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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda
Date: Monday, September 23, 2024 Time: 6:30 p. m.
Borough Leadership
- Council President: Doug Tusing
- Vice-President: Cecilia Houser
- Council Members: Jeffrey Ball, Theresa Jacoby, Dave Kuhar, Robert Miller, Mike Murphy
- Mayor: Randy Datsko
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: Approval of Inframark reports for Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant Operations.
- Item 11F: Approval of minutes from the August 26, 2024 regular monthly meeting.
- Item 11G: Approval of the financial statement for August.
- Item 11H: Approval of payment of bills for September.
2. Appointments to Address Council
- Time allocated for public appointments to speak before the council.
3. Consideration of Any Motion(s) to Amend Agenda
- Opportunity for council members to propose changes to the meeting schedule.
4. Mayor’s Report
- Item 4A: Report on the Police Department.
5. Council President Comments
- Time allocated for comments from the Council President.
6. Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee (Ball, Miller & Murphy)
- Item 6A: Report from Inframark on Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations.
- Item 6B: Report from Inframark on Water Treatment Plant Operations.
- Item 6C: Waterline Replacement Project
- Progress update: Guyer Brothers has installed approximately 80% of the mainline and 50% of service installations.
- Item 6D: Stormwater Project
- Construction began August 12, 2024, by A. Liberoni Construction.
- Current work involves installing 60" pipe on North Julian and North Beech Streets.
- Estimated completion time: seven months.
7. Recreation Committee (Jacoby, Kuhar & Miller)
- Item 7A: Pool Bids
- One bid received from Avalotis Corporation for $198,750 for the second part of renovations at the borough pool.
- Recommended Action: Accept the bid from Avalotis Corporation in the amount of $198,750.
8. Streets Committee (Ball, Houser & Murphy)
- Item 8A: Loading Zone on West Triumph Street
- Laurel Medical Solutions requested a loading zone adjacent to their property between West Ogle St. and South West Street for business hours (Mon–Fri).
- Reason: Frequent tractor-trailer deliveries currently unload in the middle of the road, posing a public safety hazard.
- Staff note: The area is not regularly used by the public for parking.
- Recommended Action: Table the item to ensure proper procedures are followed.
9. Administration Committee (Houser, Jacoby & Kuhar)
- Item 9A: Budget
- Department heads have begun preparation for the 2025 budget.
- Item 9B: New Hires
- Robert Yahnert and Gabe Forst hired as full-time Public Works Laborers (Pay rate: $22. 79/hour).
- Alexa Miller hired as a part-time employee at the tennis center (Pay rate: $8. 50/hour).
- Recommended Action: Make it a matter of record that the listed individuals were hired to their respective positions.
10. Human Relations & Diversity Committee (Kuhar & Houser)
- No specific items listed.
11. General Business
- Item 11A: Ordinance #670 – Garbage Ordinance
- Amends current ordinance to prohibit placing garbage and/or recycle receptacles in public roadways.
- Recommended Action: Grant final approval for Ordinance 670.
- Item 11B: Lock Boxes for Fire Department Use
- Discussion on installing lock boxes on commercial and multi-household residential buildings.
- Existing fire code already authorizes the fire chief to specify where and what type of box is needed.
- Recommended Action: No action required at this time; Fire Chief will issue a letter explaining requirements.
- Item 11C: Lease Agreement with Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies
- Current lease ends September 31, 2024 (note: likely typo for Sept 30).
- Tenant requests renewal for three years starting October 1, 2024, at current rate of $1,117. 38/month.
- Recommended Action: Dependent on discussion in executive session.
- Item 11D: Lease Agreement with Cambria County Child Development Corp.
- Current lease ends September 31, 2024 (note: likely typo for Sept 30).
- Tenant requests renewal for three years at current rate of $1,666. 94/month.
- Recommended Action: Dependent on discussion in executive session.
- Item 11E: Noise Complaint
- Complaint regarding waste receptacle emptying during quiet hours.
- Borough investigation found exemption for necessary garbage removal activities under noise ordinance.
- Recommended Action: No action required at this time.
- Item 11F: Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
- Minutes from August 23, 2024, regular meeting presented for approval.
- Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the previous meetings.
- Item 11G: Financial Statement
- Financial statement for August 2024 presented for approval.
- Recommended Action: Approve the August 2024 financial statement.
- Item 11H: Bills
- List of bills totaling $259,532. 18 for September 2024 submitted for approval.
- Recommended Action: Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
12. Department Reports
- Item 12A: Police Department – Written report from Chief Loughran.
- Item 12B: Public Works Department – Written report from Director Josh Surkovich.
- Item 12C: Community Development – Written report from Director Danea Koss.
- Item 12D: Recreation Department – Written report from Director Rebecca Williamson.
- Item 12E: Codes Enforcement – Monthly report forwarded to Council.
- Item 12F: Ebensburg Municipal Authority – Copy of last meeting minutes included in packet.
- Item 12G: Ebensburg Planning Commission – No Activity.
- Item 12H: Ebensburg Zoning Hearing Board – No Activity.
13. Media Comments/Questions
- Representatives of the media invited to comment and ask questions on any issues, whether or not on the agenda.
14. Public Comments
- Members of the public invited to comment on any issues, whether or not on the agenda.
15. Executive Session
- Topic: Discuss a real estate matter.
16. Adjournment
- Staff reports and documents subject to disclosure are available for public inspection at the Borough office (300 West High Street, Ebensburg, Pa. ) or online at www. ebensburgpa. com.
- Americans with Disabilities Act notice: Contact Borough office (814) 472-8780 or eburg@ebensburgpa. com for special assistance. Notification required 48 hours before the meeting.