# Agenda

- Summary: Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, February 24, 2020 Time: 6:30 p. m. Borough Leadership Mayor: Randy Datsko Council President: Doug Tusing Vice-President: Dave Kuhar Council…
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- Published: 2020-02-24
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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, February 24, 2020 Time: 6:30 p. m. Borough Leadership Mayor: Randy Datsko Council President: Doug Tusing Vice-President: Dave Kuhar Council Members: Jeffrey Ball, Cecilia Houser, Theresa Jacoby, Scot May, Michael Owatt Key Agenda Items & Reports Consent Agenda (Routine Business) The following items are considered routine and will be acted upon by a single motion unless a council member requests separate discussion: Hiring of Tim Myers: To make it a matter of record that Tim Myers was hired as part-time public works at $13. 00/hour, effective February 10, 2020. Tennis Center Staff: To make it a matter of record that Corrine Markovich and Erin Talko have been hired for part-time positions at the tennis center. Meeting Minutes: Approval of the minutes from the January 27, 2020 regular meeting. Financials: Approval of the financial statement and payment of bills totaling $235,701. 96. Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee (Ball & Kuhar) Plant Operations: Verbal reports from Plant Supervisors Mike Montgomery (Wastewater) and Luke Byrne (Water). Sewer Lateral Project: A progress report on customer compliance with sewage regulations and lateral replacement. Municipal Authority Projects: Updates on small stormwater/wastewater projects related to CSO elimination. Specific projects include: Wilmore Road Overflow: Removal of a CSO and elimination of an 8" restriction on the bypass to the plant. East High Street Stormwater: Installation of 350 LF of 24" stormwater pipe in the 700 block. East Sample Street Stormwater: Installation of 435 LF of 8" stormwater pipe between Locust & Poplar. West Horner Street: Addressing service connections for four houses in the 200 block. Industrial Park: Sealing manholes to reduce Inflow and Infiltration (I&I). Reservoir Drain Valve: Plans to replace an inoperative drain valve at the small reservoir. The new valve was purchased two years ago; bids will be sought for installation. Recreation Committee (Jacoby, May & Owatt) Lake Rowena Concession Building: Staff will review a preliminary design for a new combined concession/restroom/storage building, as the existing stand is in poor condition. Lake Rowena Pier Repair: The fishing pier pilings have shifted and need replacement. The recommended action is to advertise for bids for this repair. Street Committee (Ball, Houser & Owatt) 2020 Sidewalk Project: The project in the northeast quadrant is scheduled for bidding in March. Construction is expected to begin June 1st. The committee will discuss three proposed changes to the scope. Downtown Sidewalk Repairs: The red brick streetscape project from 2005 is in poor condition. Staff recommends a two-year replacement project. Phase 1 Cost: $50,000 (West High Street between Beech and Center). Phase 2 Cost: $60,000 (East High Street, North Center Street, and South Center Street). Administration Committee (Houser, Jacoby & Kuhar) Public Works Wages: Council is asked to rescind Resolution 2020-01 and the Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME dated January 27, 2020. This action relates to eliminating graded pay and adding a new wage tier for public works hires. Summer Crew Leader: Adoption of Resolution 2020-02 to establish the wage for a summer crew leader. AFSCME Agreement: Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding to delete Article XII, Section 3 of the collective bargaining agreement regarding graded pay. General Business Sustainability: Adoption of Resolution 2020-03 to affirm participation in the Sustainable Pennsylvania Community Certification program. Department Reports Verbal reports will be provided by: Police Department: Chief Wyland Public Works Department: Director Jeff Evans Community Development: Director Dana Koss Recreation Department: Director Dirk Johnson Other Items Codes Enforcement: A monthly report was forwarded to Council. Municipal Authority: Minutes from the last meeting are included in the packet. Planning Commission & Zoning Board: No activity reported.