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by chrison October 2, 2017 in Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes – August 7, 2017

YORKANA BOROUGH MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The August 7,2017 Yorkana Borough Council meeting was held at Borough
building with all Members present

President Daugherty opened the meeting at 7:35pm with pledge and invocation

by Rosalyn.

secretary report was submitted, Ruthann made motion to accept, Marv seconded
Motion carried.

Treasurer report was reviewed: Rosalyn made motion to accept, Don Seconded.
Motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Dettinger property, Marv stated Landfill will help with
pipe repair. will wait for utilities sto mark

Nita said telephone line was removed from McElroy property

Damaged sign, Penn Dot said the post is boroughs responsibilty to remove.

New Business: Council will have to decide whether to stay with Comcast
contract for Borough or open it up for other companies.

Marv said Rod Weitkamp and Ernie Rider will remove oak tree on Borough
building property.

Steve reported that Christ UM Church will be putting up a new lighted sign.

complaint of sofa sitting in front yard of Laundenslager property, Nita
will contact them to remove.

Marv and rosalyn will attend Emergency management meeting.

Skip and Nita reported on Eyarc progress.

marv made motion to pay bills, Skip seconded, carried

Next meeting Sept. 5 2017

Ruthann made motion to adjourn, Chris seconded. carried.

Respectfully submitted, Juanita Smith, sec.

 
by chrison October 2, 2017 in Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes – July 10, 2017

YORKANA BOROUGH MINUTES
AUGUST 7, 2017

The July 10, 2017 Yorkana Borough Council Meeting was held at the
Borough building with all members present but Chris Grosh.

President Daugherty opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with Pledge
and invocation by Lyn.

Secretary report was submitted: Ruthann made motion to accept,
Lyn seconded, motion carried.

Treasurer report: Marv made motion to accept, Skip seconded.
Motion carried.

Engineer report: Valley view project application was submitted.

Unfinished business: Marv has talked with Rod Weitkamp about
helping to repair pipe on Dettinger property.

New sign should be installed next week.

Hollabaugh resident again threatened Sowers family members, police
were called, he was fined $350 for disorderly conduct.
Also he has taken down his chimney and is working on his house.

New Business: Nita reported of attempted car breakin at Kefauver
property, car alarm scared them away, 2 young men
were seen leaving property, State Police were
called.

Nita reported to verizon that phone lines were
down on sidewalk at 72 Main st.

Wendy Kirsch contacted Marv, she is interested
in selling any future signs to Borough.

Lyn will contact Penn Dot about sign down.

EYARC – Carnival in East Prospect was well attended, after all
bills paid, they profitied $700. Summer camp is
being held at MIddle School and East Prospect hall on
Friday’s.

Ruthann made motion to pay bills, Skip seconded. carried.

Next meeting August 7

Lyn made motion to adjourn, Don seconded carried

Respectfully submitted, Juanita Smith,

 
by chrison October 2, 2017 in Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes – June 5, 2017

YORKANA BOROUGH MINUTES
JULY 10, 2017

The June 5, 2017 Yorkana Borough Council meeting was held
at Borough office with all members present.

President Daugherty opened the meeting at 7:30 with pledge
and invocation by Christine.

Patron Thomas Hollabaugh was present to give council an
update on his house renovation. After listening to
Hollabaugh complain about other residents issues,
Council informed him that they were not his concerns but
councils.

State Police officer was present.

After excusing Hollabaugh, council inquired from officer
as how to handle situation. Anyone that is threatened
needs to call Police immediately and if possible take
pictures, Police will monitor council meetings and
respond to any further incidents.

Secretary report was submitted, Ruthann made motion to
accept Lyn seconded. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s report was reviewed, Marv made motion to
accept, Don seconded, motion carried.

Engineer report: Chris Kraft stated that 11 municipal-
ities are on the waiver list for MS4, applications due
by end of August at a fee of $500.
Chris stated we should label our drains.

