Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting November. 13, 2023 4:00 p.m.  Call to Order Silent Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes  Regular Meeting October 10, 2023 Special Meeting November 1, 2023 Guests & Public Comment on Agenda Items St. Marys Area Ambulance  Reports Mayor Police Department Accept resignation Fire Department Street Department Council Committees Finance/Bills for Payment Borough Solicitor Engineer & Code Enforcement Municipal Authority Recreation Board  Old Business  1. Street Department Employee 2. Police Department Earned Benefits  New Business  1. Resolution 08-2023 Adopt Elk County Hazard Plan  2. Harrison Ave. Repository Bid 3. Police Department 2024 Vehicle 4. Crown Vic Bids Public Comment on Agenda Items  Adjournment    198  Johnsonburg Borough Regular Meeting October 10, 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. Miller, Ryan (ARS Engineering) Paget, Kyle Poague, Eric Thomas, John R. Warmbrodt, Richard  Title Councilman Police Chief Councilman Councilman Councilman Streets Superintendent Secretary President Engineer/ Code Enforcement Mayor Councilman Solicitor Councilman  Present Absent Excused  X x X XP X X x X X  Johnsonburg Municipal Authority Representative  X  Approval of Agenda: Amotion wasmade by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo toamend theagenda to include advertising for a part-time street An motionwas made by Counclman.DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman DePanfilis to Ar motion was made by Councilman Cherry and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to move into executive sessionto discusslitigation at 4:04 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. AI motion was made by Councilman Imbrogno and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to President Maletto stated that, during executive session, litigation was discussed but no action Minutes: A motion was made by Councilman Cherry and seconded by Councilman DePanfilis to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on September 11, 2023. Motion carried  epartmentemployee. Motoncmedumimous,  approve theagenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  return to regular session at 4:17 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  was taken.  unanimously.  Guests & Public Comment: None present.    199  Monthly Reports  Mayor: Mayor Paget reported on neighborhood problems on Second Ave. and updated  Council on. Johnsonburg Community Trust projects.  Police: Monthly report is on file.  A motion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to advertise for at full-time police officer to replace the officer who resigned earlier this year. President Maletto called for a roll call vote which was unanimous in favor of the motion;  therefore, motion carried. FireChief: Monthly report is on file. Superintendent: Monthly report is on file.  Council Committees: The finance committee metand recommended a budget workshop The public works committee will meetto review the quotefor street light pole replacement. Finance & Bills for Payment: President Maletto read the borough's account balances and the bills. This month's bilsinclude/General Fund- $978517,Community Center Fund-$9,081.80, Highway Aid Fund $2,526.98, Community Improvement Fund-$ $2,236.72, and Borough Equipment Fund $2,238.30. Amotion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Cherry to paytheb billsaspresented and to accept the finance report. Motion Solicitor: Solicitor Thomasstated hehad nothing to report beyond the executive session. Engineer & CodeEnforementReport: Monthly report is on file. Engineer Ryan Miller updated Council onthe status ofthe Julia St. Stormwater Project, the. Johnsonburg Community Center handicap parking paving project, and the. Johnsonburg Community Center Municipal Authority: Minutes are on file. A discussion was held on a recent water leak on Recreation Board: Minutes and reports are on file. A discussion was held on projects including the security cameras, sidewalk repairs, and the roof leaking in the fitness room.  which was held.  carried unanimously.  heating/ac project.  Spring St. which caused major damage to the roadway.  Personnel issues were also discussed.    200  Amotion was made by Councilman Imbrogno and seconded by Councilman Cherry to approve the quote for $3,720.97 from Carlson Technologies for thel hardware to connect the new security cameras at the. Johnsonburg Community Center. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: 1.Amotion was made by Councilman DePanfilis and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to proceed with abatement of 508 Second Ave. Motion carried unanimously. 