Meeting Minutes – May 2024
JUNE 10, 2024
The May meeting of the Yorkana Borough Council was called to order by President Steve Daugherty at 7:30 pm.
After the pledge to the ag an invocation was given by Juanita Smith.
Members present were Ruthann Palacios, Christine Grosh, Marv Henise, Lyn McElheny, Dave Bardo,
Juanita Smith, and Jolene Kirsch. Absent was Mayor Lloyd McElheny.
The minutes of the April meeting were approved by Ruthann and 2nd by Lyn.
The treasurer’s report was given by Juanita and approved on a motion by Jolene and 2nd by Marv.
Old Business: Juanita sent a certi ed letter to the Richmond (corrected from Richardson) property.
The letter has not been signed for, apparently Mr. Richmond was hurt at work and the cleanup has
been put on hold for the present time.
The speed limit has been installed and is now solar power.
Moyer property, work is being done on the property.
69 Main street a letter is to be sent to the landlord regarding grass and weeds.
75 Main street, nothing can be done about the Jiffy John because there is no ordinance on the books.
79 Main street, another letter to be sent regarding weed problem.
Juanita is to check with Shred It for information on a one time free service to borough residents.
The bills from Site Designs have been paid by the borough. It was decided that the property at
81 Main street is liable to reimburse the balance of the bill for everything other than our
initial request payable to the Borough.
A letter is to be sent to Christ United Church to have the truck sitting on their property that has at tires
and no inspection to be removed.
New Business: Flags are to be placed on properties in the Borough for Memorial Day.
A motion to pay the bills was made by Lyn and 2nd by Christine.
A motion to adjourn was made by Ruthann and 2nd by Lynn
Respectfully submitted
Jolene Kirsch