Agenda

Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda

Date: Monday, April 25, 2022 Time: 6:30 p. m.

Council Members & Mayor

• Borough Council: Doug Tusing (President), Cecilia Houser (Vice-President), Jeffrey Ball, Theresa Jacoby, Dave Kuhar, Robert Miller, Michael Owatt
• Mayor: Randy Datsko

Key Agenda Items & Decisions

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

• Item 9C: Record the hiring of Pat Pileski as part-time help at the YPCC for $8. 50/hour.
• Item 11A: Approve minutes from the February 28 and March 28, 2022 meetings.
• Item 11B: Approve financial statements for February and March, including quarterly transfers.
• Item 11C: Approve payment of bills for February and March.

Committee Reports & Projects

• Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee: Received reports from Inframark on wastewater and water treatment plant operations. No action required.
• Recreation Committee:
  • Dog Park (Item 7A): The Rotary Club is fundraising to supplement a state grant. Due to market volatility, bids are expected to be higher than projected. A meeting will be held to plan for additional costs and funding procedures.
  • Park Receptacles (Item 7B): The borough needs 15 new trash receptacles with lids. Staff recommends recycled material units, which have a proven 25-year lifespan. The cost is nearly $25,000 from the state contract.
• Street Committee:
  • Sidewalk & Curb Repair (Item 8A): A project to repair sidewalks and install new curbing on E. Ogle, S. Poplar, N. Beech, and S. Julian Sts. to manage stormwater. Estimated cost is $40,000, primarily from Stormwater Funds.
  • 2022 Street Paving (Item 8A): Paving for areas excluded in 2021 due to gas company work, plus Beech, Julian, Helen, and Charles Streets. Estimated cost is $250,000, primarily from the Borough’s Liquid Fuels allocation.
• Administration Committee:
  • Summer Hires (Item 9A): Approved hiring for summer positions in Public Works, Swimming Pool Management, and Lifeguarding. The agenda notes a current shortage of applicants may require adjusting wage structures to attract staff.
  • Public Works Hiring (Item 9B): Interviews are ongoing to fill two vacancies.

General Business & Resolutions

• Financials: Approval of financial statements for February and March 2022.
• Bills: Approval of bills totaling $422,299. 34 for March and $214,082. 87 for April.
• Equipment Purchase (Item 11D): Approval to purchase a 2022 Case backhoe from Groff Tractor & Equipment for $110,800 to replace the 2008 model.
• Municipal Authority Appointment (Item 11E): Approval of Randy Seymour’s appointment to the Municipal Authority for a term ending December 31, 2026.
• PENNVEST Funding (Item 11F): Resolution #2022-04 authorizes borough officers to sign documents for a PENNVEST water construction loan. The maximum loan amount is $1,505,765. 00 with a principal forgiveness loan of $1,265,610. 00.
• Guaranty Agreement (Item 11G): Resolution #2022-05 approves the Guaranty Agreement related to the PENNVEST funding.
• Lease Amendment (Item 11G): Resolution #2022-06 amends the Agreement of Lease to increase annual lease payments to cover increased debt service from the PENNVEST loan.
• County Aid (Item 11G): Resolution #2022-07 applies for $10,000 in aid from the County Liquid Fuels tax fund.

Department Reports Written reports were submitted by:

• Police Department (Chief Wyland)
• Public Works Department (Director Jeff Evans)
• Community Development (Director Dana Koss)
• Recreation Department (Director Dirk Johnson)

Planning & Zoning

• Lot Merger (Item 12G): Approval requested to merge parcels at 505 Belmont Avenue and 726 West Milton.
• Dog Park Site Plan (Item 12G): Approval requested for the site development plan at 962 Rowena Drive, including a variance for a fence encroaching on neighboring property.

Other Business

• Executive Session: Scheduled to discuss personnel matters, specifically current wage structures for part-time and full-time employees.