Documents Nov 25, 2024

Agenda

Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda

Date: Monday, November 25, 2024 Time: 6:30 p. m.

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

Administration of Oath – Junior Councilor

Mayor Datsko will administer the oath to Mr. Roy Lian, a junior at Central Cambria High School and Junior Class president.
This follows the re-swearing of last year’s councilor, Abraham Remillard.

Consent Agenda (Routine Items) The following items are grouped for a single vote unless a council member requests separate discussion:

Approval of Inframark reports for Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant operations.
Record of Garrett James’s hiring as a part-time YPCC employee ($8. 00/hour).
Approval of minutes from the October 28, 2024 meeting.
Approval of the October financial statement and November bill payments ($693,549. 91).

Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee

Waterline Replacement: Guyer Brothers has completed 98% of the mainline and 85% of service installations.
Stormwater Project: A. Liberioni Construction began work on August 12, 2024. The project involves installing a 60" pipe on North Beech Street and is expected to take seven months.

Recreation Committee

Softball Agreement: Council is asked to approve an agreement with the Ebensburg Youth Softball Association for use of Memorial Field. The fee is $2,200. 00 per year.

Streets Committee

Ordinance 672: Council will grant final approval for an ordinance allowing the designation of loading zones on municipal streets.
North Spruce Street: Council is reviewing a proposal to change the street from High to Crawford one-way. Staff has consulted with PennDOT, which indicated no disruption to traffic patterns on High Street.

Administration Committee (2025 Budget)

The 2025 Operating Budget is balanced at $7,436,845 in revenues and expenditures without increasing real estate taxes.
General Fund: Decreased by 0. 48% due to lower assessed values and transfer taxes; offset by the full payment of a sidewalk loan.
Water Fund: Increased by 5. 37% to fund a major infrastructure project replacing antiquated waterlines.
Stormwater Fund: Maintained to cover debt service for the Phase I Stormwater Project.

General Business

RACRA Lease: Council is asked to approve a one-year extension of the lease with RACRA, expiring December 31, 2025.
Cambria County Child Development Corp. : Council is asked to ratify a three-year lease ending October 31, 2027. The rent will increase by 5% annually.
Tax Resolution #2024-10: Council is asked to approve 2025 tax rates:
- Land: 36. 75 mills
- Buildings: 11. 75 mills
- Stormwater Management: 2. 5 mills
School Resource Officer (SRO): Holy Name Church School has requested an SRO to enhance safety. The school is willing to cover the cost. Police Chief Joe Loughran will provide further details.
Grants:
- Historical Society: Council is asked to support an $85,000 grant application for the A. W. Buck House windows.
- Memorial Field: Council is asked to support a $42,000 grant application for field improvements.

Written reports were submitted by the following department heads:

Public Comments: The public is invited to comment on any agenda item or general issue.
Media Comments: Representatives of the media are invited to ask questions.
Executive Session: The council will hold a closed session to discuss a personnel matter.