Valley View curb project, Don made motion Ruthann
seconded to pass a resolution 1-17, to include engineer
fees in grant application amount. carried.

Unfinished business: Borough sign will be ready in 2
weeks.
Council decided to table Mayor memorial sign until
2018.
New Business: Lyn made motion, Ruthann seconded to
pass resolution 2-17 for old paperwork
to be shredded. motion carried.

Dettinger property, Council will have pipe repaired.
Marv will talk to landfill to see if they can supply
equipment to do so.
Sec. will send letter to fire co., asking for pictures.

Chris made motion to pay bills, Skip seconded, carried.
EYARC hold their 2nd carnival at East Prospect ball
field, June 11. with fireworks
Next meeting July 10
Ruthann made motion to adjourn, Skip seconded, carried.

Respectfully submitted, Juanita Smith, Sec.

 
by chrison June 6, 2017 in Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes – May 1, 2017

                          YORKANA BOROUGH MINUTES
                                           JUNE 5, 2017
                The May 1 2017 Yorkana Borough Council meeting was held at Borough
                Bldg.
                with following members present: Steve, Marv, Chris, Lloyd, Don and
                Ruthann. Absent Lyn
                President Daugherty opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with Pledge and
                invocation by Chris
                Secretary report was submitted: Ruthann made motion to accept, Don
                                                seconded. Motion carried.
                Treasurer Report was reviewed: Chris made motion to accept, Don
                                              seconded.  Motion carried.
                Public comments: Thomas Hollabaugh was present to complain of neighbor
                                 issues stating people are trespassing on his property.
                                 stated he has no trespassing signs up and he made some
                                 violent threats. Council responded by stating he needs
                                 to call police if he feels people are coming on his
                                 property.
                                 Council voiced their concern about condition of his
                                 property,especially his chimney, he said he had a con-
                                 tractor inspect and there is no danger of falling,
                                 but he refused to share contractor information.
                                 Paul Sowers was also present to state that non of his
                                 accusations were true and that he is definitely worried
                                 about the chimney leaning toward his house.
                                 After a lenghty discussion, council feels they need
                                advice from State Police or attorney as how to handle
                                 Hollabaughs threats
                UNFINISHED BUSINESS;
                                     Steve reported that York Traditions rep, did not
                                     feel we should make any banking changes.
                                     EMA – Phil Smith has decided to stay as director.
                                     EYARC – Council voted not to go along with merger
                                             and remain with EYARC.
                                     Valley View curbing, Ruthann made motion, Don
                                     seconded to apply for grant. motion carried.
                                     Steve presented drawing of new sign for building
                                     Decision was made to also put a sign on bldg in
                                     memory of the 3 Mayors that served in the Borough.
             NEW BUSINESS:
                           Marv and Don removed the shed on borough property,
                           EYARC Carnival June 10 with fireworks at the East Prospect
                           ball field.
                           Primary election this month, Nita will display fliers for ms4
                           Yard sale and spring cleanup also this month.
             Ruthann made motion to pay bills, Skip seconded, Motion carried.
             Don made motion to adjourn, Marv seconded, carried.
             next meeting June 5.
             Respectfully submitted, Juanita Smith, Sec.
 
by chrison June 6, 2017 in Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes – April 3, 2017

