# Agenda

- Summary: Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, November 22, 2021 Time: 6:30 p. m. Borough Council Members President: Doug Tusing Vice-President: Dave Kuhar Members: Jeffrey Ball, Cecilia…
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- Published: 2021-11-22
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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, November 22, 2021 Time: 6:30 p. m. Borough Council Members President: Doug Tusing Vice-President: Dave Kuhar Members: Jeffrey Ball, Cecilia Houser, Theresa Jacoby, Scot May, Michael Owatt Councilor: William Westrick, Jr. Mayor: Randy Datsko Agenda Items Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance Public Comments: The public is invited to comment on any agenda item. 1. Consent Agenda Item 9C: Record the hiring of Marley Ratchford as a part-time employee at the Tennis Center ($8. 50/hour). Item 11A: Approve minutes from the October 25, 2021 meeting. Item 11B: Approve the financial statement. Item 11C: Approve payment of bills. 2. Appointments to Address Council 3. Consideration of Any Motion(s) to Amend Agenda 4. Mayor’s Report Item 4A: Report on the Police Department. 5. Council President Comments 6. Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee (Ball & Kuhar) Item 6A: Report from Inframark on Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations. Item 6B: Report from Inframark on Water Treatment Plant Operations. 7. Recreation Committee (Jacoby, May & Owatt) Item 7A: Discuss Pool Fees for 2022. The Recreation Board has proposed a revised fee schedule for review. 8. Street Committee (Ball, Houser & Owatt) Item 8A: Discuss Julian Street as a one-way street. The council previously tabled this to allow for public input regarding traffic flow near Holy Name church and snow plowing efficiency. 9. Administration Committee (Houser, Jacoby & Kuhar) Item 9A: Employee Pension Plans Council is asked to adopt revised Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) calculations based on 2021 Actuarial Valuations. Action #1: Adopt MMO for the non-uniformed plan: $99,638 . Action #2: Adopt MMO for the uniformed plan: $14,696 . Item 9B: 2022 Annual Budget The budget calls for revenues of $6,354,380 and expenditures of $6,287,745. This marks the 12th consecutive year without a tax increase for general purposes. Budget Breakdown: General Fund: $2,186,580 (Revenues/Expenses) Water Fund: $1,999,300 (Revenues/Expenses) Wastewater Fund: $1,940,000 (Rev) / $1,873,365 (Exp) Stormwater Fund: $228,500 (Rev/Exp) The General Fund budget increased by 2. 2% due to healthcare and pension costs. The Water Fund budget increased by 10. 4% due to debt for system repairs. Item 9C: Part-time Employee (See Consent Agenda). Item 9D: Salary Resolution Adopt Resolution #2021-08 to establish wages for 2022. AFSCME and FOP wages will increase by 2½% per labor contracts. Non-union employees receive the same adjustment. 10. Diversity Committee (May, Kuhar & Houser) 11. General Business Item 11A: Minutes of Previous Meeting (See Consent Agenda). Item 11B: Financial Statement (See Consent Agenda). Item 11C: Bills (See Consent Agenda). A list totaling $445,791. 55 is submitted for approval. Item 11D: Ebensburg Swimming Pool Rehabilitation Approve a proposal from Aquatic Facility Design for comprehensive design services, plans, and specifications. Cost: $19,000. 00. Item 11E: Modifications to Agreements with Ebensburg Municipal Authority Approve Resolution #2021-09 to amend Articles of Incorporation, extending the Authority's term until November 15, 2071 . Approve Resolution #2021-10 to amend the lease between the Borough and the Authority, extending the term until November 15, 2071 . Item 11F: Borough Fees for Fiscal Year 2022 Staff recommends maintaining current fees with the following exceptions: Tax Collection Duplication: Increase from $3 to $5 . Tax Collection Certification: Increase from $10 to $15 . Pavilion Rentals: Increase fee to $55. 00, plus a refundable deposit of $25. 00 (Total: $75. 00). Item 11J: Grants The Rotary Club was awarded a grant of $112,000 (from a $219,000 application) for a dog park. The YPCC received a $5,500 grant from the Community Foundation for cross-country skis. 12. Department Reports Item 12A: Police Department (Chief Wyland). Item 12B: Public Works Department (Director Jeff Evans). Item 12C: Community Development (Director Danea Koss). Item 12D: Recreation Department (Director Dirk Johnson). Item 12E: Codes Enforcement. Item 12F: Ebensburg Municipal Authority (Minutes included). Item 12G: Ebensburg Planning Commission (No activity). Item 12H: Ebensburg Zoning Board. 13. Media Comments/Questions Representatives of the media are invited to comment and ask questions on any issues. 14. Public Comments Members of the public are invited to comment on any issues, whether or not on the agenda. 15. Executive Session (if required) 16. Adjournment