Palmyra public meetings in 2025
21 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The council approved the 2026 Final Budget with a 5‑2 vote. It also enacted Ordinance #840 setting 2026 real estate, fire and library tax rates at 5.30, 0.84 and 0.06 mills respectively, also by a 5‑2 vote. A motion to declare Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas as borough holidays was adopted. The consent calendar was approved and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved consent calendar (motion passed)
- Approved 2026 Final Budget (5-2 vote)
- Enacted Ordinance #840 – 2026 Real Estate Tax Ordinance (5-2 vote)
- Declared Dec 24 and Dec 26, 2025 borough holidays (motion passed)
- Adjourned meeting (motion passed)
Meeting
The council adopted a formal statement that it does not operate any official social‑media accounts, passing the motion 5‑1. It authorized the borough manager to issue a Notice of Intent to award the 2026 street‑paving contract to Pennsy Supply for a total of $527,027.86, and approved a 0.17‑mill increase in the fire protection fund tax, also by a 5‑1 vote. The consent calendar and meeting minutes were approved without objection.
- Adopted formal statement that council has no official social‑media accounts (5‑1)
- Authorized Notice of Intent to award street‑paving contract to Pennsy Supply for $527,027.86 (motion passed)
- Approved fire protection fund tax increase of 0.17 mills (5‑1)
- Approved consent calendar and minutes of the November 25, 2025 meeting (motion passed)
Meeting
The council authorized the solicitor to prepare Ordinance #840, setting 2026 real estate, fire, and library tax rates at 6.0, 0.84, and 0.06 mills respectively. It also approved a resolution raising the quarterly refuse collection charge from $112 to $121 starting Jan. 1, 2026 (6‑1 vote). Additional actions included adopting the consent calendar, authorizing the manager to post the preliminary budget for public review, and scheduling the first Jan. 5, 2026 council meeting after the reorganization meeting.
- Approved consent calendar (minutes, bill payments, Treasurer’s report) – motion passed
- Authorized manager to advertise 2026 preliminary budget and begin 10‑day public review – motion passed
- Authorized solicitor to prepare and advertise Ordinance #840 setting 2026 tax rates (6.0, 0.84, 0.06 mills) – motion passed
- Approved Resolution #2025-07 to increase 2026 refuse rates to $121 per quarter – vote 6‑1
- Scheduled first council meeting for Jan. 5, 2026 after reorganization meeting – motion passed
- Adjourned meeting – motion passed
Meeting
The borough council enacted Ordinance #839 to amend Chapter 209 for hotels, motels, inns, and boarding houses. It authorized a $6,656 transfer from the zoning & code enforcement budget to the culture‑recreation budget for holiday‑decoration supplies. The council approved a $31,459.32 cost difference for the East Ridge Road off‑site stormwater project and approved the sale of 40 E. Front Street to Railroad Street Investments, LLC for $103,500. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved Ordinance #839 regulating hotels, motels, inns, and boarding houses (motion passed)
- Authorized $6,656 budget transfer for holiday decoration maintenance (motion passed)
- Approved $31,459.32 cost difference for East Ridge Road Phase 1 off‑site stormwater project (motion passed)
- Approved sale of 40 E. Front St to Railroad Street Investments, LLC for $103,500 (motion passed)
- Approved the consent calendar, including October 28, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
Meeting
The council approved the consent calendar, authorized the Borough Manager to execute a janitorial services contract with Green Commercial Cleaning, and authorized the Borough Solicitor to advertise Ordinance #839 (Hotels, Motels, Inns and Boarding Houses). No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM.
- Approved consent calendar (minutes, payments, Treasurer’s Report) – motion passed
- Authorized Borough Manager to execute Janitorial Services contract with Green Commercial Cleaning – motion passed
- Authorized Borough Solicitor to advertise Ordinance #839 – motion passed
- Adjourned meeting – motion passed
Meeting
The council approved the consent calendar and officially removed Logan J. Lentz from probation, retaining him as a full‑time Public Works employee at $28.00 per hour. Council set a minimum bid of $10,000 for the vacant lot at 40 E. Front Street. The meeting also announced the December 2, 2025 bid opening for 2026 street‑paving projects on several streets.
