JOHNSTOWN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 11,2024 City Council met in a stated session for the general transaction ofbusiness. Mayor Reverend King offered thei invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was: recited. Mayor. Janakovic: noted anl Executive Session with regard toj personnel was held prior tot the commencement of this meeting. AI Budget Workshop was also held. Frank. Janakovic called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The following members ofCouncil were present for roll call: Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti, Mayor. Janakovic, Reverend King, Mrs. Mock, Art Martynuska, City Manager; Dave. Andrews, Esquire, Solicitor; Aimee Willett, Assistant Solicitor; Lavona Smith; Melissa Millard; Jared Campagna; Sara Williams, Executive Secretary; Robert Statler, Fire Chief; Officer David Ms. Huchel (7). Price; and Dave Williams were also in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Janakovic made aj motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2024 and Budget Meeting Minutes ofNovember 13, 2024. The motion was seconded by Mr. Arnone and passed by the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti, Mayor. Janakovic, Reverend King, Ms. Huchel, Mrs. Mock (7). Nays: None (0). PROCLAMATIONS. AWARDS, HONORS, RESOLUTIONS OF RECOGNITION None. PUBLICCOMMENI-AGENDA ITEMSONLY Mr. John DeBartola, 11971 Bedford Street Johnstown, referred to the appointment of three Board members on the agenda and noted a typo regarding the term length to the Greater Johnstown Water Authority. Mr. DeBartola expressed concerns that Council was appointing the wrong people repeatedly. He did not believe that the. JRA reappointment should be for Mark Pasquerilla and called for people not to vote for him since he will have 15 Wednesday December 11,2024, Stated Meeting, continued 2of16 years on the. JRA and called it "outrageous." He stated, ifyoul look at the. JRA this past year, there was the. Atrium Manor scandal, the deed: restriction on1 the State Theater, and everything else going on in the community. "How can someone be reappointed for 15: years whenever they have failed the Mr. DeBartola opined, "Wer need newl blood and people that are: not connected." He referred to the GJWA's lead pipe issue as a' "complete He commented thel Planning Commission missed four meetings this year as there wasi not enough members for a quorum. Regarding the ordinance concerning salaries and wages to be paid for all elected officials and employees of various departments andi regarding Resolution. A, Mr. DeBartola inquired ift that related to expenses for Ms. Ndichu and should the City be spending budget money so "haphazardly." Hel had discussion regarding a possible lawsuit for a Facebook post, and $32,000 the City has spent on legal Mr. DeBartola again stressed the importance of Board appointments and the community?" disaster." expenses to defend his lawsuit. length of time an individual can hold that position. REPORTS CITY MANAGER Art Martynuska, City Manager, referred Council members to the last copy oft the' Title 6program. He reported there has been al lot ofactivity in City Hall thel last few weeks. A new website is being developed to make it more user-friendly for thej public where forms can be completed online tol help the City move forward. He He mentioned that an offer has been extended tol Ms. Lavona Smith to become Ms. Smith introduced herself and added that she was excited to be aj part of the team with 14: years ofH HR experience. She added that shel has been in the United States Air Force, and she is currently serving as ai master sergeant and recognized. staff and thanked them fori their help. the HR manager for the City. reservist. Wednesday December11,2024, Stated Meeting, continued MAYOR 3of16 Mayor Frank Janakovic: requested ai moment of silence to remember. Monsignor Balta who recently passed away. He noted his attendance: for the agreement signing between Conemaugh Memorial Hospital and the Indiana University of Pennsylvania for the Mayor Janakovic attended the Christmas tree lighting in Central Park. He He attended a recent luncheon at UPJ to meet the University ofPittsburgh Chancellor, Joan Gable. Discussions took place regarding projects in conjunction with Pitt. Johnstown. Ms. Gable was receptive to the ideas The Mayor noted! his attendance at the Vision Together meetings and regional He also: met with Congressman Joyce's Chief of Staff as she was in: search of office space locally. The Mayor suggested that al location bei found downtown and tol have Congressman Joyce come once or twice ai month to meet the The Mayor noted his attendance at the Cambria County Behavioral Health Report to Community on mental and behavioral health that affects everyone, including thej police force, available services that deal with mental illness, and Het thanked