Documents Jul 24, 2023

Agenda

Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda

Date: Monday, July 24, 2023 Time: 6:30 p. m.

Mayor: Randy Datsko
Council President: Doug Tusing
Vice-President: Cecilia Houser
Members: Jeffrey Ball, Theresa Jacoby, Dave Kuhar, Robert Miller, Michael Owatt

1. Consent Agenda The following routine items are recommended for approval by a single motion:

Reports: Approval of Inframark reports for Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant Operations.
Minutes: Approval of minutes from the June 26, 2023 regular meeting and July 10, 2023 special meeting.
Finance: Approval of the June financial statement, 2nd quarter transfers, and payment of bills for June.

2. Appointments to Address Council

3. Consideration of Any Motion(s) to Amend Agenda

4. Mayor’s Report

5. Council President Comments

6. Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee (Ball, Kuhar & Miller)

Inframark Contract: Staff is negotiating a new contract for the operation of water and wastewater facilities.
Plant Operations: Council will review written reports from Inframark regarding operations, projects, and activities at both the wastewater and water treatment plants.

7. Recreation Committee (Jacoby, Miller & Owatt)

Dog Park Project: The project is nearing completion with only a few items on the punch list. The Rotary plans a grand opening soon. The project was completed on budget, with the Rotary covering unforeseen soil removal costs.

8. Street Committee (Ball, Houser & Owatt)

2023 Street Paving Project: Bids were awarded to New Enterprise Corporation for $175,572. 30 on May 22, 2023. The tentative start date for paving is August 28, 2023.
Municipal Parking Lot: The current lease expires August 31, 2023. Staff recommends a one-year extension at $1,300/month (up from $1,100). This rate exceeds the lot's revenue; taxpayer money will be required to subsidize the lease.
- Recent Revenue: 2020 ($8,553. 59), 2021 ($7,524. 97), 2022 ($8,023. 77).

9. Administration Committee (Houser, Jacoby & Kuhar)

Police Chief: A conditional offer of employment has been made to Joseph Loughran with an initial salary of $80,000. He is expected to start in mid-August pending background checks and approval of a modified benefits package.
Police Officer Recruitment: Applications for a full-time officer are due August 7th. Tests and interviews are scheduled for August 19th and 24th. Staff recommends approving medical testing by Dr. Magley at $75. 00 per applicant.

10. Diversity Committee (Kuhar & Houser)

11. General Business

Ebensburg Municipal Airport: RACRA requested a feasibility study on the existing hangar, which was deemed unrehabilitable. RACRA is requesting funds to raze the building and erect a new hangar (estimated cost $250,000–$650,000) while seeking federal reimbursement. Staff recommends consulting a structural engineer regarding the hangar and gasoline pumps.
Airport Lease: RACRA intends to exercise its option for a five-year lease extension. Staff recommends granting a sixty-day extension to formalize this action.
Financials: Approval of the June 2023 financial statement, 2nd quarter transfers, and payment of bills totaling $755,726. 97.

12. Department Reports

Police: Report by Chief Wyland.
Public Works: Report by Director Josh Surkovich.
Community Development: Report by Director Danea Koss.
Recreation: Report by Director Dirk Johnson.
Codes Enforcement: Monthly report forwarded to Council.
Ebensburg Municipal Authority: Minutes from the last meeting included in the packet.
Planning Commission & Zoning Board: No activity reported.

13. Media Comments/Questions

Representatives of the media are invited to comment or ask questions on any issue.

14. Public Comments

Members of the public are invited to comment on any issues, whether or not they appear on the agenda.

15. Executive Session

16. Adjournment

Public Inspection: Copies of staff reports and documents are available for public inspection at the Borough office (300 West High Street, Ebensburg, Pa. ) on the Thursday before each meeting.
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 at least 48 hours before the meeting.