RUTLEDGE BOROUGH MEETING MINUTES
May 18, 2026
7:30 PM Council Meeting
| Pledge of Allegiance | ||
| Roll Call | Jody Roberts, Sue Hunt, Heidi Sentivan, Ken Torres-Zickler, Andrea Juarez, Sean Sheehan, Andrew Marques, Mayor Gamal Sherif, Solicitor Carl Ewald-Excused, Borough Secretary Janet Diiorio. | |
| Approval of Agenda | Amend by adding three RSTC appointments Motion by Sean, second by Sue. All in favor.Remove MOR final payout Motion by Heidi, second by Andrea. All in favor. | |
| Public Comment | Steven Orlando – 114 Rutledge. Requesting plan of action for complaints regarding his chimenea and fire ordinance policy. | |
| Tax Collector’s Report | ||
| Mayor’s Report | Swarthmore Police Department – Monthly report Read Aloud – 10 Parking Tickets, 3 Traffic Warnings, and 0 citations.Questions regarding raccoons and concerns with rabid animals, residents can call the SPD for guidance and the animal control contact information. If it is an issue with healthy nesting or living on your property, it is the homeowner’s responsibility.The Chief shares that the traffic study is completed for Rutledge and Waverly, where the one way was established in 2025.Public safety at Triangle Park – Status regarding the concern with fencing and balls going over the fence into Swarthmore Ave. Parks Committee will follow up with Catania to request recommendations and next steps. | |
| Approval of Minutes | Approve Meeting Minutes for 2026.05.04Motion by Andrew, Second by Sean. All in favor. | |
| Activities Committee | Information Sharing | Memorial Day observance 5/25 at 11 AM4th of July Planning meeting 5/26 at 6 PM – Volunteers are invited to attend the planning. Volunteers are needed to support this and the ad hoc historic committee events |
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| Building Committee | Information Sharing | Catania Reports – April 19 Applications reviewed with 10 permits issued1 Code Enforcement violation4 Properties Inspected |
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| Action Item | Vote to approve via ratification, property request from RGC to block off Waverly Terrace for Rutledge Girls Club Day on May 16. Motion by Sean, second by Heidi. All in favor.Vote to approve property request from Activities Committee to use Borough Hall on Memorial Day, May 25 at 11:00 AMMotion by Sean, second by Sue. All in favor. | |
| Communications Committee | Information Sharing | |
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| Finance Committee | Information Sharing | |
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| Ordinance Committee | Information Sharing | |
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| Parks and Property Committee | Information Sharing | Project Schedules and completion of Gather Space Phase 1 Punchlist and pending final paperwork from MOR. DCNR will walk through on June 5th. Shed due to for delivery the week of Memorial Day.Request for communications to go out to immediately neighboring houses. |
| Discussion | Closing out of MOR Gather Space Phase 1 ContractSign for Gather Space | |
| Action Item | Vote to approve payment of $96,957 for the Shade Structure pending prevailing wage documentation.Motion by Andrea, second by Sean. All in favor. | |
| Personnel Committee | Information Sharing | |
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| Public Safety Committee | Information Sharing | |
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| Sewer Committee | Information Sharing | |
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| Streets Committee | Information Sharing | |
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| Trash and Recycling | Information Sharing | Yard Waste – Strong participation again. Requests for tonnage are going out to Casella .eWaste Event 5/30 from 9 to 12 pm at Borough Hall. No TVs or Monitors. They do accept air conditioners and other white goods as well as scrap metals.Update Bulk Trash phone number 302-544-9071 in Schedule |
| Discussion | Third year trash contract option – Rutledge will need to make the decision by July. Request from Council President to set this in the June meeting to approve. | |
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| Planning Commission | ||
| Shade Tree Commission | Vote to approve appointments ending 12/31/2029Jesse ChlidalDarya DekerDylan TerenickMotion by Sean, second by Sue. All in favor. | |
| Historical Committee | ||
| Public Comment | ||
| Old Business/New Business | Discuss option of hiring of high school students for Triangle Park and Borough Maintenance for both summer hours and hours during the school year.Fire Marshall follow up regarding grills at Triangle Park. The Fire Marshall advised that we need to follow the ordinance with regards to 15 feet from flammable surfaces and ensure a fire extinguisher (hose, fire extinguisher) is in place. Recommendation from Council Person Sheehan to have formal policy drafted | |
| Adjournment | Motion to Adjourn at 8:33PM by Heidi, second by Sue. | |