# Agenda

- Summary: Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, August 24, 2020 Time: 6:30 p. m. Council Members & Mayor President: Doug Tusing Vice-President: Dave Kuhar Members: Jeffrey Ball, Cecilia…
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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, August 24, 2020 Time: 6:30 p. m. Council Members & Mayor 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 Consent Agenda (Items 8A-9C) The following routine items are recommended for approval by a single motion: Item 8A: Record the transfer of $1,750,000 from an Ameriserv CD to the FNB money market. Item 8B: Record the hiring of Logan Prokop as a laborer in Public Works, effective September 7, 2020. Item 9A: Approve the minutes from the July 27, 2020 meeting. Item 9B: Approve the financial statement. Item 9C: Approve payment of bills. Employee Pension Plans (Item 8C) The council is asked to take several actions regarding pension plans for 2021: Adopt the Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) of $140,921 for the non-uniformed plan. Adopt the MMO of $51,042 for the uniformed plan. Establish an employee contribution rate of 3% (unchanged) for both plans. Authorize the distribution of state aid checks to the respective pension plans. 2020 Audit (Item 9D) Action: Adopt Resolution #2020-11 to appoint Wessel & Company as the auditor for 2020. General Business (Item 10) Minutes & Financials: Approve the minutes of the July 27, 2020 meeting and the July 2020 financial statement. Bills: Approve payment of bills totaling $840,800. 71. Diversity & Main Street Partnership: The council discussed separating the Main Street Partnership from the Borough. Action #1: Adopt Resolution 2020-06 to rescind the resolution that established the Main Street Partnership. Action #2: Adopt Resolution 2020-07 to signify the Borough’s desire to no longer oversee future events. Action #3: Grant tentative approval to Ordinance #653 for special event permits. Action #4: Approve the Operating Agreement between the Main Street Partnership and the Borough. Action #5: Create a standing diversity committee to be appointed by the President. Airport Runway Project (Item 10E): The low bid of $278,100 from Grannas Brothers is under consideration. The bid is valid until September 15th. Recommended Action: Award the contract to Grannas Brothers for resurfacing. Garbage/Recycling Bids (Item 10F): No action required; bids will be advertised next month. Department Reports (Item 11) Written reports were submitted by the following department heads: Police: Chief Wyland Public Works: Director Jeff Evans Community Development: Director Dana Koss Recreation: Director Dirk Johnson Planning Commission (Item 11G) Lot Merger: A proposal to merge three vacant parcels at 320 East High Street is pending. Recommended Action: Approve the merger, contingent upon Planning Commission approval. Other Items Ebensburg Zoning Board (Item 11H): No activity reported. Adjournment: The meeting will conclude after public comments and media questions.