Borough Council Cecilial Houser, Vice-President Jeffrey Ball Theresa. Jacoby Davel Kuhar Robert Miller Michael Owatt  Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Doug" Tusing, President  OFEBE  Monday, October 23, 2023  6:30 p.m. Phone: 814-472-8780 E-Mail: burg@ebemsburgpacom Website: www.ebensburgpa.om  RIA CO  Mayor Randy Datsko  AGENDA  CALL' TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  PUBLIC COMMENTS  Members oft the public are invited to comment at this time on any item appearing on the agenda.  1. CONSENT AGENDA  All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to bei routine and will be acted upon by a single motion. There will be no separate discussion ofthese items unless members ofthe Council request. specific items to be Item 6A: Approve report ofInframark for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations. Item 6B: Approve report ofl Inframark for the Water Treatment Plant Operations. Item 11E: Approve the minutes oft the September 25, 2023 regular monthly meeting of] Borough Item 11F: Approve thei financial statement for September and quarterly transfers.  removed for separate action.  Council.  Item 11G: Approve payment oft bills for October.  Recommended Action - Approve the consent agenda.  2. APPOINTMENTS TO. ADDRESS COUNCIL  3. CONSIDERATION OF ANY MOTION(S) TO. AMEND AGENDA  1    4. MAYOR'S REPORT  Item 4A: Report on Police Department 5. COUNCIL PRESIDENT COMMENTS  6. WATER, WASTEWATER & STORMWATER COMMITTEE  Ball, Kuhar & Miller  *] Item 6A: Report from Inframark on Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations  Inframark's written report was submitted regarding operations, projects and activities at the  wastewater plant for Council: review.  Recommended Action - Accept and approve report.  *Item 6B: Report from Inframark on Water Treatment Plant Operations  Inframark's written report was submitted regarding operations, projects and activities at the  water plant for Council review.  Recommended. Action - Accept and approve report.  Item 6C: Operating Agreement between thel Borough and Municipal Authority- An agreement  exists between the two parties that sets a compensation for the Authority toj pay the Borough for administrative support. The agreement allows for the adjustment oft the compensation through ai resolution by both parties. The current cost is $201,000/ year and Staff recommends an increase of 10%1 to $221,100 annually. The rate has not changed since 2017 but due to increased costs and expenditures, an adjustment is necessary and appropriate. Recommended Action - Approve. Joint Resolution #2023-1 governing the administrative support to the. Authority and increasing the rate to $221,100 annually.  7. RECREATION COMMITTEE  Jacoby, Miller & Owatt  Item 7A: Resolution #2023-11: A Resolution authorizing the submission ofa grant through the  Statewide. Local Share Account Grant.  Borough will apply for a grant for the procurement of playground equipment at thel Memorial  Field Playground.  Recommended Action-Approve Resolution #2023-11 authorizing the application ofa $50,000 grant through the Statewide: Local Share. Account Grant, and further authorizing Borough officers to execute. any and all documents required to secure the grant.  2    8. STREET COMMITTEE  Ball, Houser & Owatt  Item 8A: Sidewalk: and Curbing Project 2023:  Bids were awarded in February to CH & D Construction int the amount of$ $136,827.88. The tentative start date for this was September 28, 2023 but has changed to October 30, 2023 with an expected completion ofNovember 10, 2023, well before thel December 1, 2023 deadline.  Recommended Action - No action is required.  Item 8B: Pedestrian Crosswalk Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) for. Julian and  High Street  The Borough continues to pursue obtaining RFFBs for West High Street at thei intersection of Julian. Application to the State requires ai notarized application and a formal financial commitment from the Borough. This commitment is for the total funds for the construction (less any grants received) and the ongoing operation and maintenance oft the signal. The state will draft the plans for thel Borough tol be submitted for review. The estimated cost of Recommended Action - Approve the Application and the letter of commitment for the construction ofal RRFB on both sides of W. High Street at thei intersection of Julian Street.  construction is $50,000.  Item 8C: Resolution #2023-12: A Resolution authorizing the submission ofa a grant through the  Statewide Local Share Account Grant. High and. Julain Streets.  Borough will apply for a grant for thei installation of two RRFBS. at the intersection of West Recommended Action-Approve Resolution #2023-12 authorizing the application ofa $50,000 grant through the Statewide Local Share. Account Grant, and further authorizing Borough officers to execute any and all documents required to secure the grant.  9. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE  Houser, Jacoby & Kuhar  Item 9A: 2024. Annual Budget  The administrative committee has compiled ai tentative 2023 budget for Counci'sreview.  The 2024 Operating Budget calls for revenues of $6,881,360 and expenditures of $6,881,360.  The general fund budget is balanced without an increase in taxes.  3    Revenues $2,529,760 $2,181,600  Expenditures $2,529,760 $2,181,600 $2,005,530 $230,500 $6,947,390  Surplus/Deficit $0 $0 $0 $0 $0  General Fund Budget Water Fund Budget  Wastewater Fund Budget $2,005,530 Stormwater Fund Budget $ 230,500  Total Operating Fund  $6,947,390  The General Fund Budget reflects an increase of9.1% over last year. This increase is primarily due to overall inflation in supplies and services. Inj particular, the budget reflects ai new: five-yèar garbage and recycling contract and the hiring of an additional full-time police officer. The Water and Wastewater Fund Budgets have ai minimal increase, despite ai new: five-year  contract with Inframark for operations of the systems.  