- Approved consent calendar (minutes of Sep 23, 2025) – motion passed
- Retained Logan J. Lentz as permanent full‑time Public Works employee at $28.00/hr – motion passed
- Set minimum bid amount of $10,000 for vacant lot at 40 E. Front Street – agreed
- Scheduled 2026 street‑paving bid opening for multiple streets on Dec 2, 2025 – announced
Meeting
The Palmyra Borough Council approved the consent calendar, authorized foreclosure actions against delinquent sewer and refuse accounts, and enacted Ordinance #837 adding and removing handicap parking zones. It also approved Ordinance #838 for eminent‑domain acquisition, appointed Brown Plus for the 2025 audit, funded the 2026 pension minimum municipal obligation, and authorized a $9,664.95 paving contract for Division and Arch Streets. Additionally, the council voted to participate in a regional fire study.
- Approved consent calendar (minutes, bills, Treasurer’s Report) – motion passed
- Authorized foreclosure writs for ten delinquent properties – motion passed
- Enacted Ordinance #837 adding/removing handicap parking zones – motion passed
- Enacted Ordinance #838 authorizing eminent‑domain for 310‑312 E. Cherry St – motion passed
- Approved Resolution #2025-06 appointing Brown Plus for 2025 audit (up to $45,000) – motion passed
- Approved $333,433 Non‑Uniformed Minimum Municipal Obligation for 2026 pension – motion passed
- Authorized $9,664.95 paving contract with RDS Paving & Sealcoating (plus approx. $4,000 asphalt) – motion passed
- Approved participation in free DCED regional fire study – motion passed
Meeting
The council passed a motion to amend Chapter 350 of the borough code, adding and removing several handicap parking spaces on North Chestnut, North Green, North Lincoln, North Harrison, South Harrison, East Poplar, and East Maple Streets. It also granted a special exception for a multi‑vendor indoor antique and flea market at 740 W. Main St. Additional actions included approving an Eagle Scout project at Heritage Park, adopting the consent calendar, and agreeing to pursue eminent domain for the 310‑312 E. Cherry St. property.
- Approved Eagle Scout project at Heritage Park (motion passed)
- Approved consent calendar, including August 26 minutes (motion passed)
- Approved Ordinance #837 amending Chapter 350 to add/remove handicap parking zones (motion passed)
- Granted special exception for 740 W. Main St. indoor antique/flea market (granted)
- Council agreed to pursue eminent domain for 310‑312 E. Cherry St. (agreed to take steps)
- Council expressed no objection to North Londonderry Twp paying its loan portion early (no objection)
- Scheduled next public meetings for September 23 and October 14, 2025 (announcement)
- Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (motion passed)
Meeting
The council approved the consent calendar, including the August 12 minutes, July bill payments, and the Treasurer’s report. Donald R. Popp was appointed as a regular member of the Zoning Hearing Board. The council gave conditional final approval to the Phase 2 plan for the East Ridge Road – Melrose development, with a 6‑1 vote. Council also decided to opt out of the Lebanon County Ag Preservation donation request.
- Approved consent calendar (minutes, July bills, Treasurer’s report) – motion passed
- Appointed Donald R. Popp to Zoning Hearing Board – motion passed
- Conditional final approval of Phase 2 East Ridge Road plan – vote 6‑1 (Beth Shearer opposed)
- Opted out of Lebanon County Ag Preservation program donation – council agreed
Meeting
The council approved the consent calendar, authorized the parade road closure, reduced the required financial security for the E. Ridge Road Melrose Phase #1 project, and promoted Elijah J. Macfarlane to Public Works Superintendent. The Zoning Hearing Board continued one hearing and granted two variances. No formal action was taken on the e‑bike regulation discussion.
