# Minutes

- Summary: Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Minutes Date: November 22, 2021 Time: 6:30 p. m. – 7:22 p. m. Location: Council Room, Ebensburg Municipal Building Attendance Present: Doug Tusing (President), Dave…
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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Minutes Date: November 22, 2021 Time: 6:30 p. m. – 7:22 p. m. Location: Council Room, Ebensburg Municipal Building Attendance Present: Doug Tusing (President), Dave Kuhar (Vice President), Theres, Scot May, Cecilia Houser, Mike Owatt, Jeff Ball. Absent: Theresa Jacoby, Will Westrick (Junior Councilor). Others Present: Borough Manager Kelly Cook, Mayor Randy Datsko, Solicitor Blair Pawlowski, and various department directors. Key Decisions & Reports Public Comments North Julian Street: Mr. Ken Cummins voiced concerns regarding a suggestion to delete North Julian Street as a one-way street. Consent Agenda Hiring: Marley Ratchford and Ian McGrorey were hired part-time at the Tennis Center at a rate of $8. 50/hour. Approvals: The minutes from the October 25, 2021 meeting, the financial statement, and payment of bills were approved. Street Committee: Julian Street One-Way Proposal Council discussed a previous suggestion to make North Julian Street two-way. Staff received three resident responses: two opposed the change, and one stated it did not matter. Chief Wyland changed his position and now prefers to keep the street as is. Decision: Council reached a consensus to keep Julian Street as it is with no changes. 2022 Annual Budget The 2022 Operating Budget calls for revenues of $6,354,380 and expenditures of $6,287,745. This marks the 12th consecutive year without a tax increase for general purposes. Fund Breakdown: General Fund: $2,186,580 (Revenue/Expenditures). Increased by 2. 2% due to healthcare and pension costs. Water Fund: $1,999,300 (Revenue/Expenditures). Increased by 10. 4% due to debt for system repairs. Wastewater Fund: $1,940,000 Revenue / $1,873,365 Expenditures. Stormwater Fund: $228,500 (Revenue/Expenditures). Pension Plans: Council adopted revised Minimum Municipal Obligations (MMO) for 2021: Non-uniformed plan: $99,638. Uniformed plan: $14,696. Swimming Pool Rehabilitation Council approved a proposal from Aquatic Facility Design for comprehensive design services and plans to rehabilitate the Ebensburg Pool. Cost: $19,000. Ebensburg Municipal Authority (EMA) Resolution #2021-09: Approved an amendment to the EMA’s Articles of Incorporation, extending its term of existence until November 15, 2071. Resolution #2021-10: Approved an amendment to the lease between the Borough and EMA to coincide with the Authority's term of existence. Agreement Amendment: Approved an amendment to extend the lease agreement until November 15, 2071. High Street Waterline: The EMA received approval for a grant and low-interest loan for the High Street Waterline replacement project. Loan closing is scheduled for March 2022. Borough Fees for Fiscal Year 2022 Tax Collection Duplication: Fee increased from $3 to $5. 00. Tax Collection Certification: Fee increased from $10 to $15. 00. Pavilion Rentals: Fee remains $50. 00, but a new refundable deposit of $25. 00 is required (total due at rental: $75. 00). This deposit will be refunded if rules are followed. Grants Dog Park: The Borough, on behalf of the Rotary Club, was awarded a $112,000 grant from DCED (out of a requested $219,000) for a dog park. Cross-Country Skis: The YPCC received a $5,500 grant from the Community Foundation of the Alleghenies to purchase skis for rental. Department Reports Public Works: Director Jeff Evans reported the department was busy with Christmas decorations. Community Development: Director Danea Koss reported on upcoming Turkey Trot and Dickens of a Christmas events. John Kimball accepted the role of Grand Marshal. The mural committee selected the salt garage at Lake Rowena for a new mural project starting in Spring. Recreation: Director Dirk Johnson reported on the grant approval for cross-country skis and equipment for rental at the YPCC. Public Comments (Adjournment) Mr. Ken Cummins suggested using the front-end loader for snow removal on the 200 block of Julian Street. Next Meeting: Monday, December 20th. The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p. m.