Agenda

Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda

Date: Monday, November 24, 2025 Time: 6:30 p. m.

Borough Council Members

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

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Key Agenda Items & Reports

Consent Agenda (Routine Items) The following items are considered routine and will be acted upon by a single motion unless a council member requests separate discussion:

• Wastewater & Water Reports: Approval of Inframark reports for Wastewater Treatment Plant (Item 6A) and Water Treatment Plant (Item 6B) operations.
• Minutes: Approval of the October 27, 2025 regular meeting minutes (Item 11D).
• Financials: Approval of the October financial statement (Item 11E) and payment of bills for November (Item 11F).

Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee

• Waterline Replacement: Final inspection was completed last month; the Authority is considering final payment.
• Stormwater Project: Final restoration for the season is complete with contractor A. Liberoni Construction.
• Distribution & Collection System Proposal: Inframark has proposed assuming operation of the water distribution and wastewater collection system for an annual cost of $150,410. This is recommended to coincide with the main contract expiring in December 2028.

Recreation Committee

• YPCC: Sports Interiors has installed a moisture barrier. Staff reports no issues with water condensation so far.

Streets Committee

• Parking Enforcement: Staff is evaluating options for parking management, including hybrid systems using phone apps and kiosks.
• Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB): Construction is complete for the RRFB installed at the corner of Julian and High Streets by M and B Services, LLC.

Administration Committee

• 2026 Annual Budget: A tentative budget has been compiled for review. The total operating budget is $7,670,745.
  • The General Fund budget reflects an approximate 6% increase over last year.
  • Key revenue increases include the Student Resource Officer contract ($80,000), higher EIT collection ($60,000), and bulk water sales ($60,000).
  • Key expense increases include police department costs ($80,000), water fund debt/service ($70,000), and recreation equipment ($35,000).
• Borough Manager Retirement: The Borough Manager will retire effective April 6, 2026.
• Manager Selection Process: Applications are due December 17. Interviews will occur in early January, with a target to agree on a candidate by early February.
• Wages (Resolution #2025-06): A resolution will be adopted to establish wages for 2026, including increases for AFSCME and FOP unions.
• Public Works Vacancy: Scott Maul was offered a position as Laborer I at a rate of $23. 48 per hour.

General Business

• Airport Runway Lighting: Bids were received for the Rehabilitation of Runway 7-25 Lighting.
  • KOBO Utility: $381,165 (Lowest Bid)
  • Bruce-Merriliees: $420,020
  • Bronder Technical: $518,493
  • Recommendation: Award the contract to KOBO Utility.
• Property Request (Justice and Rosemary Orlu): Residents at 311 W. Lloyd Street requested to purchase a lawn area adjacent to their home and the Borough’s paved driveway. This is recommended for referral to the Planning Commission.
• Winter Parking: Council member Mike Murphy requested a discussion regarding winter parking regulations.
• Bills: A list of bills totaling $582,801. 99 for November 2025 is submitted for approval.

Department Reports Written reports were submitted by:

• Police Department: Chief Loughran
• Public Works Department: Acting Director Jerry Poruban
• Community Development: Director Danea Koss
• Recreation Department: Director Rebecca Williamson
• Building Permit Enforcement: Monthly report forwarded.
• Ebensburg Municipal Authority: Minutes from the last meeting included in the packet.

Other Items

• Code Enforcement: 4 verbal warnings were issued regarding leaves raked into the roadway.
• Executive Session: Scheduled for discussion of a personnel matter.