Meeting Minutes – August 2025

September 8,2025

The August meeting of the Yorkana Borough Council was called to order by President Steve Daugherty on 8/11, followed by the pledge of allegiance and invocation by Lyn McElhenny. Additional members present were: Nita Smith, Dave Bardo, Marv Henise, Christine Grosh, Ruthann Palacios, Jolene Kirsch and Mayor McElhenny,

A correction was made to previous minutes to change the addresses with water runoff problems from Valley View Road to Yorkana Road. Minutes were approved on a motion from Ruthann and 2nd by Lyn.

The treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Christine and 2nd by Marv.

Old business: regarding weed problems in the borough Nita spoke with the district justice office. A 1st warning was given to 21 and 69 Main Street with a fine of $300.00. 81 Main Street, nothing can be done until sheriff’s sale. 79 Main Street, status is unknown and 72 Main Street has cleaned up the property. According to the district justice, we must wait until the property owner enters a plea before anything else can be done. A new letter was sent to 33 Main Street about their weed problem.

A tent 30’ X 40’ was approved for the Block Party in September, it was also agreed for the Borough to pay the security deposit for the party. A motion was made by Marv and 2nd by Lyn to give the church a donation for allowing us to use their property and facilities.

C.S. Davidson is to get information for the next meeting regarding installing a pipe/grate on two of the properties with water runoff problems on Yorkana Road.

New Business: A complaint was filed with PennDot regarding the storm drain in front of the Hildebrand property, the Mayor is to get hold of Gary Ishman from PennDot for his recommendations before the next meeting.

Frances McGee is having health problems and will not be able to continue to provide the Borough with snow plowing. Steve is to check with Keith Flayharty to see if he is interested in doing the work.

Wendy Fink informed the Borough that a shred it and drug take back program will be provided to Yorkana next year, free of charge.

Nita is to contact Columbia Gas, they did some repair work in front of 33 Main Street and sinkholes are developing there.

A motion to pay the bills was made by Jolene and 2nd by Marv.

A motion to adjourn was made by Ruthann and 2nd by Lyn.

Next meeting will be 9/8/25.

Respectfully submitted Jolene Kirsch