JOHNSTOWN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 14, 2024 City Council met in a stated session for the general Frank. Janakovic called the Reverend King offered the invocation. The Pledge of The following members of Council were present for roli call: Mayor Janakovic, Mr. Capriotti, Mr. Britt, Ms. Huchel, transaction of business. Mayor Allegiance was recited. meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Mrs. Mock (6). Absent: Mr. Amone (1). ofthis meeting. Reverend King, An Executive Session with regard to personnel was held Melissa Komar, Interim Co-City Manager; Robert Statler, Interim Manager/Fire Chief; Dennis R. Very, Esquire, Economic Development Director; Jared Art Martynuska was also in attendance. prior to the commencement Co-City Executive Secretary; Richard Pritchard, Police Solicitor; Sara Williams, Enforcement Manager; Melissa Millard, Finance Chief; Dave Williams, Codes and Tony Penna, Recreation, were: also Campagna, Public Works Director; Director; Ninal Ndichu, present. APROVALOFMINUTES Mr. Capriotti made a motion to approve the Regular 2024, Workshop Meeting Minutes by the following vote: Nays: None (0). AOCLAMATONSAWAEDSI Meeting Minutes of July 10, was seconded by Mr. Britt and passed Minutés of July 19, 2024. The motion ofJuly 10, 2024, and Special Meeting Yeas: Ms. Huchel, Mrs. Mock, Reverend King, Mr. Capriotti, Mr. Britt (6). Mayor. Janakovic, ABORIBADANIGEAEGANN Mayor Janakovic récognized the following departments: including community involvement, Farmer's Proactive Professional many duties beyond her Development. usual Department. Development Department, Jenna Cramer for overall Community and Economic recognition forj job duties Market, Website Management, And Theresa Rowe, who has undertaken ones, and has transitioned mariy roles within the Wednesday August 14,2024, Stated Meeting, continued 3of17 There was also discussion with the War Memorial the Intermodal Transportation Center percent of all parking revenues. régarding a way to utilize City receiving 50 of591 spots. An agreement would (TC)parking for garage, which has a total tos sell 500 oft thoses spots during their provide the War Memorial tol be ablé Famous Inc. is an. HVAC distributor, and this would be its 52nd starting in Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, a fifth-generation location, owned business. Mrs. Komar indicated Famous and the War Memorial family- already worked together for advertising at the War Memorial and Mrs. Komar reported the county was pleased with the contents oft the agreement for the Conference Center. A land lease fort the the ITÇ parking garage would be used for their storage. Itv gravel area under contract with the Conference Center is a The Interim City Manager noted working in partnership with the Authority fora an application for blight elimination for the the County and property owned by CCRA on Homer Street adjacent tot the fire Sheesley Mrs. Komar noted ten properties willl be transferred at the next. JRA meeting totaling 71. She noted the City originally funded land bank with $147,000 left and aj portion used to fund the $150,000 to the Regarding the RAISE grant, a meeting was recently held with Michael Kerr regarding questions about stormwater issues. Jared will provide an The CJL study of the Public Safety Building should soon be received. Mrs. Komar thanked all departments for providing information to the Community and Economic Development Department social. media and website to enhance themi in aj positive regarding fashion. the City's events, with the have other ways to work together. was noted the five-year contract. facility. training Board code violations. during his report. update MAYOR Mayor Frank Janakovic reported on recently spending an aftemoon with Reed of Rhode Island, who was very interested in. JWF and other Senator. Jack industries. He was provided the opportunity fora a walk downtown local the Main Street Project very impressive. and found Wednesday August 14, 2024, Stated Meeting, continued CITY ENGINEER: 5of17 Members were referred to the written report. dmaMRERNNN Ms. Huchel noted her attendance at National Night Out neutering of pets. She stated the next meeting oft advocating the Welfare willl be held August 27, 2024, at Donna Johnstown Animal She congratulated the organizers of Squonkapalooza held The AAUWI local held a book sale fundraiser. Ms. The Harvard Loeb Fellows will be conducting a October 101 through 13,2024. for spaying and in Central Park. Johnstown. study trip to. Johnstown on Christopher'soffice. provides scholarships to young women int the City of Huchel noted the, AAUW belt communities will be addressed. Suggestions for housing and changes to the rust Ms. Huchel explained that Johnstown Animal Welfare and help in animal control. Mrs. Mock suggested that Ms. Huchel suggested having al long-term with financial help from neighboring Mr. Capriottir noted the Humane Society does not local municipalities in the Mayor suggested other organizations from thei budget in 2024. were originally set aside along currently have a contract with any definitely need to be done for 2025: The fort the Humane Society be used fors spaying and money originally allocated check into that money as it may have been removed neutering. Ms. Millard will providing an attraçtive package with funds animal that control solution by communities. with animals and also do not county, have as they are "beyond bursting at the seams" line item not already in place would enough staffing. Getting something ina Huchel will draft al contacting letter other organizations toj join in any capacity. Ms. regarding the matter. Reverend King had discussion with regard to al health ministry initiative in conjunction with the Center for Population Health, would speak concerning some type of health whereby a health minister disparity in every house of worship. She reported Hope for. Johnstown had its final event for the summer Roxbury Park with activities for children and the relationships with them. She applauded at opportunity to build Quan Britt forl his efforts. Wednesday August 14,2024, Stated Meeting, continued ORDINANCES FOR FIRSTREAD: 7of17 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES AND WAGES TOI ELECTED OFFICIALS. AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BEI PAID. ALL DEPARTMENTS. AND BUREAUS OF THE CITY VARIOUS THE CALENDAR YEAR. JANUARY 1,2024. OF. JOHNSTOWNFOR Mrs. Mock made ai motion to approve, The motion was seconded Interim Co-City Manager Komar explained the Wage and Salary Ordinance and new positions added, so those updates changes made through contracts by Mr. Britt. beginning oft the year did not reflect all the at the Melissa and staff. were added to the ordinance by Adoption was now being requested. The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti, Mayor. Janakovic, Reverend Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel (6). King, Nays: None (0). RESOLUTIONS Resolution No. 105664 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE AND ARTURO D. MARTYNUSKA AUGUST14, 2024. CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CITY OF. JOHNSTOWN, EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTBETVEEN APPROVING AN ATA YEARLY SALARY OF $125,000, DURATION OF CALENDAR YEAR 2024. PRORATED, FOR THE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ANDCONTINGENTUPONI THE PARTIES BACKGROUND CHECK OF THE CANDIDATE. AND A SATISFACTORY THE CITY OF JOHNSTOWN FOR. A TERM COMMENCING CALENDAR YEAR. ASI PER. AND $130,0001 FOR THE 2025 THETERMS OF Mr. Capriotti made a motion to approve. The motion was and passed by the following vote: seconded by Mrs. Mock Yeas: Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti, Mayor. Janakovic, Reverend Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel (6). King, Nays: None (0). Wednesday. August 14,2024, Stated Meeting, continued 9of17 LICENSE PLATE READERS FOR THE. JOHNSTOWN DEPARTMENTIN: THE AMOUNTOFS $69,930.00. POLICE Mr. Capriotti made a motion to approve. The motion was and passed by the following vote: seconded by Mrs. Mock Yeas: Reverend King, Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel, Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti, Mayor. Janakovic (6). Nays: None (0). Resolution No. 105668 AF RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY CAMBRIA COLNIY,PANNSYLVANA, FOR THE WEEKLY COLLECTION, OF. JOHNSTOWN, PRO DISPOSAL,INC. MANAGER TOSICNAILDOCIMENE: AUTHORIZING THE CITY AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT MECEARYINAPTROVNO WITH MUNICIPALSOLID WASTE. AND DISPOSAL. ANDI PROCESSING OF WITH BULK ITEM/WHITE GOODS RECYCLABLE MATERIALSAND PROVIDING TEN (10) ROLL OFF PICKUP MONTHLY AND SPRING CLEANUP. AND TEN (10) DUMPSTERS ROLL OFF FOR COMMUNITY SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 AND REMAIN