Documents Jan 26, 2026

Agenda

Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda

Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 Time: 6:30 p. m. Location: Borough Office, 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, Pa.

President: Doug Tusing
Vice-President: Theresa Jacoby
Members: Jeffrey Ball, Cecilia Houser, Susan Kuhar, Mike Murphy, Suzanne Stevens
Mayor: Randy Datsko

Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance

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

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 for Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant Operations.
Item 11D: Correspondence from the Dauntless Fire Company.
Item 11E: Approve minutes from the December 15, 2025 regular meeting and the January 5, 2026 Reorganization Meeting.
Item 11F: Approve the financial statement and 4th quarter fund transfers for December.
Item 11G: Approve payment of bills for January.

2. Appointments to Address Council

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

4. Mayor’s Report

5. Council President Comments

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

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

7. Recreation Committee (Houser, Jacoby & Kuhar)

8. Streets Committee (Ball, Houser & Murphy)

Item 8A: Parking Enforcement: Staff will continue to evaluate options for parking management and enforcement. No action is required at this time.

9. Administration Committee (Houser, Jacoby & Kuhar)

Item 9A: Manager Selection Process: The Borough received thirteen applications for the Borough Manager position. After reviews and interviews, no unanimous consensus was reached, so the position will be readvertised. The goal is to select a candidate by March 1, with a start date in late March.

10. Human Relations & Diversity Committee (Jacoby, Kuhar & Stevens)

11. General Business

Item 11A: Codification of Ordinances: General Code is conducting an editorial and legal analysis of the Borough's ordinances. No action required.
Item 11B: Police Cruiser and Equipment: Council is asked to approve the purchase of a 2025 Ford Interceptor for $44,000 and associated equipment/installation from West Penn Vehicle Specialists for $20,879. 50, totaling $64,879. 50. This is included in the 2026 budget.
Item 11C: Local Shares Grant: Council is asked to approve a grant of $42,000 for the restoration of McDonald’s Field and First Energy Fields. Bids will be advertised with an anticipated award in March.
Item 11D: Dauntless Fire Company Correspondence: Includes the company's 2023 and 2024 audit and plans for 2026. No action required.
Item 11E: Minutes of Previous Meeting: Presented for approval.
Item 11F: Financial Statement: The December 2025 financial statement and quarterly transfers are presented for approval.
Item 11G: Bills: A list of bills totaling $620,220. 79 for January 2026 is submitted for approval.

12. Department Reports

Item 12A: Police Department report from Chief Loughran.
Item 12B: Public Works Department report from Director Jerry Poruban.
Item 12C: Community Development report from Director Danea Koss.
Item 12D: Recreation Department report from Director Rebecca Williamson.
Item 12E: Building Permit Enforcement: A monthly report was forwarded to Council.
Item 12F: Ebensburg Municipal Authority: Minutes from the last meeting are included in the packet.
Item 12G: Planning Commission: No activity.
Item 12H: Ebensburg Zoning Hearing Board: No activity.
Item 12I: Code Enforcement: Two violations were issued in December for miscellaneous garbage on a porch and in a yard.

13. Media Comments/Questions

Representatives of the media are invited to comment and ask questions on any issues.

14. Public Comments

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

15. Executive Session

16. Adjournment

Public Inspection: Copies of staff reports and documents subject to disclosure are available for public inspection at the Borough office (300 West High Street) or online at www. ebensburgpa. com.
Accessibility: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals requiring special assistance should contact the Borough office at (814) 472-8780 or eburg@ebensburgpa. com at least 48 hours before the meeting.