Palmyra public meetings in 2025
32 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
Zoning Hearing Board Permit Application Procedures
The provided document is a procedural guide for residents applying for zoning variances, special exceptions, or appeals. It details the required forms, submission timelines, and the legal role of the Zoning Hearing Board.
- Zoning Hearing Board Application Fee: $600
- Petition for Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance or Map: $1,000
- Challenges to Validity of the Zoning Ordinance or Map: $1,000
- Continuance fee: $100 (if meeting is re-advertised)
- Applications must be submitted 4 weeks prior to the scheduled hearing date
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The Palmyra Borough Planning Commission will consider a final land development plan for the East Ridge Road – Melrose Phase 2 project. The body will decide whether to recommend conditional final plan approval to the Borough Council.
- Proposed construction of 32 semi-detached duplex units on East Ridge Road
- Review of Phase 2 Final Land Development Plan submitted by Millfield Heights, LLC
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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
Palmyra Act 44 2025
This document is an Act 44 disclosure form for entities providing professional services to the Borough of Palmyra pension system. It requires contractors to report contributions, conflicts, and relationships with municipal officials. The contractor Michael B. Glackin submitted the form with all answers marked 'NO'. The submission deadline is November 28, 2025.
- Mandatory annual disclosure under Chapter 7-A of Act 44 of 2009 for pension system contractors
- List of municipal officials includes Beth Shearer (Council President), Tom Miller (Mayor), Roger E. Powl (Borough Manager), and others
- Contractor identified as Michael B. Glackin (President), Richard Ritzer (VP), Bradley Warner (VP), Jennifer Coale (Account Executive)
- All disclosure questions answered 'NO', including contributions, lobbying, gifts, and conflicts of interest
- Submission deadline: November 28, 2025; written explanation of non-application due by November 14, 2025
Palmyra Act 44 2025
This agenda item is the mandated annual Act 44 disclosure form from a professional services contractor to the Borough of Palmyra's pension system. The form identifies contractor personnel and confirms no conflicts, contributions, or gifts requiring disclosure. It is a procedural compliance requirement with no decisions or discussions listed.
- Disclosure from contractor (Michael B. Glackin, President) covering Non-Uniform and Police pension plans
- All conflict-of-interest, contribution, and gift questions answered 'NO'
- Contractor must update information as changes occur; deadline for submission is November 28, 2025
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
🏢 Building at this address: Herr's Used Cars
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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)
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The Palmyra Borough Planning Commission will consider a lot add-on plan for David G. and Elaine A. Thompson at 519 N. Lincoln Street to resolve an existing building encroachment. The commission will vote on a recommendation to Borough Council for conditional approval, contingent on satisfying comments from the Rettew review letter dated March 24, 2025. The meeting also includes reorganization of officers (Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary) and approval of minutes from November 2024.
- David G. & Elaine A. Thompson – 519 N. Lincoln St. – Lot Add-On Plan to adjust lot lines for an encroachment; recommendation to council for conditional approval
- Reorganization of Planning Commission: nominations for Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
- Approval of minutes from November 25, 2024 meeting
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
Meeting
The Palmyra Borough Council approved motions to pursue foreclosure proceedings against seven properties with delinquent sewer and refuse accounts, and to retain a full-time employee after removing him from probationary status. The council also heard updates on stormwater issues, sinkhole repairs, and legal matters, but took no other formal votes.
- Authorized foreclosure proceedings against 7 delinquent sewer/refuse accounts (passed)
- Retained William R. Garber, II as full-time employee, effective March 18, 2025 (passed)
- Approved consent calendar including February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (passed)
Meeting
The Palmyra Borough Council approved the consent calendar, including meeting minutes, bill payments, and the January 2024 treasurer's report. They also authorized road closures for the Palmyra Civic Baseball Association's opening day parade on April 5, 2025. The council discussed the deteriorating culvert on W. Main St & S. Mark Street, with PennDOT declaring it the Borough's responsibility, and heard an update on replacing two dump/plow trucks.
- Approved consent calendar (minutes, bills, treasurer's report) (unanimous)
- Authorized road closures for Palmyra Civic Baseball opening day parade on April 5, 2025 (unanimous)
Meeting
Borough Council approved the purchase of two 10-ton dump trucks for 2026 delivery to secure model-year cost savings. Council also authorized road closures for the 2025 Memorial Day Parade and decided against applying for a stormwater grant for E. Ridge Road.
- Authorized order for two 10-ton dump trucks for 2026 delivery
- Approved road closures for the Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2025
- Decided against applying for the DCED PA Small Water and Sewer Program grant for E. Ridge Road
- Approved January 28, 2025, meeting minutes
- Approved installation of a little library in a Borough park at no cost to the Borough
Meeting
The Palmyra Borough Council approved the consent calendar, including meeting minutes, December 2024 bills, and the Treasurer's Report. They also authorized the closure of West Cherry Street for the Truck Trek Food Truck & Community Arts Festival on May 10, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports and public comments.
- Approved consent calendar (minutes, bills, Treasurer's Report) (unanimous)
- Authorized closure of West Cherry Street from South Railroad to South Mark on May 10, 2025, 8 AM-8 PM for Truck Trek festival (unanimous)
Meeting
Council approved a plan for the developer to replace drain tile along E. Ridge Road with a new drainage/infiltration trench system, with the Borough paying about $25,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund. They also appointed new zoning/codes officers and authorized legal action against owners of three properties used as illegal short-term rentals. The Borough won a lawsuit over stormwater on East Cherry Street, with no damages awarded.
- Approved Resolution #2025-01 appointing William R. Garber II and Miranda G. Frantz as Zoning & Codes Enforcement Officers (5-1)
- Authorized filing equity action against owners of 317 N College St, 325 N College St, and 227 Pajabon St for illegal short-term rentals
- Approved E. Ridge Road stormwater option: developer installs new drainage trench, Borough pays ~$25,000 from Capital Reserve Fund
- Approved consent calendar including December 23, 2024 meeting minutes
Fall 2025
This document is an informational newsletter from the Borough of Palmyra for Fall 2025, not a meeting agenda. It includes reminders about fire prevention, yard waste collection schedules, tree clearance ordinances, holiday closings, and safety tips. No decisions or discussions are listed for a specific meeting.
- Fire Prevention Week history and safety tips for heating season
- Yard waste collection schedule through December 1, with container requirements and $18 cans available
- Tree clearance ordinance requiring 14 ft above streets and 10 ft above sidewalks
- White goods (large appliance) collection on October 15 with $15 per item tag required
- Halloween trick-or-treating scheduled October 31 from 6-8 PM