RUTLEDGE BOROUGH MEETING MINUTES
July 6, 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 Meghan Byrnes, Borough Secretary Janet Diiorio. | |
| Approval of Agenda | Amending to remove Personnel Executive session. Approve agenda as amended Motion Sean, Second by Heidi | |
| Public Comment | None shared. | |
| Tax Collector’s Report | Tax Collector reminds all that WSSD tax bills should have recently been received; Per Capita tax is separate and generally not included in mortgage paymentsReal Estate Billed at face 294,019.85, Uncollected 8,957.06 Trash Billed at face 152,454.00, Uncollected 5,081.80 Sewer billed at face 179,954.76, Uncollected 7,431.76 | |
| Mayor’s Report | Reflections on American Independence. Mayor Sherif shares his appreciate for Council Person Sue Hunt’s stewardship and structure that consistently delivers a great event. Mayor Sherif shares thanks to all those who participated in the presentation. Mayor Sherif congratulates Councilperson Andrew Marques’ on the fantastic ad hoc Historic Committee events and his ability to energize and engage the neighborhood.Transportation & Planning. Mayor Sherif shares a summary of the updated daily traffic volume comparing pre and post Waverly 400 block being transitioned to a one-way street. | |
| Approval of Minutes | Approve Meeting Minutes for 2026.06.15.Motion Heidi, Second Andrew, Jody and Andrea abstained. All Approved | |
| Activities Committee | Information Sharing | 4th of July Recap – First Fourth of July was 1889. Several adaptations made to manage the event during the heat; thanks to all (Sean Sheehan, Gamal Sherif, Carrie Kozub, Kevin Cunningham, Kerri Roberts and family, Heidi Sentivan, Ken Torres-Zickler, Rutledge Girls Club, Girl Scouts, Sue Hunt, Dave Foster, Police and Fire Dept (and more listed).)Next meeting TBA – will be in July or August. All notes welcome and can be sent to Sue and Andrew.Next Event – Our Porch Fest 9/26/26Donations are still down for 2026 and are welcome year round.Luminaries are coming |
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| Building Committee | Information Sharing | |
| Discussion | Follow Up on Code Enforcement Proposal: review of updates made to address defined penalties (reduced based on feedback in previous session) and escrow account for potential return of penalties once code issue is remediated. Comments around repeat violations after remediation. Question from Mayor Sherif around application of the different notice phases and discussion around current process as managed by Borough Manager and Code enforcement at Catania. | |
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| Communications Committee | Information Sharing | |
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| Finance Committee | Information Sharing | |
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| Action Item | Bill’s List: 6.13.2026-7.04.2026Motion to approve by Heidi, second by Andrea. All approved. | |
| Ordinance Committee | Information Sharing | |
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| Parks and Property Committee | Information Sharing | Triangle Park: Stormwater Project Update: Progress has been going well, curb work was not completed due to high heat, one area remains to be dug. Aqua has moved the fire hydrant as required. Two thirds of field is ready for grass seed. To date there are no change orders.Letter from Catania engineer about basketball court: recommendation is to monitor situation until next gather phase is completed and install temporary measures if problem persists. Discussion around height of concrete wall planned for addition. Next phase will have design adjustments and fall and likely move to bid in winter for a spring installation. |
| Discussion | ||
| Action Item | Vote to approve Joseph J. Danielle LLC Application for Payment #1 for the 2026 Triangle Park Stormwater Improvements Phase 1 Project stormwater: $300,048.07. The division of this payment from the 2 grants to be coordinated with the engineer.Motion to approve payment to Joseph J. Danielle LLC in amount of $300,048.07 Motion Sue, Second by Sean, All in favor. | |
| Personnel Committee | Information Sharing | |
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| Public Safety Committee | Information Sharing | |
| Discussion | ||
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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 | Third Year Option accepted.Only one yard waste collection in July/August |
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| Planning Commission | ||
| Shade Tree Commission | ||
| Historical Committee | ||
| Public Comment | None | |
| New Business | None | |
| Adjournment | Motion to adjourn at 8:35PM by Heidi, Second by Sue. | |