AOMENYELTAETReT IN COMMUNITY FALLCLEANUP. DUMPSTERS FOR EFFECTUNTLAUCUST3I, seconded by Mr. Capriotti. approving the amendment 2029. Mr. Britt made a motion to approve. The motion was Mrs. Komar explained, whenever the resolution was toa contract already approved. The motion passed by the following vote: year extension was also approved. This would approved be five years ago, ai five- Yeas: Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel, Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti, Mayor Janakovic, Reverend King (6). Nays: None (0). Resolution No. 105669 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, PARKING GARAGE TEMPORARY BETWEEN THE CITY OF. JOHNSTOWN, APPROVING THE ITC PARKING LEASE. AGREEMENT JOHNSTOWN, ASIANDLORD,ANDTHE Wednesday August 14, ,2024, Stated Meeting, continued 11of17 July 23, 2009, and March 28, 2019 dates were not included hard copy was ini front ofe each Council in member packets, but a the resolution with all dates included. member. Mayor Janakovic will sign dispose of documents, in particular the digital versions state uses in order to Mrs. Komar explained this resolution is verbatim of what the the server. that are currently on The motion passed by the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Britt, Mr. Capriotti, Mayor Janakovic, Reverend Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchei (6). King, Nays: None (0). NEW BUSINESS None. OLDI BUSINESS None. DEPARTMENTREPORTS 1. Codel Enforcement Dave Williams, Code Enforcement Manager, with 6 more for August 2024. He processed and issued for month of July. He stated there were 101 reported 176 code violations fort the being reviéwed at the magistrate level reported 40 building permits were approximately $16,000 per the new fee schedules. Mr. Williams commented that he along with. Public Homes with the project manager. He noted all Works toured the Prospect installed into the inlets, which Public Works will new: storm drains were Residents will be able to start moving back in in March proceed to clean out. Year to date, there are 4701 total rental registrations. mow 5 to 101 lots per day. A third seasonal laborer Grass crews continue to Williams and two members of his department, was also hired. Mr. cleaned up approximately four to five tons of along with Public Works, have Wood Streets, Von Lunen Road, Linden garbage along Chapin, Peter, matter discussed between Mr. Williams completed for the month of. July 2024. A of2025. Right to Know Requests were Avenue, and Jacob Street. Seven and Mr. Capriotti was resolved. The Stated Wednesday August 14,2024, Meeting, continued 4. Finance 13of17 Melissa Millard referred members to the Revenue their packets for furthero discussion. Sher noted submitting the 2025 Proposed Ms. Millard noted the review of the ARPA and Expenditure Report included in workshop is scheduled for August 2024 Capital Budget, and a budget ofs Southem Alleghenies for the Moxham Food grant money recipients. Goodwill 15,2024, and a grand opening was held July 11,2024. Pantry was completed on. June 22, at 1:00; p.m. The Bottle Works Pavilion was completed, The Learning Lamp on Bedford Street wass still All grants will be reviewed with Council, and Information regarding the CDBG loans for business provided in their packets. Ms. Millard Ms. Millard reported the second Treasury Department. another suçcessful project. working on their project. updates will be provided. development was also deleted businesses per a request by Mrs. will provide a list of current and Mock. quarterly ARPA Report was submitted to the Mrs. Mock inquired about the $3.5 million home that was distributed, noting that part of the improvement ARPA grant money within a certain period oft time, it would need agreement was, ifal home is sold anyone was checking on these. homes that had to be paid back. She inquired if investigate the matter. Mrs. Komar noted that been sold. Ms. Millard will Septembér 2024: and willl be broken workshops willl be scheduled starting in workshops for Council, She will down by department, followed by information at the, JRA, but she will also Ms. Millard noted that additional she is keeping track oft that investigate the matter, provide dates. 5. Community Development Nine Ndichu reported a Planning Commission feedback from organizations in the software approval was received to collect was held on August 7, 2024, and GIS data. She noted receiving good City. Wednesday August 14,2024, Stated Meeting, continued through October. 