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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Minutes

Date: August 23, 2021
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Community Room, Ebensburg Municipal Building
Presiding: Doug Tusing, President

Attendees

  • Present: Doug Tusing (President), Dave Kuhar (Vice President), Theresa Jacoby, Scot May, Cecilia Houser, Mike Owatt, Jeff Ball
  • Absent: Will Westrick (Junior Councilor)
  • Others Present: Kelly Cook (Borough Manager), Randy Datsko (Mayor), Blair Pawlowski (Solicitor), Danea Koss (Community Development Director), Dirk Johnson (Recreation Director), Jeff Evans (Public Works Director), Kristin Baudoux (The Mountaineer Herald)
  • Audience: 3 members

Meeting Highlights

A. Pledge of Allegiance

Recited at the start of the meeting.

B. Public Comments

None received.

C. Consent Agenda

Approved unanimously on motion by Ms. Jacoby:

  • Approved minutes from July 26, 2021 regular meeting.
  • Approved financial statement.
  • Approved payment of bills.

D. Appointment to Address Council

None scheduled.

E. Mayor’s Report

Mayor Datsko plans to schedule a meeting with the street committee to review and discuss winter parking policies.

F. Council President

No additional comments.

G. Water/Wastewater Committee

  • Inframark Reports: Written reports for both wastewater and water treatment plant operations were provided in the council packet.

H. Recreation Committee

No updates or reports.

I. Street Committee

  • 2021 Paving Project:

    • Awarded to New Enterprise; notice to proceed issued July 19, 2021.
    • Deadline: September 28, 2021.
    • Milling expected week of September 13th.
    • People’s Gas requested delay due to their own project within planned paving area — less than 15% of total scope.
    • Borough can delete up to 25% without penalty; affected areas (N. Spruce, W. Horner, N. West, Belmont) will be moved to 2022 project.
    • Gas company committed to finish by June 2022.

  • Center and High Street Signal:

    • Audible walk/don’t walk signal installed July 28, 2021.

  • Stormwater Damage:

    • Recent heavy rains caused damage, especially along 100 block of S. Caroline Street where stormwater undermined road sub-base.
    • Borough will excavate, repair broken lines, replace sub-base, and repave.

J. Administration Committee

  • Public Works Hire:
    • Mr. Gerald Poruban hired as full-time public works employee at $17. 08/hour after interviews and application review.

K. Diversity Committee

No reports or actions.

L. General Business

  • PLCB Noise Enforcement Ordinance:

    • Borough has exempted licensed liquor establishments from PLCB noise enforcement since 2008.
    • Exemption last renewed in 2016; due for renewal again.
    • Hearing held with PLCB and staff; Chief Wyland testified in favor of renewal.
    • Staff awaiting final decision.

  • Lease Agreement with Goodwill:

    • Current lease (signed Oct 18, 2018) expires Sept 30, 2021.
    • Goodwill requested month-to-month extension; negotiations ongoing.
    • Final recommendation to be presented next month.

  • Planning Commission Vacancy:

    • Vacancy existed for several months; letters of interest requested.
    • Thomas Williams applied and was interviewed — deemed excellent candidate.
    • Motion to appoint him until December 2023 passed unanimously (moved by Mr. Kuhar, seconded by Ms. Houser).

M. Department Reports

  • Police Department (Chief Wyland):

    • Reported on Homecoming events and recent increase in unemployment fraud cases.

  • Public Works Department (Jeff Evans):

    • Center ward playground updates completed.
    • Discussed water main replacement project and grant application status.

  • Community Development (Danea Koss):

    • Successful Downtown Shutdown and Homecoming events.
    • Closing out “Concerts in the Park” and “Volunteer Appreciation Night” (scheduled for Thursday, Sept 30).
    • Dog Park Grant contest concludes next Tuesday.
    • Festival of Books taking place Saturday, Sept 18 in Ebensburg.

  • Recreation Department (Dirk Johnson):

    • Upcoming Pooch Pool Party.
    • Exploring grant opportunity with CCCRA to rent cross-country skis from YPCC during winter months.

N. Media Comments/Questions

None.

O. Public Comments

None.

P. Executive Session

Council entered executive session to discuss lease renewal with Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies.

Q. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn made by Ms. Jacoby and passed unanimously. Meeting Adjourned at 7:00 PM

Minutes Recorded By: Danea Koss, Community Development Director

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