,806.36 Full-time patrolman testing process update.  Offenses: Drugs Assaults Burglary Thefts Criminal Mischief D.U.I. Disorderly Conduct Mental Health Sex Offenses Family and Children All Other Offenses Totals  Number 5 1 1 2 1 0 0 4 2 6 24 46  Arrest 2 1 1 0 0 : 0 0 1 21  Handled Otherwise 3 0 0 2 1 0 0 4 2 5 39  2(141 MV Arrests) 22  Respectfully L U4p  gk    NSONEURE RESC A 1 E FS7.190  Johnsonburg Fire Department  Fire - Rescue 99 Clarion Road Johnsonburg, PA 15845 Phone 814-965-4276 Fax 814-965-4276 April 2024. Johnsonburg Fire Department Report  Incident Type Count per Station for Date Range Start Date: 04/01/2024 IE End Date: 04/30/2024 Station: EC2 ELK COMPANY2  INCIDENT TYPE 111- Building fire 140- Natural vegetation fire, other 142 Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 151 - Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew 412- Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 413- Oil or other combustible liquid spill 500- Service Call, other 551 Assist police or other governmental agency 600- Good intent call, other 744- Detector activation, no fire unintentional  #INCIDENTS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11  # Incidents for EC2- Elk Company 2:  Calls in Johnsonburg Borough- 8 Calls in North Ridgway Township - 3 Automatic, / Mutual Aid Calls-0 Total Man Hours for All Calls April 2024-76.53  Total Monetary Fire Loss. Johnsonburg Borough April 2024-$35,000 Total Monetary Fire Loss North Ridgway Township April 2024- - $0  Respectfully Christopher 4. Kreckel Chief    Boro  report  street crew  Patched pot holes throughout boro. Patched alleys throughout town. Had a meeting with army corp on flood control. Worked on 98 street sweeper. Finished street sweeping throughtout boro.  Marked pa onecalls. Pumped water for 10 hours. Cleaned drains throughout boro. Chipped brush along tracks. Cut flood contol dikes. Held dumpster day.  Cut and chipped bushes at community center. Put new meeting room tables together. Changed police cruisers oil.p  1        ARS ENGINEERING  SERVICES  Engineer's Report -I May 13, 2024Johnsonburg Borough Council Meeting  The following is a summary ofwork performed over the last month, including updates on current project  status, provided herein for your review: Engineering Services  National Fuel Gas recently relocated the Elks Club meter from the back of the Theater building. The meter was discovered upon removal oft the large furnace that had been sitting behind the building for al long time. We were able to coordinate the move as quickly as possible but it did cause aj pause in Bucktail Excavators demolition plans. Bucktail has been notified the meter has been removed and they are currently revising their schedule to see when that demolition will TheCounty has finalized the agreement with S.E. Rodich Excavating, Inc. for the Second. Avenue Parking Lot Project. The contractor hasi indicated they anticipate a late May/early June start. The County has finalized the agreement with St. Marys Paving Company, Inc. for the Harrison Ave Storm Sewer Replacement Project. The contractor is currently reviewing their schedule to determine an anticipated start date. We are working with the solicitor to get a utility easement We have been in constant contact with Bucktail Excavators, Inc. concerning the demolition of the old Theater building onl Market Street. The Contractor anticipates starting the demolition and Werecently advertised the. Johnsonburg Community Center Phase 1 Exterior Restoration Project. Bids are due for the opening at the May Council Meeting. We have been in contact with two (2) local contractors whol have both expressed interest in the project. Bids have been requested ina $/sf unit because the amount of funding available will be the same noi matter who the contractor ends up being. The goal is to complete as much oft the work and contractors have indicated they will work with the Borough to accomplish that goal. Funding for this project has been made available through a grant from the A.J. and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust. Thel Road Crew has received estimates from multiple Costars-approved material suppliers for the required pipe and catch basins for the Center Street Storm Sewer Replacement Project. The County has been notified which supplier is preferred and will use the recommended estimate to purchase the materials sot they are available when PennDOTi isi ready to complete the replacement work. We are finalizing the bid documents for the curb replacement portion of this project and anticipate advertising that work later this month. This project is being funded by a previously Work toi finalize the Hemlock Street Stormwater Project design, plans and project specifications isc currently advancing. Wev willl be working with the solicitor to establish utility easements along the proposed alignment. We anticipate this project being advertised this Summer. This project is being funded by an ARPA PA Small Water & Sewer Grant previously awarded by the  commence.  