the Chief and firefighters for representing our City for the work performed during a rescue mission despite the unfortunate ending. Mayor. Janakovic noted his attendance at a recent downtown vendor event and congratulated the. Johnstown staff for making it a great event. The Mayor also thanked all individuals and volunteers for making it happen. agreement of an Osteopathic College ofMedicine. made note of decent attendance despite the weather. presented and enjoyed her visit. partnership meetings. constituents. behavioral issues. CITYS SOLICITOR Dave. Andrews, Solicitor, reported there are two tax assessment appeals currently in litigation that the City is contesting, one is. JPMH Holdings (the. Atrium building). A pretrial conference took place on Monday, November 18, 2024 with Judge Kiniry. Mr. Andrews stated the appraisal submitted was Wednesday December 11, 2024, Stated Meeting, continued 4of16 inadequate, and he would proceed further with getting the City's own appraisal with the cooperation of the: school district. Thei next scheduled hearing is on Tuesday, January 21,2025, with Judge Kiniry. Another appeal is one filed by Rasheed Deep appeal, 142 Walnut Street, the old FNB building, and the initial conference is on December 20, 2024 with Judge Kiniry. CITYE ENGINEER No report. COUNCIL UPDATESNEIGHBORHBORHOODIIAISONS Ms. Huchel congratulated the City for all their work with the Christmas market and activities. She noted that aLessons and Carols event att the Grand Halle will take place on December 20, 2024, and encouraged. all to attend. Ms. Huchel reported on working on the stray animal initiatives. She mentioned al basket party that took place in November 2024 for the Johnstown Animal Welfare Society. The next meeting will occur on December 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Donna Christopher's Insurance office. The total money raised will be further discussed at that time. All are welcome to Ms. Huchel noted the money will go toj people and organizations conducting rescue missions. Equitable ways to deal with the funds raised were being considered and continue to pursue efforts with the City int terms of finding She added that many places are just volunteers working together, trying to obtain resources, and connecting the resources together: for people who want tob help. An example she provided was: feral cats, and the process involved in trapping them, keeping costs low, and finding resources. Ms. Huchel mentioned a: fund ati the Community Foundation, and tax- deductible donations may be made to the Johnstown Animal Welfare Society. She noted tt the Community Society of Cambria County's grant request for rehabbing al building in the City limits to create separate facilities for cats was attend. grant money tol help some: related organizations. Wednesday December 11,2024, Stated Meeting, continued 5of16 denied. This created a setback, and ways to clear up space in their Richland location for more dogsi is being considered. Cats were to moved somewhere else, which has not yet] happened. Lobbying will continue for that as well as ways to bring more veterinarians into the City as people cannot find a She noted looking at ordinances for consideration. One oft them relates to animal breeding. Ms. Huchel added that she is becoming more concerned with the stray dog population and people doing backyard breeding with pets. She suggested maybe licensing for a: fee, and ifs someone does not] havea a Reverend King reported that she continues to participate in the Zoom calls with the veterinarian once they adopt aj pet. license, there could be a: fine issued. Loebl Fellows concerning the ongoing housing project. She had thej privilege of participating in the Christmas market and added that Reverend King made two announcements concerning Christmas, including Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ Centered Community Church, the annual Christmas giveaway. Iti is open to the public, there arer no Reverend King stated on Christmas Day, dinner will be served at 1:00 p.m. This is the 15th year for Christmas dinner with no costs associated. Mrs. Mock reported that nothing much was going on ini the West End. it was a good day despite the cold. limitations, and everything is free. She noted going to the Christmas Market and stated, "It was great." Mrs. Mock mentioned the annual Celebration Johnstown, New Year's Eve will bel held again, and aj prayer service will begin at 5:30. P.M. in Central Park. Many churches will serve as music venues, there will be al horse drawn carriage, and. AmeriServ will be open to view the vintage displays. The library Mrs. Mock noted that Celebration Johnstown has been running since 2008. Deputy Mayor Capriotti reported on attending the Christmas Market and visited the tree downtown. He voiced his appreciation to everyone for] putting time and efforti into the event. He stated