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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda

Date: Monday, June 23, 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 Items

1. Consent Agenda The following routine items will be approved by a single motion unless a council member requests separate discussion:

  • Item 6A & 6B: Approve reports from Inframark regarding Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant Operations.
  • Item 11G: Approve minutes from the May 19, 2025 regular meeting.
  • Item 11H: Approve the financial statement for May.
  • Item 11I: Approve payment of bills for June (Totaling $341,117. 33).

2. Appointments to Address Council

  • Item 4A: Report on the Police Department.

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

4. Mayor’s Report

  • Item 4A: Report on Police Department.

5. Council President Comments

6. Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee (Ball, Miller & Murphy)

  • Item 6A & 6B: Accept and approve written reports from Inframark on Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant operations.
  • Item 6C: Waterline Replacement Project
    • Guyer Brothers has installed essentially 100% of the main line (including Lovell Avenue) and service installations.
    • The contractor is testing lines and preparing for the evacuation of the old system.
    • Restoration has begun; completion is anticipated by the end of the month.
  • Item 6D: Stormwater Project
    • A. Liberoni Construction received substantial completion, except for work on Highland Avenue.
    • Remaining work on Highland Avenue started last week and is expected to finish by the end of next week.

7. Recreation Committee (Jacoby, Kuhar & Miller)

  • Item 7A: YPCC Moisture Problems
    • The YPCC is experiencing moisture issues similar to those at the Tennis Center.
    • A proposal has been made to line the ceiling with a membrane to prevent thermal barrier compromise.
    • Estimated repair cost: $61,750.
    • Action: Approve the Recreation Director to prepare bids and advertise for the ceiling repair.

8. Streets Committee (Ball, Houser & Murphy)

  • Item 8A: Parking Enforcement
    • Council previously voted to move from metered parking to free two-hour parking.
    • Staff is working with Borough Police on implementation details.
    • Cambria County Commissioners requested their parking spots remain unchanged; these will be used for permit and 4-hour court business parking only.
  • Item 8B: Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)
    • Contract awarded to M and B Services, LLC.
    • Project anticipated to begin this summer and complete within 30 days of the start date.

9. Administration Committee (Houser, Jacoby & Kuhar)

10. Human Relations & Diversity Committee (Houser & Kuhar)

11. General Business

  • Item 11A: RACRA Lease
    • The lease between Ebensburg Borough and RACRA expires December 31 of this year.
    • RACRA has requested a one-year extension and consideration for an extended lease.
  • Item 11B: TranSystems Proposal (T-Hangar Renovations)
    • Proposal for engineering services regarding T-hangar renovations at the Airport.
    • Cost: $68,200.
    • Costs to be covered by grants.
  • Item 11C: Skills Machines
    • Review proposed definitions and zoning changes.
    • Discuss enactment/resurrection of amusement or mechanical device tax.
  • Item 11D: Parking within Front Yards
    • Discuss potential for an ordinance addressing parking in front yard lawn areas.
  • Item 11E: Planning Commission Appointment
    • David Petrosky submitted a letter of interest for one of two vacancies.
    • Action: Appoint Dave Petrosky to the Planning Commission for a four-year term, effective immediately until December 2028.
  • Item 11G: Approve minutes of the May 19, 2025 regular meeting.
  • Item 11H: Approve the May 2025 financial statement.
  • Item 11I: Approve bills totaling $341,117. 33 for June 2025.

12. Department Reports

  • Item 12A: Police Department: Chief Loughran submitted a written report on activities during the month.
  • Item 12B: Public Works Department: Director Josh Surkovich submitted a written report on activities during the month.
  • Item 12C: Community Development: Director Danea Koss submitted a written report on activities during the month.
  • Item 12D: Recreation Department: Director Rebecca Williamson submitted a written report on activities during the month.
  • Item 12E: Building Permit Enforcement: A monthly building permit report was forwarded to Council.
  • Item 12F: Ebensburg Municipal Authority: Minutes from the last municipal authority meeting are included in the Council’s packet.
  • Item 12G: Ebensburg Planning Commission
    • Met on June 5, 2025, and recommended two plans for approval:
      • A. Approve the Cambria County Minor Subdivision and Merger.
      • B. Approve the Wess Final Minor Subdivision.
  • Item 12H: Ebensburg Zoning Hearing Board: No activity.
  • Item 12I: Code Enforcement Property Violations Issued
    • Total of 9 violations issued:
      • 4 for shrubs and vegetation
      • 1 for nuisance vehicles
      • 1 for broken window
      • 1 for condition of garage
      • 2 for junk on property

13. Media Comments/Questions

  • Representatives of the media are invited to comment and ask questions on any issues, whether or not on the agenda.

14. Public Comments

  • Members of the public are invited to comment on any issues, whether or not on the agenda.

15. Executive Session

  • Only if necessary, with reason to be specified.

16. Adjournment

Copies of all staff reports and documents subject to disclosure are available for public inspection the Thursday before each regularly scheduled meeting at the Borough office, located at 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, Pa. Any documents subject to disclosure that are provided to members of the Borough Council regarding any item on this agenda are available for public inspection at the Borough office or at www. ebensburgpa. com.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Borough office (814) 472-8780 or eburg@ebensburgpa. com. Notification 48-hours before the meeting will enable the Borough to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

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