Ebensburg Municipal Authority Meeting Agenda

Meeting Overview

The Ebensburg Municipal Authority is scheduled to hold a meeting on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 4:00 p. m. The meeting will take place at the Borough office located at 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, PA.

Key Personnel:

• Chairman: Gerald McMullen
• V-Chairman: Robert Datsko
• Secretary/Treasurer: Eric Rummel
• Members: Heather Abbs, Renee Martin-Nagle
• Manager: Kelly Cook

Agenda Highlights

Consent Agenda (Item 2)

The following routine items are proposed for approval via a single motion:

• Item 10A: Approval of minutes from the September 20, 2021 regular meeting and the October 7, 2021 special meeting.
• Item 10B: Approval of the Financial Statement for September 2021.
• Item 10C: Approval of payment of bills for October 2021.

Inframark Reports (Item 5)

• Wastewater Treatment Plant: Mike Montgomery will provide a report on projects and activities.
• Water Treatment Plant: Luke Byrne will provide a report on projects and activities.

General Business (Item 10)

• Bills: A list of bills totaling $99,767. 21 for October is submitted for approval.

PennVest Funding Offer

The Authority received a funding offer from PennVest for the High Street Waterline Replacement project.

• Grant Amount: $1,265,610
• Loan Amount: $805,765. 00
• Interest Rates: 1% for the first five years; 1. 743% for years six through twenty.
• Action Required: Approve the funding offer.

2021 Budget & Rates (Item 9E)

The agenda addresses a draft 2022 budget which shows an annual operating deficit in the water fund of approximately $50,000. To address this and fund capital projects, a rate adjustment is proposed.

• Proposed Rate Adjustment: Increase water rates from $60. 25 to $70. 25 per 2-month billing cycle (or $67. 00/2 mo in base rate) and from $8. 00/1K to $8. 50/1K in the usage rate.
• Effective Date: November 1, 2021.
• Financial Impact: This adjustment is expected to generate $127,990 in additional income, covering debt service for the PennVest loan and a short-term loan for repairs.

Other Items

• Operations & Maintenance Report: Jeff Evans will report on public works department activities.
• Executive Session: Scheduled for Item 13.

Public Access & Accommodations

• Document Inspection: Copies of staff reports and documents are available for public inspection at the Borough office (300 West High Street) or online at www. ebensburgpa. com.
• Disability Access: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals requiring special assistance should contact the Borough office at (814) 472-8780 or eburg@ebensburgpa. com at least 48 hours before the meeting.