Ebensburg Municipal Authority Meeting Agenda

Meeting Overview

The Ebensburg Municipal Authority is scheduled to hold a regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 4:30 p. m. The meeting will take place at the Borough office located at 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, PA.

Key Personnel:

• Chair: Gerald McMullen
• V-Chairman: Eric Rummel
• Manager: Kelly Cook

Agenda Highlights

Consent Agenda (Item 2)

The following routine items are grouped for a single motion approval:

• Approval of minutes from the March 28, 2022 meeting.
• Approval of the Financial Statement for March 2022.
• Approval of bill payments for April 2022.

Inframark Reports (Item 5)

• Wastewater: Mike Montgomery will provide a report on projects and activities at the wastewater plant.
• Water: Luke Byrne will provide a report on projects and activities at the water plant.

Solicitor Items (Item 7)

Several resolutions regarding PENNVEST funding and lease agreements are up for consideration:

• Legal Services: Approval of professional service agreements for PENNVEST projects with Attorney C. J. Webb (EMA Solicitor) and Attorney Blair Pawlowski (Ebensburg Borough Solicitor).
• Resolution #2022-02: Authorizes officers to sign necessary documents for PENNVEST funding applications and loan awards.
• Resolution #2022-03: Authorizes reimbursement of general funds for project costs up to a maximum loan amount of $1,505,765. 00 and a principal forgiveness loan amount of $1,265,610. 00.
• Resolution #2022-04: Secures funding for the construction of improvements to the public drinking water system, specifically replacing antiquated, lead-containing waterlines.
• Lease Amendments (Resolutions #2022-05 and Motion 7F): Amends the Agreement of Lease to increase annual lease payments from the Borough to cover increased debt service resulting from the water construction project.

Other Business (Item 10)

• Highway Permit: Approval of Resolution #2022-07 to sign the PENNDOT highway occupancy permit for the High Street Waterline Replacement Project.
• Highway Bond: Approval of the Highway Restoration and Maintenance Bond.
• Property Purchase: A request from Logan Gray (Legend Strength & Fitness Warehouse) to purchase a small piece of property at the entrance of the Water Plant.
• Sewer Authority: Discussion regarding a prioritized list of projects by the Sewer Authority.

Public Access

• Public Comments: Open for comments on any agenda item.
• Media Comments: Representatives invited to ask questions.
• Executive Session: Scheduled for receiving advice from legal counsel.

Accessibility and Records

Copies of staff reports are available for public inspection at the Borough office or online. Residents requiring special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Borough office at least 48 hours before the meeting.