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by chrison February 5, 2019 in Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes – January 7, 2019

YORKANA BOROUGH MINUTES
February 4, 2019
The January 7, 2019 Yorkana Borough Council meeting was held at borough office with
Following members present: Marv Henise, Don Daugherty, Christine Grosh, Blade Kline,
Ruthann Palacios, Rosalyn McElhenny, Mayor Skip McElhenny.
Absent: Steve Daugherty
V. President Henise opened the meeting at 7:30 P.M. with pledge of allegiance.
Sec report was submitted: Ruthann made motion to accept, Lyn seconded, carried.
Treasurer report was reviewed: Blade made motion to accept, Don seconded, carried.
Unfinished Business:
Crum property, storm water was completed.
Tree, Marv and Don will get two quotes to have trees removed.
New Business:
Storm Water Authority information meeting will be held Jan. 22 at LWT building at 6 P.M.
Council appointed: Blade and Ruthann to represent council on YATB
Nita will send newsletter with tax bills in Feb. stated that all property owners with
Abandoned vehicles will be fined March 1 if vehicles are not removed. Mayor will
Monitor.
Community yard sale will be May 4, 2019
Don will check with Met Ed on street light prices.
Fire co. is going to replace sign at fire hall, will contact Sinopoli
Lyn made motion to pay bills. Blade seconded, carried.
Ruthann made motion to adjourn, Don seconded. Motion carried
Next meeting Feb. 4
Respectfully submitted. Juanita Smith, sec.
 
by chrison February 4, 2019 in Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes – December 3, 2018

Yorkana Borough Council MINUTES
JANUARY 7, 2019
The December 3, 2018 Yorkana Borough Council meeting was held at 56 Main St.
With following members present: Steve Daugherty, Marvin Henise, Don Daugherty,
Rosalyn McElhenny, Christine Grosh, Ruthann Palacios, Blade Kline. Mayor Lloyd McElhenny
Pres. Daugherty opened the meeting at 7:30 P.M. with Pledge and invocation by Rosalyn.
Secretary report was submitted: Ruthann made motion to accept, Lyn seconded, motion
Carried.
Treasurer report was reviewed: Chris made motion to accept, Marv seconded, carried.
Engineer Chris Kraft, prepared a letter to be sent to Robert and Anita Crum concerning
Deadline on complying with storm management regulations. Letter was approved for
Engineer to send.
Unfinished business: If Rod Weitkamp cannot remove tree by January, council will hire
Someone to do the removal.
EMA – Rosalyn attended Nov. meeting, due to Phil Smith retiring, Chris Eaton is
interested in position, Marv made motion, Don seconded to appoint him to position.
BUDGET: Ruthann made motion to adopt 2019 budget of $30,000, Blade seconded,
Motion carried.
Rosalyn made motion , Don seconded to appoint Michelle Klugh as animal enforcement
For 2019, motion carried
New Business: Following meeting dates were set for 2019, Jan7, Feb. 4, Mar. 4, Apr. 1,
May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 3, Oct. 7 ,Nov. 4, Dec. 2
EYARC – 3
rd
Wed of month
EYCEMA – Feb. 13, May 8, Aug. 14, Nov. 13
Blade made motion to pay bills, Chris seconded, motion carried,
Ruthann made motion to adjourn, Lyn seconded, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted, Juanita Smith, sec.
 
by chrison December 4, 2018 in Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes – November 5, 2018

 YORKANA BOROUGH MINUTES

                                                    December 3, 2018

The November 5, 2018 Yorkana Borough Council meeting was held at the

Borough office with following members  present: Steve Daugherty, Marvin Henise,

Rosalyn McElhenny, Ruthann Palacios, Christine Grosh, Donald Daugherty, Blade Kline

Present: Mayor, Lloyd McElhenny

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

Motion carried.

Treasurer report was reviewed and corrected, Rosalyn made motion to accept, Marv

Seconded, motion carried,

Unfinished business:  Crum property – engineer to send a letter as to progress on storm

Water and set a deadline for completion.                                                                                                                             

Street lights have been fixed

Waiting for tree to be removed and property cleaned up by landfill.

New business;  Rosalyn reported that Phil Smith EMA coordinator will retire at the end

Of 2018, deputy will take over .

Ruthann made motion to appoint SPCA as 2019 animal shelter, Don seconded, carried.

Rosalyn made motion, Blade seconded, to pass resolution at B B&T bank for updated

Signatures on bank accounts, carried.

Bill for Emenheiser  mowing will be liened against vacant property

Fall cleanup Nov 7                                                                                                                                                  

Proposed Budget for 2019 was prepared, Ruthann made motion to adopt proposed

Budget of $30,000 , Rosalyn seconded, motion carried.

