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Ebensburg Municipal Authority Meeting Agenda

Ebensburg Municipal Authority Meeting Agenda (December 18, 2023)

The following is a summary of the agenda for the Ebensburg Municipal Authority meeting scheduled for Monday, December 18, 2023.

Date: Monday, December 18, 2023
Time: 4:00 p. m.
Location: Borough of Ebensburg Office, 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, PA
Authority Members: Gerald McMullen (Chair), Eric Rummel (V-Chairman), Renee Martin-Nagle, Heather Abbs, and Randy Seymour.
Manager: Kelly Cook

1. Public Comments & Consent Agenda

Public Comments: The public is invited to comment on any agenda item.
Consent Agenda Items: These routine items will be approved by a single motion unless requested for separate discussion.
- Approval of minutes from the November 2023 meeting.
- Approval of the Financial Statement for November 2023.
- Approval of bills for December 2023.

2. Reports & Operations

Inframark: Luke Byrne will provide reports on Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations (Item 5A) and Water Treatment Plant Operations (Item 5B).
Operations & Maintenance: Josh Surkovich will report on public works department activities.

3. Engineer Report & Waterline Project

Phase I: Waterline Replacement Project: Ten bids were received and opened on December 12, 2023.
Recommendation: Approve Contract No. 2023-1 for Phase I to Guyer Brothers in the amount of $6,172,025. 20.

4. General Business & Financials

Bills: A list of bills totaling $141,773. 79 for December is submitted for approval.
2024 Budget Review: Scheduled for discussion (no action required).
Risk Mitigation: Discussion regarding DEP recommendations for flushing lead lines. Staff requests waiving water usage charges for homeowners during the flushing period to avoid high bills.
Fee Schedule / Rate Resolution: Consideration of Resolution #2023-09 to adopt a new schedule of rates and charges for water and sewer service.
Lease Agreement Amendment: Consideration of Resolution #2023-10 to amend the lease with the Borough of Ebensburg. This includes increasing annual lease payments to cover increased debt service from 2024 PENNVEST water construction loans.

5. PENNVEST Funding & Motions

Resolution #2023-18: Authorization to approve the GUARANTY AGREEMENT and related documents for PENNVEST funding.
- Total Amount: $7,906,091. 00
- Breakdown: Maximum loan amount of $4,922,366. 00 and maximum principal forgiveness loan amount of $2,983,725. 00.
Motion to Proceed: Authorization for the Authority to proceed with projects and close on the $7,906,091. 00 loan and a $629,370. 00 Funding Offer from PENNVEST.

Media Comments: Representatives of the media are invited to comment and ask questions.
Executive Session: A session will be held to receive advice from counsel.
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.