# Agenda

- Summary: Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, April 28, 2025 Time: 6:30 p. m. Council Members President: Doug Tusing Vice-President: Cecilia Houser Members: Jeffrey Ball, Theresa Jacoby…
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- Published: 2025-04-28
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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, April 28, 2025 Time: 6:30 p. m. Council Members President: Doug Tusing Vice-President: Cecilia Houser Members: Jeffrey Ball, Theresa Jacoby, Susan Kuhar, Robert Miller, Mike Murphy 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: Approval of Inframark reports for Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant Operations. Approval of minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting. Approval of the financial statement for March and quarterly transfers. Approval of bills for April. Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee Waterline Replacement: Guyer Brothers is on schedule, having installed 100% of the main line and 96% of service installations. Stormwater Project: Liberoni Construction has received substantial completion, pending final work on Highland Avenue. Recreation Committee GTRP Grant: The Recreation Board is applying for a grant to convert two basketball courts at Memorial Field into pickleball courts. A 15% match is required. Lake Rowena Grant: The Borough was awarded a full grant of $4,093,234. 20 for dredging Lake Rowena and related improvements (docks, playground equipment, etc. ). Staff is authorized to prepare specifications and solicit bids. Board Vacancies: Melanie Boland and Ashley Bobby are recommended for appointment to the Recreation Board. Streets Committee Parking Enforcement: Council previously voted to move toward free two-hour parking. Staff is working with police on implementation details. RRFB Project: A Local Share Account Grant of $52,747. 00 was received for a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon on High Street. The low bid from M and B Services, LLC is recommended for approval at $96,471. 18. Administration Committee New Hire: Ms. Tammy Young has accepted the position of Billing Clerk and will work alongside Rose Myers until her retirement in mid-June. Summer Hires: The following individuals were hired for summer employment: Public Works: Bob Koscho, Noah Bagley, Sophie Bequet, Alec Prokop, Carter Rummel, William Tremel, Max Bradley, Sam Tremel, Theodore Gallagher. Landscaper: Matt Evans. Intern: Summer Koss. Pool Manager: Abbey O’Brien (7th year). Head Lifeguard: Kayden Magulick (4th year). Returning Lifeguards: Loralyn Simmers, Maya Sirsikar, Naveen Sirsikar, Gwen Foder, Maggie McCullough, Brode Ryan, Jemma Sikora, Vickie Griffiths, Ian Estep, Gus Ryan, Regan Tronzo, Ally Kabo. New Lifeguards: Maddy Wandel, Bryn Wandel, Ella Conrad, Bella Mesoras, Izzy Obrien, Kendel Magulick, Allie Morgan. Limited Hours: Aubrey Kabo, Jaycee Kleinstuber, Karlee Nileski, Joey McFadden, Isaac Oravac. Pay Rates: Public works/lifeguards ($10. 50/hr), Head lifeguard ($11. 50/hr), Pool manager ($14. 50/hr), Landscaper ($12. 30/hr). General Business Ordinance #674 (Stray/Feral Cats): Residents are prohibited from feeding stray or feral cats if it causes a nuisance or health hazard. Responsible parties must ensure cats are vaccinated and spayed/neutered. SRO Agreement: Holy Name School has approved the School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement. Officers completed training on April 25, 2025. Skills Machines: The Planning Commission will review zoning ordinances regarding "skills machines" (gaming parlors), vape/tobacco shops, and potential marijuana dispensaries. Council also discussed a potential "Amusement Tax. " Resolution #2025-01: A resolution supporting the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA). Bills: A list of bills totaling $290,375. 64 for April 2025 is submitted for approval. Department Reports Written reports were submitted by: Police Department (Chief Loughran) Public Works Department (Director Josh Surkovich) Community Development (Director Danea Koss) Recreation Department (Director Rebecca Williamson) Other Updates Building Permits: A monthly report was forwarded to Council. Municipal Authority: Minutes from the last meeting are included in the packet. Planning Commission & Zoning Hearing Board: No activity reported.