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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda

Date: Monday, January 22, 2024 Time: 6:30 p. m.

Council Members & Mayor

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

Agenda Items

Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance

  • Public Comments: Members of the public are invited to comment on any item appearing on the agenda.

1. Consent Agenda

  • Note: Items are considered routine and will be acted upon by a single motion unless specific items are requested for separate action.
    • Item 6A: Approve report of Inframark for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations.
    • Item 6B: Approve report of Inframark for Water Treatment Plant Operations.
    • Item 11F: Approve minutes of the December 18, 2023 regular meeting and January 2, 2024 reorganization meeting.
    • Item 11G: Approve financial statement for December and quarterly transfers.
    • Item 11H: Approve payment of bills for January.

2. Appointments to Address Council

  • (No specific items listed)

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

4. Mayor’s Report

  • Item 4A: Report on Police Department

5. Council President Comments

  • Item 5A: Committee assignments for the next two years:
    • Water, Wastewater & Stormwater: Ball, Miller & Murphy
    • Recreation: Jacoby, Kuhar & Miller
    • Streets: Ball, Houser & Murphy
    • Administration: Houser, Jacoby & Kuhar
    • Human Relations & Diversity: Houser & Kuhar

6. Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee (Ball, Miller & Murphy)

  • Item 6A: Report from Inframark on Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations.
    • Recommended Action: Accept and approve report.
  • Item 6B: Report from Inframark on Water Treatment Plant Operations.
    • Recommended Action: Accept and approve report.

7. Recreation Committee (Jacoby, Kuhar & Miller)

  • Item 7A: Agreement with TranSystems.
    • The Borough is exploring dredging Lake Rowena and met with the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation regarding grant opportunities.
    • Recommended Action: Approve the Agreement for TranSystems in an amount not to exceed $2,200 to prepare and submit applications for grant funding.

8. Streets Committee (Ball, Houser & Murphy)

  • Item 8A: Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB).
    • The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation submitted a plan and estimate ($52,747. 50) for an RRFB at Julian and High Street.
    • Staff applied for a grant; the outcome will not be known until March. Bidding now could jeopardize funding.
    • Recommended Action: None at this time (wait until spring to bid).
  • Item 8B: Municipal Parking Lot.
    • A lease extension was signed in July 2023 with Sara Williamson. The property is now owned by Jack and Timothy Williamson, requiring an assignment of the existing lease.
    • Recommended Action: Approve the assignment of the existing lease for the Municipal Parking lot at a rate of $1,300 per month.

9. Administration Committee (Houser, Jacoby & Kuhar)

  • (No specific items listed)

10. Human Relations & Diversity Committee (Kuhar & Houser)

  • (No specific items listed)

11. General Business

  • Item 11A: Ebensburg Municipal Airport.
    • Awaiting a final report from the structural engineer regarding permanent hangar repairs to resolve corrosion.
    • The Borough signed a one-year lease extension with RACRA prior to the end of 2023, which allows for an additional one-year extension if both parties agree.
    • Recommended Action: None at this time.
  • Item 11B: Natural Gas Contract.
    • The current contract with Peoples’s Natural Gas expired at the end of 2023.
    • Competitive pricing was sought through APPI Energy (a joint municipal purchasing program). APPI recommends a 12-60 month contract with the best available price as of January 23, 2024.
    • Recommended Action: Award a contract to the supplier with the best available price as of 1-23-2024.
  • Item 11C: Garbage Ordinance.
    • A draft ordinance is submitted to amend the previous one by allowing for a larger garbage receptacle, requiring lids for all receptacles, and setting a maximum time (24 hours) prior to pick-up day that garbage can be taken to the curb.
    • Recommended Action: Pursuant upon discussion.
  • Item 11D: Correspondence from Dauntless Fire Company regarding activities planned for 2024.
    • Recommended Action: No action required.
  • Item 11E: Liquid Fuels Audit for 2021 and 2022 from PA Auditor General.
    • There were no deficiencies or findings.
    • Recommended Action: No action required.
  • Item 11F: Minutes of Previous Meeting(s).
    • The minutes of the December 18, 2023 regular meeting and January 2, 2024 reorganization meeting are presented for Council review and approval.
    • Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the previous meetings.
  • Item 11G: Financial Statement.
    • The financial statement for December 2023 and quarterly transfers are presented for approval.
    • Recommended Action: Approve the December 2023 financial statement and quarterly transfers.
  • Item 11H: Bills.
    • A list of bills totaling $735,989. 44 for January 2024 is submitted for approval.
    • Recommended Action: Approve payment of the bills as submitted.

12. Department Reports

  • Item 12A: Police Department (Chief Loughran)
  • Item 12B: Public Works Department (Director Josh Surkovich)
  • Item 12C: Community Development (Director Danea Koss)
  • Item 12D: Recreation Department (Director Dirk Johnson)
  • Item 12E: Codes Enforcement (Monthly report forwarded to Council)
  • Item 12F: Ebensburg Municipal Authority (Minutes included in Council’s packet)
  • Item 12G: Ebensburg Planning Commission - No activity
  • Item 12H: Ebensburg Zoning Hearing Board - No activity

13. Media Comments/Questions

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

14. Public Comments

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

15. Executive Session

  • Only if necessary, with specific reasons stated beforehand.

16. Adjournment

Additional Information

  • 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.
  • In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Borough office (814) 472-8780 or eburg@ebensburgpa. com. Notification 48-hours before the meeting will enable the Borough to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
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