from the property owner at thel beginning oft the project.  cleanup this month.  approved County CDBG grant.  Commonwealth Finance Authority.  P.O. BOX202, JOHNSONBURG, PA 15845 phone: (814).965-2211 - fax: (814).965-4028 www. arsenglneringsemices: .com    ARS ENGINEERING  SERVICES  Wec continue to work toi finalize the Flood Study Report with' TranSystems. Once completed the Flood Study and plans will make the Project "shovel ready" and can be used toj pursue additional A reminder that the County Planning Office has sent out an announcement requesting applications for this year's CDBG grant funding round. Suggestions for potential projects are welcome SO we can begin planning to get scope(s) of work started and estimates generated. We willl be providing technical assistance for Emma once a decision on aj project(s) has been made. We recently completed an "uninhabitable" removal inspection at Unit #1 (Heritage Education Center). As ai result ofthei inspection the "uninhabitable" posting has been removed for that Unit clearing the way for the Johnsonburg Community Trust's tenant to begin operating from the space. Our understanding is the Building Inspector has also approved a temporary occupancy As of April Ist Mr. Chis Lindmar has taken over the role as the Borough's full-time Code Enforcement Officer. In an: attempt to make that transition as smooth as possible we have turned over all files (hard copies & electronic) and we have met and shared several conversations concerning problem properties and past practices. We will continue to provide support when requested. Moving forward all Code related issues will be handled by Chris. We appreciate the work we' ve been ablet toj provide thel Borough overt thej past 9years and although the program has not been without ai number of bumps I think we've advanced the Borough's enforcement efforts over the course of work. The challenges remain but I think a full-time position will help to  funding opportunities.  Code Enforcement  permit fort this space as well.  address those in at timelier manner.  Respectfully Submitted, TAR Ryan Miller, PE  P.O. BOX2 202, JOHNSONBURG, PA 15845 phone: (814) 965-2211 fax: (814).965-4028 -    JOHNSONBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 13, 2024  The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairman Jack Fowler, followed by The Pledge of  Allegiance and a moment of silence. Earl Park - excused, Eric Poague excused  ROLL CALL- - Jack Fowler, TJ Weaver, Duane Duffy, Paul Villella, Tony King  Also present: Brian Buesink, Corey McCabe, Chris Everett, Tracey Brown, Travis Long of JHA via ZOOM  VISITORS - Aljoe Maletto, Joyce Maletto (The Johnsonburg Press)  APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Tony King and seconded by Duane Duffy 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 TJ Weaver and seconded by Tony King to approve the minutes from the February 14, 2024 Regular Meeting with a correction to  the typographical error on the bank balances (carried). MANAGER'S REPORT - Copy attached WATER REPORT - Copy attached SEWER REPORT - Copy attached ENGINEER'S REPORT - Copy attached  SOLICITOR'S REPORT- Solicitor Reith was not present.  COMMITTEE REPORTS =  A. Administrative -r none B. Operations -I none Finance = none D. Fire Department -I none Hiring none F. Johnsonburg Borough- -r none G. Grants-I none  TREASURER'S REPORT - A motion was made by TJ Weaver and seconded by Duane Duffy to approve the BILLS FOR PAYMENT - AI motion was made by Tony King and: seconded by Duane Duffyt to approve the  Treasurer's report (carried).  bills for payment ini the amount of $81,781.55 (carried).    BankE Balances as of: February29, 2024 Northwest Sewer Money Market- -$ 64,462.11 Payroll- -$145,574.67 Water Pennvest- - $510.67 Sewer Pennvest- $37,856.76 Operating Checking- -$111,161.16 Sewer Savings -$ $52,554.51 Water Savings -$ $214,867.55 CNB CD-$26,159.50 Savings Acct. $2,462.15 Water Project Checking (COA)- -$96,286.63 Sewer Checking -$3,949.17 Waterline Extension-15,98.43 PLGIT General Fund- -$515,369.04 Debt Payments CNBI Mortgage -$327.92 Pennvest- -$8,580.54 Pennvest -$11,718.30  CNBI Line of Credit Interest Only (Waterline Ext.)-$1,499.34 CNBI Draw Loan (WWTP Upgrade)-$3459.20  NEWBUSINESS-/ A motion was made by Paul Villella and seconded by TJ Weaveri to approve that an Act 57 Rate Study be done to determine appropriate fees to charge for water and sewer taps (carried). OLDBUSINESS = A motion was made by TJ Weaver and seconded by Paul Villella to approve the 2022 Thel board would like to thank Representative Mike. Armanini for his help and support on thet funding of COMMENTSI FROM VISITORS Aljoe Maletto commented that training for the board members may be EXECUTIVE SESSION - A motion was made by TJ Weaver and seconded by Paul Villella to enter into Executive Session at 5:35 (carried). Ar motion was made by Duane Duffy and seconded by" TJ Weaver to exit Executive Session and enteri into Regular Meeting at 5:58 (carried). Litigation was discussed with no action ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING- A motion was made by Duane Duffy and seconded by" Tony King to  Audit completed by McKeever, Varga and Senko (carried).  the Route 219 North' Waterline Extension and the LSA Grant applications.  helpful.  taken.  adjourn the meeting at 6:14 p.m. (carried).  Jack Fowler, Chairperson TLB    JOHNSONBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 10,2 2024  The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairman Jack Fowler, followed by The Pledge of ROLL CALL-J Jack Fowler, TJ Weaver, Earl Park, Duane Duffy, Paul Villella, Tony! King  Allegiance and a moment of silence.  Eric Poague excused  Also present: Brian Buesink, Chris Everett, Tracey Brown, Solicitor Reith, Travis Long of JHA via ZOOM  VISITORS = Aljoe Maletto, Joyce Maletto (The. Johnsonburg Press), Emil Zaunick  APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Earl Park and 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 TJ Weaver and seconded by Duane Duffy to approve the minutes from the March 13, 2024 Regular Meeting (carried).  MANAGER'S REPORT- Copy attached WATER REPORT - Copy attached SEWER REPORT = Copy attached ENGINEER'S REPORT - Copy attached  SOLICITOR'S REPORT - Solicitor Reith informed the board that the temporary easements fort the Route  219 Extension have expired and will need redone.  COMMITTEE REPORTS -  A. Administrative -none B. Operations- -none Finance = none D. Fire Department- - none E. Hiring none F. Johnsonburg Borough-none G. Grants-none  TREASURER'S REPORT - Amotion was made by Earl Park and seconded by TJ Weaver to approve the Treasurer's report (carried). The finance committee will meet to discuss the bank account balances and BILLSFORI PAYMENT = Ar motion was made by Earl Park and seconded by TJ Weaver to approve the bills  transferring additional monies to PLGIT.  for payment in the amount of $59,556.40 (carried).    BankE Balances as of: March 31, 2024 Northwest Sewer Money Market $ 64,516.71 Payroll- -$150,434.93 Water Pennvest- - $510.67 Sewer Pennvest- - $17,558.66 Operating Checaig-$171,39543 Sewer Savings- -$52,556.74 Water Savings -9 $214,826.65 Savings Acct. $11,772.47 Water Project Checking (COA)- -$96,286.63 Sewer Checking -$21,489.97 Waterline Extension- $14.00 PLGIT General Fund $544,025.39 Debt Payments CNBI Mortgage -$327.92 Pennvest -$8,580.54 Pemnest-$11,71830 OLDE BUSINESS  CNB  CNBI Line of Credit Interest Only (Waterline Ext.)-$1,469.36 CNBI Draw Loan (WWTP Upgrade)-$3,A59.20  Travis Long from. JHA said that the Act 57 Rate Study is ongoing Solicitor Reith explained the changes in the new draft oft the By-laws  NEWBUSINESS  Brian will send. Jones Township Municipal Authority al letteri informing them that they will owe a portion of the wastewater treatment plant upgrade that is currently being done. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS - Emil Zaunick thanked the board for allowing him to trickle his water in the winter months. Joyce Maletto informed the board that this was her last meeting. The board would like to thank her for her reporting of our board meetings in the. Johnsonburg Press through the years. EXECUTIVE! SESSION - A motion was made by Earl Park and: seconded by TJ Weaver to enter into Executive Session at 4:53 (carried). Amotion was made by TJ Weaver and seconded by Earl Park to exit Executive Session and enter into Regular Meeting at! 5:40 (carried). Personnel: and litigation were discussed with no ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING- A motion was made by Duane Duffy and seconded by Tony King to  action taken.  adjourn the meeting at 5:41 p.m. (carried).  Jack Fowler, Chairperson TLB    JOHNSONBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Special Meeting Minutes Thursday, May2, 2024  The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m. by Chairman Jack Fowler, followed by The Pledge of  Allegiance and a moment of silence.  