# Agenda

- Summary: Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, June 10, 2019 Time: 6:30 p. m. Council Members & Mayor President: Doug Tusing Vice-President: Susan Barber Members: John Cobaugh, Cecilia…
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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, June 10, 2019 Time: 6:30 p. m. Council Members & Mayor President: Doug Tusing Vice-President: Susan Barber Members: John Cobaugh, Cecilia Houser, Theresa Jacoby, Dave Kuhar, Scot May Mayor: Randy Datsko Key Agenda Items & Updates Consent Agenda (Items 9A-9C) Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2019 meeting. Approval of financial statements and bills totaling $354,995.29 . Note: Councilor Scot May will abstain from voting on a bill for $143. 10 owed to him. Appointments to Address Council Terry Powers (Item 2A): Representing the Humane Society to discuss a potential dog park and thank borough staff for assistance with a project. Melanie Boland (Item 2B): To discuss stormwater management issues along Poplar Street. Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee Wastewater Plant: Plant Supervisor Mark Wirfel will provide a verbal report on monthly activities. Wastewater Project: Work continues on the north side; main installation expected to finish in June. Stormwater Project: Work begins this week on East Ogle, West Lloyd, and South Julian Streets. Laurelbrook Road Water (Item 5E): A plan is proposed to replace 400 feet of old 4-inch water main east of Crestwood Drive. Action Required: Advertise for bids to replace the main and install a new fire hydrant. Recreation Committee Swim Club (Item 6A): A new YPCC Swim Team program is being proposed for swimmers until 9th grade. Operator: Rory Coleman’s LLC, Kickboard Consulting, will run the program. Finances: Fees will cover costs; excess proceeds go to Kickboard. Practices will be held at the school and borough pools. Street Committee Sidewalk & Curb Project (Item 7A): Project is complete pending final inspection. Property owners have six months to complete repairs on their own. Street Resurfacing (Item 7B): Cost: Updated estimate is $652,000 (up from $490,000) due to higher paving costs and extra milling required for Marian, Julian, and Caroline streets. Funding: $106,700 County Aid, $25,000 Peoples Gas, $175,000 wastewater reserve, and $345,300 Liquid Fuels. Action Required: Authorize seeking bids for resurfacing in July (postponed from June to allow gas company work to finish). Gas Project (Item 7C): Peoples Gas is completing work south of High Street by the end of August. The 2020 sidewalk project is split into east and west contracts; the west side cannot begin until the gas project is finished. Administration Committee Full-time Police Position (Item 8A): Three finalists have been interviewed. Action Required: Approve hiring a full-time police officer effective June 24th, subject to medical and psychological exams. General Business 2020 Census (Item 9D): Borough staff has submitted boundary certifications. Residents are encouraged to participate online, by mail, or phone. Local Use of Radar (Item 9E): Resolution #2019-03 is proposed to support a law allowing municipal police to use radar for speed detection. Property Maintenance (Item 9F): Spring inspections resulted in 42 violation notices mailed in early June for issues like high grass, abandoned vehicles, and garbage. Department Reports Verbal reports will be provided by: Chief Wyland (Police) Jeff Evans (Public Works) Danea Koss (Community Development) Dirk Johnson (Recreation) Written reports forwarded for Codes Enforcement and Ebensburg Municipal Authority. No activity reported for Planning Commission or Zoning Board.