it was impressive for the short period that it will also participate. has been going on despite the weather. Wednesday December11,2024, Stated Meeting, continued 6of16 Mr. Britt thanked. Jared and his crew fort their hard work ini the City park and Mayor. Janakovic added thatj just getting the houses over to the park is ajobi ini itself. Mr. Arnone reported, as ofNovember 3, 2024, the total population oft the Johnstown public housing community is 2,403. Section Eight population totaled 1,083 for at total of3,486; 46 percent oft the people living inj poverty ini the City of Johnstown were being assisted. Thel Prospect relocation affected the population statistics. He reported that the first phase ofl building atl Prospect will be ready soon: for the residents to livei in, and most oft those residents were contacted and asked ift they would like toi return. The residents will still have toj pass the screening practices in order to meet the administration transfer policies. There are: no specific dates set yet, but the Prospect units are Hei reported JHA is planning to host an open house for the public to tour the first phase ofbuildings that are safe. In November 2024, the. JHA had two physical HUD inspections under the Inspire system, and the scores continue to bei int the 80s and 90s in each community. Connor' Towers is the only property JHA had the virtual kickoffcall with HUD Choice Neighborhoods team, and significant community outreaches are expected to begin. HUD staffi is scheduled to visit Johnstown on January 13,2025, to tour Coopersdale and the greater West End and meet with key community partners. Thel board will tour Mr. Arnone stated some oft the residents can move back to Prospect the middle of] January. Around a dozen residents, who previously lived there, were contacted and desire to move backi in. He added that the facility is beautiful. mentioned how beautiful it was. He added that Jared and the crew did a great job with that. anticipated to be occupied within weeks. note yet scheduled: for inspection. some: facilities in Prospect on December 13, 2024. Mayor Janakovic noted being a part oft the Coopersdale tour. Mr. Arnone, as: representative on the Greater Johnstown Water Authority, reported the customer service department received 70 new: service applications for property transfer. 16 inactive accounts were: reactivated during the month of November 2024. There were two service renewals completed, five main line repairs completed, and 201 hydrants were winterized over the month. 24,470 lead service letters were sent to customers over the last month. There are 139 appointments scheduled for the work ordering system toi inspect the customer Wednesday December: 11,2024, Stated Meeting, continued 7of16 service. During November 2024, over 1,455 feet ofs sewer mains werejetted. Over the past month, there were 31 pressure tests completed, and zero sewer variances were approved. 266 properties have been brought into compliance with the sewer: regulation. The pressure test has now been cleared to 70 Mr. Amone noted the lead service inspection information was in the paper. The plan is to coordinate work with the gas company. He added, per President Biden, the City has 3 years to implement this plan and 10 years to Mrs. Mock mentioned that several people have asked her what they would do ift they have previously had their lines replaced. Mr. Arnone stated all the water authority would have to do is send theiri inspector in to verify it. Residents will: not be asked to do anything additional per the mandate 2,600 feet ofmainline wasi inspected. percent, which is an achievement. finish the plan. requirements. PETITIONS None. ORDINANCES FOR FIRSTE READ AND ADOPTION None. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL READ. AND ADOPTION AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE. AN ALLEY KNOWN. AS CROATIAN ALLEY ADJACENT? TO6 612 BROAD STREET IN. JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, AS Al PUBLIC THOROUGHFARE. Mr. Arnone made ai motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Mock. The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti, Mayor. Janakovic, Reverend King, Ms. Huchel, Mrs. Mock (7). Nays: None (0). AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES AND WAGES TO: BE: PAID ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE VARIOUS Wednesday December1 11,2024, Stated Meeting, continued 8of16 DEPARIMENTS AND: BUREAUS OF THE CITY OF JOHNSTOWNFOR THE CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1,2025. Mrs. Mock made ai motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Reverend King and passed by the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti, Mayor Janakovic, Reverend King, Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel, Mr. Arnone (7). Nays: None (0). ANORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JOHNSTOWN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZINGLEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF REAL ESTATETAXES ONI PROPERTY SITUATED, IN THE CITY OF JOHNSTOWN. AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR THEI IMPOSITION OF CERTAIN DISCOUNTS AND PENALTIES EPPPCIVEJANUARYI, 2025. Mr. Arnone made al motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Mock. The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Capriotti, Mayor Janakovic, Reverend King, Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel, Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt (7). Nays: None (0). RESOLUTIONS Resolution No. 105688 A y RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR ANY OF HIS DESIGNEES TO MAKE. ANYLINE- ITEM. ADJUSIMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2023 TO: BRING SAID: LINE ITEMS INTO. A POSTIVE BALANCE, SUBJECT TO. A LIMIT OF THE AMOUNT OF TOTAL EXPENDITURES BUDGETED FOR THE: 2024 CALENDAR YEAR. Mrs. Mock made ai motion to amend the date to. December 2024. The motion was seconded by Mr. Britt. The motion passed unanimously. Toa approve the resolution as amended passed by the following vote: Wednesday December 11,2024, Stated Meeting, continued 9of16 Yeas: Mayor. Janakovic, Reverend King, Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti (7). Nays: None (0). Resolution No.105689 A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNSTOWN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND FINANCE DIRECTOR TO SIGN ALL: DOCUMENTS AND TAKE OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY IN' THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2)2 2024 FORD INTERCEPTOR SUV 4DOOR. AWD POLICE VEHICHLES. Mr. Arnone: made ai motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Mr. Britt. The: motion passed by the: following vote: Yeas: Reverend King, Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel, Mr. Arone, Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti, Mayor. Janakovic (7). Nays: None (0). Resolution No. 105690 Al RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFJOHNSTOWN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TOI EFFECTUATEALOCALSHARE: ACCOUNT APPLICATION. Mrs. Mock made ai motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Mr. Arnone. The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel, Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti, Mayor. Janakovic, Reverend King, (7). Nays: None (0). Resolution No. 105691 ARESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHINSIOWN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO. ADOPT A TITLE VI UPDATE. Mr. Capriotti made a motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Mr. Arnone. Wednesday December 11,2024, Stated Meeting, continued There was further discussion. The motion passed by the following vote: 10of16 Yeas: Ms. Huchel, Mr. Amone, Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti, Mayor Janakovic, Reverend King, Mrs. Mock(7). Nays: None (0). Resolution No. 105692 A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNSIOWN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CONSOLIDATING3PARCELS INTHE WOODVALE SECTION OF THE CITY OF JOHNSTOWN. Mrs. Mock made ai motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Mr.. Arnone. The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti, Mayor Janakovic. Reverend King, Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel (7). Nays: None (0). Resolution No. 105693 Al RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. JOHNSTOWN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, Al RESOLUTION. AMENDING SECTIONVII BENEFITS, ARTICLE C. OF THE CITYMANAGERS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT TO ALLOW THE CITYI MANAGER TO OPTI INTO' THE CITY'S DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN. Mr. Arnone made ai motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Mock. Thei motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti, Mayor Janakovic. Reverend King, Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel, Mr. Arnone (7). Nays: None (0). Resolution No. 105694 AI RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. JOHNSTOWN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, ESTIMATINGTHE AMOUNT Wednesday December1 11,2024, Stated Meeting, continued 11of16 OF REVENUES TOI BE: RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF. JOHNSTOWN FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND APPROPRIATING SPECIFIC SUMS ESTIMATED TO: BEI REQUIRED: FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES FORTHE OPERATION OF THE VARIOUS FUNDS, BUREAUS, DEPARTMENIS, THE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE. AND THE PENSION. FUND OBLIGATION OF THE CITY OF. JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR: BEGINNING JANUARY1 1, 2025, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING CITY