Borough Council Cecilia Houser, Vice-President Jeffrey Ball Theresa. Jacoby Davel Kuhar Robert Miller Michael Owatt  Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Doug" Tusing, President  OF EB  Monday, October 24, 2022  6:30 p.m. Phone: 814-472-8780 E-Mail: burg@ebemsbargpacom Website: www.ebensburgpa.com  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  Alli items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered: to bei routine and will be acted upon by as single motion. There will be no. separate discussion ofthese items unless members ofthe Council request specific items to be Item 6A: Approve report ofInframark fort the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Item 6B: Approve report ofInframark for the Water Treatment Plant Operations Item 11D: Approve the minutes oft the September 26, 2022 regular monthly meeting of Borough  removedj for separate action.  Council.  Item 11E: Approve the financial statement for September. Item11F: Approve payment of 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. MAYORSREPORT  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: High Street Water Line Replacement Project  Work began on Monday, June 20th. Substantial completion occurred by September 29, 2022. Final completion is estimated by November 28, 2022. The installation oft the water main is complete. W. A. Petrakis has completed the connection of water service lateral lines for each facility along the project corridor that required a new. lateral and restoration  and final paving will commence. Recommended Action - No action required  7. RECREATION COMMITTEE Item 7A: Dog Park  Jacoby, Miller & Owatt  Ar meeting between the Rotary and Recreation Committee occurred on September 28, 2022 to discuss the administration oft the dog park construction and project administration. Both parties agreed that all money willl be received by the Borough from the Rotary prior to the award of the bid. The Borough will be responsible for ensuring compliance and administering the grants, but the Rotary will assist as much as possible.  2    Recommended Action - No action required.  Item 7B: Pier at. Lake Rowena  Thel handicap accessible pier at Lake Rowena has reached the end ofi its functional life and needs to be rebuilt. The Main Street Partnership graciously offered to participate financially in the project. The total cost to thel borough will be approximately $35,000 with the partnership contributing approximately $15,000 towards that. Funds will be included int the Recommended Action - No action: required. Item will be approved by Council as part oft the  2023 Budget fort this project. 2023 Budget.  8. STREET COMMITTEE  Ball, Houser & Owatt  Item 8A: 2022 Street Paving Project  The paving project was awarded to Grannas Brothers in the amount of $269,988.29. Grannas  Brothers completed thej paving work on October 5, 2022. Recommended Action -No action isi required.  9. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Item 9A: AFSCME Contract  Houser,Jacoby & Kuhar  Negotiations with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees have commenced for the current contract expiring on December 31, 2022. The committees have met numerous times and negotiations are: nearing completion with a discussion ofa contract  to occur this evening in an executive session. Recommended Action - No action required  Item 9B 2022 Budget Preparation  The Manager is preparing preliminary budget numbers. The Administration Committee met on October 18, 2022 to compile ai tentative budget for Council's review at thel November meeting. Final adoption is expected at the December Council meeting.  Recommended Action - No action required.  Item 9C: Public Works Hire  A vacant full-time position inj public works has existed and aj part-time seasonal employee  applied for the position. Jason Bacho was hired.  3    Recommended Action - Make it ai matter of record that. Jason Bacho was hired as a full-time  public works employee at the rate of$17.51 per hour.  10. DIVERSITY COMMITTEE 11. GENERAL BUSINESS  Kuhar & Houser  Item 11A: Ordinance #664 regarding the revised Fireworks Law  Thel Borough has the right to regulate fireworks within the borough and this ordinance provides a consumer fireworks permit by exception process. The exceptions are as follows: (a) that no one under the age of1 18 will purchase, possess or use Consumer (b) that Consumer Fireworks will not be used on private property or on public property, including, but not limited to, streets, parking lots, sidewalks and parks, without the express permission oft the owner or entity that controls the (c) that the Consumer Fireworks will not be used within, directed at or directed from a "vehicle" or building" as those two terms are defined int the Law; (d) that the Consumer Fireworks will not be directed at another person; (e) that the Consumer Fireworks will not be used by aj person who is under the influence ofa alcohol, a controlled substance or another drug; and (f) that the Consumer Fireworks will notl be used within 150: feet ofal building or vehicle, whether or not the building or vehicle is owned by the user of the Recommended Action - Grant tentative approval to Ordinance #664 establishing procedures and requirements pertaining to consumer fireworks permits.  Fireworks;  property;  Consumer Fireworks  Item 11B: Minutes of] Previous Meeting(s)  The minutes oft the September 26, 2022 regular meeting are presented for Council review and  approval.  Recommended Action - Approve the minutes oft the previous meeting(s). The finançial statement for September 2022 and is presented for approval. Recommended Action - Approve the August 2022 financial statement. A list ofbills totaling $414,300.82 for October 2022 is submitted for approval. Recommended Action - Approve payment of the bills as submitted.  Item 11C: Financial Statement  Item 11D: Bills  4    12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Item 12A: Police Department  Chief Wyland has submitted a written report on the police department's activities during the Public Works Director. Josh Surkovich has submitted a written report on the public works Community Development Director Danea Koss has submitted a written report on the community development department's: activities during the month.  month.  Item 12B: Public Works Department Item 12C: Community Development  department's: activities during thei month.  Item 12D: Recreation Department Item 12E: Codes Enforcement  Recreation Director Dirk. Johnson has submitted a written report on the recreation department's  activities during the month.  A1 monthly codes enforcement report was forwarded to Council.  Item 12F: Ebensburg Municipal Authority  Ac copy of the minutes oft the last municipal authority meeting is included in Council's packet.  * Item 12G: Ebensburg Planning Commission - No activity Item 12H: Ebensburg Zoning Board - No activity  13. MEDIA COMMENTS/QUESTIONS  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 of 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 Collective Bargaining Agreement and other  personnel issues. 16. ADJOURNMENT  5    Copies ofa all staff reporis and documents: subject to disclosure that relate to any item of business referred to on the agenda are availablej for public inspection the Thursday before each regularly scheduled meeting att the Borough office, located at3 3001 West High Street, Ebensburg, Pa. Any documents subject to disclosure that are providedto members oft the Borough Council regarding any item on: this agenda are available forp public inspection at thel Borough office orat In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities. Act, ify you need special assistance top participate ini this meeting, please contact the Borough office (814) 472-8780 ore churg@-benburgpacom Notification 48-hours before the meeting will enable the Borough to make reasonable arrangements. to ensure accessibility tot this meeting.  wa.chemsburacon  6