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Ebensburg Borough Council Special Meeting Summary

Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025Time: 12:00 p. m. – 12:07 p. m. Location: Ebensburg Municipal Building, 300 W. High Street, EbensburgCalled to Order By: Council President Doug Tusing

Purpose

To address issues that could not be voted on during the regular February meeting due to lack of quorum.

Attendees

Present:

  • Doug Tusing, President
  • Cecilia Houser, Vice President
  • Theresa Jacoby
  • Mike Murphy
  • Robert Miller
  • Randy Datsko, Mayor (via phone)

Absent:

  • Dave Kuhar
  • Jeffrey Ball

Others Present:

  • Kelly Cook, Borough Manager
  • Danea Koss, Community Development Director

Audience: 0 members

Meeting Proceedings

A. Pledge of Allegiance

Recited at the start of the meeting.

B. Public Comments

None received.

C. Small Dock and Boat Launch Permit

Background: The Ebensburg Main Street Partnership requested to replace a kayak launch/dock previously located at the Upper Reservoir (former site of Nathan’s Divide). The Municipal Authority owns the site and must approve the permit application. The municipality will serve as applicant for a GP-2 Small Dock and Boat Launch permit through the Cambria County Conservation District.

Action Taken:

  • Ms. Jacoby moved to approve the application request for the GP-2 permit. Seconded by Mr. Miller.
  • Roll call vote:
    • Tusing: Yes
    • Houser: Yes
    • Jacoby: Yes
    • Miller: Yes
    • Murphy: No

Result: Motion passed 4 to 1.

D. Airport Bid – Fencing Rehabilitation

Background: Four bids were received for airport fencing rehabilitation:

  • Fye Fencing: $136,470. 00
  • Pro Max Fence Systems: $164,695. 00
  • G. B. Hastie Fence: $174,025. 00
  • Hiles Excavating: $193,725. 00

After discussion with the airport and contractor, a supplemental agreement was issued to reduce Fye Fencing’s base bid from $136,470. 00 to $78,970. 00 — a $57,500 reduction.

Action Taken:

  • Ms. Jacoby moved to award the revised project to Fye Fencing for $78,970. 00. Seconded by Mr. Murphy.
  • Motion passed unanimously.

E. Resignation of Robert Yahnert

Background: Robert Yahnert, Borough public works employee, submitted a letter of resignation.

Action Taken:

  • Mr. Miller moved to accept the resignation. Seconded by Ms. Jacoby.
  • Motion passed unanimously.

F. Media Comments / Questions

None received.

G. Public Comments

None received.

Adjournment

Mr. Miller moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Ms. Jacoby. Meeting Adjourned at: 12:07 p. m.

Minutes Recorded By:

Danea Koss, Community Development Director

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