Agenda
Ebensburg Borough Council Reorganization Meeting Agenda
Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024Time: 6:30 p. m. Location: Borough Office, 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, PA
Borough Council Members
- Jeffrey Ball
- Cecilia Houser
- Theresa Jacoby
- Dave Kuhar
- Robert Miller
- Mike Murphy
- Doug Tusing
Mayor: Randy Datsko
Agenda Items
1. Administration of Oaths of Office
Mayor Datsko will administer oaths to:
- Newly elected Councilor Mike Murphy
- Re-elected Councilors Jeff Ball, Cecilia Houser, and Dave Kuhar
2. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Mayor Datsko.
3. Public Comments
Public invited to comment on any agenda item.
4. Election of Council President
- Nominations opened by Mayor; no second required.
- Voting: voice vote, one nominee at a time.
- Majority wins; council members may vote for themselves.
- Mayor votes only to break ties.
5. Election of Council Vice-President
Same procedure as above. Once both officers are elected, President assumes chair from Mayor.
6. Administrative Appointments (led by Council President)
- 3A: Appoint Pawlowski, Long & Gribler as Borough Solicitor.
- 3B: Appoint Borough Manager as Secretary/Treasurer.
- 3C: Appoint Borough Manager as Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer.
- 3D: Appoint TranSystems Corporation Consultants as Borough Engineers.
- 3E: Designate depositories: First National Bank, First Commonwealth Bank, AmeriServ Financial Bank, 1st Summit Bank, and PLGIT.
7. Appointments to Authorities, Boards & Commissions
May be made individually or by single motion:
- 4A: Renne Martin-Nagle → Ebensburg Municipal Authority (5-year term, expires 12/2028)
- 4B: Margaret Stephan → Ebensburg Zoning Hearing Board (3-year term, expires 12/2026)
- 4C: Philip Woo → Ebensburg Recreation Board (5-year term, expires 12/2028)
- 4D: Rory Coleman → Ebensburg Recreation Board (5-year term, expires 12/2028)
- 4E: Dennis Glass → Ebensburg Civil Service Commission (6-year term, expires 12/2029)
- 4F: Tim Myers → Ebensburg Civil Service Commission (alternate, 1-year term, expires 12/2024)
- 4G: Charles Moyer → Vacancy Board (1-year term, expires 12/2024)
- 4H: John Hawksworth & Chief Mike Sheehan → Central Cambria Emergency Management Council (each 1-year term, expires 12/2024)
- 4I: Borough Manager → Cambria Somerset Council of Governments (delegate)
- 4J:
- Borough Manager → Cambria County Tax Collection Committee (delegate)
- Central Cambria School District Business Manager → same committee (alternate)
- 4K: Borough Manager → Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency (delegate)
8. Meeting Dates
- Regular meetings: 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 p. m. during 2024
- Exception: May and December meetings held on the 3rd Monday
9. Other Business
Open floor for additional items.
10. Media Comments/Questions
Media invited to ask questions or make statements on any issue, whether or not on agenda.
11. Public Comments
Public invited to comment on any issues, whether or not on agenda.
12. Adjournment
Additional Information
Public Records: Staff reports and documents related to agenda items available for public inspection the Thursday before each regular meeting at the Borough Office (300 West High Street, Ebensburg, PA) or online at www. ebensburgpa. com.
Accessibility: In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, individuals needing special assistance should contact the Borough Office at (814) 472-8780 or eburg@ebensburgpa. com at least 48 hours before the meeting.
Contact Info:
- Phone: 814-472-8780
- Email: eburg@ebensburgpa. com
- Website: www. ebensburgpa. com
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