October3,2 2024 Meeting Minutes  Office of the County of Elk Commissioners:  Elk County, Ridgway, PA  The County ofElk Commissioners: met on' Thursday, October3 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM, County ofElk Courthouse, Thomas G. Wagner Conference Room. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Those present were Commissioners M. Fritz Lecker, Matthew G. Quesenberry and Gregory J. Gebauer. Also] present were. Rick Brown, Solicitor; Patrick Straub, ChiefClerk; Emily Anders, Office. Administrator; Calvin Moore, ITDirector; Matthew Frey, Treasurer; Tracy Gerber, Planning Director; Becki Taylor, CDBG Coordinator; Gerald Copello, DirectorofVeteran. Affairs; Beau Grove, District Attorney; Bob Shaffer and Kathy Blake, DuBois Regional Airport; and  Marilyn Secco, Press. APPROVAL OF AGENDA unanimously.  Motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried  APPROVAL OF MINUTES PRESENTATIONS-  Motion by M. Fritz Lecker, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously. 1. Bob Shaffer, Airport Manager, and Kathy Blake presented updates on the DuBois Regional Airport. Bob Shaffer spoke of funding sources, the successful training school being hosted at the airport, and revenue gained from different aspects beyond just commercial flights such as selling fuel, freight flights and others. Shaffer referenced a PennDOT study FY: 2022 which showed that the airport had an economic impact of over $28Million in their service area of] Elk, Jefferson and 2. Creation ofEIk County Veterans Advocate Network presentation by Jerry Copella, Veteran Affairs Director. Copella explained the network could bring together more community members and other resources making access to additional help for veterans more effective. The group will host their inaugural meeting on Monday,  Clearfield Counties.  October 28, 2024. All interested parties are invited to attend.  RESOLUTIONS-  1. Resolution 2024-24 - Request by Planning Department, FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant Application BeckiTaylor spoke of the 3 projects CDBG that were approved for funding: Jones Township Water Meters, Johnsonburg Market St. Slum and Blight Project, and Johnsonburg Sidewalk Replacement. The resolution was to show authorization to apply for the funds. Motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously.  OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS    1. Change order with Bryn Enterprise LLC, ratification of change order for Courthouse window replacement in the amount of $194,506.00. M. Fritz] Lecker explained this was for additional windows in the hallway between the courthouse addition and the courtroom that need replaced, as the seals are. leaking on them. Motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously. 2. Bid opening for Courthouse blinds project. Two bids were: received. As the bids needed to be reviewed to ensure they are comparable, Patrick Straub requested this be tabled for further review. Motion to table by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by  Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously. Bids were: a. Miller Home Furniture and Mattress $63,600.00  b. OInteriors $39,500.00  3. Elk County Housing Authority - accept with regret the resignation of George Tony" King effective October 1, 2024, as Commissioner on the ECHA Board, and consider for approval the appointment of Joseph Daghir to fill the remaining term ofMr. King. Mr. Daghir's term shall run: from October 1,2 2024 until December: 31,2025. Motion by M. Fritz] Lecker, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried unanimously. 4. Renewal of property lease agreement for Magisterial District Justice Jacob: for (3) three years from October 1,2 2024 through September 30, 2027 in the amount of $1,554.00/month, a $30/month increase. Motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second 5. Request by CYS, renewal of the following grants with County match from July 1, 2024  by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously a. Nurturing Parenting with a 5% County match. C. JustCare with a 10% County match. e. WhyTry with a 10% County match.  through June 30, 2025:  b. Nurturing Parenting Substance Abuse with a 5% County match. d. Truancy Remediation and Diversion with a 10% County match. f. Violation Initiative Program with a 10% County match.  M. Fritz Lecker explained that the amount to the County depends on the amount used by CYS. Some grants are only partially used. County is only responsible for their percentage of the amount used. All oft the grants were voted on together. Motion by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G. Quesenberry and carried Request by CYS, renewal contract with Peter Von Korff, PH.D. from July 1,2024 to June 30, 2025 for evaluations and interviews for Court with no price increase. Motion by Matthew G. Quesenberry, second by Gregory J. Gebauer and carried unanimously. 7. Request by Veteran Affairs, approval ofbenefits for 2 Veteran burial, 2 Widow burial, and 2 Veteran headstones. Motion by Gregory J. Gebauer, second by Matthew G.  unanimously.  Quesenberry and carried unanimously.  CORRESPONDENCE - (The following correspondencg,ifrany, is available in the  Commissioner's office for further: review.)  1. Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) (received September 11") regarding Keystone Powdered Metal Company's intent to submit a Revised Plan Approval Application (CEC Project3 336-900) to thel PAI DEP foraprocesst to allow: for the production    of metal plates used to produce long duration storage batteries and to add two (2) Endothermic Generators. The facility is proposing to install two process lines as ai result. This notice is provided in accordance with PA Act 14, and 25 PA Code 127.43a which requires a 30 day public comment period. This project is also subject to Act 67 and 68 of 2000, which amended the Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), SO that state agencies to consider comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances when reviewing permitting of facilities or infrastructure as described in Sections 619.2 and 1105 oft thel MPC. 2. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) (received September 18Hhy regarding notice that it has completed its preparation of the Class A Stream Redesignations Proposed Rulemaking and it has submitted to the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) for consideration at the September 10th, 2024 meeting. The rulemaking  package is posted on! PA DEP website ntp/www.dep.pagov  GOOD OF THE COUNTY  We welcome and encourage the public to attend our meetings. teachers, all elected officials and peace in the world.  Public Hearing, October 11, 2024 concerning Elk County Healthcare Authority Proposal. Please continue to pray for our military personnel, our families and our children, their  QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS  1. Marilyn Secco asked ift the new windows in] New Business #1 were an anticipated cost or ai new cost. M. Fritz Lecker explained this was ai new cost; as they were determined to be  failing after appraisal from ARS Engineering.  QUESTIONS FROM TAXPAYERS their help and support. ADJOURN MEETING  1. Kathy Blake, who is also a Jay Township Supervisor, thanked the Commissioners for  The meeting was adjourned at 10:50. AM on a motion by M. Fritz] Lecker.  Next Meeting:  10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 17,2024  Thomas G. Wagner Conference Room, Courthouse Annex  Attest:  Qbs