Agenda

Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda

Date: Monday, March 23, 2020 Time: 6:30 p. m.

Council Members & Leadership

• President: Doug Tusing
• Vice-President: Dave Kuhar
• Members: Jeffrey Ball, Cecilia Houser, Theresa Jacoby, Scot May, Michael Owatt
• Mayor: Randy Datsko

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Key Agenda Items & Decisions

Sidewalk Project (Item 7A)

• Contract Award: The council is recommended to award the 2020 sidewalk project contract to M&B Services for $1,371,061. 79.
• Project Scope: Work will occur on West Horner Street, West Crawford Street, West Sample Street, and North Caroline Street.
• Timeline: Construction is expected to begin in April (pending coordination with stormwater projects) and conclude by August 30th.
• Assessment Rates: The council is recommended to set property assessment rates at $29. 23/LF for curbing and $100. 00/SY for sidewalks.

Financing (Item 7B)

• Line of Credit: The council is recommended to accept a proposal from First Commonwealth Bank for bridge financing in the amount of $1,000,000.
• Future Debt: A separate loan is anticipated after the 2021 project to settle this line of credit.

Tree Cutting (Item 7E)

• Contract Award: The council is recommended to award a contract for cutting 35 large trees to Top Notch Logging for $35,000. 00.

Summer Hires (Item 8A)

• General Staff: The council is recommended to approve summer hires for public works, maintenance, landscaping, and office assistant roles at a rate of $8. 50/hr.
• Specialized Roles:
  • Serena Koss hired as Head Lifeguard at $9. 50/hr.
  • Nolan Johnson hired as Pool Manager at $12. 50/hr.

Financial Approvals (Item 9)

• Minutes: Approval of the February 24, 2020 meeting minutes.
• Financial Statement: Approval of the February 2020 financial statement.
• Bills: Approval of bills totaling $464,903. 24.

Sewage Enforcement (Item 9D)

• Status: The Cambria County Sewage Enforcement Agency closed in March due to financial struggles after state aid cuts.
• Action: No action is required until the Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency (LMIA) develops its program to fill the void.

Coronavirus Response (Item 9E)

• Employee Leave: Recommendation to advance employees with symptoms up to ten days of sick leave.
• Emergency Declaration: Recommendation to declare a state of emergency for the borough, authorizing special procedures for public meetings.

Airport Grant (Item 9F)

• Action: Adoption of Resolution 2020-04 to authorize the President to sign documents associated with an airport grant.

Department Reports

• Police: Chief Wyland will provide a verbal report.
• Public Works: Director Jeff Evans will provide a verbal report.
• Community Development: Director Danea Koss will provide a verbal report.
• Recreation: Director Dirk Johnson will provide a verbal report.
• Other Boards: Codes Enforcement, Ebensburg Municipal Authority, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board reports are included or noted as having no activity.

Public Information

• Public Inspection: Copies of staff reports and documents 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, special assistance can be arranged by contacting the Borough office at (814) 472-8780 or eburg@ebensburgpa. com with 48 hours' notice.