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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda

Date: Monday, December 15, 2025 Time: 6:30 p. m.

Borough Leadership

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

Agenda Highlights

1. Consent Agenda The following routine items are recommended for approval by a single motion:

  • Reports: Approval of Inframark reports for Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant Operations.
  • Minutes: Approval of the November 24, 2025 meeting minutes.
  • Financials: Approval of the November financial statement and payment of December bills.

2. Appointments to Address Council

  • Open forum for public appointments.

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

  • Opportunity for council members to add items to the agenda.

4. Mayor’s Report

  • Item 4A: Report on the Police Department.

5. Council President Comments

  • Open forum for comments from the Council President.

6. Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee

  • Item 6A: Report from Inframark on Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations.
  • Item 6B: Report from Inframark on Water Treatment Plant Operations.

7. Recreation Committee

  • No specific items listed for discussion.

8. Streets Committee

  • 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

  • Item 9A: 2026 Annual Budget: The committee has compiled a tentative budget for council review.
    • Total Operating Fund: $7,670,745 in revenues and expenditures.
    • General Fund: Reflects an approximate 6% increase over last year, driven by the Student Resource Officer contract, higher EIT collections, and bulk water sales.
    • Expense Increases: Notable increases include ~$80,000 for the police department (including SRO program), $70,000 for the water fund, and ~$35,000 for recreation.
    • Recommendation: Grant final approval of the 2026 annual budget.
  • Item 9B: Manager Selection Process: The Borough Manager vacancy has been advertised. Applications are due December 17. Interviews will occur in early January, with a target to agree on a candidate by February 1 for a start date in early-to-mid March.

10. Human Relations & Diversity Committee

  • No specific items listed for discussion.

11. General Business

  • Item 11A: Request of Justice and Rosemary Orlu: The Orlus request to purchase a portion of borough property adjacent to their home at 311 W. Lloyd Street. The Planning Commission recommended the sale, contingent on agreement regarding price, property lines, and driveway access.
  • Item 11B: Decision on Winter Parking Enforcement: Council to decide whether to revert to the original enforcement scheme (effective Dec 1 – Mar 31) or maintain the current "as needed" policy.
  • Item 11C: RACRA Lease: The lease between the Borough and RACRA expires December 31. Staff recommends a one-year extension through December 31, 2026.
  • Item 11D: Fee Resolution #2025-07: Establishes fees for various services in 2026, including a $50/year charge for yard waste fobs.
  • Item 11E: Resolution #2025-08: Establishes 2026 tax rates at 36. 75 mills for land, 11. 75 mills for buildings, and 2. 5 mills for stormwater management (same rates as since Jan 1, 2023).
  • Item 11F: 2026 PELRAS Conference: The current manager requests to attend the Pennsylvania Employee Labor Relations Advisory Service conference in 2026 for networking and contract negotiation discussions.
  • Item 11G: Hometown Hero Banners: The VFW requests to hang banners on borough lampposts.
  • Item 11H: Approval of minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting.
  • Item 11I: Approval of the November 2025 financial statement.
  • Item 11J: Approval of bills totaling $233,370. 81 for December 2025.

12. Department Reports

  • Item 12A: Police Department (Chief Loughran)
  • Item 12B: Public Works Department (Acting Director Jerry Poruban)
  • Item 12C: Community Development (Director Danea Koss)
  • Item 12D: Recreation Department (Director Rebecca Williamson)
  • Item 12E: Building Permit Enforcement report.
  • Item 12F: Ebensburg Municipal Authority minutes.
  • Item 12G: Ebensburg Planning Commission minutes (Dec 4, 2025).
  • Item 12H: Ebensburg Zoning Hearing Board (No Activity).
  • Item 12I: Code Enforcement: One violation issued for garbage/furniture/appliances on a porch. Two other complaints were deemed civil matters outside borough jurisdiction.

13. Media Comments/Questions

  • Open forum for media representatives to comment or ask questions.

14. Public Comments

  • Open forum for members of the public to comment on any issues, whether or not they are on the agenda.

15. Executive Session

  • Discussion of a personnel matter. No action is anticipated following the session.

16. Adjournment

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