ROLL CALL- Jack Fowler, Earl Park, Duane Duffy, Paul Villella, Tony King  TJ Weaver - excused, Eric Poague excused Also present: Brian Buesink, Solicitor Reith  VISITORS - None agenda (carried 4-1).  APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Earl Park and seconded by Tony King to approve the  VISITOR COMMENTS (on agenda related items) - None  EXECUTIVE SESSION - None  PENNVEST FUNDING FOR WATERLINE EXTENSION, LETTER OF RESPONSIBILITY - A motion was made by Earl Park and seconded by Paul Villella to approve al letter of responsibility written and edited by Solicitor Reith be forwarded to. JHA Companies. Roll call vote:. Jack Fowler- = yes, Earl Park y yes, Duane  Duffy-yes, Paul Villella -yes, Tony King - yes (carried 5-0).  NEW BUSINESS None COMMENTS FROM VISITORS - None EXECUTIVE! SESSION- None  ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING- A motion was made by Duane Duffy and seconded by Earl Park to  adjourn the meeting at 4:34 p.m. (carried).  Jack Fowler, Chairperson TLB    Johnsonburg Community Center Rec Board Meeting Minutes May2, 2024  Present: John O'Rourke Tracy Crowe  Jim Lecker  Patty McDivitt Nikki Zimmerman-Excused  TWeaver-Excused  Tara Poague  Sarah Grunthaner-Excused  Scott Cherry-Excused  Call to order 5:06 p.m. April 4, 2024 Minutes Financial Report See attached Open Issues  Passed Motion to accept: Patty McDivitt  Second: Jim Lecker  Vote: Unanimous  Passed Motion to accept: Patty McDivitt  Second: Jim Lecker  Vote: Unanimous  1.) Dehumidifier in Weight Room We are still waiting for. Jon Updyke to come fixi it. Itist technically nota a dehumidifier; it 2.) Weight Room PM's Wej just got al bill from APEX where the part we needed cost $50 but we had almost $800 in travel and labor expenses. Although this is inconvenient, APEX is the only company who can service these machines because  isa an exhaust vent.  they are under warranty.  3.) Weight Room Ceiling The leaking slowed down but is still ani issue.  4.) Earth Day' Work Dayi is this Saturday May 4th from 9-noon. Bubba Lenze delivered our materials today sO they are ready to go for Saturday. We have roughly 35 people signed up to come, ife everyone shows up we: should have nop problem getting everything we need done. We are doing this rain or shine since the materials are here, we just might not be 5.) Weight Room Door Carlson's brought in a company to look at the door for us. He said that it definitely needs replaced.  able to paint.  We should be getting a quote soon on getting this replaced.  Director's Report See attached Jim Lecker's Report See attached New Business  1) Finances Tara Poague ran al bunch of numbers through excel using the statistics that she records and if we keep our monthly membership prices the same and simply eliminate the one-year discount we could profit roughly$10,000  more ayear from memberships without actually raising the cost. Meeting adjourned at! 5:42 p.m. Next Meeting. June 6, 2024 at! 5:00pm  X Tara Poaque JCCDirector Filli in Secretary  Twogu    May: 20Z4 Directors Report  Monday April gth Tommy Imbrogno and Judd Zilcosky installed the new swing at the playground. Theyt told Tara Poague that it might not last long due to not having big metal plates where the chains attach so Tara will look Tuesday April 9th Tara Poague took her pesticides and pool management exams. She should have the results Wednesday April 10th Stephanie Distler texted Tara Poague and told her the JCTV would accept the $600 rental  into ordering a different one to have for backup.  next week.  fee for alumni weekend with them bringing their own tables and chairs. Thursday April 11th Geno and Cindy Polaski cleaned the pool filters.  Thursday April 11th Carlson's came and installed a camera by the outside POOL door. Thursday April 11th Rachel Kilhoffer introduced Emma Coppolo to Tara Poague and they took her on atour around the building. She is the Economic Developer for Johnsonburg and Ridgway boroughs. Thursday Aprill 11th We had a concerned member ask about a phone at the pool in case of emergency because she doesn't have a cell phone and if the lifeguard is making a rescue, she can't help call 911. Who do we need to Monday April 22nd Tara Poague emailed the Ridgway Record, St. Marys Daily Press, and the Kane Republican Tuesday April 23rd, we held elections here. We also need five "15 minute parking" signs to put out front for Monday April 29th a transformer blew around 8:00 and knocked our power out. It got restored about 10:45. Tuesday April 30th the. Johnsonburg Chamber of Commerce ordered us four commercial stackable folding tables for $300. Tara Poague gave them the link for them so that she can order the exact same ones when we get the Michelle Skrzypek is going to start doing chair yoga on Mondays at 8am. Julie Lang told her that her swim class Saturday May 4th is our Earth Day' Work Day at the playground. We have roughly 32 adults and kids signed up to  call to get a phone installed in the guard room? Friday April 12th the weight room floor was flooded again. and asked them to publish our ad for the brick wall.  elections. Does Tara have to order these or does the borough have these?  