# Agenda

- Summary: Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, June 26, 2023 Time: 6:30 p. m. Council Members & Leadership President: Doug Tusing Vice-President: Cecilia Houser Members: Jeffrey Ball, Theresa…
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- Published: 2023-06-26
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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, June 26, 2023 Time: 6:30 p. m. Council Members & Leadership President: Doug Tusing Vice-President: Cecilia Houser Members: Jeffrey Ball, Theresa Jacoby, Dave Kuhar, Robert Miller, Michael Owatt Mayor: Randy Datsko Key Agenda Items & Decisions Consent Agenda (Routine Approvals) The following items are considered routine and will be approved by a single motion unless a council member requests separate discussion: Approval of Inframark reports for Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant Operations. Approval of the minutes from the May 22, 2023 meeting. Approval of the financial statement for May and payment of bills for June. Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee Electrical Services: The council is asked to approve a retainer agreement with Dodson Electric . This contract guarantees service within one hour of an initial call for a monthly fee of $150. Plant Operations: Reports from Inframark on wastewater and water treatment plant operations are up for acceptance. Recreation Committee Dog Park Project: The council is asked to approve three contractor payment requests from Straw Construction: Payment #2: $72,980. 83 (already reviewed and accepted by the Borough Engineer). Payment #3: $95,377. 45 (contingent on engineer's review). Payment #4: $26,403. 90 (contingent on engineer's review). Street Committee High Street Waterline: Paving repairs are complete; no action is required. 2023 Street Paving Project: Bids were awarded to New Enterprise Corporation for $175,572. 30 on May 22, 2023. No start date has been set yet. Municipal Parking Lot: The current lease expires on August 31, 2023. A request to increase rent from $1,100 to $2,000 per month was received. The Streets Committee recommends not renewing the lease , as the new cost would significantly exceed the revenue generated (which was approximately $8,000 annually in recent years). This will be discussed in an executive session. Administration Committee Police Chief Recruitment: The vacancy has been advertised, and twelve applications have been received. Interviews are being scheduled. 2024 Reorganization Meeting: The date needs to be set. Since January 1, 2024, falls on a Monday, the meeting can be held between January 2nd and January 8th. Police Officer Recruitment: The council is asked to approve several agreements for the hiring process: Agility Testing: Agreement with Penn Highlands Police Academy. Polygraph Testing: Appointment of Assured Polygraph Services Inc. at $300 per candidate. Candidate Testing: Agreement with Police Consulting Services at ~$535 per candidate plus mileage. Oral Interviews: Agreement with Police Consulting Services for a flat cost of $1,300. Background Checks: Agreement with Police Consulting Services at $75 per hour plus mileage. Psychological Testing: Approval for Dr. S. Hand to administer tests at $375 per applicant. General Business Public Works Truck: The council is asked to approve the purchase of a Ford F-350 from Stuckey Ford for $63,114. Ebensburg Municipal Airport: RACRA requested a feasibility study on the existing hangar, which was deemed un-rehabilitable. RACRA has requested that the Borough raze or shore up the building and fund a new one (costing between $250,000 and $650,000), with plans to seek federal reimbursement. This will be discussed in an executive session. Financials: Approval of the May 2023 financial statement and payment of bills totaling $755,301. 64 for June 2023. Department Reports Written reports were submitted by the following department heads: Police Chief Wyland Public Works Director Josh Surkovich Community Development Director Danea Koss Recreation Director Dirk Johnson Other Notices Executive Session: The council will meet to discuss legal and personnel matters. Accessibility: Residents requiring special assistance should contact the Borough office at (814) 472-8780 or eburg@ebensburgpa. com at least 48 hours before the meeting.