RUTLEDGE BOROUGH MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 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 | Motion by Andrea, second by Ken. All in favor. | |
| Public Comment | Jack, appointed President at MRFC, introducing himself and his role. He is available to the council for questions if needed. Reminder that the Easter Bunny is event is Saturday the 28th of March. | |
| Tax Collector’s Report | ||
| Mayor’s Report | Swarthmore Police Department report: 2026.02.13-2026.03.12Discussion around downed wires; recommendation is to always call SPD for them to make the determination.Public Safety: Triangle Park & NIMS/FEMA (Mar 14 opening?)Request for comment: CeasefirePA sign-on letterOrganization interested in de-escalating gun violence and provides information and opportunity to obtain gun locks. | |
| Approval of Minutes | Approve Meeting Minutes for 2026.03.02 with amendment to remove line that Pastor Carl will be available July 4th.Motion to Approve by Sean, second by Sue. Heidi and Jody abstain, remaining in favor. | |
| Activities Committee | Information Sharing | Next Activities Meeting 3/24 at 6:00PMSpring Celebration – 10-12 here at borough hall! |
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| Building Committee | Information Sharing | Building report – Read Aloud. Question regarding inspection status confirmation for 2025 and shared letter campaign soon. |
| Discussion | ||
| Action Item | Vote to approve property request from Activities Committee to use the Lower Hall on May 1 from 4:30 to 7:30 Motion to Approve by Sue, Second by Andrew. All in favor. | |
| Communications Committee | Information Sharing | |
| Discussion | ||
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| Finance Committee | Information Sharing | Preliminary findings from EIT vendor, Keystone Findings. Earned Income Tax is a potential avenue that is being investigated to create a more equitable tax burden for residents. Recommendation to provide a plan for how any overage collected in year one would be invested in the community. |
| Discussion | ||
| Action Item | Approve Bills Distribution: 2026.03.01-2026.03.16 and 2026.02.15-2026. Motion by Heidi, Second by Sean, All in favor. | |
| Ordinance Committee | Information Sharing | |
| Discussion | ||
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| Parks and Property Committee | Information Sharing | Triangle Park Shed Options |
| Discussion | Shed Budget and Options | |
| Action Item | Vote to approve purchasing a shed NTE of $13,199, with Heidi and Andrea finalizing characteristicsMotion to approve by Andrea, second by Sean. All in favor. | |
| Personnel Committee | Information Sharing | |
| Discussion | ||
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| Public Safety Committee | Information Sharing | |
| Discussion | ||
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| Sewer Committee | Information Sharing | |
| Discussion | ||
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| Streets Committee | Information Sharing | Estimate for resurfacing of Unity terrace 300 and 200 blocks. Estimates came in a bit higher than anticipated; reviewing if it is possible get this into our budget. |
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| Trash and Recycling | Information Sharing | Sustainability ConferenceeWaste at SHHS on 3/28 (TVs) Return/update Yard Waste SignsNew number for residents for Casella: 302-544-9071 |
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| Planning Commission | ||
| Shade Tree Commission | ||
| Historical Committee | ||
| Public Comment | ||
| Old Business/New Business | Volunteer Program – Proposed for re-occurring volunteering opportunities.New Resident Welcome Packets officially being distributedTriangle Park Clean Up Day – Saturday, April 25th at 9AM. More information at next meeting | |
| Adjournment | Motion to adjourn by Heidi, second by Sue at 8:32pm | |