Minutes
Ebensburg Borough Council Special Meeting Summary
Date: Friday, November 29, 2024Time: 10:00 a. m. – 10:02 a. m. Location: Council Room, Ebensburg Municipal BuildingPresiding Officer: Doug Tusing, President of the Borough Council
Attendees
Present:
- Doug Tusing, President
- Cecilia Houser, Vice President
- Robert Miller
- Mike Murphy
- Theresa Jacoby
Absent:
- Jeff Ball
- Dave Kuhar
Others Present:
- Randy Datsko, Mayor (also recorded minutes)
Audience: None
Meeting Proceedings
- The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
- No public comments were received.
Key Decision: Resolution #2024-13
The council considered a request from the Ebensburg Area Ambulance Association for assistance in applying for a grant to purchase an ambulance.
- Grant Amount Requested: $274,341. 95
- Funding Source: Statewide Local Share Account Grant
- Purpose: To help acquire a new ambulance for the association
Motion Made by: Robert Miller
Seconded by: Mike Murphy
Outcome: Passed unanimously
The resolution authorizes the borough to submit the grant application on behalf of the ambulance association and empowers borough officers to sign any necessary documents to secure funding.
Adjournment
With no further business, Mr. Miller moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at: 10:02 a. m. Minutes Recorded by: Mayor Randy Datsko
This brief special meeting focused solely on supporting local emergency services through a targeted grant application — a significant step toward improving ambulance capabilities in the community.