RUTLEDGE BOROUGH MEETING MINUTES
August 17, 2026
7:30 PM Council Meeting
| Pledge of Allegiance | ||
| Roll Call | Jody Roberts-Excused, Sue Hunt, Heidi Sentivan, Ken Torres-Zickler-Excused, Andrea Juarez, Sean Sheehan, Andrew Marques, Mayor Gamal Sherif, Solicitor Meghan Byrnes-Excused, Borough Secretary Janet Diiorio. | |
| Approval of Agenda | Amend to include Renew and sign the CDCA Lease AgreementAmend to include Approve Wyatt 5 year Elevator Full Load TestMotion by Heidi, Second by Andrea. All in favor. | |
| Public Comment | None | |
| Tax Collector’s Report | Tax Collector plans to communicate to all uncollected homeowners again September. We are in penalty period. | |
| Mayor’s Report | Swarthmore Police Department ReportSPD Officer Roger Hinckley retirement recognition: Sep 21. Chief Stufflet shares details of the timeline as well as the ongoing hiring process for the new officer. Mayor Gamal shares that Kevin Cunningham will shares words at the retirement and Council VP Sheehan shares thank you to Gamal for his coordination of this effort. | |
| Approval of Minutes | Approve Meeting Minutes for 2026.08.03Motion by Sue, Second by Andrew | |
| Activities Committee | Information Sharing | Upcoming eventsNight at the Triangle – TBD – Park field is not usable but still open to discuss with the group.Next Meeting 9/1/26 TBDYard Sale 9/12/26 – No Rain DateOur Porch – September 26th. Food truck planned. This will be at the park. |
| Discussion | Luminaries Partnership with Swat and Wallingford. Student fundraising opportunity to purchase luminary bag kits. These go to the Wallingford foundation and support things such as the ABC House. | |
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| Building Committee | Information Sharing | July Reports from Catania4 Permit Applications reviewed, 4 Approved14 Notices of Violations, 1 Complaints handled1 U&O Inspected, 1 Fail.2 Rental Inspections, 2 Pass. |
| Discussion | ||
| Action Item | Vote to approve use of Triangle Park Shade Structure from 3-8PM for Our Porch celebration on 9/26 (Lower Hall in event of rain)Motion to approve by Sue, Second by Heidi. All in Favor.Amend to include Approve Wyatt 5 year Elevator Full Load TestMotion to approve by Andrew, Second by Heidi. All in favorAmend to include Renew and sign the CDCA Lease AgreementMotion to approve by Heidi, Second by Andrea. All in favor. | |
| Communications Committee | Information Sharing | |
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| Finance Committee | Information Sharing | Budget Schedule for 2027 – Councilors are asked to come prepared with any adjustments to costs for second meeting in September. Bond for Shade Structure Update – Provider, General Recreation, has purchased bond with no cost to us. Committee is still working toward getting the funds reimbursed. |
| Discussion | Bank Account Balances/ Grant Reimbursement – A reminder that overall our funds are lower than normal as we are pending several reimbursements for our improvements via grants. Our accounting staff are reviewing what a short term (6-8 week) loan would look like for us. | |
| Action Item | -Bill’s List: August 2nd to August 16th 2026Motion to approve by Andrea, second by Sue. All in favor.-Resolution to close Plgit Truck Reserve Account: $31,114 (as of 8/4/2026) and move funds to Plgit General ReserveMotion to approve Resolution 2026-06 CLOSING A BANK ACCOUNT ASSOCIATED WITH TRUCK PURCHASE by Andrea, second by Sue. All in favor. | |
| Ordinance Committee | Information Sharing | |
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| Parks and Property Committee | Information Sharing | Update on Stormwater Project & Reimbursements – Notification has been sent to the contractor regarding the overwatering of the field, possible need to regrade. They have been notified to remove straw, reseed grass field, weed the softball field, etc. We are waiting for feedback from the contractor. Our Public works staff was unable to mow the outfield due to the amount of water. |
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| Personnel Committee | Information Sharing | |
| Discussion | MOU with Swarthmore Police – Currently engaged with Swarthmore, SPD, and solicitor on this. More information will be shared in September sessions. | |
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| Public Safety Committee | Information Sharing | ALS Authority Public Meeting on 9/2 at 7 PM in the SHMS Auditorium |
| Discussion | Discuss potential Board representatives for Rutledge representative to the ALS Authority Board. Once this person is appointed, it would mark the end of the working groups.Tom Molensky has submitted his letter of interest. He currently serves as our Fire Marshall. We are keeping open until end of week for residents to submit a letter. | |
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| Sewer Committee | Information Sharing | |
| Discussion | ||
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| Streets Committee | Information Sharing | |
| Discussion | ||
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| Trash and Recycling | Information Sharing | Trash/Recycling/YW 9/8/26Trash/Recycling/YW 9/21/26 |
| Discussion | NexTrex partnership with Penn State | |
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| Planning Commission | Update on 2026 community survey: Planning Commission was able to survey 5% of the community (about 1 in 20 doors). Survey was a review of the 2018 Oktoberfest survey. Used about ~$117 of the $200 budget. | |
| Shade Tree Commission | ||
| Historical Committee | Preparation for 9/8/26 annual update – Proposal for the vision and future of the historical committee to be then later shared with council. | |
| Public Comment | None | |
| Old Business/New Business | New Business: Residents Vaugh and Emmy Johnson were recognized as their foster parents at the Savannah Bananas with the “Banana Fosters” award.Community Building Use: Two groups are still interested in using the hall; they are the theatre Group and Ridley/Springfield Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts would like Tues or Thurs 6-8. starting Oct 6th. Girl Scouts by-laws prevent them from paying, but they are able to consider a donation. | |
| Adjournment | Motion to Adjourn by Heidi at 8:28PM. Second by Sue. | |