2.Amotion was made by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman Warmbrodt to New Business: 1. A motion was made by Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to accept the resignation, with regret,of Richard Zeigler from the 2. The. Johnsonburg Community Center camera.system quote wasvoted on under the 3.Amotion was made by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded, by Councilman DePanfilis to advertise for a part-time street department employee. President Maletto called for a roll call vote which was unanimous in favorofthe.motion; therefore, motion carried. Adjournment: Amotion was made by Councilman Cherry andseconded by Councilman Imbrogno to adjourn hemeetingat518pm. Motioncarried unanimously.  proceed with abatement of 210 Mill St. Motion carried unanimously.  Johnsonburg Municipal Authority. Motion carried unanimously.  recreation board report.  Rachel Kilhoffer Secretary    201  Johnsonburg Borough Special Meeting November 1, 2023 3:30 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 X, x  X X X  X X.  Agenda: A motion was. made Councilman Warmbrodt and seconded by Councilman Poague to  approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  Guest & Public Comment: None presented.  Business: 1. After a brief discussion on the project, a motion was made by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman Poague to adopt Resolution 04-2023 which approvesa grant application for a $508,500.00 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development's Local Share Account for the removal and redevelopment of 528 Market St., the site of the formertheater building. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Ar motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo to adopt Resolution 05-2023 which approves a grant application for a $560,580.00 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development's Local Share Account for the installation of underground storage containers for the flood control culvert and pondage 3.Amotion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Cherry to adopt Resolution 06-2023 which approves a grant application for a $401,310.00 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development's Local Share Account for  area behind Julia St. and W. Center St. Motion carried unanimously.  the purchase ofa a new street sweeper. Motion carried unanimously.    202  4.Amotion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Cherry to adopt Resolution 07-2023 which approves a $508,500.00 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development's Pennsylvania Strategic Investments To Enhance Sites (PA Sites) grant program fort the removal and redevelopment of 528 Market St., the site oft the 5. A discussion was held on other grant opportunities to conduct at traffic study att the intersection of Grant St. and SR: 219. Engineer Miller will research the cost of as study. Al brief discussion was held on the. Johnsonburg Municipal Authority's repairs to Spring St. Adjournment: A motion was made by Councilman Poague and seconded by Councilman Imbrogno to adjourn the meeting at 4:25 p.m. Motin carried unanimously.  former theater building. Motion carried unanimously.  Rachel Kilhoffer Secretary    EINSONBHIRE RESC V  Johnsonburg Fire Department  - Fire Rescue 99 Clarion Road Johnsonburg, PA 15845 Phone 814-965-4276 Fax 814-965-4276 October 2023. Johnsonburg Fire Department Report  N N  Incident Type Count per Station for Date Range Start Date: 10/01/2023 End Date: 10/31/2023 Station: EC2-E ELK COMPANY2  INCIDENT TYPE 111- Building fire 300- Rescue, EMS incident, other 324- Motor vehicle accident with noi injuries. 500- Service Call, other 651- Smoke scare, odor ofs smoke  # INCIDENTS 2 1 1 1 1 6  #I Incidents for EC2-Elk Company 2:  Calls in. Johnsonburg Borough -3 Calls in North Ridgway Township- -1 Automatic / Mutual Aid Calls -2 Total Man Hours for All Calls October 2023 -4 44.19 Total Monetary Fire Loss. Johnsonburg Borough October 2023-$1,200 Total Monetary Fire Loss North Ridgway Township October 2023- -$0  Respectfully Christopher G. Kreckel Chief    Boro  report  street crew  Cut grass around borough and flood control. Dug up drain on third avenue replaced 81 footi it. Hauled white goods to recycle. Hauled electronics to recycle. Hauled brusha away from tacks. Swept roads. Cleaned crown vic to sell. Picked up leaves throughout town.        