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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Summary

Date: Monday, March 28, 2022Time: 6:30 p. m. – 6:47 p. m. Location: Council Room, Ebensburg Municipal BuildingPresiding: Doug Tusing, President

Meeting Status: Informational Only

Due to an administrative error — the agenda was not posted online at least 24 hours before the meeting as required by Pennsylvania’s State Sunshine Law — no voting or deliberations could occur. The meeting was strictly informational.

Attendees

Present:

  • Doug Tusing (President)
  • Dave Kuhar (Vice President)
  • Theresa Jacoby
  • Robert Miller
  • Mike Owatt
  • Jeff Ball

Others Present:

  • Kelly Cook, Borough Manager
  • Blair Pawlowski, Solicitor
  • Dirk Johnson, Recreation Director
  • Tracy A Strom, Recording Secretary
  • Amanda Datsko (The Mountaineer Herald)
  • Katie Smolen (The Tribune Democrat)

Absent:

  • Cecilia Houser
  • Randy Datsko, Mayor
  • Jeff Evans, Public Works Director
  • Danea Koss, Community Development Director

Audience: 2 members

Key Reports & Updates

Recreation Committee

  • A zoning variance was granted for a proposed dog park at Lake Rowena after approximately 40 feet of fencing crossed onto T-5 Properties (Ebensburg Animal Hospital).
  • An easement from T-5 Properties was obtained in May 2021.
  • Zoning Hearing Board approved the variance on March 23, 2022.
  • Borough will present land development plans to Planning Commission on April 7, 2022.

Street Committee

  • Sidewalk projects for 2020–2021 were funded via a non-revolving letter of credit.
  • Final loan amount: $540,000 (originally projected $670,000 due to faster-than-expected assessments).
  • Outstanding balances:
    • $87,133. 82 from 2020 property assessments
    • $33,008. 29 from 2021 property assessments
  • 12 liens filed against properties that defaulted on payment agreements; more may follow.
  • Peoples Gas will replace gas lines on Belmont Ave, North West, West Milton, North Spruce, West Alton, and West Horner Streets starting next week — completion expected mid-May.
  • Bids for 2022 paving project to go out in May; completion expected by end of September.
  • Borough Manager Cook requested Peoples Gas’s schedule for next year to coordinate future work.

Administration Committee

  • Interviews conducted last week for two Public Works vacancies; applications accepted until suitable candidates are found.
  • Part-time positions open: Lifeguards, Crew Maintenance Leader, Summer Maintenance Laborers.
  • President Tusing directed Administration Committee to review wages for new hires and current workers to ensure market competitiveness — report back to council.

Recreation Department

  • Lifeguard certifications and recertifications scheduled.

Community Development

  • Director Danea Koss submitted written report covering membership renewals, networking meetings, and “Art in Bloom” activities.

Public Works Department

  • Director Jeff Evans (absent) submitted written report on departmental activities.

Police Department

  • Chief Wyland reported on monthly police activities.

Other Items

  • Public Comments: None
  • Media Questions: None
  • Consent Agenda: Routine items deferred to April meeting.
  • Motion to Amend Agenda: None
  • Adjournment: Motion made by Mr. Kuhar, seconded by Ms. Jacoby — passed unanimously.

Next Steps

  • April 7: Land development presentation to Planning Commission (dog park).
  • April 8: Bingo event supporting dog park.
  • May: Paving bids issued; Peoples Gas gas line replacements underway.
  • Council to receive wage competitiveness report from Administration Committee.

Minutes Recorded By: Tracy A Strom, Recording SecretaryMeeting Adjourned: 6:47 p. m.

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