July 7, 2025
7:30 PM Council Session
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call Jody Roberts, Sue Hunt, Heidi Sentivan, Ken Torres-Zickler, Andrea Juarez-Excused, Sean Sheehan, Vaughn Johnson, Mayor Gamal Sherif, Solicitor Carl Ewald, Borough Secretary Janet Diiorio.
Approval of Agenda
Approve Agenda
-Motion Vaugh, Second Ken
Public Comment:
-Resident asking about a extending their 56” fence
-A+S Home Care spoke about the services they could offer for local residents
Tax Collector’s Report:
-Rachel gave tax report
Mayor’s Report:
-Thanks to all the borough staff! Sue did a fantastic job with the weather!
Approval of Minutes:
Action: Approve Meeting Minutes for 2025.06.16
-made change in wording from remove to remote
Motion Heidi, Second Sean, Vaugh abstained. Approved
Activities:
- Information Share:
- 4th of July recap-Thanks to All!
- o Future events
Parks & Property:
- Information Share:
- Heidi gave update on Triangle Park
- Suggestion to place updated diagram on the cyclone fence at the park on current and future phases of the project
Personnel:
- Action Item: Appointment of Maisey Sentivan as Borough Intern
- Motion Sue, Second Sean-All approved
Public Safety:
-Action Item: Update to Intermunicipal ALS Agreement
-Resolution 2025-10 was approved at last meeting to partner with Swarthmore, Rose Valley, Morton and Nether Providence. Morton decided to go in another direction..
-Motion to approve revised Resolution 2025-11. Motion Sean, Second Sue. All Approved.
Sewer:
Streets:
Building:
– Information Share: Roof update
– Insurance Adjustor scheduled to check out roof next week.
Communication:
Finance:
-Action Item: Approve Bills and Distributions 2025.06.16-2025.07.07
-Motion Heidi, Second Vaugh. All Approved
Ordinance:
-Action Item: Vote on Noise Ordinance
-Sean went over changes. Need to update fee schedule if approved.
-Motion made to approve Ordinance 2025-02 Motion by Sean, Second by Vaugh.
All approved
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Trash & Recycling:
-Information Sharing:
-Yard Waste today
-Visit to Material Recovery Facility (MRF) by Sue and Andrea. Will post presentation on website
-Sanitation Survey: 32 responses to date
-Vote to approve partnering with Swarthmore for glass bin until 2025 and to
approve textile bin from Recloth Earth beginning 8/1/25 will be addressed at
next council meeting
-Activity committee still accepting donations
Borough Commissions:
- Shade Tree
- Planning Commission
Public Comment:
-Resident interested in getting involved with park committee
Old Business/New Business:
-Suggestion of book and clothing swap
Adjournment
-At 8:29 PM Motion Heidi, Second Sue