Camera's did not work during this time.  rental payment from the. JCT for alumni weekend.  showed interest ini it and asked for someone that could teach it.  participate.    JAMES THE BUTLER' For all your cleaning needs:  May Report  60.5 Volunteer Hours in April  Dave Votano is working on the barn door for the weight room.  We took the dumpster door off and moved the no parking sign onto the front of The old sandbox seats are finished being sanded. We now must get them stained Dave Votano is working on installing handles on the doors on the third floor. There Jacob DeStephano built a new workbench for in the maintenance closet. Geno Polaski secured the bookcase in the Art Studio to the wall sO that it can'ttip  the enclosure.  and put on the wall in the weight room.  are 9 of them all together.  over.  Tightened down the railing by the pool.  Started prepping for Earth Day. Started to remove mulch, move bushes and trees, slant the paver stones away from the building, cut the hedges down, and did some  weeding.    Johnsonburg Civil Service Commission Reorganization Meeting April 25,2024  Call to Order: The meeting oft the Johnsonburg Civil Service Commission was called to order at Attendance: All board members were present including Duane Duffy, Harriet Stahli, and Ken  9:00 a.m. by President Duane Duffy. Polaski. Chief. John Clopp was also present.  Pledge of Allegiance Silent Prayer  Minutes: A motion was made by Harriet and seconded by Ken to approve the minutes from April Old Business: Chief Clopp reviewed the testing procedure for the current hiring round which included one officer, Owen Schreiber. Officer Schreiber passed all the required testing included the oral, written, and physical examinations as well as the background clearance. A motion was made by Ken and seconded by Harriet to create a certified list to present to. Johnsonburg Borough Council for consideration tol hire as a. Johnsonburg Borough full-time police officer.  11"n meeting as presented. Motion carried.  1. Owen Schreiber New Business: None presented.  Next Meeting: The next civil service commission meeting will be on Thursday, October 17,2024 Adjournment: A: motion was made by Harriet and seconded by Duane to adjourn the meeting at  at 9:00 a.m. at the Johnsonburg Borough building.  9:17 a.m.  Ken Polaski Secretary  Plehe  P    April 4, 2024 Meeting Minutes  Office of the County of] Elk Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway,PA  The County of] Elk Commissioners met on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 10:08 AM, County ofElk Courthouse Annex, 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; Dan Rimer, IT; Mike McAllister, EMA Director; Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator; Kimberly Frey, Elections Director; Matthew Frey, Treasurer; Nancy Baker, CYS Director; Ryan Miller, ARS. Engineering Services; Kristy Agosti, President/CEO MCM Consulting Group; Lianne Schneider, CAPSEA; Amanda Tyler, CAPSEA;  and Marilyn Secco, Press. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  Motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried  unanimously.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by M. Fritz. Lecker and carried unanimously.  PRESENTATIONS- RESOLUTIONS-  1. 2024-10 Sexual Assault. Awareness Month. Lianne Schneider and Amanda Tyler spoke about events held by CAPSEA. Motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, 2. 2024-11 Child. Abuse Prevention Month Nancy Baker, CYS Director spoke about child abuse and its effects. Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew  second by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously.  G.Q Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  OLD BUSINESS-  1. Johnsonburg Borough 2nd Avel Parking Lot] Bid (Re-bid) Opening for CDBG. 31 bids received. Ryan Miller, ARS Engineering Services recommended tabling this bid. Bid will be taken to the. Johnsonburg Council Meeting next week to make a decision. Motion made by M. Fritz Lecker to follow Ryan Miller's recommendation, second  by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  a. RJVollmer Excavating b. Stl Marys Paving Inc. C. S.E. Rodich Excavating  $31,100.00 $24,950.00 $20,825.00    2. Northern Tier 911 Consortium maintenance bid award announcement. Mike McAllister, EMA Director and Kristy Agosti, President/CEO MCM Consulting Group stated they reviewed the contracts and polled all 10 counties involved. Unanimous recommendation was to accept the Mission Critical Partners bid of $979,130.00. This amount is paid by state funding. Motion to approve made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously.  