The regular monthly meeting of the Ebensburg Borough Council was called to order on Monday, January 23, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. ini the Council Room of the Ebensburg Municipal Building by President,  Doug Tusing. Present:  Doug Tusing, President Robert Miller Mike Owatt JeffBall Dave Kuhar Theresa Jacoby Kelly Cook, Borough Manager Terry Wyland, ChiefofPolice Danea Koss, Community Development Director Dirk. Johnson, Recreation Director Josh Surkovich, Public Works Director Phil Sutton, Ebensburg Rotary Club Luke Byrne, Inframark Katie Smolen, The Tribune Democrat Randy Datsko, Mayor Blair Pawlowksi, Solicitor  Cecilia Houser, Vice President, via phone  Others:  Absent: Audience: 3  A. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. B. Public Comments - None. C. Consent Agenda  Ms. Jacoby made a motion to approve the consent agenda containing the following items. (Kuhar) 1. Approve report ofInframark for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations. 2. Approve: report oft the Inframark for the Water Treatment Plant Operations. 4. Approve the financial statement for December and quarterly transfers.  Motion passed unanimously.  3. Approve the minutes of the December 19, 2022 regular monthly meetings of Borough Council.  5. Approve payment ofbills for. January. D. Appointments to Address Council-None.  E. Mayor's Report - None.  F. Council President - Mr. Tusing shared that he had received a letter from Dauntless Fire Company updating Council on their planned 2023 activities. He added that, in addition to their service herei in Ebensburg, they are often called in to provide support to surrounding communities. He expressed  thanks and appreciation for all that they do.    Regular Meeting January 23, 2023 Page 2 of4  G. Water/Wastewater Committee  1. Report from Inframark on Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations and activities at the wastewater plant for Council review. 2. Report from Inframark on Water Treatment Plant Operations and activities at the water plant for Council review.  Mr. Kuhar reported that Inframark's written report was submitted regarding operations, projects  Mr. Kuhar reported that Inframark's written report was submitted regarding operations, projects  H. Recreation Committee- - None. Street Committee -None. J.A Administration Committee  1. Consider an Amendment to the Manager's Agreement regarding residency.  Mr. Kuhar reported that the current manager's agreement: required that residency, within a 25- milei radius, be established within one year ofe employment. Due to the current housing market, the manager was unable to meet this deadline and required a one-year extension, which was granted last. January. Despite extensive effort, the manager has been unable to comply with the residency requirement and is requesting another extension. He added that this issue will be  discussed in an executive session prior to the end oftonight's meeting.  K. Diversity Committee - None. L. General Business 1.1 Dog Park  Ms. Cook reported that the Rotary has secured the necessary funding for a total estimated project cost of$245,000 for the construction oft the dog park at 962 Rowena Drive. The specifications are completed toj put the project out for bid this month and to: receive thel bids for award next month. Priori to the issuance of an award, the Rotary will be turning over the raised money to the Borough. The Borough staff will oversee thej project, submit the necessary paperwork to Mr. Owatt made ai motion to put the dog park project out for bid this month. (Miller) Motion  different funding agencies for reimbursement and pay the bills.  passed unanimously.  2. Borough's Contribution to the Dog Park Project  Ms. Cook reported that the Borough made a commitment toi install the necessary drainage prior to the construction, which was not yet done. The Borough previously anticipated the cost oft the pipe out of capital construction with the labori in-house. The estimated cost for the installation of Ms. Jacoby made a motion to approve an expenditure out oft thel borough's capital budget of $37,900.00 for drainage at the new Dog Park. (Miller) Motion passed unanimously.  the drainage is $37,900.00.    Regular Meeting January 23, 2023 Page 3 of4  3. Dog Control  Ms. Cook reported that the Cambria County Humane Society has asked the borough to consider entering into an agreement with them regarding dog control. In the past, the Borough had designated an individual to serve as the Dog Control Officer (most recently, it was aj part-time officer). For the last several years, al Dog Control Officer wasi not specifically appointed, and any dog-related complaints were handled directly by the Police Department. Generally, the Borough Mr. Miller made ai motion to not enter into an agreement with the Cambria County Humane Society to take over the borough's dog control. (Ball) Motion passed unanimously.  receives only a handful ofs such complaints each year.  M. Department Report  1.P Police Department - ChiefWyland reported that there were quite a few complaints with regard to the recent enforcement of the parking against traffic violation, but it is working and people 2.1 Public Works Department- - Mr. Surkovich reported that several water leaks havel been discovered and fixed including one at West & Horner Street, one in front of the Post Office and 3.C Community Development - Ms. Koss reported on upcoming events including WinterFest on February 4th and Art in Bloom on April 29th & 30th. She added that Main Street Membership renewals are coming in and now: is a great time for any local businesses to join, as membership is 4. Recreation Department - Mr. Johnson reported that he is working with Portage Ambulance Association to try to get a grant towards the purchase of AEDs for thel ballfields and the Tennis  seem to be complying.  several others.  free for the first year for new members.  Center.  N. Media Comments/Questions - Ms. Katie Smolen, The Tribune Democrat, asked ift the $37,900.00  that the borough is paying toward the Dog Park Project is part of thel bid.  O. Public Comments  1.N Mr. Bill Link, N. Spruce Street, asked when thel borough' 's webcams will be back up and running and what the impact on the Borough's liability insurance would be for the Dog Park. 2. Mr. Mike Murphy, N. Spruce Street, asked about the status of an ongoing water issue on South 3. Mr. Tom Bortel, E. Sample Street, questioned Council's ability to award funds to the Dog Park P. Executive Session - Council entered into executive session at 6:57 p.m. and subsequently re- opened the public portion ofthe meeting at 7:16 p.m. Upon exiting Executive Session, Ms. Houser made ai motion to approve an additional one-year extension for the borough manager to comply  Marion Street.  Project prior to bids being received.  with thei residency requirement. (Jacoby)    Regular Meeting January 23, 2023 Page 4 of4  Roll call was taken: Houser Ball Kuhar  Yes Yes Yes  Jacoby Owatt  Yes No Motion passed 5-2  Miller Tusing  No Yes  Adjournment- - There being no further business, Ms. Jacoby made ai motion to adjourn. (Owatt)  Motion passed unanimously. Meeting Adjourned 7:181 PM  Minutes Recorded by: Danea Koss, Community Development Director