Recommended Action - Grant tentative approval to the 2024 annual budget and advertise for  public inspection.  10. DIVERSITY COMMITTEE 11. GENERAL BUSINESS  Kuhar & Houser  Item 11A: Ebensburg! Municipal Airport  RACRA requested thel Borough engineer tol look at the existing hangar, which is owned by thel Borough, to determine the feasibility of rehabilitation of thel hangar. After this review, the After. July's meeting, Council sought a second opinion from a structural engineer, who believes the structure can be rehabilitated. A meeting is scheduled next week to discuss temporary measures to secure the structure in preparation for potential long-term repairs in 2024. Prior to these repairs, the building will not be utilized. Further evaluation will be made concerning the current location and ongoing use ofthe fuel pumps.  structural engineer determined thel hangar could not bei rehabilitated.  Recommended Action- Dependent upon discussion.  4    Item 11B: The Borough advertised for the sale ofa 2015 Ford Explorer. Bids were opened today, and  staffwill recommend the sale oft the item tot the highest bidder.  Recommended Action - Award the sale oft the 2015 Ford Explorer to thel highest bidder. of the existing lease is until August 31, 20351 but the County has requested an extension ofthe lease until August 31, 2055. The County wants to insulate, heat and connect water to their existing building and they do not want to make the expenditures without the assurance ofan Recommended Action - Award the revised lease with the county for at term of September 1,  Item 11C: The Borough and Cambria County have a lease for the former Babcock Property. The term  extended lease.  2023 until August 31, 2055.  Item 11D: The Borough was notified by al letter from Marcus & Mack that Ms. Paula Teeter intends to  commence a cause ofaction against the Borough for an accident that allegedly occurred on July 19, 2023 at or near thei intersection ofHigh and Center Streets. At this time, wel have no additional details regarding the accident, as there was no police involvement or report. The  information had been forwarded to our insurance carrier. Recommended Action No Action Required  Item 11E: Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)  The minutes oft the September 25, 2023 regular meeting are presented for Council review and  approval.  Recommended Action - Approve the minutes of the previous meetings.  Item 11F: Financial Statement and Quarterly Transfers  The finançial statement for September 2023 and the third quarter transfers are presented for Recommended Action - Approve the September 2023 financial statement and quarterly  approval. transfers.  Item 11G: Bills  A list ofb bills totaling $694,304.06 for October 2023 is submitted: for approval. Recommended Action - Approve payment oft the bills as submitted.  12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS  Item 12A: Police Department  ChiefLoughran has submitted a written report on the police department's: activities during the  month.  5    Item 12B: Public Works Department  Public Works Director. Josh Surkovich has submitted a written report on the public works  department's: activities during the month.  Item 12C: Community Development Item 12D: Recreation Department Item 12E: Codes Enforcement  Community Development Director) Danea Koss has submitted a written report on the community development department's activities during the month.  Recreation Director Dirk. Johnson has submitted a written report on the recreation department's  activities during the month.  A monthly codes enforcement: report was forwarded to Council.  Item 12F: Ebensburg Municipal Authority  Acopy oft the minutes oft the last municipal authority meeting is included in Council's packet. recommended approval oft the Springer lot joiner for property located at 618 Margaret Street Recommended Action - Approve the Springer lot joiner at 6181 Margaret Street.  Item 12G: Ebensburg Planning Commission- At their October 5, 2023 meeting, the Planning Commission  from property obtained from 614 Margaret Street.  Item 12H: Ebensburg Zoning Hearing Board - A hearing was held on September 27, 2023: fora  variance at the residence ofMichale and Dawn Springer at 6181 Margaret Street. A variance was applied for thei rear and both side yard setbacks for the construction ofai fence. The Zoning  Hearing Board approved the variance. Recommended Action - No action required.  13. MEDIA COMMENISQUESIIONS  Representatives of the media are invited to comment and ask questions at this time on any issues,  whether or not on the agenda.  14. PUBLIC COMMENTS  Members oft the public are invited to comment. at this time on any issues, whether or not on the agenda.  15. EXECUTIVE SESSION- - Council will meet to discuss personnel matters.  16. ADJOURNMENT  6    Copies ofal!s staff reports and documents subject to disclosure that relate to any item of business referred to ont the agenda are available forp public inspection the Thursday before each regularly scheduled meeting at the Borough office, located at 300) West High Street, Ebensburg, Pa. Any documents: subjectt to disclosure that are provided to members of the Borough Council regarding any item on this agenda are available for public inspection att the Borough office orat In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities. Act, ifyou needs special assistance to participate int this meeting, please contact the Borough office (814)4 472-8780 or churg@-benshrgpacom. Notification 48-hours beforet the meeting will enable the Borough tor make reasonable arrangements. toe ensure accessibility tot this meeting.  wwchemsbHrmaen  7