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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda

Date: Monday, January 23, 2023 Time: 6:30 p. m.

Borough Leadership

  • Mayor: Randy Datsko
  • Council President: Doug Tusing
  • Vice-President: Cecilia Houser
  • Members: Jeffrey Ball, Theresa Jacoby, Dave Kuhar, Robert Miller, Michael Owatt

Meeting Agenda Items

1. Consent Agenda The following routine items will be approved by a single motion unless a council member requests separate discussion:

  • Item 6A & 6B: Approve reports from Inframark regarding Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant Operations.
  • Item 11D: Approve minutes from the December 19, 2022 regular monthly meeting.
  • Item 11E: Approve the financial statement for December and quarterly transfers.
  • Item 11F: Approve payment of bills for January.

2. Appointments to Address Council

  • Open floor for appointments.

3. Consideration of Any Motion(s) to Amend Agenda

  • Opportunity to add items to the agenda.

4. Mayor’s Report

  • Item 4A: Report on Police Department activities.

5. Council President Comments

  • Open floor for comments from the Council President.

6. Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee

  • Item 6A: Accept and approve the written report from Inframark on Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations.
  • Item 6B: Accept and approve the written report from Inframark on Water Treatment Plant Operations.

7. Recreation Committee

  • No specific items listed; committee report expected.

8. Street Committee

  • No specific items listed; committee report expected.

9. Administration Committee

  • Item 9A: Consider an amendment to the Manager’s Agreement regarding residency. The current agreement requires the manager to live within a 25-mile radius within one year of employment. Due to housing market conditions, the manager requested and received a one-year extension last January but has still been unable to comply. The manager is now requesting another extension.
    • Recommended Action: Dependent on discussion in Executive Session.

10. Diversity Committee

  • No specific items listed; committee report expected.

11. General Business

  • Item 11A: Dog Park Project
    • The Rotary has secured $245,000 for construction at 962 Rowena Drive.
    • Specifications are complete; the project will go out for bid this month with awards expected next month.
    • The Rotary will transfer funds to the Borough, which will oversee the project and handle reimbursement paperwork.
    • Recommended Action: Place the Dog Park Project out for bid.
  • Item 11B: Borough’s Contribution to Dog Park Project
    • The Borough must install necessary drainage prior to construction.
    • Estimated cost for pipe installation (labor in-house) is $37,900.
    • Recommended Action: Approve an expenditure of $37,900 from the borough’s capital budget for drainage.
  • Item 11C: Dog Control
    • The Cambria County Humane Society requested an agreement for dog control services.
    • Historically, a part-time police officer served as Dog Control Officer; recently, complaints were handled directly by the Police Department.
    • Staff notes that only a handful of dog-related complaints occur annually and does not feel a need to appoint an officer or enter into a third-party agreement at this time.
    • Recommended Action: Dependent on discussion.
  • Item 11D: Approve minutes of the December 19, 2022 regular meeting.
  • Item 11E: Approve the December 2022 financial statement.
  • Item 11F: Bills
    • A list of bills totaling $607,140. 22 for January 2023 is submitted for approval.
    • Recommended Action: Approve payment of the bills as submitted.

12. Department Reports

  • Item 12A: Police Department – Written report from Chief Wyland.
  • Item 12B: Public Works Department – Written report from Director Josh Surkovich.
  • Item 12C: Community Development – Written report from Director Dana Koss.
  • Item 12D: Recreation Department – Written report from Director Dirk Johnson.
  • Item 12E: Codes Enforcement – Monthly report forwarded to Council.
  • Item 12F: Ebensburg Municipal Authority – Minutes from the last municipal authority meeting included in the packet.
  • Item 12G: Ebensburg Planning Commission – Report expected.
  • Item 12H: Ebensburg Zoning Board – 1st Summit applied for and received approval of a Special Exception before the Zoning Hearing Board.

13. Media Comments/Questions

  • Representatives of the media are invited to comment and ask questions on any issues, whether or not they appear on the agenda.

14. Public Comments

  • Members of the public are invited to comment on any issues, whether or not they appear on the agenda.

15. Executive Session

  • Discussion of an employee matter.

16. Adjournment

Additional Information

  • Public Inspection: Copies of staff reports and documents subject to disclosure are available for public inspection the Thursday before each regularly scheduled meeting at the Borough office, located at 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, Pa. Documents are also available online at www. ebensurgpa. com.
  • Accessibility: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special assistance to participate in the meeting should contact the Borough office at (814) 472-8780 or eburg@ebensurgpa. com. Notification 48 hours before the meeting will enable the Borough to make reasonable arrangements.
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