ARS ENGINEERING  SERVICES  Engineer's Report-1 November 13, 2023 Johnsonburg 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 Julia Street Stormwater Project has been completed and the new system appeared to be functioning well during the last couple of rain events. We will be performing a final inspection Ellenberger Excayating/Demoltion has begun the cleanup of the old Hotel site. All organic debris has been cleared and the basement area filled with concrete, brick and foundation stone. To date things have gone relatively smooth. Overgrown brush and trees have also been cleared in the rear yard and along the JMA service road behind the JCC. The site will be graded, St. Marys Paving and Hilltop Masonry have completed the. JCC rear driveway project. A new concrete driveway entrance sidewalk slab and basement entry stairs were completed prior to paving. The large swalei int the driveway has been taken out and paving set to drain surface water We recently completed and submitted al PA Sites grant for the demolition and redevelopment of the. Armstrong Theater building site. There is no indication how long the review process may take or when awards willl be announced. Any updates will be passed along. We are currently working to complete the three (3) proposed Local Share Account (LSA)grant applications fort the West End Flood Control, Theater Building and new street sweeper. Weare currently updating construction estimates, finalizing the scope of work and gathering letters of Notice to Proceed has been sent out to Epic Heating & Cooling for the next phase of the. JCC Heating Upgrade Project. Funding recently received from the Mee Foundation will be used to add heating & a/c units in the activity rooms on the 2nd floor. The work is anticipated to be The building permit for Nittany Energy'se expansion oft the former Old Brickyard gas station was recently approved by Bureau Veritas and construction has already started. We are still working with them and their engineer on the required stormwater management plans and report. We continue to work with the Elk County Planning Office on additional PHARE funding for slum and blight demolitions. The remaining vacant/abandoned structures in the First Avenue/Bergen Street area have beeni identified based on the funding that may be available.  and working on project closeout with the County Planning Office.  compacted and stoned before the contractor de-mobilizes.  away from the building.  support for each project. The submission deadline is November 30, 2023.  completed before the end of the year.  P.O. BOX202, JOHNSONBURG, PA1 15845 phone: (814)9 965-2211 * fax: (814) 965-4028 www. arsengineeringsenices: com    ARS ENGINEERING  SERVICES  Code Enforcement  Thei roof on1 ther residential structure located at 508 Second. Avenuel has been completely removed. No additional demolition activities appear to have begun and tarping has been placed over the attic space andi is currently being held down by garbage bags from ther roof demo. Residents are reminded falling leaves are to be raked tot the curb only and are not permitted tol be piled up on the road along the curb for collection. Excessive amounts of leaves can alter road drainage and potentially clog catch basins which could cause localized flooding. Residents are also reminded indoor furniture is not to be placed outside whether on porches and/or decks orl lefti inj yards, driveways or open areas where rodents may find a new home. Old furniturei intended tol bet thrown outt thati is nott taken during regular trash collection can be dropped off at the Borough office dumpster the last Thursday of the month for a minimal fee unless  otherwise notified. Respectfully Submitted, tAR Ryan) Miller, PE  P.O. BOX 202,JOHNSONBURG, PA1 15845 phone: (814) 965-2211 fax: (814).965-4028 WWW. megneigsnisascn    JOHNSONBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 13, 2023  The meeting was called to order at 4:00p p.m. by Chairman Jack Fowler, followed byl The Pledge of Allegiance anda ROLL CALL - In attendance were. Jack Fowler, TJ Weaver, Rick Zeigler, JR DePanfilis, Eric Poague, Paul Villella  moment of silence. Earl Park was excused  Brian Buesink, Chris Everett, Tracey Mehalko, Peter Reith, Travis Long of JHA (ZOOM) VISITORS - Brian Stockman (Ridgway Record), Aljoe Maletto, Emil Zaunick, Linda Tillack Amotion was made by Eric Poague and seconded by Rick Zeigler to approve the agenda (carried).  VISITOR COMMENTS (on agenda related items) - None  EXECUTIVE SESSION - A motion was made by TJ Weaver and seconded by Rick Zeigler to enter into executive session at 4:06 (carried). Amotion was made by Eric Poague and seconded by TJ Weaver to exit executive session ande enteri into ther regular meeting at 4:23 (carried). Personnel was discussed with no decisions made. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS Ar motion was made by. JRI DePanfilis ands seconded by TJ Weaver to approve the minutes fromi the August 16, 2023 Regular Meeting (carried).  MANAGER'S REPORT = Copy attached WATER REPORT - Copy attached SEWER REPORT Copy attached ENGINEER'S REPORT - Copy attached  SOLICITOR's REPORT = Ken Caldwell! submitted 2 Right-to-Know requests. We willr respond as required.  COMMITTEE REPORTS  A. Administrative- - The committee met individually with ai few of the guys on the crew and hadg good Ar motion was madel byJ JRI DePanfilis and seconded by TJ Weaver to give Angel a $1/hour payi increase Erie Poague commented that the! board is aware ofi inequities in salaries and will make adjustments B. Finance- - Jack Fowler passed out a worksheet he prepared showing the net profit for August Fire Department -J Jack Fowler requested we provide flow information to thei fire department when D. Hiring- AI motion was made! by Eric Poague and seconded by TJ Weaver to hire Dalton Stahli asa Field Operator/laborer ata a rate of $16/hour (carried). He willl be given two weeks to makea a  conversations. for 2024.  fort taking the distribution leader role (Carried! 5-1).  we flush lines int the fall. decision. E. Johnsonburg Borough - None Operations- -None  3. Grants-The committee met with USDA and Pennvest regarding funding of projects. TREASURER'SI REPORT Ar motion was madel by Rickz Zeigler and seconded by. JRI DePanfilis to approve the  Treasurer's report (carried).    BILLSFOR PAYMENT - A motion was made by. JR DePanfilis and seconded by TJ Weaver to pay the billsi int the  amount of $76,791.20 (carried). Bank Balances as of: August 31, 2023 Northwest Sewer Money Market-964,287.45 Payrol-$145,37.64 Water Pennvest- -$510.67 Sewer Pennvest- -$37,854.95 Operating Checking -$62,550.33 Sewer Savings $52,541.42 Water Savings -$224,399.31 CNB CD-$26,130.83 Savings Acct. -$1,575.79 Water Project Checking (COA)-$100,538.63 Sewer Checking- -$9,204.37 Waterline Extension -$14.00 PLGIT General Fund-$501,426.72 Debt Payments CNBI Mortgage - $327.92 CNBI Line of Credit Interest-51,439.65 CNB WWTP Upgrade-$3,A59.20 Pennvest-515,52932 Pennvest-58,580.54 Pennvest- -$11,718.30 BOARD DISCUSSION -  -We: are waiting fori information from. Jan Cornelius ont the back-up computer for the water plant. -Travis Long explained the benefits ofi installing a mixer in Zeigler'sTank. A motion was madel by JR DePanfilis and seconded by TJ Weaver to tablet the approval of purchasing: a mixer to get more quotes (carried).  BUSINESS AFFAIRS-  -A motion was made by Eric Poague ands seconded by TJ Weaver to approve the PMRS Minimum Municipal COMMENTS FROM VISITORS Aljoe Maletto. suggested that we use vacant houses owned by thel borough to start Aljoe also announced that Rickz Zeigler gave him his resignation before the meeting tol be effective Dec. 31, 2023. Ar motion was made by JRI DePanfilis and seconded by TJ Weaver to accept his resignation with regret (carried). ADJOURMENT OF MEETING- Ar motion was made by TJ Weaver and seconded by Rick Zeigler to adjourn the  Obligation (MMO) for 2024i in the amount of$2 20,519.00 (carried).  determining where lead lines exist.  EXECUTIVE SESSION- - None. meeting at! 5:13 p.m. (carried).  Jack Fowler, Chairperson TLM    JOHNSONBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 11, 2023  The meeting was called to order at 4:00p p.m. by Chairman. Jack Fowler, followed by The Pledge of Allegiance and a  moment of silence.  ROLL CALL - In attendance were. Jack Fowler, TJ Weaver, JRI DePanfilis, Eric Poague, Paul Villella Brian Buesink, Corey! McCabe, Chris Everett, Tracey Brown, Peter Reith, Travis Long of JHA (ZOOM) VISITORS - Brian Stockman (Ridgway Record), Aljoe Maletto, Joyce Maletto (Johnsonburg Press) Ar motion was made by. JRI DePanfilis and: seconded by Eric Poague to amend the agenda to advertise for bids for  Earl Parka and Rick Zeigler were excused  generators (carried).  VISITOR COMMENTS (on agenda related items) - None  EXECUTIVE SESSION - AI motion was made by Eric Poague and seconded by TJ Weaver to enter into executive session at 4:03 (carried). A motion was madel by. JRI DePanfilis ands seconded by Eric Poague to exit executive session and enter into the regular meeting at 4:28 (carried). Personnel and litigation were discussed withr no APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS Ar motion was made by. JR DePanfilis and seconded by Eric  decisions made.  Poague to approve the minutes from the September 13, 2023 Regular Meeting (carried).  MANAGER'S REPORT - Copy attached WATER REPORT - Copy attached SEWER REPORT- Copy attached ENGINEER'S REPORT - Copy attached extension project (carried).  Ar motion was made by Eric Poague ands seconded by. JR DePanfilis to apply fort funding fort the Rt. 219 waterline SOLICITOR'SI REPORT - Solicitor Reithi informed the board that al lot on Bergen St. has been gifted to the Municipal AI motion was made by Eric Poague and seconded by. JRI DePanfilis to amend the agenda toi include thet transfer of the gifted Bergen St. property (carried). AI motion was made by Eric Poague ands seconded by TJ Weaver to approve thei transfer oft the Bergen St. property at the cost of the Authority (carried).  Authority, so longa as we cover the cost of the deed transfer.  