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Staff

Paula Johnson

Borough Manager/Treasurer/Open Records Officer

Paula Johnson serves as Borough Manager and Secretary. The Manager is responsible for the day to day operations of the borough including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget reconciliation, grants administration, preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, cash receipts and disbursements, purchasing/purchase order processing, preparation of bill lists, processing checks for payments to vendors, invoicing for Borough services, employee benefits, pension, insurance, escrow accounts, and the billing/collections for 1,200 trash accounts. Borough Council appoints an accounting firm to audit all financial transactions processed by Borough staff. Paula also reviews and archives the minutes of Council, Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, and Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) public meetings; and, communicates with residents via social media, and edits the Borough Newsletter.

Wes Foraker

Code Enforcement Officer Emergency Management Coordinator

Wes Foraker is the Borough's Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC). The EMC prepares the Borough's Emergency Operations Plan, which is designed to mitigate the effects of catastrophic man-made or natural events. The EMC also coordinates the emergency response to such events and advises the Borough administration and elected officials on the proper actions necessary to safeguard the lives and property of the citizens of the community. Wes is also the Borough’s Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) and administers and enforces the Yardley Borough Code of Ordinances. The Code Enforcement Officer also administers and enforces locally adopted health and nuisance standards. All inspections performed are to insure that buildings and properties throughout the Borough are in compliance with the codes and ordinances adopted by Borough Council. His duty also includes Use & Occupancy inspections. Wes is available part-time. Please call 215-493-6832 to make an appointment with the CEO.

Jon Barry Dinola - Deputy Emergency Management

Patty Sargent

Financial Assistant

Patty is the Borough’s Financial Assistant. She processes accounts payable and receivable for the Borough. She maintains and bills resident trash accounts that include generating trash certifications for residents preparing to move. She also assists the manager by answering phones and resident questions.

Kathryn Wessels

Recording Secretary and RTK Assistant

The Recording Secretary is the Recording Secretary who keeps a full and accurate record of all proceedings of Borough Council, Zoning Hearing Board, and Planning Commission meetings. Attends all of these meetings, takes minutes of each meeting, and provides the Borough Manager’s office with copies of all official minutes, and attachments, so they can be submitted to each board and commission for review, approval and subsequent archiving.

William J. Golden III

Chief of Police

William Golden is the Chief of Police and oversees the Yardley Borough Police Department which consists of five full time officers and nine part time officers. The Police Department is tasked with safeguarding people and property through the enforcement of local and state laws/ordinances with a committed group of officers who value community partnerships, foster public trust and respect, and providing services to enhance the quality of life. Chief Golden oversees all functions within the police department, including, operational oversight, staffing, budget adherence, allocation of resources and officer development.

Full-time Police Officers

Sgt. Adam Clark

Charlie Gillock

William Beaudet

Joseph Martin

John Firley

Andrew P. Griffin, Esq.

Borough Solicitor (Curtin & Heefner LLP)

Andrew P. Griffin, Esq., serves as Yardley Borough's Borough Solicitor through Curtin & Heefner LLP. As the Borough's chief legal counsel, he advises Borough Council, the Mayor, boards and commissions, and Borough staff on matters of municipal law, governance, land use, contracts, public meetings, personnel matters, and litigation. He also prepares and reviews ordinances, resolutions, agreements, and other legal documents while helping ensure the Borough's actions comply with Pennsylvania law.

Clark, Gallagher, Barbiero, Amuso & Glassman Law

Right-to-Know Solicitor

Patrick Foley

Borough Engineer (Remington & Vernick Engineers)

Patrick Foley, P.E., serves as Yardley Borough's Borough Engineer through Remington & Vernick Engineers (RVE). As Borough Engineer, Patrick provides technical guidance to Borough Council and staff on public infrastructure, land development, capital improvement projects, stormwater management, roadway and utility improvements, and engineering review. He also assists the Borough in securing grants, overseeing construction projects, and ensuring compliance with state and local engineering standards.

Caitlin Mest

Zoning Officer (Barry Isett & Associates)

Ms. Mest holds certifications as an Engineer Intern, Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Building Code Official, Certified Floodplain Manager, and Certified Zoning Officer. She manages complex plans; instructs on building codes and zoning ordinances. Currently, she is an Operations Manager for Barry Isett & Associates’ Code and Plan Review Department with over 15 years of experience in zoning and building code enforcement.

Hours by appointment

Jeff Mahon

Building Code Official/Building Inspector (Barry Isett & Associates)

Jeff Mahon is the Borough's Building Code Official (BCO) who administers and enforces the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code; including, building, fire, electrical, plumbing, accessibility, and mechanical codes. His duties include construction plan reviews and on-site inspections. Please call the following numbers to make an appointment or schedule an inspection: 215-493-2960 to make an appointment with the BCO. To arrange for an inspection, you can also call 610-723-7719 or reach him by email at jmahon@barryisett.com.

Ken Smith

Public Works Contractor (Ken’s Lawn Service)

Ken Smith is the Borough’s Public Works Contractor. He is responsible for maintenance of Borough-owned streets, directional, traffic control and street identification signs on Borough streets, traffic striping on Borough and some state roadways, snow plowing of Borough parking lots/ snow removal and ice control, and maintenance and repair of all Borough-owned buildings, open space and parks.

Bee, Bergvall & Co.

Auditor

Bee, Bergvall & Co. serves as Yardley Borough's independent auditor. Appointed annually by Borough Council in accordance with the Pennsylvania Borough Code, the firm conducts an independent examination of the Borough's financial records and prepares the Borough's annual audited financial statements, helping ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable governmental auditing standards.