Meeting Minutes – June 2025
July 14,2025
The June 9th meeting of the Yorkana Borough Council was called to order by President Steve Daugherty. After the pledge of allegiance an invocation was given by Lyn McElheny. Members present were Steve Daugherty, Nita Smith, Lyn McElheny, Ruthann Palacios, Christine Grosh, Marv Henise, and Jolene Kirsch. Absent were Mayor Lloyd McElheny, and Dave Bardo.
Katie Bradenburgh also attended the meeting.
The minutes of the May meeting were read and accepted on a motion by Ruthann and 2nd by Marv.
The treasurer’s report was read and accepted on a motion by Lyn and 2nd by Jolene.
Chris from CS Davidson was present for the meeting. In regards to the storm water he advised that council revise the current ordinance then apply for a waiver. This is due in September.
Old Business: Nita is to check our water ordinance to see if the new property at 5 Frey’s Avenue needs to hook up to water or if it can use a well.
Chris reported that she is still having problems with our website.
Flags were placed throughout the borough for Memorial day and reported we could use more. It was agreed to order 25 more.
A letter regarding grass and weeds was sent to 67 Main St., Nita to contact the mortgage company again.
Marv reported he is still working on the mole problem in front of the borough office.
Heindel’s have renewed their contract with the landfill.
Letters about grass and weeds to be sent to Charles Musser for rental property, Gail Raymond for weeds and junk and also 81 Main Street for weeds.
Nita reported that election turnout consisted of 38 voters and 10 mail-in votes.
New Business:
Katie reported on block party progress. There will be no charge to hold function at the church. Invitations will be sent to borough residents. Marv is to contact the landfill about
helping with expenses for the block` party.
It was decided for the yardsale on 9/6 that it would be advertised with just Saturday as the day of the event and time would be 8am until ?.
A motion to pay bills was made by Chris and 2nd by Marv.
A motion to adjourn was made by Ruthann and 2nd by Jolene.
Next meeting will be July 14th.