                   YORKANA BOROUGH MINUTES
                               MAY 1, 2017
         The April 3, 2017 Yorkana Borough Council Meeting was held at
         56 Main St. with All Members present.
         Pres. Daugherty opened the meeting at 7:30p.m. with Pledge,
         and invocation by Chris Grosh.
         Secretary Report was submitted: Ruthann made motion to accept,
                                         Chris seconded. Motion carried.
         Treasurer’s Report was reviewed: Marv made motion to accept,
                                          Don seconded, motion carried.
         Engineer report: MS4 plan by end of Month.
         Steve doing inspection of drains.
         Valley view road – Discussion on applying for grant to do
                            curbing only. to borough line. Council
                            feels sidewalks are not necessary.
         Old Business:
         Steve will check on prices for a sign to be placed on lawn
         in front of building,
         Marv and Don will remove shed in back of property and get
         fill dirt to fill in areas.
         New Business:
                      Steve reported that Gina Henise from Tradtions
                       bank was interested in talking with council.
                       Kochman insurance, Lyn made motion, Ruthann
                       seconded to stay with Kochman. motion carried.
                       Marv attended meeting about Ambulance services.
                       Hellam Twp. and Hallam Boro.want Yorkana to be
                       part of White rose ambulance service, he ex=
                       plained it would be very expensive.
                       He suggested that we not join them but stay
                       with Canadochly Ambulance. who has i paid
                       EMT. Suggested we encourage residents to
                       support them by buying memberships with
                       Canadochly.
       EYARC- cOUNCIL VOTED TO NOT JOIN MERGER, PENDING East Prospect
              Boroughs decision and School District.
      Ruthann made motion to pay bills, Lyn seconded, motion carried.
      Next meeting, May 1.
       Respectfully Submitted,
                 Juanita Smith
 
by chrison April 10, 2017 in Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes for March 6, 2017

                                  YORKANA BOROUGH MINUTES
                                            APRIL 3,2017
          The March 6, 2017 Borough Council meeting was held at the fire hall with
          all members present.
          To comply with Ms4 regulations, a public meeting was offered to residents
          to inform them of stormwater regulations and answer questions from engineer, Chris Kraft.                                      No one attended except council members.
          President Daugherty, opened the meeting with Pledge and invocation by Lyn.
          Secretary report was submitted, Lyn made motion to accept, Ruthann seconded.
          Motion carried.
          Treasurer’s report was reviewed. Don made motion to accept, Lloyd seconded.
          Motion carried.
          Engineer stated April 1, start of new permits for NPDES FOR 2017
          UNFINISHED BUSINESS;
          Marv reported speed signs are up.
          Lyn taked with Brandon Fillmore about parking in borough bldg. driveway.
          New Business:
          Lyn called Republic Services about recycle pickup, they will pickup
          by 6 am,
          Marv and Don will remove fence from yard of bldg.
          Skip said he has a flag pole to be put in front yard.
          Discussion on putting up a sign in front yard also.
          Ruthann made motion to pay bills, Marv seconded.
          Don made motion to adjourn, Lyn seconded. Motions carried.
          Next meeting, April 3.
          Respectfully submitted, Juanita Smith, Sec.
 
by chrison March 19, 2017 in Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes February 6, 2017

YORKANA BOROUGH MINUTES
                    MARCH 6, 2017
     The February 6, 2017 Yorkana Borough Council meeting was held at 56 main st. with all members present.
     President Daugherty opened the meeting at 7:30pm with pledge and invocation by Lyn.
     Secretary report was submitted: Ruthann made motion to accept, Lyn seconded, motion carried.
     Treasurer report was reviewed:  Marv made motion to accept, Don seconded, motion carried.
     Brad Saylor from Yorkana fire police was present to explain that badges they wear are so expensive, so they would like to go with a patch to be worn on their jackets. Council approved for fire police to go with patch. Letter of approval to be sent to them.
     Unfinished Business:
     Steve reported that settlement went well for new office bldg.
     Marv and Rod will put up speed signs when weather warms.
     Marv and Don removed cable wire hanging over driveway.
     Hollabaugh property discussion.
     New Business
     Spring cleanup May 3, Yard sale – May 5 and 6.
     Petitions for re-election were handed out.
     Real estate and per capita taxes will be mailed out with a newsletter.
     Ms4 public meeting will be held March 6, at 7:30pm at fire hall with council meeting following. Chris Kraft will conduct ms4 meeting.
     Chris will talk with neighbor about parking in office driveway.
     Recreation authority, Skip made motion, Marv seconded to adopt proposed ordinance and article of confederation for Formation of Eastern York Recreation Authority with $4 per capita and a progressive  increase of per capita annually up to $6. Motion carried.
     Chris made motion Lyn seconded to appoint Skip and Nita to represent Borough on Authority Board. carried.
     Lyn and Marv will attend EMA meeting.
     Chris made motion to pay bills, Lyn seconded.
     Don made motion, Marv seconded to adjourn, motions carried.
     Respectfully submitted, Juanita Smith, secretary
 
