Meeting Minutes – January 2024

YORKANA BOROUGH MINUTES

                        February 12, 2024

The January 2, 2024 Borough Council reorganizational meeting

Was held at borough office.

Mayor McElhenny opened the meeting at 7:30 P.M. with

Pledge of allegiance and invocation. 

Mayor issued the oath of office to newly elected council, Steve Daugherty, Christine Grosh and David Bardo.

Mayor then opened the nominations for President. Ruthann Palacios made motion to elect Steve for president, Chris Seconded, Motion carried.

Pres, then presided. 

Lyn made motion Marv seconded to appoint Jolene Kirsch to Fill vacancy on council. Mayor issued the oath of office to Jolene. 

Rosalyn McElhenny made motion, Ruthann seconded to Appoint Juanita Smith to Sec/Treas. Position., motion carried.

Following appt. were presented for 2 yrs.

Chris Grosh was appointed as vice president.

 Engineer- C.S.Davidson, CGA Law Firm- attorney,    Law enforcement – State Police

David Sinopoli – Bldg permit officer. SEO- Site Design EMA- Chris Eaton. EYARC reps.- Nita and Skip. YCBA reps- Lyn and Skip. EMA reps- Marv Henise and Lyn. Website-Chris   Lyn made Motion, Marv seconded to accept all appointed, motion carried.

Sec. report for Dec. was submitted, Lyn made motion to accept Motion carried.

Treas. Report was reviewed, Ruthann made motion to accept, Motion carried.

Unfinished business;

– 911 form was signed by Steve and Hopple.

-Speed limit sign, State Farm to pay $5,000.

New Business-

Borough to buy Rotary Mower, up to $500, and Weed Eater. Marv will price a small storage shed.

Mayor and Sec. to purchase outdoor bulletin board, 

st light   workingAt 65 Main St. 

Letter sent to Richmond property, Jan 15. MayorWill check.

Steve to contact SEO about discharge at 2 residents.

Yard sale set for Sept. 6 and 7.

Clean up May 4 and Nov. 2

Dave made motion to pay bills, Chris seconded, carried.

Ruthann made motion to adjourn, Lyn seconded, carried.

Respectfully submitted, Juanita Smith.