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

Next meeting, Dec. 3

Ruthann made motion to adjourn, Marv seconded. Carried

Respectfully submitted,  Juanita Smith, sec

 
by chrison December 3, 2018 in Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes – October 1, 2018

YORKANA BOROUGH MINUTES

                                                  NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The October 1,2018 Yorkana Borough Council meeting was held at borough office

With all members present.  Patrons present: Bob & Anita Crum, Ron Buchar, Stan Martin

Pres. Daugherty opened the meeting at 7:30 P.M. with Pledge of Allegiance and in-

Vocation by Lyn.

Sec. report was submitted: Ruthann made motion to accept, Lyn seconded. Carried.

Treasurer report was reviewed: Blade made motion to accept, Ruthann seconded.

Motion carried.

Patron comments: Mr. Crum was present asking council to waive the storm water

Ordinance for his new structure being built on his property.  Engineer Chris Kraft,

Stated that council can waive state ordinance, he explained that a trench would

Need to be around building and filled with stone,  borough could monitor and

  Do own inspection to save costs.

Unfinished business: street lights will be repaired by Met Ed.

Tree removal will be done by landfill and clean up property on boro lot.

New Business: Audit on road fund was done by DCED.

Lyn made motion, Blade seconded to donate $2000 to fire co. and $250 for

Halloween party.

Don made motion to pay bills, Marv seconded, motion carried.

Council went to Executive session at 8:47. Council reconvened to regular meeting

At 9:10.

Ruthann made motion to adjourn Lyn seconded, carried.

Next meeting Nov, 5

Respectfully submitted: Juanita Smith, sec.

 
by chrison November 5, 2018 in News

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by chrison October 2, 2018 in Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes September 4, 2018

YORKANA BOROUGH MINUTES
OCTOBER 1, 2018
The September 4, 2018 Yorkana Borough Council meeting was held at the Borough
Office building with following members present,: Steve Daugherty, Rosalyn McElhenny,
Chris Grosh, Ruthann Palacios, Blade Kline, Absent Marv Henise and Don Daugherty.
Mayor Lloyd McElhenny was also present.
Pres. Daugherty opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with pledge and invocation by Lyn.
Secretary report was submitted: Ruthann made motion to accept Blade seconded.
Motion carried.
Treasurer report was reviewed: Lyn made motion to accept, Chris seconded, .
No engineer report.
Unfinished business: letters were sent to 4 residents, due to high grass. Kefauver, Klein and
Hardy all took care of property, no response from Lochiavo, Mayor will follow up.
Blade stated there is still one street light out . Don will follow up.
Council will make decision on tree behind borough at October meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: Mayor performed a wedding at fire hall, gave donation to fire co. from couple.
Rosalyn reported on dog incident at 7 main st. her dog was attacked by Tabitha Seigers dog
Lyn reported this to dog enforcement officer.
Sec will contact SEO on Lanius property and venable property
Penn Dot did audit on Road fund.
Trick or Treat was set for Oct. 31 -6-8 P.M.
Lyn made motion to pay bills, Blade seconded, motion carried.
Ruthann made motion to adjourn, Blade seconded, motion carried.
Next meeting, Oct. 1, 2018
Respectfully submitted, Juanita Smith, Sec.
 
by chrison September 12, 2018 in Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes August 6, 2018

YORKANA BOROUGH MINUTES
SEPT. 4, 2018
The August 6, 2018 Yorkana borough council meeting was held at the
Borough office with following members present Steve Daugherty, Marv
Henise, Rosalyn McElhenny, Ruthann Palacios, Don Daugherty,
Blade Kline, Mayor Lloyd McElhenny. Absent: Christine Grosh.
Pres. Daugherty opened the meeting at 7:30p.m. with pledge and an
Invocation by Lyn.
Secretary report was submitted: Ruthann made motion to accept , Lyn
Seconded, motion carried.
Treasurer report was reviewed, Blade made motion to accept, marv seconded.
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS: Marv and Don repaired pipe at Dettinger property.
Tree on Borough property will have it cut down in the fall.
Street lights were fixed, Blade stated the one is still out near his home.
NEW BUSINESS: Letters to be sent to following residents on high grass
Kefauver, Hardy, Larry Klein, and Loschavio properties, will contact Grim
And Rehman on abandoned cars.
Lyn made motion, Ruthann seconded to appoint Steve and Nita to be
Validated persons to sign for direct deposit for the state .
Motion carried,
EYARC appointed Bobbie Brock as acting director.
Mayor will be performing a marriage ceremony at fire hall.
Blade made motion to pay bills, Don seconded. Carried.
Ruthann made motion to adjourn, lyn seconded. Carried.
Next meeting, sept. 4.
Respectfully, Juanita Smith, secretary
 
by chrison September 10, 2018 in Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes June 4, 2018

  YORKANA BOROUGH MINUTES  

                                                           JULY 9 2018

THE JUNE 4, 2018 YORKANA BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING WAS HELD AT BORO OFFICE.

WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT.