15of17 A farmer's market will be held from 9:00 a.m. to As squonkapalooza, family friendly celebration of! folkloré, thes squonk, wasi recently held. Ms. Ndichu remarked that new fair housing ads will The HUD residential program is being 2:00 p.m. every Friday Pennsylvania's favorite bej placed on the CamTran buses. such as. ADA ramps, basements, and revamped to include small projects contract just for lead work and one for roofs, so the moneyi is used faster. A drafted to serve the community better. renovation for rehabilitation willl be reopened this year, and responses would need to bei and domestic abuse was The RFP: fors shelters for homeless, victims of sexual Sher noted that Columbia student members of the int the fall and would like to use some in by August 30, 2024. Loeb Fellows will be coming space at the Convention Center, 6. Public Works Jared Campagna, Public Works Director, Conference Center regarding HVAC reported on a recent meeting at the inby September 15, 2024. A member improvements. of the attendance at that meeting. Operations improvements are made. Lawn He reported thei inlet underneath the Stone Ar meeting was held with the GJWA for and below the level oft the river. infrastructure. It was about making sure that The bid fort that ist to be War Memorial Board was also in at the center will continue as Works staffal along with Milkie's. maintenance at the center was done by Public last rain storm. The work was completed Bridge worked perfectly during the Main Street. He noted the location of the discussion ofs stormwater issues on was done locking thej joints. There Lining was not able to be done, but a facilities and do a walk-through. suggested that the City utilize some oft the county's USAR inspection. Mr. Capriotti There was further discussion regardinga the Main Street Project. money was going to be allotted fori infrastructure previously on additional funds fori infrastructure, Mrs. Mock also réiterated that if there is a need for the park funds. Ms. Ndichu: noted that money would have to be "peeled off" by staff at no additional cost. sanitary line is below thé water table should be no issues with that reiterated there was discussion system RCAP complementary funds in the amount Wednesday August 14, 2024, Stated Meeting, continued 17of17 Mr. Penna spoke about al Miracle League ownership regarding the matter. He commended Quan Britt on his White has been handling quotes for leadership courts in Roxbury Park. Vegetation was cut back at the playground in Old He noted working with Special Olympics to Stadium could play al big part int that. MUBNACCOAMNMERTAONACEDAN ITEM Joseph Warhol, 44 Clover Street, commented he found with ground hogs, skunks, feral cats and something about. Mr. Warhol noted five years. He asked that problem. playground at Roxbury, a rubber field fors Field, a synthetic field similar to the baseball. Mr. Lovendowski from SEADS special has needs children to play been meeting with thel Mill Rats community. Mr. Jim Conemaugh Borough. bring back and opined Sargent's in the painting and light poles at the tennis it line item for animal control. He stated the house it interesting that there is no to call regarding thej problem. Hel has asked was concerned that thère was no one but none to help with the blighted money can be found for other projects, safetyi issue and someone tell something him be done about it as it is a public and next door to him is filled the City repeatedly to do property he has been complaining about for who to call about the animal control Mayor Janakovic asked that Codes check into the matter. Melana Simms, 507 Gregg Avenue, addressed Council isi nothing else. She noted confiding in Joe league. She and her husband are involved with regarding the City's pony League, and noted the field as a safe place for them. the Greater. Johnstown Youth who along with Tony Penna discussed Slis, who listened to her concems, happen. Ms. Simms indicated the what could be done to make this are constantly inquiring about it, She kids are excited about a pony league and kids and letting the City fields beçome thanked their Council forl believing in the Once they tum 12, there "field of dreams." KECESSADVOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for concluded at 7:49 p.m. September 1, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.