Documents Jul 22, 2019

Minutes

Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Minutes - July 22, 2019

Meeting Details:

Attendees:

Present: Doug Tusing (President), Susan Barber (Vice President), Cecilia Houser, Scot May, John Cobaugh, Theresa Jacoby, Dave Kuhar
Absent: Daniel Penatzer (Borough Manager)
Others Present: Mayor Randy Datsko, Solicitor Heath Long, Chief of Police Terry Wyland, Public Works Director Jeff Evans, Community Development Director Danea Koss, Recreation Director Dirk Johnson, and representatives from local media.

Sippel Construction Payment: Mr. Roy Johnston of South Marian Street asked about the payment schedule for Sippel Construction and what recourse the Borough has if inadequate work is found.
Mental Health Counseling Office: Ms. Jennifer Woodring of 108 Lovell Avenue raised concerns about a proposed mental health counseling office at 123 Lovell Avenue. She expressed fear that it would become a group home and questioned the zoning officer's role on the voting zoning board.
Dodson Electric Complaint: Mr. Randy Johnson of S. Marian Street complained that Dodson Electric was hired for sewer lateral work but never finished the job and is unresponsive to calls.

The following items were approved unanimously on a motion by Ms. Barber, seconded by Mr. Houser:

Approval of minutes from the June 10, 2019 meeting.
Approval of the Financial Statement.
Approval of bill payments (Councilor May abstained from voting on bills owed to him).

Water/Wastewater Committee:

Plant Operations: Mr. Mark Wirfel, plant supervisor, reported on activities and announced his retirement at the end of August after 14 years.
Laurelbrook Road Water Project: Two bids were received for replacing 400 feet of 4" water main and a fire hydrant:
- Ray Winter & Sons: $73,500. 00
- Kev’s Excavating: $67,600. 00
- Decision: A motion was made and passed unanimously to award the contract to Kev’s Excavating for $67,600. 00.

Street Committee:

Department Reports:

Police Department: Chief Wyland reported on recent activities, including the hiring of Officer Leyo and enforcement efforts.
Public Works Department: Mr. Evans reported on water plant operations, leak detection, paving repairs by Quaker Sales, and traffic light updates.
Community Development Department: Ms. Koss reported on upcoming Downtown Shutdown and Homecoming events, new businesses (KFC, Sandy Johns Boutique, Creative Momentz Photography), and the purchase of two paddle boats for Lake Rowena.
Recreation Department: Mr. Johnson reported on free tennis lessons during Homecoming, new court dividers, and the start of sign-ups for the fall basketball league.

There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Kuhar and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 PM.

Minutes Recorded by: Danea Koss, Community Development Director