# Agenda

- Summary: Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, October 24, 2022 Time: 6:30 p. m. Borough Council Members President: Doug Tusing Vice-President: Cecilia Houser Members: Jeffrey Ball, Theresa…
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- Published: 2022-10-24
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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, October 24, 2022 Time: 6:30 p. m. Borough Council Members President: Doug Tusing Vice-President: Cecilia Houser Members: Jeffrey Ball, Theresa Jacoby, Dave Kuhar, Robert Miller, Michael Owatt Mayor: Randy Datsko Key Agenda Items & Reports Consent Agenda (Routine Items) The following items are considered routine and will be acted upon by a single motion unless a council member requests separate discussion: Item 6A & 6B: Approve reports from Inframark regarding Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant Operations. Item 11D: Approve minutes from the September 26, 2022 meeting. Item 11E: Approve the financial statement for September. Item 11F: Approve payment of bills for October. Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee (Ball, Kuhar & Miller) Item 6A & 6B: Accept and approve written reports from Inframark on plant operations. Item 6C: High Street Water Line Replacement Project Work began June 20, 2022. Substantial completion was reached by September 29, 2022. Final completion is estimated for November 28, 2022. W. A. Petrakis has completed the connection of water service lateral lines; final paving will commence soon. Recreation Committee (Jacoby, Miller & Owatt) Item 7A: Dog Park A meeting occurred on September 28, 2022, between the Rotary and Recreation Committee regarding construction administration. The Borough will receive all funds from the Rotary prior to the bid award and is responsible for grant compliance. Item 7B: Pier at Lake Rowena The current pier has reached the end of its functional life and needs rebuilding. Total cost is approximately $35,000; the Main Street Partnership will contribute ~$15,000. Funds will be included in the 2023 Budget. Street Committee (Ball, Houser & Owatt) Item 8A: 2022 Street Paving Project The project was awarded to Grannas Brothers for $269,988. 29. Work was completed on October 5, 2022. Administration Committee (Houser, Jacoby & Kuhar) Item 9A: AFSCME Contract Negotiations with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees are nearing completion. The current contract expires December 31, 2022. A discussion will occur in an executive session. Item 9B: 2022 Budget Preparation Preliminary budget numbers are being prepared. A tentative budget will be reviewed in November, with final adoption expected in December. Item 9C: Public Works Hire Jason Bacho was hired for the vacant full-time public works position. General Business Item 11A: Ordinance #664 (Revised Fireworks Law) Establishes procedures for consumer fireworks permits. Key Restrictions: No one under 18 may purchase, possess, or use consumer fireworks. Prohibited on private/public property (streets, parks, etc. ) without owner permission. Cannot be used from a vehicle or building. Cannot be directed at another person. Cannot be used by anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Must be kept 150 feet away from buildings or vehicles. Item 11B: Approve minutes of the September 26, 2022 meeting. Item 11C: Approve the August 2022 financial statement. Item 11D: Approve payment of bills totaling $414,300. 82 for October 2022. Department Reports Police (Item 12A): Written report submitted by Chief Wyland. Public Works (Item 12B): Written report submitted by Director Josh Surkovich. Community Development (Item 12C): Written report submitted by Director Danea Koss. Recreation (Item 12D): Written report submitted by Director Dirk Johnson. Codes Enforcement (Item 12E): Monthly report forwarded to Council. Municipal Authority (Item 12F): Minutes from the last meeting included in the packet. Planning Commission (Item 12G) & Zoning Board (Item 12H): No activity reported. Other Meetings Executive Session (Item 15): Council will meet to discuss the Collective Bargaining Agreement and other personnel issues. Public Information Public Inspection: Copies of staff reports and documents are available for public inspection at the Borough office (300 West High Street, Ebensburg) or online at www. ebensburgpa. com. Accessibility: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, special assistance can be arranged by contacting the Borough office at (814) 472-8780 or eburg@ebensburgpa. com at least 48 hours before the meeting.