- Approved consent calendar (motion passed)
- Authorized road closure for Oct. 2 Homecoming Parade (motion passed)
- Approved $65,882.30 reduction of financial security for E. Ridge Rd – Melrose Phase #1 (motion passed)
- Promoted Elijah J. Macfarlane to Public Works Superintendent at $36.50/hr (motion passed)
- Zoning hearing for 740 W. Main St continued to Sep. 8, 2025
- Granted appeal on impervious‑cover calculation for 633 W. Walnut St
- Granted 6‑ft fence variance for 633 W. Walnut St front yard
- No action taken on e‑bike registration proposal
PC 072325
The commission approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. It adopted a recommendation that Borough Council grant conditional final approval of the East Ridge Road – Melrose Phase 2 development plan, provided all comments noted in the June 19, 2025 review letters from the borough engineer and solicitor are satisfied and required agreements are executed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
- Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
- Recommended conditional final approval of East Ridge Road – Melrose Phase 2 plan, contingent on satisfying June 19, 2025 engineer and solicitor review comments (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:14 p.m. (motion carried)
Meeting
The council approved the consent calendar, including the July 8 minutes, June bill payments, and the Treasurer's report. It authorized the road closures needed for the Palmyra Holiday Parade on November 15, 2025. Council members reviewed two zoning applications and agreed to take no position on them. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved consent calendar (minutes, bills, Treasurer's report) – motion passed
- Authorized road closure for 2025 Holiday Parade on Nov 15, 2025, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM – motion passed
- Took no position on zoning applications for 740 W. Main St and 633 W. Walnut St – motion passed
- Adjourned meeting – motion passed
Meeting
The borough council approved the consent calendar, which included approval of the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes. No other action items were reported. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved consent calendar (motion passed)
- Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
- Adjourned meeting (motion passed)
Meeting
The council approved the consent calendar, authorized three road closures for community events, and appointed Tracy Nornhold as the new emergency management coordinator for the regional agency. A motion to amend the zoning code for skill games failed because it lacked a first and second. All other items were discussed without formal action.
- Approved consent calendar (June 10 minutes, May bills, Treasurer’s Report) – motion passed
- Motion to authorize skill games ordinance died for lack of a first and second
- Approved closure of Arch Street (N. Chestnut to Hamilton Alley) on July 17, Aug 14, Oct 30, 2025 – motion passed
- Approved closure of W. Cherry Street (N. Railroad to S. Locust) and live music for Aug 23, 2025 event – motion passed
- Approved Resolution #2025-04 appointing Tracy Nornhold as Emergency Management Coordinator for WLCREMA – motion passed
Meeting
The council approved the consent calendar, agreed to hold an executive session on June 24 at 5:45 PM to discuss the Electronic Skill Games Regulation Ordinance, and adjourned the meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved consent calendar (motion passed)
- Scheduled executive session on June 24, 5:45 PM to discuss electronic skill games ordinance
- Motion to adjourn the meeting passed
Meeting
The council approved the consent calendar, which included adopting the May 13 minutes, paying listed April bills, and accepting the Treasurer’s April report. It passed Resolution #2025-03, appointing Mandy Braden as delegate and Lisa M. Daubert as alternate to the Lebanon County Tax Collection Committee. Council also agreed to have the Borough Solicitor draft an Electronic Skill Games Regulation Ordinance for review.
- Approved consent calendar (minutes, payments, Treasurer’s report) – motion passed
- Approved Resolution #2025-03 appointing Mandy Braden and Lisa M. Daubert to Tax Collection Committee – motion passed
- Agreed Borough Solicitor will draft Electronic Skill Games Regulation Ordinance – action taken
- Announced next public meetings for June 10 and June 24, 2025 – information shared
- Motion to adjourn the meeting – motion passed
Meeting
The council approved a special exception for a skill gaming arcade at 901 E. Main Street with conditions. It also approved a conditional plan for a lot add‑on at 519 N. Lincoln Street, a cemetery garage repair contract, and a three‑day unpaid suspension for employee #9975. The council agreed to continue writ proceedings for a delinquent property owner and to have the stormwater contractor pay required recreation fees.
- Approved special exception for skill gaming arcade (901 E. Main St) with conditions (passed)
- Approved conditional plan for Lot Add‑On at 519 N. Lincoln St (passed)
- Approved cemetery garage repair contract $3,485 to Keefer Roofing (passed)
- Approved three‑day unpaid suspension for employee #9975 (passed)
- Approved consent calendar to adopt April 22 minutes (passed)
- Agreed to continue writ of scire facias for Susan Miller and move sheriff’s sale date (passed)
- Council affirmed removal of stormwater contractor and require him to pay recreation fees (affirmative consensus)
- No other substantive actions were taken
PC 042325
The commission voted to keep the current slate of officers for 2025. It approved the November 25, 2024 meeting minutes. It made a recommendation to Borough Council to grant conditional approval of the lot add‑on plan at 519 N. Lincoln St., subject to satisfying the RETTEW review comments. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM.
- Kept current officers for 2025 (motion carried)
- Approved November 25, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)
- Recommended Borough Council grant conditional plan approval for 519 N. Lincoln St. lot add‑on, contingent on RETTEW comments (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:05 PM (motion carried)
Meeting
The council approved the consent calendar, authorizing payment of March bills and the Treasurer’s report. It authorized a temporary closure of Arch Street for a church picnic on June 19, retained a public works employee as permanent, and approved Resolution #2025-02 to create Mayors’ Park. The borough purchased two new sewer grinder pumps and formally opposed a zoning special‑exception request for a proposed gaming arcade. Council members also decided not to pursue the sale of the borough’s sewer collection system.
- Approved consent calendar (minutes, March bills, Treasurer’s report)
- Authorized Arch Street closure June 19, 2025, 3:00‑8:30 PM for church picnic
- Removed Cody E. Troy from probation and retained him as full‑time public works employee
- Approved Resolution #2025-02 establishing Mayors’ Park (0.29 acre at W. Main St and N. Lingle Ave)
- Purchased two new sewer grinder pumps ($2,500 each) from Special Sewer Fund
- Council opposed Keystone Klub Palmyra LLC’s zoning special‑exception request and will have solicitor attend hearing
- Council decided not to consider the proposed sale of the borough’s sewer collection system
Meeting
The council approved the consent calendar and the minutes from the March 25 meeting. It resolved to dedicate the vacant lot at N. Lingle Ave and W. Main St as Mayors’ Park. A 6‑0 vote (with one abstention) approved sending a Notice of Violation to the MacIntosh Crossing HOA for stormwater ordinance violations. No other action items were considered.
- Approved consent calendar (motion passed)
- Approved minutes of the March 25, 2025 meeting (motion passed)
- Resolved to dedicate vacant lot at N. Lingle Ave & W. Main St as Mayors’ Park (unanimous)
- Approved sending Notice of Violation to MacIntosh Crossing HOA (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Acknowledged completion of furnace/boiler replacement at Municipal Building (informational)
- Noted offer to clean graffiti at Memorial Park (informational)
Meeting
Council approved the consent calendar, authorized a temporary road closure for the Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats Carnival on May 24, and appointed Elijah J. MacFarlane as Acting Public Works Superintendent with a salary of $31.94 per hour. All motions were adopted without recorded vote counts.
- Approved consent calendar items (minutes, February bills, Treasurer’s Report) – passed
- Authorized Federal Alley closure May 24, 2025, 9 am‑3 pm for carnival – passed
- Appointed Elijah J. MacFarlane as Acting Public Works Superintendent at $31.94/hr – passed
- Adjourned meeting – passed