.PRESIDENT DAUGHERTY OPENED THE MEETING WITH PLEDGE AND INVOCATION BY LYN.

SEC. REPORT WAS SUBMITTED.  RUTHANN MADE MOTION TO ACCEPT, LYN SECONDED.

MOTION CARRIED.

TREASURERS’ REPORT WAS REVIEWED. BLADE KLINE MADE MOTION TO ACCEPT,

MARV HENISE SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED.

ENGINEER:  CHRIS KRAFT REPORTED FINAL MS4 FINAL REPORT WILL BE DUE BY SEPT.

CHRIS WILL ONLY ATTEND MEETINGS AS NEEDED, HE WILL MONITOR UPDATES.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:   FIRE CO. STILL WORKING ON PROCESS TO BUY EMENHEISER

PROPERTY.

STILL WAITING FOR  ROD WEITKAMP TO HELP CLEANUP DEBRIS FROM BACKYARD AND

CUT TREE DOWN

NEW BUSINESS:

TIM O’DONNELL IS BACK AT LANDFILL, MARV, DON AND SKIP WILL MEET WITH HIM TO

DISCUSS NEEDS OF BOROUGH. OR INVITE HIM TO A COUNCIL MEETING.

OFFICER JIM THOMAS IS ACTING POLICE CHIEF AT LOWER WINDSOR POLICE DEPT.

LYN REPORTED ON EMA MEETING, WAS DECIDED TO INCREASE PHIL

SMITHS’ SALARY BY 50%. BOROUGH SHARE WOULD INCREASE TO $125 A YEAR

SMITHS’ SALARY BY 50%   BOROUGH SHARE WOULD INCREASE BY $125

CANADOCHLY AMBULANCE DOES NOT HAVE MEDIC UNIT.

NITA WILL PURCHASE YARD SIGN FROM ALPINE SIGNS .

BLADE MADE MOTION, RUTHANN SECONDED TO PURCHASE COMPUTER PROTECTION

FOR NO MORE THAN $299 A YEAR. LYN MADE MOTION TO PAY BILLS, DON SECONDED.

NEXT MTG. JULY 9.  RUTHANN MADE MOTION TO ADJOURN, DON SECONDED, CARRIED.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, JUANITA SMITH, SEC.

 
by chrison July 3, 2018 in Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes – April 2, 2018

YORKANA BOROUGH MINUTES

                                                     May 7,2018

April 2, 2018 Yorkana Borough Council meeting was held at the Borough office

With all members present.

Pres. Daugherty opened the meeting at 7:30 with pledge and invocation by lyn

Mayor McElhenny issued the oath of office to newly appointed councilman

Blade Kline.

Sec, report was submitted: Ruthann made motion to accept , Blade seconded

Motion carried.

Treasurer report was reviewed:  Rosalyn made motion to accept, Don seconded

Motion carried.

Unfinished Business:  Cat complaint, Mayor notified  Moyers.

SEO inspected Venable property, council wants him to prosecute.

Smith’s and McElhenny’s attended fire co. appreciation dinner,

Spring cleanup first Wed. in May

New Business:   will attend Stan Saylor dinner.

Marv stated to  pay  EYCEMA annually

Chris made motion to pay bills, Ruthann seconded, carried

Lyn made motion to adjourn, Don seconded, carried

Next meeting May 7

Respectfully submitted, Juanita Smith, Sec.

 
by chrison June 25, 2018 in Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes March 5, 2018

Yorkana  Borough Council Minutes

                            April 2, 2018

The March 5, 2018  Borough Council Meeting was held at the borough office

With all members present except Christine Grosh

President Daugherty opened the meeting at 7:30 P.M. with Pledge and invocation

By Rosalyn

Secretary report was submitted: Ruthann Palacios made motion to accept, Lyn

McElhenny seconded , Motion carried.

Treasurer report was reviewed: Rosalyn made motion to accept, Marv Henise

Seconded, Motion carried.

Engineer Chris Kraft reported, that MS4 waiver is for 2018-2023, we still must

Complete annual report for 2017

Unfinished Business:

Resident Blade Kline was present to indicate he was interested on filling vacancy

Spot on council.  After council interviewed him, Steve Daugherty made motion to

Appoint him to finish out vacant term, Ruthann seconded, motion carried.

New Business:

EMA update: Marv reported that Medic 102 will respond to borough emergencies.

Ruthann made motion, Blade seconded to authorize Mayor to declare a State of

Emergency for borough at any time if necessary,  Motion carried.

Rich and Pat Hildebrand issued a complaint of numerous cats roaming the neighborhood,

Mayor will inform them they need to trap them and call animal enforcement officer.

Nita reported Venable sewer issue to SEO for inspection

Don Daugherty made motion to pay bills, Rosalyn seconded, motion carried.

Don made motion to adjourn, Ruthann seconded, carried

Next meeting April 2, 2018,

Respectfully submitted, Juanita Smith., Sec

 
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