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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda

Date: Monday, July 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

Key Agenda Items & Reports

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 Inframark reports for Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant Operations.
  • Approval of minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting.
  • Approval of the financial statement for June.
  • Approval of bills totaling $55,029. 40 for July 2025.

Appointments & Public Comments

  • Item 2A: Brandon Kopp will speak on behalf of VFW Post 4963 regarding the Gaming License Ordinance.

Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee

  • Item 6C (Waterline Replacement): Guyer Brothers has nearly completed the project and is working on punch-list items. Completion is anticipated within a few weeks.
  • Item 6D (Stormwater Project): A. Liberoni Construction received substantial completion, except for work on Highland Avenue. Remaining work is expected to finish by the end of the week.

Recreation Committee

  • Item 7A (YPCC Moisture Issues): The YPCC is experiencing moisture problems similar to those at the Tennis Center. A proposal to line the ceiling with a membrane is estimated to cost $61,750. Council agreed to put this out for bid; bids will be opened at the August meeting.

Streets Committee

  • Item 8A (Parking Enforcement): Following a January vote to move from metered to free two-hour parking, staff is developing an implementation plan with Borough Police. A recommendation will be presented next month.
  • Item 8B (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon): A contract was awarded to M and B Services, LLC. The project is expected to begin shortly and complete within 30 days of the start date.

General Business & Ordinances

  • Item 11A: Consider appointing Doug Tusing as a voting delegate for the resolutions Committee at the Municipal League annual Leadership Summit in October.
  • Item 11B (Transient Retailer’s Ordinance): Staff recommends revising the current ordinance to focus only on door-to-door solicitation, as the current version is outdated and difficult to enforce.
  • Item 11C (Gaming License Ordinance): The Solicitor has updated the proposed ordinance regulating Amusement and Gaming Devices. A letter from the American Legion Home Association of Ebensburg Post 363 expressing opposition has been noted.
  • Item 11D (Zoning Changes): Consider changes to zoning for commercial uses including gaming parlors, hookah bars, marijuana dispensaries, CBD stores, vape shops, and tobacco stores.
  • Item 11E (Zoning Map Change): Consider changing the zoning map for the north side of High Street between Beech to Spruce Streets from Residential Multi Household (RMH) to Mixed Village Commercial (MX/VC).
  • Item 11F (Penn Eben Park): Council member Murphy suggested removing shade trees located between the gazebo and an adjacent building.
  • Item 11G (Borough Pool Property): Council member Murphy suggested cutting back or removing vegetation along the stream behind the Borough pool. DEP permits may be required depending on the scope of work.
  • Item 11H (Planning Commission Appointment): Consider appointing Bryan Hurtack to fill an unexpired term on the Planning Commission until December 2028.

Department Reports

  • Police Department: Chief Loughran submitted a written report on activities during the month.
  • Public Works Department: Director Josh Surkovich submitted a written report on activities during the month.
  • Community Development: Director Danea Koss submitted a written report on activities during the month.
  • Recreation Department: Director Rebecca Williamson submitted a written report on activities during the month.
  • Building Permit Enforcement: A monthly building permit report was forwarded to Council.
  • Ebensburg Municipal Authority: Minutes from the last meeting are included in the packet.
  • Code Enforcement: 9 violations were issued: 6 for shrubs/vegetation, 1 for nuisance vehicles/junk, 1 for feral cats, and 1 for junk on property.

Other Items

  • Executive Session: Discussion of a personnel matter.
  • Adjournment

Public Information

  • Public Inspection: Copies of staff reports and documents are available for public inspection at the Borough office (300 West High Street, Ebensburg, Pa. ) on the Thursday before each regularly scheduled meeting.
  • 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. Notification should be made 48 hours before the meeting.
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