# Agenda

- Summary: Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, September 26, 2022 Time: 6:30 p. m. Borough Leadership Mayor: Randy Datsko Council President: Doug Tusing Vice-President: Cecilia Houser…
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- Published: 2022-09-26
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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, September 26, 2022 Time: 6:30 p. m. Borough Leadership Mayor: Randy Datsko Council President: Doug Tusing Vice-President: Cecilia Houser Members: Jeffrey Ball, Theresa Jacoby, Dave Kuhar, Robert Miller, Michael Owatt Key Agenda Items & Updates Consent Agenda (Routine Approvals) The following items are considered routine and will be approved in 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 August 22, 2022 meeting. Approval of the financial statement for August. Approval of bills for September. Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee High Street Water Line Replacement: Work began June 20. Substantial completion is expected by September 29, with final completion estimated for November 28. The main installation is complete; W. A. Petrakis is currently connecting service laterals and replacing lead lines. Recreation Committee Dog Park: The Borough was awarded a $30,000 Mini-Grant from the Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission. Staff will meet with the Rotary Club to discuss construction administration. Street Committee 2022 Street Paving: The project was awarded to Grannas Brothers for $269,988. 29. Paving is scheduled to start September 26 and finish by October 4, pending weather conditions. Sidewalk and Curbing Project: Bids were received from BCS Construction ($163,900) and Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. ($345,010. 10). BCS Construction withdrew their bid due to an error. Staff recommends rejecting all bids and rebidding the project later this year. Administration Committee AFSCME Contract: Negotiations with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees are proceeding. The current contract expires December 31, 2022. 2022 Budget Preparation: Preliminary numbers are being prepared. A tentative budget will be compiled in October for Council review, with final adoption expected in November. Employee Pension Plans: Council must approve the Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) calculations by September 30. Non-uniformed plan MMO: $91,820 Uniformed plan MMO: $16,401 Defined contribution plan MMO: $5,991 Employee contribution rates for both uniformed and non-uniformed plans remain at 3%. General Business Fireworks Law: Council will review Act 74 of 2022. The Mayor and Police Chief recommend prohibiting consumer fireworks within the borough, with specific exceptions (e. g. , no use by persons under 18, no use within 150 feet of a building/vehicle). Hazard Mitigation Plan: Council is asked to adopt Resolution #2022-14, adopting the updated Cambria County Hazard Mitigation Plan as the Borough’s plan. Façade Grant: Staff recommends applying for a new $50,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Financials: Approval of August 2022 financial statements. Approval of September bills totaling $586,655. 90. Department Reports Written reports were submitted by the following department heads: Police Department (Chief Wyland) Public Works Department (Director Josh Surkovich) Community Development (Director Danea Koss) Recreation Department (Director Dirk Johnson) Other Updates Codes Enforcement: A monthly report was forwarded to Council. Ebensburg Municipal Authority: Minutes from the last meeting are included in the packet. Ebensburg Planning Commission: No activity reported.