# Agenda

- Summary: Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, March 23, 2020 Time: 6:30 p. m. Council Members & Leadership President: Doug Tusing Vice-President: Dave Kuhar Members: Jeffrey Ball, Cecilia…
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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, March 23, 2020 Time: 6:30 p. m. Council Members & Leadership President: Doug Tusing Vice-President: Dave Kuhar Members: Jeffrey Ball, Cecilia Houser, Theresa Jacoby, Scot May, Michael Owatt Mayor: Randy Datsko Key Agenda Items & Decisions Sidewalk Project (Item 7A) Contract Award: The council is recommended to award the 2020 sidewalk project contract to M&B Services for $1,371,061. 79. Project Scope: Work will occur on West Horner Street, West Crawford Street, West Sample Street, and North Caroline Street. Timeline: Construction is expected to begin in April (pending coordination with stormwater projects) and conclude by August 30th. Assessment Rates: The council is recommended to set property assessment rates at $29. 23/LF for curbing and $100. 00/SY for sidewalks. Financing (Item 7B) Line of Credit: The council is recommended to accept a proposal from First Commonwealth Bank for bridge financing in the amount of $1,000,000 . Future Debt: A separate loan is anticipated after the 2021 project to settle this line of credit. Tree Cutting (Item 7E) Contract Award: The council is recommended to award a contract for cutting 35 large trees to Top Notch Logging for $35,000. 00. Summer Hires (Item 8A) General Staff: The council is recommended to approve summer hires for public works, maintenance, landscaping, and office assistant roles at a rate of $8. 50/hr. Specialized Roles: Serena Koss hired as Head Lifeguard at $9. 50/hr. Nolan Johnson hired as Pool Manager at $12. 50/hr. Financial Approvals (Item 9) Minutes: Approval of the February 24, 2020 meeting minutes. Financial Statement: Approval of the February 2020 financial statement. Bills: Approval of bills totaling $464,903. 24. Sewage Enforcement (Item 9D) Status: The Cambria County Sewage Enforcement Agency closed in March due to financial struggles after state aid cuts. Action: No action is required until the Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency (LMIA) develops its program to fill the void. Coronavirus Response (Item 9E) Employee Leave: Recommendation to advance employees with symptoms up to ten days of sick leave. Emergency Declaration: Recommendation to declare a state of emergency for the borough, authorizing special procedures for public meetings. Airport Grant (Item 9F) Action: Adoption of Resolution 2020-04 to authorize the President to sign documents associated with an airport grant. Department Reports Police: Chief Wyland will provide a verbal report. Public Works: Director Jeff Evans will provide a verbal report. Community Development: Director Danea Koss will provide a verbal report. Recreation: Director Dirk Johnson will provide a verbal report. Other Boards: Codes Enforcement, Ebensburg Municipal Authority, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board reports are included or noted as having no activity. Public Information Public Inspection: Copies of staff reports and documents are available for public inspection at the Borough office (300 West High Street) 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 with 48 hours' notice.