RUTLEDGE BOROUGH AGENDA
February 16, 2026
7:30 PM Council Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Jody Roberts, Sean Sheehan, Sue Hunt, Heidi Sentivan, Ken Torres-Zickler, Andrea Juarez, Andrew D. Marques, Mayor Gamal Sherif, Solicitor Carl Ewald-Excused, Borough Secretary Janet Diiorio.
Approval of Agenda
Amend with additional of fire department report. Heidi Motion Sue Second, All in favor.
Public Comment
132 President Avenue shares that Quizzo night was very fun and great work
Tax Collector’s Report
Tax Collection has started; several residents have submitted already. Office hours are 9-11AM Mon-Thurs.
Tax Report read aloud.
Reminder to residents that if they have not received their bill, please reach out to the tax collector
Mayor’s Report
Swarthmore Police Department – Monthly Report – Report summarized.
2025 Total Details – Of the 3,635 calls for SPD, 260 were within Rutledge. Further trends reviewed.
Good Neighbors – Mayor shares thanks to Tax Collector Hezlep for her stewardship and great availability to the borough and to Council Person Marques for his word on the adhoc historic committee and congratulations on their first event.
Approval of Minutes
Approve Meeting Minutes for 2026.02.02
Motion to approve by Andrea, second by Sean. All in favor.
Activities Committee
Information Sharing
Souper Bowl of Caring supplied more than 2800 food items filling 129 boxes – thank you to our residents, Chambers Memorial, and all the volunteers.
Quizzo was a great success, thank you to our staff, volunteers, and councilperson Sean for hosting. We will do another Quizzo in November
Our next event is BINGO on 2/28 6:30pm – Games start at 7PM. Accepting donations of round prizes!
Building Committee
Information Sharing
Monthly Reports from Catania read aloud.
2 Permits requested, 2 Permits Issued, 5 Notice of Violations, 15 Citations Issued, and 0 Rental Properties Inspected
Discussion
Discuss publicizing fines; shared that the specifics of fines are being reviewed and that they cannot be exactly stated on schedules as they vary on timing and, judicial court.
Communications Committee
Finance Committee
Information Sharing
Action Item
Approve Bill’s List 2026.02.02 thru 2026.02.14
Motion by Sean, Heidi second. All in favor.
Ordinance Committee
Parks and Property Committee
Information Sharing
Share design for stormwater project under softball field. Includes both Small Waters Grants.
Shade structure anticipated to ship in April with installing in first two weeks of May, all tentative.
Discussion
Discuss timeline – Potentially June 1st to September with requirement in bid contract that the contracted company would be potentially liable in the amount of the
Action Item
Vote to Advertise Stormwater Project for both Phases 1 and 2 on PennBid
Motion by Andrea, Second by Heidi. All in favor.
Personnel Committee
Public Safety Committee
Information Sharing
Fire Department Report read aloud.
Sewer Committee
Streets Committee
Information Sharing
County Aid Application is submitted in dotGrants
Trash and Recycling
Information Sharing
Textile Bin Update – Bin will be returning at least through Earth day and then we will review the volume.
PRC Glass Bin – Public works yard in Swarthmore
Discussion
PRC Composting Workshop – Earth Day from 6-7PM in lower borough hall, with PRC presenting. Residents would be able to purchase bins for $70.
Collection change in contact; introduction will be Friday 10AM. Request for info on how we can communicate missed collections.
Action Item
Vote to Approve PRC Composting Workshop for a cost of $165
Vote to Approve PRC Composting Incentive up to $300
Vote to Approve up to $500 for PRC Composting Workshop and Resident Incentive
Motion by Sue, second by Andrew. All in favor.
Planning Commission
Working Session – Align Comprehensive Plan & LCAP Objectives to committees, align on presence of plan/activities, address gaps, align on return for update in 6 months.
Shade Tree Commission
Historical Committee
Flag Raising Event Recap
T-shirt design contest (Rutledge x America250) partnered with Activities Committee
Vote to approve reimbursement of America250 flag flown on borough property to the amount of no more than $71.
Motion by Sue, Second by Ken. All in favor.
Vote to appoint Valerie Marlow to the Rutledge Ad Hoc Historical Committee.
Motion to approve by Sue, second by Sean. All in favor.
Public Comment
Old Business/New Business
Vote to approve selling the plow for the truck for $3500.
Motion by Heidi, Andrea second. All in favor.
Vote to adopt resolution establishing the Junior Council Person Program in the Borough of Rutledge Motion by Sean, Heidi second. All in favor.
Submit physical Newsletter content for February newsletter to Communications.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn by Heidi at 9:18pm