Stay informed
Borough meetings are held at the Borough office (3 Bennett St.) at 7 pm every third Tuesday of the month. Public presence is always encouraged and welcome.
Work sessions are held 7 PM every first Wednesday of the month and are also open to the public. Look for our newsletter on the back of your monthly sewer bill.
Garbage day is Wednesday. Please be sure to have your cans to the curb by 7 am.
McKean County Dog licenses can be obtained online... (Click Here)
Where to Report:
- Street Light outages Borough (814) 225-4777
- Pot holes Borough (814) 225-4777
- Power lines/outage Penelec 1(888) 544-4877
- Water issues Water Auth. (814) 225-3310
- Property Maintenance complaints Borough (814) 225-4777
Important Phone Numbers
· POLICE (814) 225-4415
· FIRE DEPT. (814) 225-3126
· BOROUGH OFFICE/SEWER & GARB. (814) 225-4777
· WATER AUTHORITY (814) 225-3310
· TAX COLLECTOR/ Shannon Brown (814) 225-4849
Pavilion Rental in Houben Park Phil Labella (814) 225-4645
PAVILION RENTALS ARE $50.00 & NON-REFUNDABLE
Things to be aware of as a resident
You may read or obtain a copy of Borough ordinances at the Borough office or view some of them in full by clicking on the ORDINANCES tab to the right. This is an overview of several ordinances you should be aware of as a resident of Eldred Borough.
Curfew- #163 Persons under the age of 18 may not remain on streets, parks, etc. after the hour of 10 pm without an adult having legal custody.
Solid waste- #181 Billing is through the Borough monthly. Pick up is once a week (Wednesday). All waste must be drained of liquid, no more than 50 lbs, in a plastic garbage bag, in a rust-resistant, close-fitted lid with handles can and to the curb by 7 am Wednesday. Cans must also be cleaned regularly and free of loose garbage or “build up”. No grass clippings or trimmings in garbage or swept into the street (You can take these to the drop off point behind the sewer plant.)
Dog- #208 There are several sections in this ordinance. No excessive noise, running at large, or defecation/ urination on property other than owners. Clean up animal matter so as not to accumulate on property (ord. 218#).
Sidewalks- #222 Property owners are responsible for upkeep and repair. No obstructing, snow or ice accumulation is allowed on sidewalks.
Property Maintenance- #248
Nuisance- #247 SEE ORDINANCES TAB AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE
A ticketing procedure is now in place for Ordinance #248 violations. A first offense is $25, second $50 and so on, as in accordance to Ordinance #248.
You should also be aware that if you are planning a pool installation, fence or other construction project, you should contact the Borough to see if a building permit or an assessment application is necessary to avoid penalties.
Council Members
Mayor Shannon Weikert (814) 225-4777
Kimberly Weikert-President (814) 225-3102
Tim Gotshall -Vice President (814) 225-4777
Charles Lasher (814) 598-7285
Wayne King (814)
225-4584
Jeremy Prescott (814) 225-4777
Borough Office
Robin Mazurkiewicz Treasurer (814) 225-4777
Lou Ann Hurrle Secretary (814) 225-4777
School contact information
other helpful contacts
Audrey Irons
Commissioners - Chief Clerk
Phone: 814.887.3200 ext 4348
McKean County Commissioners
500 W. Main Street
Smethport, PA 16749
Rep. Martin Causer
41B East Wing
PO Box 202067
Harrisburg, PA 17120
717-787-5075
Rep. Glenn Thompson
12 Cannon House Office Bld.
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-5121
(Susan Curekovich 814-353-0215
FEMA Concerns at Thompson's Office)
Senator Pat Toomey
248 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
202-224-4254
Senator Joseph Scarnatti
4010 Main St.
Brockway, Pa
717-787-7084
Senator Bob Casey
393 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500