Ebensburg Recreation Board Minutes March 11, 2026

Meeting Overview

The Ebensburg Recreation Board held its monthly meeting on March 11, 2026, at the Ebensburg Borough Office. The meeting was called to order at 6:37 PM by Phil Woo and adjourned at 7:17 PM.

Attendance:

• Present: Rebecca Williamson, Samantha Kemock, Susan Kuhar, Phil Woo, Ashley Bobby, and Amber Mesoras.
• Absent: Theresa Jacoby, Rory Coleman, and Melanie Boland.

Board Appointments

• Ashley Bobby was voted in for a three-year term. The motion was made by Samantha Kemock and seconded by Amber Mesoras.

Old Business Updates

• YPCC (Youth and Community Center):
  • New equipment, including a Contour 2 rower and a Life Fitness spin bike, has been purchased and delivered.
  • The winter basketball league is concluding with no reported issues.
  • Security checks will continue on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
• Lake Rowena Grant:
  • Quotes for outdoor lighting and security were discussed with the borough manager and Comcast. Bids will be issued after the dredging bid is finalized.
  • Changes to the concession stand and restrooms have been made; the board is awaiting new plans from the engineer.
• Pool:
  • An Amler Grant is due in October 2026; RD will follow up with the Borough Manager.
  • The board decided to install self-adhesive, flat non-slip strips in the shallow end of the pool to prevent tripping hazards. This motion was made by Samantha Kemock and seconded by Amber Mesoras.
  • Pool staff hiring will be determined after March 15th.

New Business

• Memorial Ballfields:
  • The borough received an LSG grant of $42,000 for the reconstruction of McDonald’s Field and First Energy Field.
  • A competitive bid of $108,300 was rejected by the council. The Request for Bids (RFB) has been reposted with a deadline of March 17th. The project is expected to be completed by April 30th, weather permitting.
  • Leases Approved: The board approved leases for the Ebensburg Youth League (McDonald's Field, 6 years, $750/year) and Bishop Carroll Softball (1 year, $750). These payments are intended to help with future field maintenance. The motion was made by Amber Mesoras and seconded by Ashley Bobby.
• YPCC Project: The "Brighten the Burg" project is scheduled for April 29th, led by CCHS Juniors and Seniors. Activities will include weeding, mulching, cleaning, and painting various locations in the borough.
• Lake Field: The opening day for Ebensburg Youth League Baseball is set for May 1st.

Next Meeting

The next meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the borough office. Minutes were recorded by Rebecca Williamson.