NEWBUSINESS  1. Bid opening for 1998 Chevrolet Express Van. 10 bids were received. A motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry to accept the highest bid by Kevin Berry, second by M.  Fritz Lecker carried unanimously. a. Clinten William b. Penn Highlands Elk $4,789.00 . Amy Auman d. Larry Wendel Pistner Auto Ted Garner g. Kevin Berry h. David Washburn Steve Auto Sales Robert. Bankovic  $2,501.00 $6,088.00 $750.00 $2,500.00 $3,100.00 $6,100.00 $1,212.12 $4,775.00 $4,167.00  2. Lawn Use Request from CYS for al banner: forl National Child Abuse. Awareness Month. This would bei for 4/1/24 through 4/30/24. A motion by M. Fritz Lecker, second by 3. New Independent Contractor. Agreement between Commissioners and Diane Samick for cleaning MDJ 59-03-03. Rate will be $150 per month, 2 times per month. $1,800 yearly. Am motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory J. Gebauer, carried Request by CYS, renewal contract with Perseus House, Inc. for placement in group home from 7/1/23 to 6/30/24. A motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew . Request by Veterans Affairs, approval ofbenefits for 4 Veteran burials, 2 Widow burials, and 4 Veteran headstones. A motion by M. Fritz Lecker, second by Gregory J.  Gregory J. Gebauer, carried unanimously.  unanimously.  G.C Quesenberry, carried unanimously. Gebauer, carried unanimously.  CORRESPONDENCE -(The: following correspondence, if any, is available in the 1. Morgan Advanced Materials (received March 22nd) regarding intent to renew their existing PADEP: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit# PA0002534. Site location is 441 Hall Ave. St. Marys, PA. This notice is provided in accordance with Section 1905-A of the PA Administrative Code as amended by Act 14 which requires a  Commissioner's office for further review.)  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. Election update by Kim Frey. Reminder ofl key dates.  Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their  QUESTIONS! FROM THE PRESS  1. Marilyn Secco asked which office needed the cleaning contract: District Magistrate 2. Marilyn Secco asked for spelling oft the name oft the bid winner for the van: Kevin  Jacob Berry.  QUESTIONS FROM' TAXPAYERS-NA  ADJOURN MEETING  The meeting was adjourned at 10:42AM on a motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry.  Next Meeting: Thursday, April 18, 2024  10:00 A.M. Bennett's Valley Community Center-Weedvlle, PA  Nbs  Attest:    April 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes  Office oft the County of] Elk Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway, PA  The County of Elk Commissioners met on' Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 10:00. AM, Bennetts Valley Community Center, Weedville, PA. The: meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Those present were Commissioners M. FritzLecker, Matthew G. Quesenberry and Gregory J. Gebauer. Alsoj present were. Rick Brown, Solicitor; Patrick Straub, Chief Clerk; Emily Anders, Office Administrator; Calvin Moore, IT Director; Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator; Rick Krulia, Bennetts Valley Community Center Committee Director; Kathy Blake and Joe Uberti, Jr, Jay" Township Supervisors; Tim Wells, GPI; John Straitiff, Executive Director PAGO; Jodi Guisto, Northern PA Regional College Representative; Ernie Mattiuz, Elk County Farm Bureau; Ryan Miller, ARS Engineering Services; Guests: Clark Lecker, John Bricen,  Christine Gavazzi, and Bob Coppolo; and Marilyn Secco, Press.  APPROVALOE AGENDA unanimously.  Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried  APPROVAL C OF MINUTES PRESENTATIONS-  Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by M. Fritz Lecker and carried unanimously.  John Straitiff, Executive Director gave an update on PAGO  1. Rick Krulia from Bennett's Valley Community Center Committee spoke of the 2. Kathy Blake from Jay Township Supervisors spoke ofthe work the Supervisors were doing 3. Jodi Guisto from Northern Pennsylvania Regional College spoke ofa available classes, both 4. Ernie Mattiuz-Elk County Farm Bureau spoke of legislative issues affected the farmers in  Committees plans for the building. toi improve the Community Center credit and career learning courses  our area. RESOLUTIONS-  1. 