Agenda

Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda

Date: Monday, December 17, 2018 Time: 6:30 p. m.

Council Members & Leadership

• President: Doug Tusing
• Vice-President: Susan Barber
• Members: John Cobaugh, Cecilia Houser, Theresa Jacoby, Dave Kuhar, Scot May
• Mayor: Randy Datsko

Key Agenda Items & Decisions

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

• Approval of minutes from the November 26, 2018 meeting and the December 3, 2018 public hearing.
• Approval of the financial statement.
• Approval of bill payments totaling $224,811. 66.
• Scheduling of 2019 meetings (4th Monday of each month, except May and December which are on the 3rd Monday).
• Designation of First National Bank, First Commonwealth Bank, and PLGIT as official depositories for 2019.

Appointments to Boards and Commissions The council is asked to approve the following appointments:

• Ebensburg Municipal Authority: Renee Martin-Nagle (5-year term, expires 12/2023).
• Ebensburg Planning Commission: Bruce Hultman (4-year term, expires 12/2022).
• Zoning Hearing Board: Barry Templeton (3-year term, expires 12/2021) and Harold Eckenrod as alternate (expires 12/2019).
• Ebensburg Recreation Board: Philip Woo and Charles Marcinko (5-year terms, expire 12/2023).
• Ebensburg Main Street Partnership: Matt Shuty (5-year term, expires 12/2023), Nick Damin (new 5-year term, expires 12/2023), and Jessica Lieb to complete a 5-year term (expires 12/2020).
• Ebensburg Civil Service Commission: Tim Myers as alternate (expires 12/2019).
• Ebensburg Vacancy Board: Charlie Moyer as Chairman (expires 12/2019).
• Central Cambria Emergency Management Council: John Hawksworth and Chief Mike Sheehan (1-year terms, expire 12/2019).
• Various Delegates: The Borough Manager is appointed as a delegate to the Cambria/Somerset Council of Governments and the Cambria County Tax Collection Committee. CCSD Business Manager is appointed as alternate to the Tax Collection Committee. Tracy Strom is appointed as delegate to the Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency and the Cambria County Sewage Enforcement Agency.

Financial & Administrative Matters

• AFSCME Labor Agreement: Negotiations have failed to reach an agreement. No further sessions are scheduled, though a last-minute agreement is possible.
• FOP Supplemental Agreement: A pay adjustment for Officer Huber is recommended (90% in year two, 100% in year three) effective April 7, 2019.
• 2019 Salary Resolution: A resolution is proposed to establish wages for 2019. This includes a 2. 5% increase for the FOP agreement and a 3. 0% increase for all non-union staff.
• Sidewalk Ordinance: Final approval is requested for Ordinance #646, which amends sidewalk requirements along East Sample Street.
• 2019 Fee Resolution: A resolution is proposed to establish fees for 2019, with no changes from the current year.

Department Reports & Updates

• Wastewater Project: The project is 28% complete with 47% of the contract time elapsed. Six crews are currently working on the project.
• Truck Purchase: The council is asked to approve the purchase of a new 2020 International truck with a spreader and plow from Tri-County Motors for $167,650.
• Natural Gas Supplier: The council is asked to approve a 3-year fixed-rate contract with Dominion Energy at $3. 99 per MCF, replacing the current supplier, American Power & Gas ($5. 35 per MCF).
• Middle School Field Zoning: A public hearing was held on December 3rd regarding a request to rezone the former middle school field. The matter has been referred back to the planning commission for review on January 3rd.

Public Participation

• Public Comments: Members of the public are invited to comment on any agenda item during the designated time.
• Media Comments: Representatives of the media are invited to comment and ask questions on any issues.

Meeting Information

• Location: Borough office at 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, Pa.
• Contact: (814) 472-8780 or eburg@ebensburgpa. com
• Accessibility: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, special assistance can be arranged by contacting the Borough office 48 hours before the meeting.