Palmyra Borough Council hears 2026 draft budget; votes postponed after no quorum

Palmyra Borough Council heard a presentation of the borough f'026 draft budget on Oct. 28, 2025, but took no votes after a meeting official announced there was no quorum.

"We do not have a quorum. Therefore, no votes can be taken this evening," a staff member told the council after roll call, and the consent calendar and any formal approvals were deferred to the next meeting.

The finance presentation framed the draft as a "worst-case scenario." The presenter said the borough—s projected beginning general fund balance is $422,000, short of the $700,000 judged necessary to operate into the first quarter of 2026, creating a $277,000 gap under the assumptions used.

Key cost drivers in the draft budget include inflation and benefit increases: a 3.3% consumer price index adjustment applied to salaries; an additional 1.55% carried forward for the treasurer, utility-billing specialist and administrative assistant from last year—s agreement; and a 2.8% Social Security estimate. Health insurance, provided through the Pennsylvania Municipal Health Insurance Cooperative (PIMIC) administered by Benecon, increased 19.8% for the borough (PIMIC members averaged 14% to 18%), dental insurance rose 4.8% and vision premiums were unchanged. The…