COMMITTEE REPORTS  A. Administrative- -none B. Operations none D. Fire Department none . Hiring none Johnsonburg Borough none G. Grants none Treasurer'sreport (carried).  Finance - Jack Fowler commented that the budget for next year needs to be done soon  TREASURERSREPORT- Ar motion was made by Eric Poague and seconded by TJ Weaver to approve the    BILLSFOR PAYMENT- Amotion was madel by Eric Poague and seconded by TJ Weaver to pay the! billsi in the  amount of $ 90,555.93 (carried). Bank Balances as of: September 30, 2023 Northwest SewerN Money! Market- -$64,291.15 Payrol-5153,051.72 WaterPennvest- -$ $510.67 SewerPennvest- -$2,026.81 Operating Checking- $1 104,219.05 Sewers Savings -$52,543.58 WaterSavings- $224,358.53 CNB CD-$26,130.83 Savings Acct.-$11,239.11 WaterProject Checking (COA)-$100,538.63 SewerChecking- -$5,745.17 Waterline Extension- $14.00 PLGIT General Fund- -$503,694.06 Debt Payments CNB Mortgage- -$327.92 CNBL Line of Creditl Interest-$1,439.66 CNB WWTP Upgrade -$3,459.20 Pennvest -$15,529.32 Pennvest- -$8,580.54 Pennvest- -$11,718.30 BOARD DISCUSSION- = requested.  -AI meeting with Tammy Cappo of Mutual Benefits Services to review the employeel health insurance for 2024 was -AI motion was made by Eric Poague ands seconded by TJ Weaver to approve the purchase of $35 Elk County Foods -A motion was madel by JRI DePanfilis and seconded by Eric Poague to pay Kappe Associates, Inc. $11,855.00 fort the -There was discussion on! beginning to charge customers for sending past due notices. Solicitor Reithy willl looki into  gift certificates for employees for Thanksgiving (carried).  mixera at Zeigler's tank that Brian had a quote for at lastr month's meeting (carried).  this andp provide an update atr next month's meeting.  BUSINESS AFFAIRS-  -Ar motion was madel by. JRI DePanfilis ands seconded by Eric Poague to advertise for bids for generators (carried). COMMENTS FROM VISITORS - Aljoe Maletto questioned why there is no discount for paying on time. He also asked why ther meter readings sometimes are more than 30 days apart. He suggested that we check forl lead lines  whent the water linei is replaced on Spring Street. EXECUTIVE SESSION- - None. meeting at 5:22 p.m. (carried).  ADJOURMENT OF MEETING- Ar motion was made by Eric Poague and seconded by TJ Weaver to adjourn the  Jack Fowler, Chairperson TLB    Johnsonburg Community Center Rec Board Meeting Minutes October! 5, 2023  Present: John O'Rourke-Excused  Jim Lecker  Patty McDivitt  TJWeaver  Tara Poague  Tracy Crowe Sarah Grunthaner Nikki Zimmerman-excused  Scott Cherry-excused  Call to order! 5:00 p.m. October! 5, 2023, Minutes Passed Motion to accept: Jim Lecker Financial Report See attached Open Issues  Second: Sarah Grunthaner  Vote: Unanimous  Passed Motion to accept: Patty McDivitt  Second:. John O'Rourke  Vote: Unanimous  1.) Parking Lot Ricky Love is done cementing and has submitted his bill. Gary Belsole will come next week some time to 2.) Dumpster Door Ryan Miller has contacted the company with dimensions and color and is waiting to hear back. 3.) Dehumidifier in Weight Room Jon Updyke is concerned about the water on the ceiling. Jim Lecker talked to Mike  start milling and paving.  Pura who said the dehumidifier should help that. Jon will bei in soon to installit.  4.) Penn State Tickets Ticket was drawn, and the winner is Hank Capillo. Tara Poague called and notified hima and gave  his information to Kyle Morgan sO they cane exchange the game tickets.  Director's Report See attached Jim Lecker's Report See attached New Business  1) Soup Sale Next soup sale is November 17th 10:30am until sold out  2) Memory' Wall Patty McDivitt and Tara Poague are working with Ricky! Love on a newt fundraiser. This wouldl be a wall of memories int the corner of the playground by the Keister House. This has the potential to raise us anywhere from  $20,000 to $40,000.  Motion to continue with this fundraiser: Jim Lecker  Second: Patty McDivitt  Vote: Unanimous    3) Office Closet Wires This has been an ongoing issue for two years, but we have been asking and asking Advanced Computer Solutions toi fixt this since. January 2023. The borough said that Carlson Technologies is able to take over and gett this issue taken care of.. Jay Crowe came int to reconfigure the system for us. All the cameras had different  passwords and we couldn't manage that. Motion to continue with Carlson: Sarah Grunthaner  Second: Patty McDivitt  Vote: unanimous  4) Purse Bingo Tickets are being handed out to board members tonight. They are due back to Melinda by. January 12th, 5) Christmas Parade Fliers are out and requests for cookies and gift certificates have been delivered to local businesses and supporters. There will also be an ad ini the paper this week for the community to know how to enter the parade  2024, no exceptions. Purse Bingo is scheduled for. January 28, 2024, at the firel hall.  line up.  6) EPICOnWednesday November 1sta at 8:00am TJ Weaver, Tara Poague, and Jim Lecker all received phone calls from Domtaremployees that the heat was not working in the ball room. They made an emergency call to EPIC. Matt came down and determined that the water had been drained from the boiler. He said either we have al big problem, or someone left the valve open too long, and being that it worked just fine on Tuesday and thei floor was wet, his assumption was that the valve was open too long and all the water was drained out. He did not charge us for this  visit.  