Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting June 10, 2024  Call to Order Silent Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes  Regular Meeting May 13, 2024 Guests & Public Comment on Agenda Items Jodi Guisto, Northern PAI Regional College Johnsonburg Community Trust Finance/Bills for Payment Mayor Police Department Fire Department Street Department Engineering Code Enforcement Recreation Board Council Committees Borough Solicitor Municipal Authority  Reports  Old Business New Business  1. 236 Main Street Intent to Sell 2. 704 Bridge Street Intent to Sell police regionalization study) 4. JCC Court Light Upgrade Quote Public Comment on Agenda Items  3. DCED Letter ofl Intent (requesting technical assistance fora a  Adjournment    225  Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting May 13, 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, Alfred]. 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 X X X  Approval of Agenda: Amotion wasmade by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo toapprove'the: agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Presentation: HRG representative Robert Grimm, presented the results oft the borough's Strategic Management Planning Program and Five-Year Financial Plan (STMP) conducted through a Pennsylvania Depatmentorcommuny & Economic Development (DCED). grant. DCED representative Terri Cunkle was alsOavailable to explain the program and answer questions. Severalof the tudySrecommendations were reviewed and discussed. Minutes: A motion wasmadebyCounciman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to approve theminutes from the regular meeting held on April 8, 2024. Motion  carried unanimously.  Guests & Public Comment: None present.  Monthly Reports  Mayor: Mayor Paget congratulated Jack Fowler on his retirement from The. Johnsonburg Press. He reported that The Nittany Martstore is still under construction without plans fora  grand opening at this time.    226  Police: Monthly report is on file. Chief Clopp reviewed his report and informed Council that the department conducted al K9 search of the high school on April 3rd, the officers were recently fitted for new body armor, and there willl be a Police Memorial Day Service on May Afterreview and recommendation by the Civil Service Commission, a motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Poague to hire Owen Schreiber as at full- timepolice officer as of. June 1, 2024. President Maletto called fora a roll call vote which was  15that11:00a a.m.  unanimously in favor of the motion. Motion carried. Fire Chief: Monthly report is on file.  Superintendent: Monthly report is ont file. Superntendentimbrogro publicly thanked Jim President Maletto asked for an update on thedamaged storm drain near 100 Center St. causing ponding issues on the roadway. Superintendent Imbrogno reported that PennDOT and Domtar are looking at the infrastructure to seewhat canbe done and he.will follow up. Council Committees: Councilman DeAngelo reported that a few members of Council met witht the Johnsonburg Municipal Authoritymanager aboutthe Powers Run dam area and the possibility of turning it into a recreationalarea: Abrief discussion was held on this matter. Finance & Bills for Payment: President Malettoread the borough's account balances and the bills.This month's bills include General Fund $14,599.65, Community Center Fund - $5,155.58, Community ImprovementFund: - $975.00, and Highway Aid Fund $555.81. A motion wasmadebycounaiman Warmbrodtand seconded by Councilman Poague to pay the billsaspresented and tOaceptthefinance report. Motion carried unanimously.  Reinsburrow for volunteering to wire the flood controlpump generator.  The solicitors for both parties.will discussoutstanding.concerns.  Solicitor: Solicitor Thomas hadnothingto. present.  Engineer & Code Enforcement Report: Monthly report is on file. Engineer Ryan Miller informed Council thatthe theater building (528 Market St) demolition with Bucktail Afterinspection, the unhabitable status has been lifted on Unit #1 (569 Market St.) oft the brick! block building on Market St. owned by the. Johnsonburg Community Trust. He gave a brief update on the Elk & Clearfield Counties Comprehensive Plan which is now out Municipal Authority: Minutes are on file. Abrief discussion was held on municipal authority  Excavators is still on schedulefor demolition.  for public review. projects.    227  Recreation Board: Minutes and reports are on file.  Old Business: 1. Solicitor Thomas explained the resolution being presented to place a voter referendum asking for an EMS tax on the November ballot. Amotion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to pass Resolution 07-2024 which will institute a voter referendum requesting an EMS taxi in November 2024. Motion 2. After discussion with input from Superintendent Imbrogno, a motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to apply for a 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a Third Ave. Stormwater Replacement Project. Motion New Business: 1. New police officer hiring was completed underthe police report. 2. Bids were opened for the Johnsonburg Community Center ExteriorRestoration Project with  carried unanimously.  carried unanimously.  the following results: Name Redmond Construction Steger Masonry  Bid $7.14/sq ft $22.00/sq ft  Engineer Miller explained that the bid was set upto. maximizethe grant funding amount received from the Palumbolfoundation ($50,000). Amotion wasmade by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded! by Councilman Poague to accept'the low bid from Redmond  Construction. Motioncarried.  An motion was. made by Councilman: Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman DePanfilis to go into executivesessionto: diaggronamarcalgue at 6:02 p.m. Motion carried A motion wasmade by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to President Maletto stated that,during executive session, litigation and real estate were Adjournment: A motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  unanimously.  return to regularsession at 6:42p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  discussed and no action.wastaken.  Rachel Kilhoffer Secretary        tho  BOROUGH  JOHNSONBURG Department of Police JOHN CLOPP Chief of Police  nb  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 ofl May 2024.  Calls for Service Signal Calls Telephone Calls Investigations Hearings Traffic Accidents Written Warnings Receipts:  267 60 59 52 7 5 18  Parking Violations House Watches Vehicle Lockouts Light outage B.O.L.O Asst. Fire/Ambulance Asst. other Police Dept. 12 Special Information:  0 1 1 0 13 5  Fines $ 1,581.03 Standard field sobriety refresher class attended on 05/02. Reports $ 0.00 Pre-K students toured the station on 05/16. Tickets $ 0.00 Participated in Drug Task Force saturation patrol 05/22. Total $ 1,581.03 A Attended Memorial Day Service on 05/27/24.  Offenses: Drugs Assaults Burglary Thefts Criminal Mischief D.U.I. Disorderly Conduct Mental Health Sex Offenses Family and Children All Other Offenses Totals  Number 6 2 3 5 2 0 1 7 1 15 21 63  Arrest 4 1 0 4 1 : 0 0 2 24  Handled Otherwise 2 1 3 1 1 0 0 7 1 13 49  1(10 MV Arrests) 20  Respectfully gh  C. Clpe    ARS ENGINEERING  SERVICES  Engineer's Report - June 10, 2024Johnsonburgy Borough Council Meeting  The following is a summary ofv work performed over the last month, including updates on current project  status, provided herein for your review: Engineering Services  Bucktail Excavators began the demolition oft the old Theater building on June 5th. It appears the majority, if not all, of the brick and non-organic waste will be used as on-site fill with the steel scrapped and the remaining debris taken tot the landfill. The demolition has proven the existing structure was not nearly as stable as once the front portion of the building collapsed and the S.E. Rodich Excavating, Inc. has indicated construction for the Second Avenue Parking Lot Project will begin in early June. The contractor will work with the Road Crew and Engineer to establish a safety zone along Spruce Street and Second Avenue for construction activities. Portions of the road may be reduced to one. lane or a temporary detour puti inj place with the road closed during the day. Local roadways are anticipated to be open in the evening and overnight St. Marys Paving Company, Inc. has submitted the PA One-Call for the Harrison Ave Storm Sewer Replacement Project and will be transitioning tot that project after the' Theater demolition isc completed. Mobilization: and construction are anticipated to begin within the next week ort two We recently met with Redmond Construction to review the project scope for the Johnsonburg Community Center Phase 1 Exterior Restoration Project. Based on the discussioni iti is anticipated the entire playground side (Southern side adjacent to the side porch) will be completed and if funding remains the Contractor will continue to either thei front or back side with ai final decision to be made at that time. Itisa anticipated the majority of the existing grout will remain once the proposed areas are pressure washed, and any that is dislodged will be repaired. The stone drip edges and decorative areas appear to need significant repointing and will be repaired as well. Existing fractured stone areas will be sealed to minimize future deterioration. The Contractor anticipates beginning work immediately after the. Johnsonburg Alumni and Friends weekend as a number of activities are scheduled to take place at the Community Center. Funding for this project has been made available through a grant from the A.J. and Sigismunda Palumbo We are currently working with the County and Road Crew to get required pipe and catch basin materials ordered for the Center Street Storm Sewer Replacement Project. The County is currently working to finalize the modified grant classification. We are finalizing the bid documents for the curb replacement portion of this project and anticipate advertising that work this month with bids likely due toi the County ini mid-July. Wel haves spoken tol PennDOT officials and they still anticipate the replacement portion beginning in. July. This project is being funded  remaining emergency removal was necessary.  and over weekends throughout construction.  with as single lane tol be made available for local traffic.  Charitable Trust.  bya a previously approved County CDBG grant.  P.O. BOX: 202, JOHNSONBURG, PA 15845 phone: (814) 965-2211 . fax: (814) 965-4028 WWw. mempneingenicascon    ARS ENGINEERING  SERVICES  We continue to work toi finalize the Hemlock Street Stormwater Project design, plans and project specifications. We are still working with the solicitor to establish utility easements along the proposed alignment. We continue to anticipate this project being advertised this Summer. This project is being funded by an ARPA PA Small Water & Sewer Grant previously awarded by the Wer recently spoke with TranSystems engineers to finalize the Flood Study Report. The report ise essentially complete; however, they will be organizing it sO that the overall project can easily be broken out into smaller phases if funding is only available in smaller chunks. We've also recently talked with thel DCED grant manager and will be filing an extension request toj provide Wei recently met with the Road Crew to discuss the proposed Third Avenue stormwater CDBG project grant application. We discussed the scope ofwork and identified improvements that we feel are necessary to improve the current conditions. LMI surveys will be required and we are We continue to monitor the leak issues at the Johnsonburg Community Center in the Weight Room. Once the pressure washing portion of the Restoration Project is completed we will take an additional look at where thel leaks may originate. Ito does appear the waterproofing ofthe side porch has significantly reduced the amount of leaking on the ceiling; however, a few additional  Commonwealth Finance. Authority.  additional time, ifnecessary, to complete the report.  currently working with the County to get those started and completed.  seals havel been identified that need tol be replaced.  Respectfully Submitted, PARL Ryan Miller, PE  P.O. BOX2 202, JOHNSONBURG, PA 15845 phone: (814)9 965-2211 . fax: (814)965-4028 wWW. arsengineringsenvices: com    Johnsonburg Community Center Rec Board Meeting Minutes June 6, 2024  Present: John O'Rourke TracyCrowe-excused Call to order! 5:02 p.m. May 2, 2024 Minutes Financial Report See attached Open Issues  Jim Lecker Sarah Grunthaner  Patty McDivitt Nikki Zmmerman-excused  TWeaver-excused  Taral Poague  Scott Cherry-excused  Passed Motion to accept: Jim Lecker  Second: Patty McDivitt  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. Iti is technically not a dehumidifier; it  isa an exhaust vent.  2.) Weight Room Ceiling The leaking slowed down but isstill ani issue.  Director's Report See attached Jim Lecker's Report See attached New Business  1) Membership Prices Starting in August, membership prices will remain the same with the exception oft the annual membership. increasing slightly. The new annual prices will bet the current monthly amount times eleven, giving them  one-month: free discount.  Motion to accept these changes: Sarah Grunthaner  Second:. Jim Lecker  Vote: Unanimous  2) Wages Tara Poague has passed her pesticide and pool management certification and can now oversee the daily operations oft the pool and maintain the records fort the PAI Department of Health. These are additional responsibilities toi the daily operations of the building and will require additional time spent on sight. Therefore, the board feels an Motion fora$ $2/houri increase in wages for the Director: Jim Lecker Second: Sarah Grunthaner Vote: Unanimous 3) Repointing Ed Redmond was hired to dot the repointing oft the building. He will be starting after Alumni weekend which  increase in wages is needed.  isJ July 12-14. p.m.  *The Recreation Board entered into an executive session to discuss a matter of personnel at 5:35p.m. lasting until 5:45  On May 29,2024 at approximately 9:22a.m a member of the. JCC staff was observed, by a board member and the director, removing test papers from the director's desk. The staff then entered the kitchenette and proceeded to copy a test that was taken by another lifeguard following the recertification class that was held at the building. The incident was caught on the security camera in the kitchenette. The director: sent an email to the lifeguard instructor to inform him of the incident and has not heard back from him as toi the status of her recertification.    Ifthei instructor decides to not grade the test, the staff will not be recertified and will need tol be removed from the payroll. fthe instructor grades the test, the board is requesting that the staff retake the recertification class under the following stipulations to ensure they are still able to safely remain in charge oft the lives and: safety of the members and  children who use the pool.  Conditions of continued employment by the offending staff: The staff member will have 60 days to retake the course  The course MUST be done in person, since cheatingi is the issue that we need to resolve. The staff must assume all financial responsibilities associated with the course and will receive no Thei instructor for the course MUST be: someone other than the instructor used by the. JCC.  reimbursements or payments fromi the borough for this time.  Proof of course completion must be presented to the. JCC Director. Only original documents will be accepted. Once thisi is completed the staff may return to their duties asal lifeguard earning the lifeguard wage of $10 per  hour.  *Following executive session Vote: Unanimous  Motion to accept and present the executive session notes to the borough: Patty McDivitt  Second: Jim Lecker  Meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m. Next Meeting August 1, 2024 at! 5:00pm  X Tara Poaque JCC Director Filli ins Secretary  aajoagu    June 20Z4 Directors Report  Saturday May 4th we had our Earth Day work day. We had 33 amazing volunteers show up! Domtar bought us two shovels, two rakes, al big box of gloves, safety glasses, garbage bags, paper towels, 3: semi truck loads of playground mulch, a load and al half of2 2-10" river rock, al load of 2A stone, a load of double ground mulch, and 12 pizzas from Paper City Café. Almost every volunteer brough either shovels, rakes, weed eaters, tillers, or tractors. The weather was absolutely perfect 65 degrees, cloudy, and no rain. We started at 9am andi finished at 2pm. The last time this was done was October 10, 2019 when the $208,000 playground was put in, before that it was done June 17, 2017 when Domtar and The Student Conservation Association sponsored a revitalization Monday May 6th Tara Poague received her results from the Core and Category 24 Pesticide exams. She passed both oft these and her status is Active fori the. Johnsonburg Borougr/ohnsonburg Community Center. She has  work day where they had 118 volunteers.  until September 2026 to get 10 credits ini these categories in order to remain active. May 6th-gth and May 13th-16th we held two separate swim lessons. We had 8 kids per class.  Monday May 13th Patty McDivitt and Ric donated a new! 5x8 8. American Flag for out front. The old onewas Thursday May 16th the Pre-K kids were here for ai field trip. They got to see the ladies play pickleball and. Julie's aqua fit class work out. They said it was awesome! Then they played on the playground for al little bit before Thursday May 16th Tara Poague met. Jane Dixon and Eric from Stackpole Hall out of Pittsburgh. She gave them a short tour of the gymnasium and pool because they were on a tight schedule. They were extremely impressed with everything about the building. The age, the renovations, the amount of volunteer hours and donations put into it, and the amount of people that use the building. Tara Poague gave. Jane a list of everything we would love to have for the building in hopes she could pick some things on the list and give us money for them in the future. Tara also mailed them a flash drive with the renovation power point on it so theyl have something to Thursday May 16th, we participated ini the nationwide Remake Learning Days. This was a free family event that was sponsored by the remake learning program. We gave away 41 tickets to Delgrosso and Laguna Park, 10- $10 gift certificates to the Brickyard Creamery and we were also able to get a nice popcorn machine for the billiard Friday May 17th Tommy Imbrogno and. Judd Zilcosky tried to fix the lights at the pickleball court, but theyt think it will be better and cheaper to replace them with LED lights. They were going to reach out to. Jon Updyke to geta Sunday May 19th Anthony Santiso held a recertification class fori four of our lifeguards. Chris Bressler, Robert  really worn and tore up.  heading back to the: school.  show ati their meetings.  room for doing this event!  price on these.  Bowser, Julie Lang, and Hannah Williams.  Monday May 20th the St.Marys boyscout troop held their annual swim test here.  The Memorial Day Flag display was set up before Memorial Day weekend. We only had 22 veteran's on it this year. Should we consider not doing this anymore? The generations that aren't dying off aren'ti interested in Friday May 24th, we had ADAS come in and help with a no school fun day. The kids did crafts, played games, and Wednesday May 29th JAES Stand Tall held at field trip here for 41H,57H, and 6TH graders. There were a total of 104 students and 11 teachers. Overall, it went pretty well, there was an incident on the outdoor basketbal court between two students, but the teachers had Tara check the cameras and were able to send video to the Thursday May 30th Tommy Imbrogno and. Judd Zilcosky fixed the fitting on the chlorine pump.  honoring veteran's.  made their own pizza for lunch. We had around 20 kids participate.  principal to handle the situation.    Saturday. June 15 Remembering the Wings had a vendor show here to raise money for their organization. They Monday and Tuesday. June 3rd and 4th, we had a babysitter class here. There were 81 kids in 6th and 7th grade who got! babysitter certifications. Wednesday. June 5th, we held a CPR class for those who participated in the Tuesday. June 4th TJ Weaver, JRI DePanfilis, Louis Imbrogno, and Kellie Imbrogno met with the. JCT board to June 3rd.7th, we held a swim lessons class of5 kids. We have two more classes scheduled for June 10th-13th. Each  paid us $200 to rent the building for the day.  babysitter class. These kids were able to get CPR Certified by al licensed instructor.  discuss Alumni weekend and get all oft the details. of those classes have 4 kids signed up.  We are having our first movie in the park tonight at 8:00. stay homea alone or what to doi in case ofe emergency.  Tomorrowt there is a daddy daughter dance from 6-8 at the outdoor basketball court as long asi it is nice Monday June 10th we are having a safe at home class for kids in grades 4th and 5th, to teach them how to safely Monday June 10th Michelle Skrypeck is going to start doing a chair yoga class in the gymnasium from 8-9am. If Monday June 10th the borough is holding their monthly board meeting here. We were asked if we wanted to give a presentation on the. JCC ati the meeting. If SO we need to let them know SO we can be added to the Tonight Tara Poague will present the grant that she filled out for the. Johnsonburg Area Endowment Fund, please look it over and sign it sO that she can have the borough attach final finance papers and get it submitted. Ed Remond wants to knowi if we want him to start working on the windows while he already has the scaffolding  she has enough interest she will do it every Monday at this time.  agenda.  TJV Weaverand Patty McDivitt's terms expire in December.  up. Tara Poague sent him an email asking him for a quote on the following:  complete scrape of peeling paint caulk gaps and cracks renail loose boards replace decayed wood apply kilz 2 primer  apply Sherwin Williams white paint paint vertical board between windows black  Who do we need to call to get a phone installed in the guard room? We also need five "15 minute parking" signs to put out front for elections.    JAMES THE BUTLER' For all your cleaning needs:  June Report  205 Volunteer Hours in May  Dave Votano is working on the barn door for the weight room.  The old sandbox seats are finished being sanded. Dave is working on getting them Dave Votano is working on installing handles on the doors on the third floor. There Earth Day was a success. Replaced all of the mulch at the playground and on the Bridge Street side of the building. Put stone around the basketball court, trimmed the bushes, and got river rock and trees replanted in front of the patio to match the side that  stained and put on the wall in the weight room.  are 9 ofthem all together.  was already done.  Dave Votano fixed the ping pong table.  Jeff Costanzo rebuilt the wall between Keister House and the shed. Jeff Costanzo is working on some projects at the playground.  Patty McDivitt primed the handicap railing out front and Jeff is going to paint it. We are going to start working on patching the steps in the main stairwell. Jim Lecker and Jacob DeStephano put the air conditioners in the window in the ball  room and ladies lounge.    May 9, 2024 Meeting Minutes  Office oft the County of] Elk Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway, PA  The County ofl Elk Commissioners met on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00. AM, County ofl 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. Rick] Brown, Solicitor; Patrick Straub, Chief Clerk; Emily Anders, Office. Administrator; Calvin Moore, ITI Director; Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator; Matthew Frey, Treasurer; Nancy Baker, CYS Director; and Marilyn Secco, Press. Excused was  Commissioner M. Fritz) Lecker. APPROVALOE AGENDA unanimously.  Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried  APPROVALOFI MINUTES unanimously. PRESENTATIONS- RESOLUTIONS- OLD BUSINESS-  Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried  1. Request by CDBG,FY2021 Ridgway Borough Curb Cut Project (Center Street Area) Bid Opening. Recommendation for approval. BeckiTaylor, CDBG Coordinator stated thel Iow bid by Steger Masonry ($97,515.00) was acceptable and recommended approving this bid. Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. 2. Request by CDBG, FY 2022 Ridgway Borough Curb Cut Project (Long Street Area) Bid Opening. Recommendation for approval. Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator stated the low bid by Steger Masonry ($80,595.00) was acceptable and recommended approving this bid. Motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory  Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  J. Gebauer and carried unanimously.  NEW BUSINESS  1. Request by Elk County Conservation District, MOU with County of Elk for shared goal ofc conserving natural resources in Elk County. MOU between County of] Elk and Elk County Conservation District to fund an annual amount of $10,000 (fora 4-year    period) to the District. These: funds shall be dispersed by thel District to eligible andowner/operators to reimburse up to 80% of the cost of any eligible agriculture conservation plans, E &S plans, nutrient management plans, manure: management plans and/or other state recognized/required plans. Motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously. 2. Applications for an allocation ofCounty) Liquid Fuels Tax Funds for $6,000 each: a. Request by Ridgway Borough for Salt & Anti-Skid Material b. Request by Jones' Township for 2A Stone purchase. Request by Fox' Township for paving.  *New business 2a, b, and C were voted on together. A motion by Gregory J. Gebauer, 3. Request by Veterans. Affairs, 5 veteran burial requisitions, 1 Widow burial, and 4 veteran headstone forms. A motion made by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. 4. *Request by CYS, renewal agreement with Pentz Run Youth Services from July 1,2024 5. *Request by CYS, renewal agreement with Keystone Adolescent Center from July 1, *New business 4 and! 5were voted on together. A motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, 6. Request by Elk County Ecumenical, permission for banner for the Glory Bound Music Festival on September 7,2024: from August 23, 2024 through September 8, 2024. A motion by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry, carried 7. Request by Elk County Ecumenical, lawn use: for Old Fashioned Cake & Ice Cream Social on June 7,2024. A motion by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. 8. *Request by CDBG, Review and readopt the Citizens Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the County ofl Elk and on 9. *Request by CDBG, Review and readopt thel Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Plan (MBE/WBE) for County of] Elk and on behalf ofthe Ridgway Borough. 10. *Request by CDBG, Review and: readopt the County of Elk Procurement Policy for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and on behalf of the Ridgway *New business 8, 9, and 10 were voted on together. Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator explained these were inj place for many years and were being updated to add Gregory J. Gebauer's signature. A motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory J.  second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  Quesenberry, carried unanimously. through June 30, 2025. 2024 through June 30, 2025.  second by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously.  unanimously.  Quesenberry, carried unanimously. behalfoft thel Ridgway Borough.  Borough.  Gebauer and carried unanimously. 11.A Announcement of Solicitors: b. Auditors Sheriff d. Coroner  a. Treasurer Lee Grace Valigorsky  $2,000/Yr $1,500/Yr $4,200/Yr $1,500/Yr+$125/r  Matthew B. Taladay JeffDuBois Susan Shanaman  Announcement only. No vote necessary.    CORRISPONDENCE- (The following correspondence, ifany,i is availablei in the  Commissioner's office for further review.) N/A  GOOD OF THE COUNTY  We welcome and encourage the public to attend our meetings.  Applications are being accepted for PHEAA students. Details and application found on Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their Matthew G. Quesenberry stated the election went smoothly and he wanted to acknowledge the hard work of Kimberly Frey, Elections Director, and Sue Milliard, Deputy Elections Director that led to an efficient and organized event. He also Gregory J. Gebauer stated that May 6-11 was National Correction Officer Week, Nurses Week and' Teachers Week. Hea acknowledged the hard work performed by all  County of Elk website.  teachers, all elected officials and peace in the world.  thanked all who worked the election.  3p professions.  QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS  1. Marilyn Secco asked what the Elk County Ecumenical was and ift they had ever applied for lawn use before. Matthew G. Quesenberry provided the group's contact name and stated he did not have any additional information on the group.  QUESTIONS FROM TAXPAYERS-NA  ADJOURN MEETING  The meeting was adjourned at 10:25. AM on a motion by Gregory J. Gebauer.  Next Meeting:  10:00. A.M. THURSDAY, May 23,2024 JOHNSONBURG PUBLICLIBRARY 520 Market St,Johnsonburg  Attest:  Dpe    May 23, 2024 Meeting Minutes  Office of the County of] Elk Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway, PA  The County of Elk Commissioners met on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM, Johnsonburg Public. Library. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Those present were Commissioners M. Fritz) Lecker and Matthew G. Quesenberry. Also present were. Rick Brown, Solicitor; Patrick Straub, ChiefClerk; Emily Anders, Office. Administrator; Calvin Moore, IT Director; Melinda Lewis, Johnsonburg Public Library Director; Al Maletto, Johnsonburg Borough Manager; Rich Warmbrodt, Guest; and Marilyn Secco, Press.  Excused was Commissioner Gregory J. Gebauer.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA unanimously.  Motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by M. Fritz Lecker and carried  APPROVAL OF MINUTES unanimously. PRESENTATIONS-  Motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by M. Fritz Lecker and carried  1. Melinda Lewis, Johnsonburg Public Library Director spoke oft the history oft thel Library Building and the renovations done to create the meeting room upstairs. She stated the room was used by Domtar for meetings and the public for events such as thel Big Foot Talk on June 6. M. FritzI Lecker and Matthew. J. Quesenberry presented the library a ARPA Grant int the amount of $45,000 tol be used for the second story renovations.  RESOLUTIONS-NA OLD] BUSINESS-N/A NEW BUSINESS  1. Request by Veterans Affairs, approval of benefits for 5 Veteran burials, 2 Widow burial, and 4 Veteran headstones. Motion made by M. Fritz Lecker, second 2. *Request by CYS, new agreement with Families United Network (FUN): from July 1, 3. *Request by CYS,renewal agreement with Project Point ofLight from July 1,2023 4. *Request by CYS, renewal agreement with Cornell Abraxas from July 1,2024 till  Matthew G. Quesenberry, carried unanimously.  2023 till June 30, 2024 till June 30, 2024. June 30,2 2025.  *New Business 2, 3, and 4 were voted on together. Motion made by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by M. Fritz Lecker and carried unanimously.    CORRESPONDENCE -(The following correspondence, ifany, is available in the 1. PA Dept ofTransportation (PennDOT) (rec'd May 15th) regarding development of engineering plans for the SR120, Section C02 St. Marys Connector which will provide roadway between SR255/S SR120 (State St.) and SR120 (Brusselles St.). Al Public Plans 2. Beran Environmental Services (rec'd May 14th) regarding intent to apply to the PA DEP for a Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment General Permit for a GP-08 Temporary Road Crossing, and GOP-11 Maintenance, Testing, Repair, Rehabilitation or Replacement ofWater Obstructions and Encroachments. The Project Name is Hick'sRun Pipeline Riser Site. 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. 3. Stiffler McGraw (rec'd d May gH) regarding Ridgway Twp Municipal Authority's intent to apply to the PA DEP for a minor amendment to their public water supply permit. The purpose is to perform tank maintenance activities and painting oft the interior on the Boot 4. PAI Dept ofE Environmental Resources (DEP) (rec'd May 9th) regarding receipt ofa Water Allocation application #WA24-1000A from Fox Twp Toby Water System, Fox Twp. Applicant is requesting to purchase 67,500 gallons per day on Peak Day basis through the Toby Rd. interconnection from St. Marys Water Authority per terms of the May 8, 2021 Permanent Backup Supply Interconnection Agmt. A 30-day public comment 5. US Dept of Agriculture (USDA) (rec'd May 6l) regarding an environmental analysis for the Upper Mill project on the Marienville Ranger Station. The purpose is to manage the 6. Allegheny Coatings, Inc. d/bla Allegheny Coatings (rec'd April 29th) regarding intent to submit to PA DEP for the proposed permitting of the existing surface coating facility at 224 River Rd. in Ridgway Twp. This notice is provided pursuant to PA Administrative Code Section 1905-A, as amended by Act 14, which requires a 30-day public comment  Commissioner's office for further review.)  display will bel held on May 22nd at St. Marys City Hall 6- 8PM.  Jack Tank #2 adjacent to Route 2191 inl Ridgway Twp.  period has been issued.  project area to achieve al healthy and resilient forest ecosystem.  period.  GOOD OF THE COUNTY  National Police Week is the week ofMay 15th. M. Fritz) Lecker commended the County of Elk Sheriff Department and local police forces for their professional and meritorious Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their  service to our County.  We welcome and encourage the public to attend our meetings. teachers, all elected officials and peace in the world.    QUESTIONS FROM' THE PRESS  1. Marilyn Secco asked ifthe grant funds from the County of Elk was already spent on the renovations. Melinda Lewis and M. FritzLecker confirmed that the money wasa 2. Marilyn Secco asked Melinda Lewis ifl Domtar funded aj portion oft the renovations. Melinda Lewis confirmed that they had donated $25,000 ofher $170,000 cost.  reimbursable grant.  QUESTIONS FROMTAXPAYERS- reassessment oft the County.  1. Rich Warmbrodt raised questions about the registration fee, transfer fee, and the  ADJOURN MEETING  The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 AM on ai motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry.  Next Meeting:  10:00 A.M. Thursday, June 6, 2024  Thomas G. Wagner Conference Room, Courthouse. Annex  Attest:  a