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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda

Date: Monday, July 27, 2020 Time: 6:30 p. m.

Borough Leadership

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

Agenda Highlights

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

  • Approval of minutes from the June 17, 2020 town hall and the June 22, 2020 regular meeting.
  • Approval of the financial statement and quarterly transfers.
  • Approval of bill payments totaling $840,800. 71.
  • Recording the extension of the natural gas contract with Dominion Energy through January 2024 at a rate of $3. 65/MCF.

2. Appointments to Address Council

  • Item 3A: Report on the Police Department.

4. Council President Comments

5. Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee (Ball & Kuhar)

  • Item 5A: Report from Inframark on Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations.
  • Item 5B: Report from Inframark on Water Treatment Plant Operations.

6. Recreation Committee (Jacoby, May & Owatt)

  • Item 6A: Nathans Divide
    • Residents have been using the reservoir for non-motorized boating.
    • Staff met with a Fish Commission enforcement officer regarding new signage and enforcement coordination.
    • New message boards displaying rules will be installed at both reservoirs and Lake Rowena.
    • Nathan’s Divide is advised not to make further changes until the Option to Lease with the Authority is fully executed.
  • Item 6B: Memorial Field Improvements
    • Two grass infields have been skinned, leveled, and new mix installed.
    • The softball field is complete with baselines graded and reestablished.
    • Stabilization pads were installed under pitcher mounds, batter’s boxes, and catcher areas.

7. Street Committee (Ball, Houser & Owatt)

  • Item 7A: 2020 Sidewalk Project
    • Work on East Crawford Street is completed.
    • Work continues on East Horner Street and North Caroline Street. The project is on schedule.
  • Item 7B: 2020 Street Resurfacing
    • Assuming the sidewalk project finishes by September 15, a Notice to Proceed for milling and resurfacing in the northeast quadrant will be issued.
    • Cost estimate: $455,300.
    • Staff is preparing bid documents.

8. Administration Committee (Houser, Jacoby & Kuhar)

9. General Business

  • Item 9D: Diversity & Main Street Partnership
    • Council consensus is to separate the Main Street Partnership from the Borough. The Partnership will be an independent corporate body (501(c)3).
    • Recommended Actions:
      1. Adopt Resolution 2020-06 rescinding the original 2013 resolution that established the Partnership.
      2. Adopt Resolution 2020-07 signifying the Borough’s desire to no longer provide oversight or control of future events.
      3. Grant tentative approval to Ordinance #653 for permitting special events and parades.
      4. Grant approval to the Operating Agreement between the Main Street Partnership and the Borough.
    • Inclusive Ebensburg: A citizen group formed to promote diversity will continue as a separate organization. Council may create a standing diversity committee to serve as a liaison.
  • Item 9E: Energy Contract
    • The natural gas contract with Dominion Energy has been extended through January 2024 at a rate of $3. 65/MCF.
  • Item 9F: Garbage/Recycling Bids
    • The current contract expires at the end of 2020. Bids will be advertised for Council’s consideration next month.

10. Department Reports

  • Item 10A: Police Department (Chief Wyland)
  • Item 10B: Public Works Department (Director Jeff Evans)
  • Item 10C: Community Development (Director Dana Koss)
  • Item 10D: Recreation Department (Director Dirk Johnson)
  • Item 10E: Codes Enforcement (Monthly report forwarded)
  • Item 10F: Ebensburg Municipal Authority (Minutes included in packet)
  • Item 10G: Ebensburg Planning Commission (No activity)
  • Item 10H: Ebensburg Zoning Board
    • Variance approved for a fence setback at 616 Rowena Drive (Hudak, 609 East Crawford Street).

11. Media Comments/Questions 12. Public Comments 13. Adjournment

Additional Information

  • Public Inspection: Copies of staff reports and documents are available for public inspection the Thursday before each meeting at the Borough office, 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, Pa. , or online at www. ebensburgpa. com.
  • Accessibility: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Borough office at (814) 472-8780 or eburg@ebensburgpa. com at least 48 hours before the meeting if special assistance is needed.
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