Meeting Minutes – March 2025

April 14,2025

The March meeting of Yorkana Borough Council was called to order by President Steve Daugherty followed by the pledge of allegiance and invocation from Lyn McElheny.

Present in addition to Steve and Lyn were: Nita Smith, Dave Bardo, Marv Henise, Christine Grosh, Ruthann Palacios and Jolene Kirsch. Absent was Mayor Skip McElheny.

Guest Kati Bradenbaugh was in attendance.

The minutes of the February meeting were read and accepted on a motion by Ruthann and 2nd by Lyn.

The treasurer’s report was read and accepted with a motion from Jolene and 2nd by Marv.

Old Business: Nita reported that she covered the ordinance for fences with Deb McElroy. Deb has started to clean up her property.

It was reported that Rick Snyder must contact the sewage enforcement officer regarding his property.

Chris reported that she is the person on council that receives the reports from the sewage enforcement officer (SEO). She is to forward that information to Steve so he can contact the SEO himself.

Update on Tony WIlliams, he is waiting for the governor to sign his form for the borough.

A motion to adopt a resolution by the Borough to accept a Hazard Mitigation plan for the borough was made by Ruthann and 2nd by Marv.

New Business: Discussion for the Intergovernmental Appeals Board was tabled until the April meeting for discussion.

The gas line from the street to the borough office has been disconnected since it is no longer needed.

Marv is to invite someone from the landfill to come to a meeting and update us on the status of the expansion.

A motion to pay bills was made by Lyn and 2nd by Christine.

Next meeting is set for April 14th

Motion to adjourn was made by Ruthann and 2nd by Marv.

Respectfully submitted,  Jolene Kirsch