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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Minutes - March 30, 2020

Meeting Details:

  • Date: Monday, March 30, 2020
  • Time: Called to order at 6:34 p. m. , adjourned at 7:20 p. m.
  • Location: Ebensburg Municipal Building (via teleconference)

Attendees:

  • Council Members Present: Doug Tusing (President), Dave Kuhar (Vice President), Theresa Jacoby, Scot May, Cecilia Houser, Mike Owatt, Jeff Ball.
  • Others Present: Daniel Penatzer (Borough Manager), Randy Datsko (Mayor), Blair Pawlowski (Solicitor), Danea Koss (Community Development Director).
  • Media: Mark Pesto (The Tribune Democrat), Kristin Baudoux (The Mountaineer Herald).

Public Comments

  • Tree Preservation: Mr. and Mrs. Derek & Chrissy Kaufman (609 East Crawford Street) requested to keep three 112-year-old trees slated for removal due to the sidewalk project. They hired O’Brien Landscaping, who confirmed the trees are healthy. Mr. Kaufman suggested a bituminous wedge as an alternative to new curbing.
  • Council Decision: The Council voted unanimously to table any action regarding the trees at 609 East Crawford Street until the next meeting.

Consent Agenda

The following items were approved unanimously on a motion by Ms. Houser:

  • Approval of minutes from the February 24, 2020 meeting.
  • Approval of the Financial Statement.
  • Approval of bill payments.

Street Committee & Sidewalk Projects

  • 2020 Sidewalk Project: Bids have been received for the northeast quadrant project. The Council voted unanimously to table the awarding of the bid and setting assessment rates until further notice.
  • Cost Cap: Mr. Kuhar moved to cap property owner costs at $100. 00 per square yard (SY) of sidewalk, consistent with past practice since all bids exceeded this amount. The motion passed unanimously (Mr. Owatt abstained).
  • Line of Credit: Proposals for a line of credit to fund the 2020 and 2021 sidewalk projects were received on March 16. The Council voted unanimously to table accepting a proposal.
  • Tree Cutting: Two bids were received for cutting 35 large trees along the sidewalk project route. Due to the tabled status of the Crawford Street tree issue, the Council voted unanimously to table awarding this contract.

Administration Committee (Summer Hires)

Applications for summer positions were due March 2. The following individuals were hired:

  • Office Assistant: Jocelyn Rainey (Tanner Street, 2nd yr. )
  • Summer Maintenance:
    • Dontae O’Neal (Manor Drive, 4th yr. )
    • Evan Becquet (New Germany Road, 3rd yr. )
    • Brendan Johnson (Tanner Street, 1st yr. )
  • Landscaping Assistant: Elisabeth Keim (Colver Road, 2nd yr. )
  • Summer Public Works:
    • Jude Gdula (Ben Franklin Hwy, 1st yr. )
    • Aaron Caplea (West Crawford Street, 1st yr. )
  • Memorial Field/YPCC:
    • Brandon Frank (Nanty Glo, 2nd yr. )
    • Devin Renzi (Vinco, 1st yr. )
  • Swimming Pool Manager: Nolan Johnson (East Highland Avenue, 5th yr. )
  • Head Lifeguard: Serena Koss (Truman Street, 3rd yr. )
  • Lifeguards:
    • Zander Johnson (East Highland Avenue, 6th yr. )
    • Ian Swope (Portage, 3rd yr. )
    • Jaylee Sikora (Lou’s Road, 3rd yr. )
    • Zachary Malay (North West Street, 2nd yr. )
    • Matthew Gauden (Myers Street, 2nd yr. )
    • Darron Koss (Tanner Street, 2nd yr. )
    • Karson Johnson (East Highland Avenue, 2nd yr. )
    • Caitlin Cochran (1st Street, Colver, 2nd yr. )
    • Seth Farabaugh (Adams Avenue, 2nd yr. )
    • Elizabeth Bopp (Winterset Road, 3rd yr. )
    • Tina Hildebrand (BelAir Road, 3rd yr. )
    • Kendra Fox (Wilmore Road, 3rd yr. )
    • Abby O’Brien (North Spruce Street, 2nd yr. )
    • Braden Sweeney (East Crawford Street, 2nd yr. )
    • Ben Young (Crestwood Drive, 2nd yr. )
    • Brandon Dick (Ogden Road, 2nd yr. )
    • Tessa Novotny (Sylvan Glen Road, 2nd yr. )
    • Anna Dill (West Crawford Street, 1st yr. )
    • Loralyn Simmers (Vetera Road, 1st yr. )

Pay Rates:

  • Standard summer staff: $8. 50/hr.
  • Head Lifeguard (Serena Koss): $9. 50/hr.
  • Pool Manager (Nolan Johnson): $12. 50/hr.

General Business

  • Sewage Enforcement: Cambria County Sewage Enforcement closed in March due to state aid cuts. The Council voted unanimously to grant tentative approval to Ordinance #651, adopting an intergovernmental agreement with Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency (LMIA) to provide sewage enforcement services.
  • Coronavirus Measures:
    • Mr. Owatt moved to advance employees with coronavirus symptoms up to ten days of sick leave. Motion passed unanimously.
    • Ms. Houser moved to affirm and extend the state of emergency declared by the Mayor, authorizing special procedures for public meetings. Motion passed unanimously.
  • Airport Grant: The Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2020-04, authorizing the Mayor to sign documents associated with an airport grant.

Department Reports

Reports from the Police, Public Works, Community Development, and Recreation departments were included in Council packets (no specific updates read aloud).

Adjournment

There being no further business, Ms. Jacoby made a motion to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.

Minutes Recorded by: Danea Koss, Community Development Director

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