7) Black Friday Special Taral Poague would like to run al black Friday special on memberships. She would like to: start  this special early (the holiday Market on the 18th). Motion to runt the special: Sarah Grunthaner  Second: Jim Lecker Vote: Unanimous  8) Sweetheart Lottery Tara Poague will reach out to Carol Allegretto and seei if she is still interested in handling the 9) The MEE Foundation We were granted $10,000 from the MEE Foundation to install ac/heat on the second floor.  ticketsf for this fundraiser.  This needs completed byt the end of the year.  Meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m. Next Meeting December 7, 2023, at! 5:00pm  Jauajoaguo  X Tara Poague JCC Rec Board Secretary    November 2023 Directors Report  Friday October 6th Tony Carnessali donated and delivered six bales of hay for us to have for decorations. Saturday October 7th was the third annual Strides for CJDI Fall Festival. The Lamari family donated al beautiful wooden. American flag carving from Colorado to us. Their way oft thanking us for being so accommodating to Sunday October gth, Ouri internet has not been working everyday for hours over the past two weeks. When our internet is down we can'ta accept card payments, our phones don't work, and Ican't submit usage for Silver We: are participating in Project Gifts for Elk County again this year. We will have a drop box set upi int the lobby for anyone who wants to donate a gift for the less fortunate children in Elk County. The box will be picked up We are able to order a banner for Elk County's Best Gym/Fitness Center through the Ridgway Record, but they sell it as a package with a 3x3 thank you for the votes block in the Record. The cost is $299. This is alittle pricy, but It think a banner in the fitness room would be nice to have. Icould sell 50/501 tickets and raffle off al basket with a membership and ts shirt at the Holiday Market here on November 18th to cover the cost oft this. Matt from EPIC: said they can service our boiler for us before the winter. They will bei in this week tor make sure Tuesday October 10th Tommy Imbrogno and. Judd Zilcosky moved the dumpster sO that it can get picked up https/polarengravingravin:com.pric-fiundriser-campaigns/ this isar memorial brick fundraiser company. We have the corner of the playground near the keister house that is unused and needs something done withi it. What if we start a memorial wall for people to purchase a brick with someone who has passed aways name engraved on it? It would cost $100 per brick for anyone to purchase. Ifwes sell 300 bricks we profit $24,150.1 If we: sell5 500 bricks we profit $40,250. This isn'tj just for veterans sO this opens up a window to a lot more people. We currently have 203 veterans on the wall ofh honor and that was at $175 a piece so Ithink we should have no problem getting double that for ar memorial wall. In order to save work for our brick layerslwould have this open once ay year. For example, Advertise in July, deadline to orderi is February, build the walli in May Wednesday October 11th Jim Maletto, Tommy Imbrogno, and. Judd Zilcosky were here looking at thet toilet on the first floor bathroom. Theya are going to have to tear apart the ceiling downstairs to get a better look at the Thursday October 12th Jim Lecker and TJ Weaver got the dehumidifier from the women's locker room hooked Thursday October 12th Ricky Love started to mortar the patio and pour the concrete for the steps out back. Saturday October 14th we had our appreciation party for the volunteers. It turned out very nice and we had Monday October 16th Tara Poague got the old book shelf from the newsstand put together and all of the art supplies organized on it fort the new Art Studio. Jim Lecker and. Jeff Costanzo have been patching, painting, and Monday October 231d-Saturday October 28th we decorated and had the Haunted House. We had 217 people fora a total of $1,085. We made $7501 the past two years straight, sO this was a good increase. Friday October 27th we had our soup sale. We sold out in an hour, but we didn't have three people who usually make soup show ups SO our supply was at tad: short than normal. We made $741 from this sale. Monday October 30th-Thursday November 2nd Domtar held corporate training sessions in the ball room/billiard room.. Jim Lecker and Tara Poague took corporate on a tour of the building on Wednesday and theywerevery  their event. Ithink they would like to see it hung on the wall of honor somewhere. Sneakers/Renew, Active. Ihave tried calling zito media, butl lam getting no where.  