Agenda

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

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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.