by chrison March 19, 2017 in News

Note from Eastern York Co. EMA

Eastern York Co. Emergency Management Agency

Any Hellam Township, Hallam Borough, Lower Windsor Township, Wrightsville Borough, Yorkana Borough, or East Prospect Borough resident who feels they may need additional assistance in an emergency situation should, register with Eastern York Co. Emergency Management Agency. This is a free and voluntary program; all information is secure and confidential. The registry form is on www.hellamtownship.com website under the Eastern York Co. Emergency Management tab or stop in at your municipal office to pick a form up. The information collected will be maintained by the Eastern York Co. Emergency Management Agency and may be shared with first responders, such as fire, police, and EMS departments.

Additional assistance includes, but is not limited to individuals with or without:

  • Mobility difficulties
  • Intellectual or developmental disabilities
  • Sight or hearing impairments
  • Special medical equipment
  • Reliable or consistent form of transportation
  • Access to emergency information via TV, radio, internet

 

If you have any questions regarding this form, contact Chris Eaton, Emergency Management Coordinator at  [email protected]; 717-968-7014

 

 
by chrison March 5, 2017 in Uncategorized

March Borough Meeting

The March 6th borough meeting will be held at the Yorkana Fire Hall.  Residents are invited to attend.  We will have input on how to maintain our water runoff within the borough.

 
by chrison March 5, 2017 in Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes January 3, 2017

                    YORKANA BOROUGH MINUTES
                         FEBRUARY 6, 2017
   The January 3, 2017 Borough Council Meeting was held at 56 Main St.
   with following members present. Steve, Don, Marv, Rosalyn, Lloyd, Chris, ABsent Ruthann.
   President Daugherty opened the meeting at 7:30pm.with Pledge and invocation by Lyn.
   Secretary report was submitted: Lloyd made motion to accept, Marv seconded, Motion carried.
   Treasurer’s report; Lloyd made motion to accept, Lyn seconded.  Motion carried.
   Unfinished Business: speed limit signs will go up when weather permits.
                        Settlement for building will be Jan. 5  4:00pm, final amount of $63,709.29 in the
                        form of a cashiers’ check, Monies coming from Borough C.D.’s. Marv and Steve will
                        attend closing.
   New Business:
               Discussion on paying council members for missed mtgs. Rosalyn made motion, Marv seconded to pay                            members one missed meeting a year. Motion carried.
               A letter of resignation from Mayor Palacios, effective immediately, due to poor health and not being able
               to attend to his duties. Council regretfully accepted his resignation.
               McElhenny’s said they have a flag pole to be put in front yard of new building.
               Marv and Don will take down cable wire hanging over driveway of bldg.
               Spring community yard sale was set for May 6.
               Marv, Ruthann,Lyn and Don are up for relection, Mayor, Tax Collector and election board positions
               are also up for election.
               Nita will pick up petitions.
               According to Borough codes, President assumes Mayor duties until end of term, being paid Mayor salary.
               Complaints of Moyer chickens roaming neighbors yard and Hollabaugh vehicles in back yard. Nita will
               address.
   EYARC – Nita gave update on Merger, will have ordinance for  review at Feb. Meeting.
   Marv made motion to pay bills, Lyn seconded, carried.
   Don made motion to adjourn, Lloyd seconded,
   Next meeting, Feb.6.
   Respectfully submitted, Juanita Smith, Sec.
 
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