November 21st.  itis all working properly before we fire it up. while the parking lot is under construction.  or June, then restart the advertising for the next round in. July.  pipes and go from there.  upi int the weight room to help with the humidity for now. about 30 volunteers attend out of the 200 invited.  staining this room the past week andi iti is nearly complete. Thursday October 19th Hilltop Masonry sealed the patio.  impressed with the building.    Wednesday November 1st the building was freezing for Domtar, SO we had to calli in an emergency visit from EPIC to check the boiler. Matt said that the water was completely gone from the boiler and either we have a really! big problem or someone opened the valve and let all of the water out. He did not charge us for this visit. Wednesday November 1SV wel held our fist youth volleyball club practice. We had 26 girls sign upi for this month and hopefully they all return for the following three months. They all had al blast and really enjoyed learning What doy we think about running a black Friday special on memberships/icould start it on the 18th when we Tara Poague included al list of 2022 events and 2023 events in your packet. Thisi is just for your reference to see  about volleyball.  have the Holiday Market and runi it til Christmas? where we are compared to lasty year.    JAMES THE BUTLER" For all your cleaning needs:  November Report  374 Volunteer Hours in October  We are working on getting a bathroom up and running for the patrons at the Patio was grounded out, mortared, and sealed to help the leaking. Hilltop Masonry  park/playground  did this. They also caulked/sealed the drains on the porch Ricky Love is going to fix the weight room windows. Dave Votano is working on the barn door for the weight room.  Art Studio on second floor is almost complete. Walls are patched and painted, trim and floor boards are stained, light fixtures are hung, and it is almost fully decorated. We  just have to turn the door into a barn door.  M & M fixed the leaking pipe to toilet on first floor. They cut a hole in basement Geno Polaski installed a new toilet, the old one was broken. He also fixed the hole We are getting hooks for the handicap bathroom to hang towels and bags on.  ceiling in order to fixi it. in the ceiling.  Back parking lot is being worked on. Brandon is working on the cameras. What is going on with the dumpster door? We fixed the Billiard Room Ceiling.    October 3, 2023 Meeting Minutes  Office of thel Elk County Commissioners Location - Elk County Courthouse Annex  The Elk County Commissioners met on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 10:00. AM, Conference Room #2 oft the Courthouse Annex. The meeting was,opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Those physically present were Commissioners. Joseph C. Daghir and M. Fritz Lecker. Also physically present were Patrick Straub, Chief Clerk; Kary Schneider, Deputy Chief Clerk; Tom Wagner, Solicitor; Jim Abbey, IT; Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator; Ryan Miller, ARS Engineering Services; Tracy Gerber, Planning Director; Ron Fannin, Maintenance Director; Todd Caltagarone, Sherriff; Michelle Pastore, Employment Support Specialist Dickinson Center;  and Marilyn Secco, Press.  Excused: Commissioner Matthew G. Quesenberry  APPROVAL OF AGENDA and carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  AI motion was made by M. FritzLecker to approve the agenda, seconded by Joseph C. Daghir  A motion was made by M. FritzI Lecker to approve the September 19, 2023 minutes as presented,  seconded by Joseph C. Daghir and carried unanimously.  PRESENTATIONS  1. County Safety and Preparedness, SheriffTodd Caltagarone  RESOLUTIONS  1. 2023-22 Approval of Community Block Grant Application for FY 2023 - A motion was made by M. Fritz Lecker, seconded by Joseph C. Daghir and carried 2. 2023-23 - Recognizing and Commemorating the 7gth Anniversary ofNational Disability Awareness Month - A motion was made by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by M. Fritz  unanimously.  Lecker and carried unanimously.  OLD BUSINESS-N/A NEW BUSINESS    1. Bid opening for the original Courthouse roofi replacing the end-of-life faux slate with real slate - Two (2) bids were received; Midstate Roofing & Coating Inc., Belleville, PA $449,549 and Bryn Enterprises LLC, Export, PA $649,000- - After being excused briefly to discuss, Tracy Gerber, Becki Taylor and Ryan Miller returned asking the BOC to accept,the bid from Midstate. Roofing & Coating Inc. A motion was made by. Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by M. Fritz Lecker and carried unanimously. 2. Application for Use oft the Courthouse Lawn from October 3, 2023 through October 9, 2023 to hang al banner welcoming RHS Alumni A motion was made by M. Fritz Lecker to retroactively approve, seconded by Joseph C. Daghir and carried 3. Application for Liquid Fuels' Tax Funds for Horton' Township for oil and chipping of various township roads in the amount of $7,000-A A motion was made by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by M. Fritz Lecker and carried unanimously. 4. Application for Liquid Fuels Taxl Funds for. Johnsonburg Borough for ai newi truck int the amount of $7,000 : A motion was made by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by M. Fritz 5. Application for Liquid Fuels Tax Funds for Spring Creek Township for purchase of anti- skid and salt for winter maintenance int the amount of $7,000 - A motion was) made by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by M. FritzLecker and carried unanimously. 6. Renewal contract on behalf of CYS with Adelphoi Village for group home services for FY23/24. - A motion was made by M. Fritz Lecker seconded by Joseph C. Daghir carried unanimously, contingent upon Solicitor Wagner's approval. 7. Renewal contract on behalf ofCYS with Summit School for residential placement for FY 23/24-4 A motion was madel by M. Fritz) Lecker seconded by Joseph C. Daghir carried unanimously, contingent upon Solicitor Wagner's approval. 8. Renewal contract on behalfofCYS with Community Specialists Corporation for residential placement for FY 23/24- -. A motion was made by M. Fritz) Lecker seconded by Joseph C. Daghir carried unanimously, contingent upon Solicitor Wagner's 9. Exoneration request for the outstanding Per Capita taxes for the year 2022 for St. Marys by Charles Bloam II in the amount of $2,640.00- A motion was made by Joseph C. Daghir, seconded by M. Fritzl Lecker and carried unanimously.  unanimously.  Lecker and carried unanimously.  approval.  CORRESPONDENCE-T (The following correspondence, if any, is available in the  Commissioner's office for further review.)  1. Dewberry Engineers, Inc. (09-18-23) regarding intent of PennDOT to make applications for a waterway obstruction permit with PA DEP. The project (Dewberry Project# 50149365) involves the replacement of the SR 1005-A01 bridge in the City ofSt. Mary's. Act 141 requires thej permit applicant to give written notice to the affected municipalities and requires a 30-day comment period. The permit is also subject to 2. The EADS Group (09-25-23) regarding intent of Jones Township to apply to the PA DEP for a BWM-GP-11 General Permit Registration for the replacement of an existing bridge crossing Oil Creek on Joy Gardens Rd.(T-481), Jones Twp. Thej permit  Acts 67, 68 and 127 oft the Municipal Planning Code.    is subject to Section 1905-A of the Commonwealth Administrative Code as amended by Act 14, as well as Acts 67, 68 ofthe Municipal Planning Code. Act 14 requires the permit applicant to give written notice tot the affected municipalities andi requires a 30- 3. USDA (09-21-23) regarding intent of the Forest Service to initiate an environmental analysis for the Penoke ATV Trail Stabilization project located about 7 miles Northeast of Marienville, in warrant 2021, Howe Twp, Forest County. The Forest Service is proposing to stabilize the stream bank along Gilfoyle Run by felling 6 uprooted trees to create a large wood structure to stabilize the bank and trail. The County of Elk is being notified as matter of courtesy only since it is not the affected County but for the purpose of seeking concerns, issues, or specific comments  day comment period.  regarding the proposed work scheduled in: a neighboring county.  GOOD OF THE COUNTY  We welcome and encourage thej public to attend our meetings. teachers, all elected officials and peace int the world. Association - Congratulations Tom! 28 - 22 bags oft trash were collected QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS: which is Belleville, PA.  Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their On this date 50 years ago Solicitor Tom Wagner was sworn into the Pennsylvania Bar The County ofElk's employees held their annual fall litter pick up on' Thursday, September  The press asked to clarify the address oft the first bidder, Midstate Roofing & Coating, Inc.,  QUESTIONS FROM TAXPAYERS-NIA  ADJOURN MEETING  The meeting was adjourned at 10:42AM on ai motion by Joseph C. Daghir seconded by M. Fritz  Lecker and carried unanimously  ATTEST:  B  Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 17,2023 10 A.M. Conference Room #2 Annex