OF JOHNSTOWN FUND SECTIONS, AND' THE RESPECTIVE FUNDS BUDGET EXHIBIT DETAILS. Mrs. Mock: made ai motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Mr. Amone. Mrs. Mock commended the finance director and staff for doing a goodj job. The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Capriotti, Mayor Janakovic. Reverend King, Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel, Mr. Amone, Mr. Britt. (7). Nays: None (0). Resolution No. 105695 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNSTOWIN, CAMBRIA COUNTAPENNSYIVANIA, AUTHORIZING? THECITYOF JOHNSTOWN. AND THE. JOHNSTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TOI ENTER A RECIPROCAL EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR 339 WALNUT STREET AND DIRECTTHE CITY MANAGERTO TAKE: NECESSARY STEPS TO: RECORD THE: DOCUMENT WITHT THE Mr. Capriotti made ai motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Mock. CAMBRIA COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS. The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: Mayor Janakovic. Reverend King, Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel, Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti. (7). Nays: None (0). Resolution No. 105696 ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYC OF. JOHNSTOWN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING. AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ACONTRACT WITH Wednesday December 11,2024, Stated Meeting, continued 12of16 LOCHER DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING. LLC SERVICE. IN THE AMOUNT OF $136,600.00FOR THE CONTRACT COJ #2024-1,CDBG STRUCTURE DEMOLITION. PROGRAM' TOI DEMOLISH FOURTEEN (4)STRUCTURES THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF. JOHNSTOWN. Mr. Arnone: made a: motion to approve. The: motion was: seconded by Mr. Capriotti. The motion passed by the: following vote: Yeas: Reverend King, Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel, Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti, Mayor Janakovic. (7). Nays: None (0). NEWI BUSINESS Mayor Janakovic noted reappointments on1 the following boards: Greater Johnstown Water Authority, Johnstown Redevelopment Authority, and the. Johnstown Planning Commission. Nominations for. Johnstown Planning Commission: Mrs. Mock made a motion to nominate Ian Shirt to a newi four-year term expiring 1/31/2028. Ms. Huchel noted Jim White's term will expire in. January, and Chad McClaren has resigned. The motion passed by the: following vote: Yeas: Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel, Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti, Mayor Janakovic, Reverend King. (7). Nays: None (0). Nominations for. Johnstown Redevelopment Authority: Mrs. Mock made a motion to nominate Mark Pasquerilla to a five-year term expiring 1/1/2028. The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: Ms. Huchel, Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti, Reverend King, Mrs. Mock (6). Nays: None (0). Abstention: Mayor Janakovic (1). Wednesday December 11,2024; Stated Meeting, continued 13of16 Nominations for Greater Johnstown Water. Authority: Mr. Capriotti made a motion to nominate Ed Cernic to ai five-year term expiring 12/31/2028. The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: Ms. Huchel, Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti, Mayor Janakovic, Reverend King, Mrs. Mock. (7). Nays: None (0). OLD BUSINESS None. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Police Department Captain Dan Price reported there were: four individuals who graduated from the IUP Municipal Academy. The applicants have passed their state examinations and are assigned to their field training officers. These individuals have: started The department is continuing its work with the. Attorney General's office and isa actively conducting drug search warrants throughout the City. In] November 2024, one. homicide occurred and an arrest was made. There is the Johnstown First Responders Christmas event occurring on December 17,2024, in conjunction with the Cambria County SERT Team and Johnstown Fire Department. A note ofthanks was given to Office Cypher for working. his hard work involving this event. homicides resulting in guilty verdicts. Captain Price commended thej patrol department and detectives, who closed six 2. Fire Chief Chief Robert Statler reported the department has its yearly ladder certifications scheduled soon. They are also cleaning and maintaining equipment at the shop to ensure iti is ready to go when needed, Wednesday Decemberl1,2024, Stated Meeting, continued 3. Codes 14of16 Dave Williams reported that November was somewhat slow from a code standpoint. There were 98 violations issued within the month ofNovember 2024, which included 15 building permits, 81 properties before the magistrate. He noted demo contracts were accepted, and that was worked on with the environmental clearances and the SHPO clearances. It was noted that the second demo contract is out along with the SHPO and environmental clearances. There were eight Right tol Know requests for November 2024. Mr. Williams noted his first planning commission: meeting occurred, and it went well. The meetings will continue. Ac committee member made note oft the outstanding. job thej planning commission did with the clean up on Franklin Street. Many oft thel buildings are cleaned up, painted, and some lights are: fixed. Mr. Arnone commended the. JRA for thej job done on Franklin Street. 6. Public Works Jared Campagna, Director, reported, over the last two weeks, they have worked in the basement oft thel Public Safety Building. An estimated 105 feet of] French drain, an additional 3 sump pumps, and another 100: feet of perforated drain were installed. An existing floor drain was repaired. There is no standing water is noted in thel basement anymore, despite the rain that occurred. Thisis along-term project to ensure that thel building is more. habitable for the Hei noted another project is the Pasquerilla Conference Center, and it involves thel HVAC and a new electrical service project. Aj pre-instruction meeting was held on November 20, 2024, and a notice toj proceed date was November 25,2024. The contractor was given 280 days to complete the project for final Hei noted, in. January 2025, ai resolution will bej provided for the CTV project too camera the storm lines in the Coopersdale area. He added that is aj project Mr. Campagna verified that he did: receive the camera work from the EADS Group when everything was switched over from the water company. employees. completion on September 1, 2025. that has al high cost. Wednesday December11,2024, Stated Meeting, continued 15of16 Mrs. Mock inquired ifMr. Campagna was able to locate the lines underneath Main Street, Mr. Campagna was in contact with one oft the old Public Works employees. He found out there is ai manhole atl Main and Market Streets, but The City Manager commented hel had sent an email tot the community Major. Janakovic questioned ifthe $300,000 received from Senator Langerholc: has been used yet andi ifiti is being used for repairs at the Conference Center. Mr. Campagna verified that it isi included in the HVAC The Mayor commented that one ofthe renters at the Pasquerilla Conference Center recently committed to a: five-year term. Mr. Campagna commented on the tremendous job they are doing getting events and productions to come in. hel has not been able to locate its yet. outreach person at Penelec regarding that concern. and other projects, such as the roof. 5. Finance Melissa Millard began by providing clarification tol Mr. DeBartola regarding a line-item resolution on the agenda by explaining that by the end oft the year any City run by Home Rule Charter has tol have al balanced budget andi the line Ms. Millard noted the 2024 budget is currently closing with a: surplus of $677,730. She added that the City management team and directors have diligently worked hard. She stated whatever surplus money is left will be invested to make money for the City. She noted it will be ai revenue source She reported the budget passed at $15,460,774, and $434,000 was moved into the Capital Fund supporting infrastructure or whatever is needed over the next items need to bel balanced. and will: not be spent at random. five years. PUBLIC COMMENT: NON-AGENDA ITEM Mr. John DeBartola, 11971 Bedford Street, stated, approximately six months ago, he filed al Right to Know request to look for the deed to Central Park. He was sent to the Recorder ofDeed's Office, which does not have the deed. Mr. DeBartola would like to specifically know ift there was something int the deed pertaining to the fountain and the statutes. Ifthere's no deed, how can a major project be done with no deed and no proofofownership. Wednesday December 11,2024, Stated Meeting, continued 16of16 He would also like to know when the Central Park and Main Street projects are actually starting as he would like to book. Johnstown Pride in Central Park, but he was told it would be closed. He would like tol know how the City is Mr. DeBartola would like to know what is going on with this project thati it has been sitting on for four years with no movement. Ms. Huchel noted an extensive report was given by Ms. Ndichu at the last meeting on the status of the Main Street Project. Mr. Arnone noted ai tremendous amount of work has tol be done by thel Historical Society before: moving on the project and will be supervised to make sure thej project is being done correctly. spending the $17million. RECESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting concluded at 6:55 p.m. ANEXECUTIVE SESSION WAS HELD WITH REGARD TOJ PERSONNEL The next Council Meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. FOLLOWING THE MEETING