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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda
Date: Monday, September 27, 2021 Time: 6:30 p. m.
Borough Council Members
- President: Doug Tusing
- Vice-President: Dave Kuhar
- Members: Jeffrey Ball, Cecilia Houser, Theresa Jacoby, Scot May, Michael Owatt
- Jr. Councilor: William Westrick, Jr.
- Mayor: Randy Datsko
Agenda Items
1. Consent Agenda
- Item 10A: Approve minutes from the August 23, 2021 regular monthly meeting.
- Item 10B: Approve the financial statement.
- Item 10C: Approve payment of bills.
2. Appointments to Address Council
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 & Kuhar)
- Item 6A: Report from Inframark on Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations.
- Item 6B: Report from Inframark on Water Treatment Plant Operations.
7. Recreation Committee (Jacoby, May & Owatt)
8. Street Committee (Ball, Houser & Owatt)
- Item 8A: 2021 Paving Project
- New Enterprise was awarded the project and commenced work on September 13, 2021.
- Milling and paving of the northwest quadrant is nearing completion.
- Deadline for completion is September 28, 2021.
- Item 8B: Ordinance Regarding Implementation of Act 50 of 2021
- Establishes procedures for regulating small wireless facilities in the public right-of-way.
- Recommended Action: Grant tentative approval to Ordinance #659.
- Item 8C: Resolution 2021-06
- Adopts a design manual for regulating small wireless facilities to ensure aesthetics are maintained.
- Recommended Action: Grant tentative approval to Resolution 2021-03 (to be passed after Ordinance 659).
9. Administration Committee (Houser, Jacoby & Kuhar)
- Item 9A: 2021 Budget Preparation
- Manager is preparing preliminary numbers.
- Administration committee meets October 5th to compile a tentative budget for Council review in October.
- Final adoption expected at the November meeting.
- Item 9B: Employee Pension Plans
- Council must establish contribution rates and determine State pension aid distribution.
- Action #1: Adopt MMO calculation for non-uniformed plan ($132,396).
- Action #2: Adopt MMO calculation for uniformed plan ($55,407).
- Action #3: Adopt MMO calculation for defined contribution plan ($6,038).
- Action #4: Adopt Resolution #2021-03 establishing 3% employee contribution rate for non-uniformed plan.
- Action #5: Adopt Resolution #2021-04 establishing 3% employee contribution rate for uniformed plan.
- Action #6: Adopt Resolution #2021-05 authorizing distribution of State aid check.
- Item 9C: Part-time Employee
- Tracy Brunatti to be hired to clean offices and tennis center at $10. 50/hr.
10. Diversity Committee (May, Kuhar & Houser)
11. General Business
- Item 11A: Approve minutes of previous meeting(s).
- Item 11B: Approve August 2021 financial statement.
- Item 11C: Approve payment of bills totaling $595,416. 75.
- Item 11D: Noise Exemption Petition
- PLCB approved exemption on September 22, 2021.
- Exemption remains in effect until September 22, 2026.
- Item 11E: Lease Agreement with Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies
- Current lease (started Oct 18, 2018) terminates September 31, 2021.
- Tenant requested one-year renewal commencing October 1, 2021.
- Recommended Action: Approve one-year lease with Goodwill.
- Item 11F: Lease Agreement with Cambria County Child Development Corp.
- Current lease (started Oct 18, 2018) terminates September 31, 2021.
- Tenant requested three-year renewal from October 1, 2021, to September 31, 2024.
- Recommended Action: Approve three-year lease with Cambria County Child Development Corp.
- Item 11G: Adjoining Land Merger
- Simple land merger for property at 726 N. Marian Street.
- Planning Commission reviewed on September 1, 2021, and recommended approval.
- Recommended Action: Approve land merger plan for 726 N. Marian.
12. Department Reports
- Item 12A: Police Department: Written report submitted by Chief Wyland.
- Item 12B: Public Works Department: Written report submitted by Director Jeff Evans.
- Item 12C: Community Development: Written report submitted by Director Danea Koss.
- Item 12D: Recreation Department: Written report submitted by Director Dirk Johnson.
- Item 12E: Codes Enforcement: Monthly report forwarded to Council.
- Item 12F: Ebensburg Municipal Authority: Minutes of last meeting included in packet.
- Item 12G: Ebensburg Planning Commission: No activity.
- Item 12H: Ebensburg Zoning Board
13. Media Comments/Questions
- Representatives invited to comment and ask questions on any issues.
14. Public Comments
- Members of the public invited to comment on any issues, whether or not on the agenda.
14. Adjournment
- Documents subject to disclosure are available for public inspection at the Borough office (300 West High Street) or online at www. ebensburgpa. com.
- Accessibility assistance available upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting.