Palmyra public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Palmyra Borough Council approved the 2025 final budget, the 2025 real estate tax ordinance (5.30 mills), and a sewer rate increase from $98 to $109 per quarter, all by 5-2 votes. The council also eliminated the mayor's $2,300 annual compensation (6-1), appointed Tom Miller to fill the mayor's unexpired term, and made several other appointments. Councilor Catalani declined to resign after a DUI arrest, and the council discussed an unexpected $200,000 invoice from North Londonderry Township.
- Approved 2025 final budget (5-2)
- Enacted Ordinance #834 setting 2025 real estate tax at 5.30 mills (5-2)
- Enacted Ordinance #835 increasing sewer rates from $98 to $109 per quarter (5-2)
- Enacted Ordinance #836 eliminating mayor's $2,300 annual compensation (6-1)
- Appointed Tom Miller to fill mayor's unexpired term (Resolution #2024-29)
- Appointed Ryan Kelly to Zoning Hearing Board (Resolution #2024-25)
- Appointed Jane Quairoli to Municipal Authority Board (Resolution #2024-26)
- Approved consent calendar including November bills and treasurer's report
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Council voted 6-1 to authorize the solicitor to prepare an ordinance eliminating the mayor's salary, a $2,300 annual reduction. They also approved a $70,605.70 reduction in financial security for the E. Ridge Road – Melrose Phase #1 land development plan and granted conditional approval to the Share Park, LLC land development plan with waivers. The final 2025 budget will be considered at the December 23 meeting.
- Approved $70,605.70 reduction in financial security for E. Ridge Road – Melrose Phase #1 (unanimous)
- Authorized ordinance to eliminate Mayor's salary (6-1, Andrews opposed)
- Granted conditional approval to Share Park, LLC land development plan with waivers (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including November 26, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
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The Planning Commission is discussing a land development plan for a 5.45-acre property on the 900 block of E. Broad Street. The proposal includes a 10,600 sq’ food bank and 12 residential apartments. No formal action is required at this meeting.
- Share Park LLC proposal for a 10,600 sq’ food bank and 12 apartments at 900 Block E. Broad St.
- Five requested waivers regarding preliminary plan process, open space, and stormwater facilities
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The Palmyra Borough Council approved a new three-year contract with Casella Mid-Atlantic, LLC for residential refuse and recycling collection, choosing Option #2 which provides 96-gallon curb carts to each unit. The motion passed 4-2, with Councilors Andrews and Quairoli voting no. The council also agreed to discontinue the single-bag program due to increased costs.
- Approved 3-year contract with Casella Mid-Atlantic for Option #2 (curb carts) (4-2)
- Discontinued the single-bag refuse program
- Agreed to ask BrownPlus for audit engagement letter and cost estimate for 2024 audit
- Concurred with capitalization rate advice: $5,000 per asset, $25,000 for projects
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The Planning Commission will conduct an initial review of a land development plan for a mixed-use building. The body will also hold nominations for Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary.
- Initial view of Share Park LLC proposal for a 10,600 sq’ food bank and 12 residential apartments at 900 Block E. Broad St.
- Re-organization of the Planning Commission nominations for Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
- Approval of April 26, 2023 meeting minutes