# Minutes

- Summary: Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Minutes - May 24, 2021 Meeting Details: Date: Monday, May 24, 2021 Time: 6:30 p. m. to 6:58 p. m. Location: Community Room, Ebensburg Municipal Building Presiding…
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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Minutes - May 24, 2021 Meeting Details: Date: Monday, May 24, 2021 Time: 6:30 p. m. to 6:58 p. m. Location: Community Room, Ebensburg Municipal Building Presiding Officer: President Doug Tusing (serving as acting Mayor) Attendance: Present: Doug Tusing, Dave Kuhar, Theresa Jacoby, Scot May, Cecilia Houser, Jeff Ball, Will Westrick (Junior Councilor) Absent: Mike Owatt, Randy Datsko (Mayor) Others Present: Kelly Cook (Borough Manager), Matt Gribbler (Solicitor), Danea Koss, Dirk Johnson, Jeff Evans, Kristen Baudoux Consent Agenda The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included: Approval of minutes from the April 26, 2021 meeting. Approval of the financial statement. Approval of bill payments. Recreation Committee Updates Dog Park Development Easement Approval: Council unanimously approved a $1. 00 easement between T 5 Properties (Ebensburg Animal Hospital) and the Borough for a dog park. The easement allows land use for dogs, owners, and guests, with fencing along boundaries. T 5 Properties can revoke the easement with two years' written notice. Grant Commitment: Council unanimously approved a letter of commitment to DCNR supporting a grant application for the dog park. The Borough commits to providing 15% local match through land value and water line installation. Resolution: Council unanimously approved Resolution 2021-01, authorizing Borough Manager Kelly Cook to execute documents for the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program Grant. Recreation Board Appointment New Member: Council unanimously appointed Rory Coleman to the Ebensburg Recreation Board to complete Chuck Marcinko's unexpired term until December 2023. Street Committee Projects Sidewalk Project Ameron Construction began work on March 5, 2021. Curbing and sidewalk on West Horner Street are nearing completion. Excavation has started on West Crawford. Completion Date: July 31, 2021 Paving Project Cost Estimate: $546,514 Timeline: Bids to be advertised May 27th and June 3rd, opened June 22nd, with award scheduled for the June 28th Council Meeting. Center and High Street Signal Project: Installation of audible signals at the crosswalk for a visually impaired resident. Cost: $7,875. 50 (quote from Tel-Power) Status: Council unanimously approved the purchase and installation. Liquid Fuels Funds Council unanimously approved an application to Cambria County for allocation of the County Liquid Fuels Tax Fund, with funds designated for paving projects. Administration Committee Pension Plan Updates Chief Administrative Officer: Council unanimously appointed the Borough Manager as Chief Administrative Officer for all Borough Pension Plans. New Plan: Council unanimously approved an agreement with Empower Retirement for a Defined Contribution Plan effective January 1, 2021. Cost: $3,800 annually (billed quarterly) plus 1. 4% asset-based fee on participant accounts. Part-time Employee Hires New Hires: Skylar Bloom, Olivia Griffith, and Ben Young (office assistants at YPPC front desk); Jewel Sikora (lifeguard). Pay Rate: $8. 50/hour General Business Airport Project Project: Rehabilitation of Taxiways (A, B, C, D) and Apron at Ebensburg Airport. Scope: Pavement crack repair, overlay, and shoulder backup material placement. Funding: 100% FAA funds through CARES Act (no local match required). Timeline: Pre-bid meeting scheduled for May 26, 2021; bids due June 15, 2021. Department Reports Police Department Received aggressive driving grant for enhanced crosswalk, jaywalking, and stop sign enforcement. Participated in Drug Take Back Day in April. Community Development Department New Businesses: Keystone Woodworx and Ax'd Up Axe Throwing Lounge opening. Events Planned: Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony, Ebensburg Night at the Curve, Fishing Meet Up Program (June 21st at Lake Rowena). Publication: Ebensburg Magazine recently released. Recreation Department YPCC Golf Outing scheduled for June 11th. 3-on-3 outdoor basketball tournament planned. Pool opening day: Saturday, May 29th. Public Comments Kristen Baudoux (Mainline Newspapers) asked about pool access and grant details for the dog park project. Mr. Link inquired about ongoing street sweeping throughout the Borough. Meeting Adjourned: 6:58 PM Minutes Recorded by: Danea Koss, Community Development Director