# Minutes

- Summary: Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Minutes — July 26, 2021 Meeting Details: Date: Monday, July 26, 2021 Time: 6:30 p. m. to 7:13 p. m. Location: Community Room, Ebensburg Municipal Building Presiding…
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Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Minutes — July 26, 2021 Meeting Details: Date: Monday, July 26, 2021 Time: 6:30 p. m. to 7:13 p. m. Location: Community Room, Ebensburg Municipal Building Presiding: President Doug Tusing Attendees Present: Doug Tusing (President) Scot May Cecilia Houser Mike Owatt Jeff Ball Absent: Dave Kuhar (Vice President) Theresa Jacoby Will Westrick (Junior Councilor) Others in Attendance: Kelly Cook, Borough Manager Randy Datsko, Mayor Blair Pawlowski, Solicitor Danea Koss, Community Development Director Dirk Johnson, Recreation Director Jeff Evans, Public Works Director Kristin Baudoux, The Mountaineer Herald Audience: 3 members Opening & Consent Agenda Pledge of Allegiance recited. No public comments received. Consent Agenda approved unanimously on motion by Ms. Houser: Approved minutes from June 28, 2021 meeting. Approved financial statement. Approved payment of bills. Committee Reports Water/Wastewater Committee Wastewater Plant Operations: Mr. Ball reported that Inframark provided written reports for the wastewater plant; copies were included in Council’s packet. Water Treatment Plant Operations: Mr. Ball also reported that Inframark provided written reports for the water plant; copies were included in Council’s packet. Recreation Committee No report submitted. Street Committee 2021 Sidewalk Project: Contractor: Ameron Construction Start date: March 5, 2021 Completion date: July 16, 2021 (before July 31 deadline) Contract awarded: February 22, 2021 Total cost: $768,467. 00 Property owners who installed their own sidewalks had until September 9, 2021 (180 days from July 12) to complete work — no exceptions for weather. 2021 Paving Project: Contractor: New Enterprise Notice to proceed: July 19, 2021 Deadline for completion: September 28, 2021 Center and High Street Signal: Audible alert for walk/don’t walk signal has been ordered. Expected installation: next month (August 2021). Administration Committee No report submitted. Diversity Committee Supporting efforts to host a Spring Festival in Ebensburg next year. Will celebrate diversity and cultural heritage of the area. General Business PLCB Noise Enforcement Ordinance Since 2008, Ebensburg Borough has enforced noise regulations at licensed liquor establishments, exempting them from PLCB enforcement. Exemption last approved in 2016; due for renewal. Resolution #2021-02 submitted to petition PLCB to renew exemption. Motion to adopt Resolution #2021-02 passed unanimously on motion by Ms. Houser. Copy of petition, map of exempted area, and boundary descriptions included in Council’s packet. Cambria County Release of Claims Class action lawsuit filed by Chester Upland School District against Pennsylvania counties and local Prothonotaries over fees charged to municipalities. County determined municipalities were charged more than a $10 limit. County intends to reimburse all municipalities, including $6. 50 to Ebensburg Borough. Motion to release Cambria County and Prothonotary from claims contingent upon receipt of $6. 50 reimbursement — passed unanimously on motion by Ms. Houser. Department Reports Police Department Chief Wyland reported: Placement of Safe Exchange Zone at Cambria County Courthouse. Installation of restricted parking signs near Memorial Field. Public Works Department Director Jeff Evans reported: Fish delivery at Lake Rowena and Jenks Dam. Work on lead line replacement along High Street. Efforts to pinpoint water leakages to reduce water loss. Community Development Director Danea Koss reported: Upcoming Downtown Shutdown and Homecoming event. Updates on Concerts in the Park, Farmer’s Markets, and Volunteer Appreciation Night. Recreation Department Director Dirk Johnson submitted a written report on monthly activities (details not summarized in minutes). Public Comments & Adjournment Public Comment: Mayor Datsko asked Council to consider limiting window service hours in the Borough Building to two hours per day. Council decided to hold off on decision since new secure payment drop box was recently installed. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn made by Ms. Houser — passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:13 p. m. Minutes Recorded by: Danea Koss, Community Development Director