2024-12 - Revise thel FY 2020 CDBG Application to decrease the Ridgway Borough Curb Cut Project (Hill Street Area) Project and to increase the Ridgway Borough Curb Cut Project (Center Street. Area) Motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by  Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously.  OLD BUSINESS-  1. Request by CDBG, Johnsonburg Borough 2nd Ave Parking Lot] Bid (Re-bid)  Recommendation for approval. Ryan Miller, ARS Engineering Services stated the low bid by S.E. Rodich ($20,825.00) was acceptable to the. Johnsonburg Borough and recommended approving this bid. Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by  Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously.    NEWBUSINESS  1.* *Request by CDBG, FY 2021 Ridgway Borough Curb Cut Project (Center Street Area)  Bid Opening.  a. St. Marys Paving $155,430.00 b. Steger Masonary Bid Opening.  $97,515.00  2. *Request by CDBG, FY 2022 Ridgway Borough Curb Cut Project (Long Street Area)  a. St. Marys Paving $127,760.00 b. Steger Masonary  $80,595.00  *New business 1 & 2 were voted on together. Ryan Miller and Becki Taylor reviewed the bids. Ryan Miller recommended tabling the bids until the May 9 meeting. A motion by M. TritzLecker to table, second by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously. 3. Request by Planning Department for Jones Township, Appointment of] Becky Krieg to finish the term left vacant by Fred Swanson on the Elk County Planning Commission. Term would run from appointment until December 31, 2025.A motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by, Gregory J. Gebauer, carried unanimously. 4. Request by Veterans Affairs, 5 veteran burial requisitions and 2 veteran headstone forms. An motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by M. FritzLecker, carried 5, Request by CYS, renewal contract with Taylor Diversion Programs, Inc. from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.A motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory J.  unanimously.  Gebauer, carried unanimously.  CORRESPONDENCE-I (The following correspondence, ifany, is available in the  Commissioner's office for further review.)  1. P.Joseph Lehman, Inc. (received April 5th) regarding intent to file apply to PA DEP fora Chapter 105 Waterway Obstruction and Encroachment Permit. The project involves the replacement of existing bridge on S.R. 0948 section A02 over. Little Mill Creek. Project location is Ridgway Township. This notice is provided pursuant to PA Administrative Code Section 1905-A, as amended by Act 14, which requires a 30 day public comment 2. Arcadis U.S., Inc. (received April 12") regarding Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC's intent to: file apply to PADEP: for a Chapter 105 Waterway Engineering and Wetlands General Permit. The project name is "Line 4226 SR948 Road Crossing Casing Mitigation Project". Project location is Highland Township. This notice is provided pursuant to PA. Administrative Code Section 1905-A, as amended by Act14, which 3. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation [PennDOT] (received April 9th) regarding intent to file apply to PA DEP application for replacement of the existing structure with box culvert ini the existing location (Spring/ Summer 2025). Project location is S.R. 0120, Segment 0420/ Offset 1705, City of St. Marys over Big Run. The project name is "S.R.  period.  requires a 30 day public comment period    0120, Section A08 Bridge Replacement". This notice is provided pursuant to PA Administrative Code Section 1905-A, as amended by Act 14, which requires a 30 day  public comment period.  GOOD OF THE COUNTY  We welcome and encourage the public to attend our meetings.  National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week- April 14-20. Gregory J. Gebauer spoke of thei importance ofours 911 Dispatcherand thanked them for their duties in a We encourage all registered voters to vote in the Primary Election on Tuesday, April 23. Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their The Commissioners awarded the Bennetts Valley Community Center Committee a  highly stressful job.  teachers, all elected officials and peace in the world. recently adopted official flag of Elk County.  John Straitiff stated Glen Hazel Getaways has joined PAGO.  QUESTIONS FROM' THE PRESS  1. Marilyn Secco asked for aj picture ofl Ernie Mattiuz  QUESTIONS FROMTAXPAYERS- -N/A  ADJOURN MEETING  The meeting was adjourned at 11:10AM on ai motion by Gregory J. Gebauer.  Next Meeting: Thursday, May 9; 2024  10:00 A.M. Thomas G. Wagner Conference Room, Courthouse Annex  Attest: