Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting July 10, 2023 4:00 p.m.  Call to Order Silent Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes  Regular Meeting June 12, 2023 Guests & Public Comment on Agenda Items  Don Myers, Grey Knights Drum & Bugle Corp  Reports Mayor Police Department Fire Department Street Department Council Committees Finance/Bills for Payment Borough Solicitor Engineer & Code Enforcement Municipal Authority Recreation Board  Old Business  1. Waste Management contract renewal  2. Resolution 02-203 Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement (Ridgway)  3. DEP Recycling Grant New Business  1. Blaine Ave. daylighting quote Public Comment on Agenda Items  Adjournment    180  Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting June 12, 2023 4:00 p.m.  Call to Order Silent Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call/Attendance Cherry, Scott Clopp, John DeAngelo, James DePanfilis, James R. Imbrogno, Louie Imbrogno, Tom Kilhoffer, Rachel Maletto, AlfredJ J. Miller, Ryan (ARS Engineering) Paget, Kyle Poague, Eric Thomas, John R. Warmbrodt, Richard  Title Councilman Police Chief Councilman Councilman Councilman Street Superintendent Secretary President Engineer/ Codè Enforcement Mayor Councilman Solicitor Councilman  Present Absent Excused  X  X X X x x x X X X X  Johnsonburg Municipal Authority Representative  X  Approval of Agenda: Amotion wasmade by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman DePanfilis toapprovetheagenda. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes: Amotion wasmade by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to approvet theminutesfrom the regular meeting on May 8, 2023. Motion carried Guests & Public Comment: Augustine Oglesby, 421 Second Ave., was present to discuss the Waste Managementproposal tob begin using 96 gallon trash carts and would like the borough to encourage residentsto recycle. She also asked Chief Clopp what can be done about people lighting off fireworks on herstreet. He recommended she contact the department when  unanimously.,  these incidents occur.  Monthly Reports  Mayor: Mayor Paget reported that Memorial Day serviçes went well and recognized. Joe Scida as Johnsonburg's oldest living veteran. He also reminded the public of the upcoming  alumni weekend celebrations and fireworks display on July 7th & gth.    181  Police: Monthly report is on file. Chief Clopp reviewed his report which included the The department completed their annual Use of Force/Control Tactics training. Members oft the department attended the annual county police memorial service on  following:  May 15th.  The newi tasers are in service. FireChief: Monthly report is on file. borough's new pickup truck is being built.  Superintendent: Monthly report is on file. Superintendent Imbrogno reported that the Council Committees: The public works committee metwith Waste Management representative Terri Fischer to discuss our upcoming contract renewal for service. The public works committee also met with National Fuel and Allegheny Contracting about road cuts on Finance & Bills for Payment: President Maletto read the bolovgMsacounbanes and the bills.This month'sb bills include General Fund $22,566:30, Community CenterFund- $5,633.34, Highway Aid Fund- -$1,366.20and Communtylmprovement Fund- -$3,123.94. A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilisand secondedby Councilman Poague to pay the bills as presented and to accept thei finance report. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: Solicitor Thomas wasexcused. Segetary,siholereponted on a recent Zoning Hearing Board decisionthat was appealed to andupheld by the court concerning short-term Engineer& Code Enforcement Report: Monthly report is on file. Mr. Miller reviewed his  Spruce St. and High St.  rental properties in residential zoning districts. report.which included thet following  Heis.working on thespecifications for the. Johnsonburg Hotel demolition site cleanup nowthat Elk County hasreceivedits: 2022 Community Development Block Grant He reported that the meetings with Senator Dush and Representative Armanini about the former theater building at 528 Market St. went well and both were able to see the He confirmed that the. Johnsonburg Community Center rear driveway handicapped parkings specifications will include replacing the wall by the basement stairs. Mr. Miller reported that our 2023 Community Development Block Grant project concerning the sewer line behind the. Johnsonburg Community Center has been deemed ineligible. A discussion was held on this and other potential applicable projects. We decided to continue withour slum and blight project for the demolition of the houses at the corner of Bergen St.  fundingand anticipatesthe project to bid in July. challenges and the benefits to redeveloping the site.  and First Ave.    182  Municipal Authority: Minutes are on file. Abriefdiscussion was held on a water leak on Mill A discussion was held on sewage issues at 424 Second Ave. Ryan Miller reported that code  St. and a sewer leak on Legion Ave.  enforcement proceedings have begun against this property. Recreation Board: Minutes and reports are on file.  Old Business: 1.Amotion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded Councilman DeAngelo to purchase 13 conference room chairs from Uline for $155 per chair. Motion 2. The Waste Management garbage contract renewal wastabled. Council would like our 3. Ryan Miller reported that only one bid wasreceived tot the Elk County Planning Department for the West End Stormwater Project includingJulia St. and W. Center St.with the bid for. Julia St. being $80,019 and W. Center St. being $125,075. After discussion, it wasdecided to focus New Business: 1. A motion was made, by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Poague to allow the. Johnsonburg Community Trustto close the 600 block of Market St. on 2. A motion was madeby Councilman Poagueands seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to allow the Johnsonburg Farmers &Artisans Market (JFAM) to close MarketSt., in front of the brick block building, on Wedhesdaysffom. 4:00 -6:00 p.m. from July 12th through September 3. A motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to purchase fiveoutdoor trash cans for Market St. and Center St. from Belson Outdoors for $4,910.86 andtoapply to the Johnsonburg Endowment Fund for grant funding for five  carried unanimously.  representative to take at tour of thet town.  on. Julia St. for 2023 and to table W..Center St. for thisyear.  July gth for alumni weekendevents. Motion carried unanimously:  13th. Motoncanedimamimousye  additional trash cans. Motion carried unanimously.  4. A discussion was heldon the.condition oft the residential structures at! 508 Second Ave. and 210 Mill St., and the code enforcement procedures taken against each property. A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to declare each property (508 Second Ave. and 210 Mill St.) a public nuisance and proceed with legal action to abate. President Maletto called for a roll call which was unanimous in favor of the motion. 5. A discussion was held on the 2023 Community Development Block Grant application for slum and blight and, also, the 2021 CDBG funding available. AI motion was made to purchase 205 Bergen St. and 201 First Ave. for the purpose of demolition using the 2021 CDBG funding  Motion carried.  of $39,000. Motion carried unanimously.    183  A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Poague to apply to the Elk County Planning Department fort the 2021 CDBG funding for the demolition of 205 Thez 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for slum and blight funding will include the demolition of 200 Bergen St., 205 First Ave., and 207 First Ave. 6.Arequest was received from Ridgway Animal Haven for additional funding and to increase our annual budget allotment. The council did not wish to make an additional contribution at Adjournment: A motion was made by Councilman Poagueand seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to adjourn the meeting at 6:04 p.m. Motion carnediunanimously.  Bergen St. and 201 First Ave. Motion carried unanimously.  this time but will consider increasing the budget amount.  Rachel Kilhoffer Secretary    BOROUGH  JOHNSONBURG Department of Police JOHN CLOPP Chiefof Police  nsonbur  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 2023.  Calls for Service Signal Calls Telephone Calls Investigations Hearings Traffic Accidents Written Warnings Receipts: Fines Tickets $  268 69 99 73 7 2 7  Parking Violations House Watches Vehicle Lockouts Light outage B.O.L.O Asst. Fire/Ambulance Asst. other Police Dept. 24 Special Information:  0 2 2 0 8 9  $ 1,093.27  Annual CLEAN training completed on 06-12.  Reports $ 15.00 Support letter for Elk County Housing Authority grant.  0.00 Spoke with Summer Program on 06-21.  Total $ 1,108.27 Act1 13 closure letter submitted.  Owen Schreiber started academy on 07/05.  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 0 2 1 1 1 5 0 20 18 56  Arrest 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 26  Handled Otherwise 5 1 0 2 1 0 0 5 0 18 47 Respectfully  3(171 MV Arrests) 15  C Cp  9h    a  Johnsonburg Fire  OPNEDNSIRG RESC  a  Department  Fire - Rescue 99 Clarion Road Johnsonburg, PA 15845 Phone 814-965-4276 Fax 814-965-4276 June 2023. Johnsonburg Fire Department Report  Incident Type Count per Station for Date Range Start Date: 06/01/2023 I End Date: 06/30/2023 Station: EC2-ELK COMPANY2  INCIDENTTYPE 111- Building fire 311- Medical assist, assist EMS crew 322- Motor vehicle accident withi injuries 444- Power line down 551 Assist police or other governmental agency 600- Goodi intent call, other 622- Noi incident found on arrival at dispatch address 733- Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 743- Smoke detector activation, no fire unintentional  #INCIDENTS 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 11  # Incidents for EC2-E Elk Company 2: Calls inJ Johnsonburg Borough-9 Calls in North Ridgway Township- - 0 Automatic, / Mutual Aid Calls -2 Total Man Hours for AlI Calls. June 2023-27.43 Total Monetary Fire Loss. Johnsonburg Borough. June 2023-$0 Total Monetary Fire Loss North Ridgway Township. June 2023-$0  Respectfully Christopher 4. Kreckel Chief    Boro  report  street  Marked pa one calls Worked on 2003 street: sweeper  Installed clock and benches back at market street and center  Installed welcome to johnsonburg sign Cleanded. side walks off on center and market street Hauled electronics to stmarys recycle Patched. some alleys Installed new: sink in garage Swept some. streets after rain: storm Held dumpster day Swept market and center: street Installed garbage cans on market. street Painted handicap parking spaces on market. street  1        ARS ENGINEERING  SERVICES  Engineer's Report-J July 10,2023.Johnsonburgy Borough Council Meeting  The following is a summary of work performed over the last month, including updates on current project  status, provided herein for your review: Engineering Services  The County officially rejected the single bid received for the West End Storm Sewer Replacement: Project at the. June 6th Commissioner's) Meeting. Thej project has been re-scoped to only include the. Julia Street portion and has been re-advertised. A pre-bid meeting was held on July 6, 2023 with multiple contractors attending. In addition, we've field calls from several other interested contractors. Bids are due to the County on. July 17th and will be opened publicly at the The County has advertised thel Former. Johnsonburg Hotel Demolition Cleanup Project and aj pre- bid meeting was held on site on June 28, 2023 with multiple contractors in attendance. We've had a dozen or more contractors request bid documents; however, a number oft these werel located more than a couple of hours away sO actual interest may vary. As a result oft the conversation during the pre-bid meeting wel have madea ai number ofmodifications tot the project scope tol break out separate line items in the event of higher than anticipated bids. Contractors have until July 17th to submit bids which will be opened at the. July 18, 2023 Commissioner's Meeting. We been in contact with TranSystems concerning the final design plans and specifications. The engineers will be developing the plans so that thel Borough is able to easily break out areas in the event phased construction is a more attainable route to go. TranSystems is also preparing the documentation the Corps requested during our virtual meeting in June which will provide them an opportunity to "officially" review the proposed modifications to the existing Flood Control Project. Based on the conversation with the Corps we don't anticipate any major issues being Asar result of some of the other project-related issues we' ve encountered we are: still working to complete the demolition specs for 5121 Market Street (Allegretto Building), we anticipate having Wea are still finalizing the design plans and specifications for the CDBG funded parking lot at the corner of Second Avenue and Spruce Street. The County Planning Department will be responsible for advertising this project and are waiting for the Borough to have the design We continue to work toi finalize the design, scope of work and project specifications for the. JCC rear driveway resurfacing project. We expect this tol be completed before the end of. July; copies oft the specs will be provided to the Public Works Committee for review and comment prior to  July 18th Commissioner's Meeting.  brought up or major comments that need tol be addressed. those ready for distribution before the August meeting.  finalized before proceeding.  solicitation of bids.  P.O. BOX202. JOHNSONBURG, PA1 15845 phone: (814) 965-2211 - fax: (814).965-4028 www. epneIgseviccAN    ARS ENGINEERING  SERVICES  Wer recently worked with Cly Hornung on the completion of another grant request through the Mee Foundation for additional replacement work for the remaining JCC Heating Upgrade Project. Wereceivedi two (2) estimates from thel RFP wes sent out and those were used to estimate the costs associated with the grant request. The application is currently being reviewed and We are in the process of finalizing the Borough's 2023 CDBG grant application. Based on responses we: received for prosed projects we are proceeding with just submitting a slum and blight application. We are using the estimates received from the Request for Proposals we sent out for the proposed demolition of five (5) abandoned residential structures located at the corner ofl Bergen Street and First Avenue. The application will be a lump sum request but include all five (5) properties included in the RFP. Applications are due by. July 12, 2023 and we will be attending the Planning Commission Meeting on. July 24, 2023 on behalfoft the Borough toj present  awards are anticipated to be announced in August.  the application. Code Enforcement  We have been collaborating with the Solicitor on the property abatements discussed at the. June Council Meeting. A final determination of how to proceed is still being worked out by the Solicitor and we will provide assistance as he deems necessary as we work our way thru this process. Therel has been no change in either property discussed over the last month. Residents are reminded grass maintenance includes areas along sidewalks and curbs as these are the responsibility of the property owner. Residents are also reminded that garbage is not permitted to be placed curbside more than 24 hours prior to scheduled pickup. With summer temperatures rising garbage can become even more rancid and cause a public nuisance due to smell and attraction ofrodents, cats and other wildlifet tot thea area. Bothi issues havel been observed toi increase in recent weeks and may result in Enforcement communication.  Respectfully Submitted, tAR Ryan Miller, PE  P.O. BOX: 202.JOHNSONBURG, PA 15845 phone: (814)9 965-2211 fax: (814).965-4028 www. arsengineeringservices.com    JOHNSONBURG MUNICIPAL, AUTHORITY Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday! May: 10,2023  The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairman. Jack Fowler, followed by The Pledge of Allegiance and a  moment ofs silence.  ROLL CALL- Ina attendance were. Jack Fowler, Rick Ziegler, JR DePanfilis, Eric Poague, Paul Villella  TJ Weaver = excused, Earl Park- - excused Brian Buesink, Ken Caldwell, Peter Reith  VISITORS - Joyce Maletto (Johnsonburg Press), Brian Stockman (Ridgway Record), Becky Richards Ar motion was made by Rick Zeigler ands seconded by. JRI DePanfilis to approve the agenda (carried).  VISITOR COMMENTS (on agenda related items) - None  APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS - AI motion was madel by. JRI DePanfilis and seconded by Rick Zeigler to approve the minutes from the April 12, 2023 Regular Meeting and the April 26, 2023 Special Meeting  (carried).  MANAGER'S REPORT - Copy attached WATER REPORT - Copy attached  Ar motion was madel by. JRI DePanfilis and seconded by Paul Villella to pay $ 1,500t to repair thet truck driven by Chris Ar motion was madel by Eric Poague ands seconded by Rick: Zeigler to have the blowers at thes sewer plant serviced at Ar motion was made by JR DePanfilis and Rick Zeigler to have the backhoe repaired ata a cost of $ 4,206.40 (carried). SOLICITOR'S REPORT - Hei is stilli investigating the property on Bergen! Street that was offered to the Authority. A motion was made by. JRI DePanfilis and seconded by Eric Poague to ask Solicitor Reith to engage inas settlement Ar motion was made by JRI DePanfilis ands seconded by Rick Zeigler to rescind ther rate increase that was voted for at the April 26, 2023 special meeting. The board will gather more information to determine the need fora a rate  (carried).  SEWER REPORT - Copy attached ac cost of $3,920.00 (carried). ENGINEER'S REPORT - Copy attached  discussion with Zerfoss Property's attorney regarding their amount due (carried).  increase (carried). COMMITTEE REPORTS  A. Administrative- - Brian Buesink, JRI DePanfilis and Jack Fowler met with Fred Maletto III, Mike and Kelly from. Jones Township Municipal Authority. Much was discussed about recent increases. The major complaint they hadi is their two ratei increases within 4 months. They also stated that they  would either likea a flati rate charge or pay per 1,000 gallons, but not both.  B. Finance - None Fire Department- - None D. Hiring- - None Johnsonburg Borough - None Operations - None Grants - None    TREASURER'S! REPORT - Approval of the Treasurer's Report was tabled until next month, asi it was not includedi in BILLSFOR PAYMENT - Ar motion was made by) JRI DePanfilis and: seconded by Paul Villella to pay the! billsi int the  thea agenda packet.  amount of$4 49,840.84 (carried). BankBalances as of: April 30, 2023 Northwest Sewer Money Market- $6 64,272.29 Payroll- $119,141.31 Water Pennvest- $510.67 Sewer Pennvest - $2,026.41 Operating Checking -$211,022.17 Sewer Savings - $5 52,532.57 Water Savings-5753,773.97 CNB CD-$26,072.96 Savings Acct.-$1,115.67 Water Project Checking (COA)-5128,955.63 Sewer Checking-$2,21.17 Waterline Extension- $14.00 DebtP Payments CNBI Mortgage -$327.92 CNBI Line of Credit Interest $970.03 CNBI WWTP Upgrade-$3,A59.20 Pennvest -$1 15,529.32 Penvest-$8,580.54 Pennvest- -$11,718.30  BOARD DISCUSSION A motion was made by) JR DePanfilis and seconded by Rick Zeigler to enteri into an A motion was made by. JRI DePanfilis and seconded by Eric Poague to make 66 equal payments semi-annually for3 BUSINESS AFFAIRS - A motion was made by Eric Poague ands seconded by Rickz Zeigler to have our solicitor review COMMENTS FROM VISITORS- Becky Richards spoke to thel board. She indicated shel had a water leak and was asking fora a reduction of her amount due. The board willr make a decision on this atr next month's meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Ar motion was made byJ JRI DePanfilis and seconded by Rick Zeigler to enter into executive: session at5:15 (carried). Ar motion was made byJ JRI DePanfilis ands seconded by Rick Zeigler to exit executive session ande enter ADJOURMENT OF MEETING- AI motion was madel by Eric Poague and seconded by Rick Zeigler to adjourn the  engagement with Geci & Assoc. for assistance with audit preparations (carried). years)back to the accounts that were used to purchase the new truck (carried). the. Jones Township agreement and recommend a plan of action (carried).  intot ther regular meeting ate 6:00 (carried). Personnel was discussed: andr no decision was made.  meeting at 6:01 (carried).  Jack Fowler, Chairperson TLM    May 2, 2023 Meeting Minutes  Office of thel Elk County Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway, PA  Thel Elk County Commissioners met on' Tuesday, May 2,2 2023 at 10:00. AM, at the. Johnsonburg Borough Building/Police Department. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Those physically present were Commissioners Joseph C. Daghir, M. Fritz Lecker and Matthew G. Quesenberry. Also physically present were. Patrick Straub, ChiefClerk; Kary Schneider, Deputy Chief Clerk; Tom Wagner, Solicitor; Dan Rimer, IT; Aidan Bobik, County Intern; AIJoe Maletto, President Johnsonburg Borough Council; Richard Warmbrodt, Johnsonburg Council Member; Rachael Kilhoffer, Johnsonburg Borough Secretary; Chief Clopp, Johnsonburg Chief ofPolice; Courtney Dunsworth, Genna Smith and Sheri Lawson, Alcohol & Drug Abuse  Services, Inc.,; Marilyn Secco and Brian Stockman, Press.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA  Ai motion was made by M. Fritz Lecker to approve the agenda, seconded by Matthew G.  Quesenberry and carried unanimously. APPROVALOF MINUTES  A motion was made by Matthew G. Quesenberry to approve the April 18, 2023 minutes as  presented, seconded by M. Fritz Lecker and carried unanimously.  RESENTATIONS-NA RESOLUTIONS  1. Resolution' Number 2023-12- - National Prevention Week- A motion was made by M. Fritz Lecker seconded by Joseph C. Daghir and carried unanimously.  OLD BUSINESS- -N/A NEW BUSINESS  1. Application for use oft the Courthouse lawn by thel Ridgway Community Vacation Bible School July 24-28, 2023 from 6-8pm for games for the children who are attending VBS- A motion by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by M. Fritz Lecker carried unanimously 2. New 3-year contract with Municipal Services Bureau (MSB) to provide payment processing services for collection for County taxes owed.. Allj processing fees are borne by payor and vary by method of payment. There are: noi recurring fees to County. Former vendor was Velocity Payment Systems. M. Fritz Lecker made: a motion, seconded by  Matthew G. Quesenberry, carrying unanimously    3. Application for Liquid Fuels Tax) Funds for Millstone' Township: for thej purchase ofa plow and or spreader for the' Township truck int the amount of $7,000 - A motion to combine New Business Items 3, 4, and 5 and to approve the: same items was madel by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry carried unanimously 4. Application for Liquid Fuels Tax Funds for Fox' Township for paving of Cherry Road (T- 516) and Upper Cherry Road (T-517) in the amount of $7,000 - A motion to combine New Business Items 3,4, and 5and to approve the samei items was madel by Joseph C.Daghir, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry carried unanimously 5. Application for Liquid Fuels Tax Funds for Jones Township for the purchase of2,000 tons oft #8 limestone in the amount of$ $7,000 - A motion to combine! New Business Items 3,4, and 5 and to approve the samei items was made by Joseph C.J Daghir, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry carried unanimously 6. Increase of credit line on CNB Corporate credit card from $15,000 to $25,000- Matthew G.Quesenberry made al motion seconded by M. Fritz Lecker carried unanimously CORRISFONDENCE: -( (The following correspondence, if any, is available: in the  Commissioner's office for further review.) GOODOF THE COUNTY  ACounty Flag was presented to the members oft the. Johnsonburg Borough/Police Johnsonburg Police Chief Clopp and members oft the Borough thanked the Commissioners for the ARPA: money they had received allowing them toj purchase cameras that were: installed throughout the borough - local businesses and thel Borough The next Commissioner meeting willl be held on Wednesday, May 17th not' Tuesday the  Department by thel Elk County Commissioners  have provided free internet access: for the cameras 16th due to the Primary Election ont the 16th Wee encourage everyone to vote on' Tuesday, May 16th Taxpayer comments will be limited to 51 minutes per constituent 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  QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS-  The Commissioners were asked what was being done toj prevent contraband from entering the Elk County Prison - The Commissioners announced that ai full body scanner has been ordered  and should be operational ini the near future. QUESTIONS FROM TAXPAYERS-    Johnsonburg Borough Secretary Rachel Kilhoffer inquired about the possibility ofhavingt the County implement. Act 152 which would allow a $15: feet tol be collected on real estate transfers; these funds could be designated for demolition projects within the county. Also discussed was thej possibility oft the County implementing a $5: fee for county-wide car registrations, and] having  these monies be designated for municipal road and bridge repairs.  ADJOURNI MEETING Daghir and carried unanimously. ATTEST: Va  Thei meeting was adjourned at 10:56. AM on a motion by M. FritzLecker, seconded by Joseph C.  Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 17,2023  10:00. AM Conference Room #2 Courthouse Annex    May 17;2023 Meèting Minutes  Officé of thel Elk County Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway,PA  The Elk County Commissioners met on Wednesday, May 17,2023 at 10:00. AM, Conference Room #1 ofthe Courthouse. Annex. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Thosé physically present were Commissioners Joseph C.1 Daghir, M. Fritz Lecker and Matthew G. Quesenberry.. Also physically present were Patrick Straub, ChiefClerk; Kary Schneider, Deputy ChiefClerk; Tom Wagner, Solicitor; Dan Rimer, IT; Aidan! Bobik, County Intern; Todd Caltagarone, Sheriff; Nancy Baker, CYS Director; Kim Frey, Elections Director; Sue Milliard, Deputy Elections Director; Lucial Hayes, St. Mary's High School student jobs shadowing Solicitor  Tom Wagner; Marilyn Secco and Jakel Mercer, Press.  APPROVALOF AGENDA Lecker and carriéd unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  A motion was made by Matthew G. Quesenberry to approve the agenda, seconded by M. Fritz  An motion was madel by. Joseph C. Daghir to approve the! May 2, 2023 minutes as presented,  seconded by) M: Fritz Lecker and carried unanimously.  PRESENTATIONS-NA RESOLUTIONS  1: Resolution Number 2023-13-National. Police Week- A motion was madel by. Joseph C.Daghir seconded by M. FritzLecker and carried unanimously.  OLD BUSINESS-N/A NEW BUSINESS  1 Application for use of the Courthouse: lawn by Elk County CYS May. 10-31, 20231 to hang: a banner recognizing May as Foster Care month- - A motion by Joseph C. Daghir,, séconded by M: FritzLecker carried unanimously 2. Application forl Liquid Fuels' Tax Funds for thel Borough ofRidgway to pay loan payment for 2020] Paving Projecti int the amount of$7,000- A motion by) M.] Fritzl Lecker, seconded. by Matthew G. Quesenberry carried unanimously 3:, New lease contract with Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. to acquire newr mailing system for" the 59th District Court Office, Johnsonburg- AI motion by. Matthew G. Quesenberry; seconded by Joseph C.] Daghir carried unanimously    4.. Addendum tol FY22/23 Keystone. Adolescent Center, Inc. for CYS-Nancy! Baker: explained this addendum is to add female beds to the existing contract for malel beds -A motion by. Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by M. Fritz Lecker carried unanimously CORRISPONDENCE-I (The: following correspondence, if: any, is available in the Commissioner Matthew G. Quesenberry noted that correspondence ofpublic interest that has a 30-daycomment) period is put on the agenda and not necessarily all the correspondence that is 1 PADepartment ofl Human Services regarding OficcofDevelopment: Program (ODP)Quality Assessment and Improvement review of the Cameron/, Elk Counties. MH/MR. organization. This review is conducted every 3 years and aimed at assessing the organization's; ability. to conduct certain' operational ànd administrative functions. The ODP concluded its review on January:18, 2023 and indicated that Cameron/ Elk Counties MH/MR: was in compliance! with 2. PAI Department ofHuman Services regarding payment ofa driver retention and hiring bonus for the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) fiscal year 2022-2023. The 3. Eastern' Gas' Transmission and Storage regarding intent to apply to PA: DEP: fora al PA Chapter. 105 General Permit (GP-11) for wetland impacts associated with the LN-50 Cathodic' Protection Project. This notice is required under the requirements of Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 ofthe Municipal Planning Code. Project locationi isi inl Benezette' Township. PAActl4requires 4. LDG on behalf ofl National Fuel Gas Supply Company regarding intent to apply to PA DEP: foraPA Chapter 105 General Permit (GP-11) in order to complete maintenance on its existing V24S pipeline. This will include any permits required under) PA Code Title 25, Environmental Protection, Dam Safety and' Waterway Management. Project location is in) Horton Township.,  Commissioner's office for further review.)  receivedi in the Commissioner' 's ofice is noted on the Agenda.  most areas. Thei report is available for review by all stakeholdérs.  amount oft thisj payment totaled $42,157.20 for the Elk County program.  a 30-day public comment period.  PAAct 141 requires a 30-day public comment period.  GOODOF THE COUNTY  Kim Frey stated there" was a 32%1 turn out for thel Primary election with no. issues being reported - Elk County was the firsti in the state to report results and al big part oft thati is the 145 poll workers that puti in a 14-to-16-hour day - Al bigt thank you to allj poll Wét welcome ànd encourage thej publict to attend our meetings. Please continue to. pray. for our military personnel, our families and our children, their téachers, all elected officials and peace in the world.  workers!    QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS-  Thej press asked! Kim! Frey to rested thej percent of voter turnout, which she confirmed as  32%  QUESTIONS ROMITAKFAYERS-NA ADJOURNI MEETING  The meeting was adjourned at 10:28. AM on a motion by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by;  Matthew. G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  ATTEST:  A AL ChiefClerk  Next Meeting: Tuesday,June 6,2023  10:00: A.M. Conference Room #2 Courthouse. Annex    June 6, 2023 Meeting Minutes  Office oft the Elk County Commissioners  Elk County, Ridgway,PA  The Elk County Commissioners met on' Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 10:00. AM, Conference. Room #2 ofthe Courthouse. Annex. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Those physically present were Commissioners. Joseph C. Daghir, and Matthew G. Quesenberry. Also physically present were. Patrick Straub, Chief Clerk; Kary Schneider, Deputy Chief Clerk; Tom Wagner, Solicitor; Aidan Bobik, County Intern; Nancy Baker, CYS Director; Kris Roselli, Tax Claim Director; Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator; Jim Chorney, Executive Director. North Central; Kathy Kroeger and Judy Smith, CEMHMR; ai representative from Continental Construction, AlJoel Maletto, President Johnsonburg Borough Council; Ryan Miller, Consulting Engineer. Johnsonburg Borough; Marilyn Secco and Brian Stockman, Press.  Excused was Commissioner M. Fritz Lecker. APPROVALOF AGENDA Daghir and carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  A motion was made by Matthew G. Quesenberry to approve the agenda, seconded by Joseph C.  Ar motion was made by Joseph C. Daghir to approve thel May 17,2023 minutes as presented,  seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  RISENTATIONS-NA RESOLUTIONS  1. 2023-14 Support of] Increased! Funding for Mental Health Services inl FY 23/24 State Budget- A motion by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry 2. 2023-15 Child Welfare Professionals. Appreciation Week, Recognizing the Staff ofI Elk County Children and Youth Services- A motion by. Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by  carried unanimously  Matthew G. Quesenberry carried unanimously  OLD) BUSINESS-N/A NEW BUSINESS  1. Bid opening for the. Johnsonburg West End Storm Sewer Project - This was a rebid- One bid was received from Continental Construction in the amount of $787,728.90. After al brief adjournment BeckiTaylor, CDBG Coordinator, asked that the bid be    tabled until the next Commissioner meeting, June 20th for further review - Matthew G.Quesenberry made a motion to table the bid until the next Commissioner meeting, seconded by. Joseph C. Daghir carrying unanimously 2. Application for use of the Courthouse lawn by Elk County Council on the Arts June 9t, 2023 for open seating forl Mic Night at the Gazebo A motion by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded byl Matthew G. Quesenberry carried unanimously 3. Application for use of the Courthouse lawn by) Elk County Council ont the Arts October 12th 2023 for seating and setup for an outdoor painting activity- A motion by. Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry carried unanimously 4. Application for Liquid Fuels' Tax Funds for Highland Township for 2101 tons of2A limestone for Sackett Road int the amount of$7,000- A motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry seconded by Joseph C.) Daghir carried unanimously 5. Renewal agreement with Palmetto Posting Inc., toj post delinquent tax notices on the properties for the County ofElk A motion by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by 6. New agreement with Child Welfare Education: for Leadership Program (CWEL): for CYS employee to attend graduate level social work classes tuition free A motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry seconded by Joseph C.J Daghir carried unanimously- 7. New contract with Premier Corrections Consulting, LLC for on-site: review, evaluation, and recommendations on current Elk County Prison processes. The focus oft this engagement ist to explore increased efficiencies within thei facility. Contracted amount for specified scope of work is $22,800 plus travel time, travel expenses, and $75 per diem. Amotion by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by Matthew G. Quesenberry carried  Matthew G. Quesenberry carried unanimously  unanimously  CORRESPONDENCE-I (The following correspondence, ifany, is available in the  Commissioner's office for further review.)  1. USDA regarding notification of pending payment to the County of) Elk by the U.S. Treasury (through Commonwealth of PA) representing its allocation of ANF forest receipts for fiscal year 2022 based oni number of acres. Thej payment tot the County will be issued in the amount of $433,694.07 and represents aj payment of cash in lieu of taxes. These funds are distributed to school districts and townships for education and  road maintenance. GOOD OF THE COUNTY  Jim Chorney gave an update on available programs through North Central We welcome and encourage the public to attend our meetings. teachers, all elected officials and peacei in the world.  Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their  QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS =    The press asked the date of Child Welfare Professionals Appreciation Week, which is The press asked the start date for Premier Corrections Consulting engagement -Itis Thej press asked ift the full body scanner ati thel Elk County Jail was installed-s yes and training occurred last week- -V Will thej press bei invited to seei it-7 This will need tol be coordinated with the Warden to confirm ift that would bej possible  June Sth-gth  unknown ati this time when this will start  QUESTIONS FROMITAXTAVIRS-NA  ADJOURN MEETING  Thei meeting was adjourned at 10:37AM on ai motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, seconded by  Joseph C. Daghir and carried unanimously  ATTEST:  As  Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 20, 2023  10:00. A.M. Conference Room #2 Courthouse Annex