Meeting Minutes – December 2025

January 12,2026

The December 8th meeting of the Yorkana Borough Council was called to order by Vice President Christine Grosh, an invocation was given by Lyn McElehnny. Members present were, Nita Smith, Christine Grosh, Lyn McElhenny, Dave Bardo, Marv Henise Ruthann Palacios, Jolene Kirsch and Mayor Lloyd McElhenny. Absent was Steve Daugherty.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted on a motion from Ruthannn and 2nd by Lyn.

The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion from Jolene and 2nd byMarv.

Anthony Williams from SAFER addressed the council and informed us that East Prospect Fire Company would no longer exist after the end of 2025. He did mention that several volunteers have joined SAFER 13 as a result of the closing.

Old Business: the grate in front of the Hildebrand property has been repaired, the Borough has not received a final bill as of the date of this meeting.

The Borough office came back positive for mold again and was tested today, no results have been received.

Marv is to contact Hildebrand’s about repairing the basement.

We had approximately 10 entries in the cookie contest, Christine Grosh was declared the winner. About 30 residents attended the tree lighting ceremony.

The budget for 2026 was adopted and the same tax rate upheld. Approved on a motion from Marv and 2nd by Lyn.

New Business: 32 households have not had their sewage inspected. Nita is to contact individuals.

Jolene brought up the possibility of Home Town Hero banners in the Borough. The subject has been tabled for now.

Ruthann Palacios was honored at the meeting for 40 years of service to the Borough.

Adjourn 1st Ruthann and 2nd Lynn.

Meeting dates for 2026 are: January 12th, February 9th, March 9th, April 13th, May 11th, June 8th, July 13th, August 10th, September 14th, October 12th, November 9th and December 14th.

Respectfully submitted

Jolene Kirsch