Borough Council

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 26th, 2026 PRESIDENT – Joseph Papaleo: Call the Council Meeting to order. Mayor: Flag Salute and Invocation. Roll Call: (Council President Papaleo, Councilmember Leigh Daly, Councilmember Tawana Grayson, (absent) Councilmember Malinda Isaac, Councilmember Lorna Fyffe, (sick) Councilmember Stephen Ropski, Councilmember Darlene Taliaferro, Mayor Franny DiCicco, Solicitor Kailie Melchior, Secretary/Manager Shawn Payne Jr.) Audience Participation – None Engineer’s Report- Nick Cross read the engineer’s report  There was a discussion on the sign for Montgomery Park  There was a discussion regarding the grass and the sidewalk at 1498 Delmar. School District Representative Report- Mr. Kinji Ridley absent Municipal Finance, Administration & Special Projects - Mr. Papaleo  Consider a motion to approve the Bill list for April 2026. Motion made by Councilperson Ropski, second by Councilperson Daly.  Consider a motion to approve the Treasure report for the month April 2026. Motion made by Councilperson Taliaferro, second by Councilperson Daly.  Consider a motion to approve the Meeting minutes for the month April 2026. Motion made by Councilperson Taliaferro, second by Councilperson Ropski.  Consider a motion to approve Resolution 2026-05 America 250. Motion made by Councilperson Daly, second by Councilperson Ropski.  Consider a motion to approve proposal from Jon Hanna and Sons for the 2025 municipal audit. Motion made by Councilperson Taliaferro, second by Councilperson Daly. Mr. Caponi was able to get the price down another $1,000. Municipal Communication- Ms. Daly  Flyers were created the flyer for the 4tth of July and Yoga in the park. Public Safety - Mr. Ropski  Consider a motion to approve the Police Chiefs report for the month of April 2026. Motion made by Councilperson Ropski, second by Councilperson Daly.  Consider a motion to approve the Fire Chiefs report for the month of April 2026. Motion made by Councilperson Ropski, second by Councilperson Taliaferro.  Consider a motion to approve the Fire Marshal report for the month of April 2026. Motion made by Councilperson Ropski, second by Councilperson Taliaferro. Public Works – Ms. Isaac no report Health and Human Services - Ms. Fyffe  Consider a motion to release Quarter 2 payment of $15,000 to the library. Motion made by Councilperson Ropski, second by Councilperson Daly. That was the negotiated rate to reimburse the borough for their audit. Parks and Borough Properties– Ms. Grayson  Consider a motion to approve the lease agreement to the Folcroft Swim Club. Mr. Payne stated that there were some changes made. If the borough is unsuccessful getting the tax exempt for the Swim Club, then the Swim Club will be responsible for the taxes. Solicitor stated that the Swim Club has applied for tax exempt status and James is working with her on this matter. If they are unable to get tax exempt status, they would be responsible for the $5,000 lease fee plus the taxes. The Swim Club will also be expected to submit the number of members they have annually. Roll call vote: Council President Papaleo yes, Councilperson Daly abstained, Councilperson Issac yes, Councilperson Ropski yes, Councilperson Taliaferro yes Motion carries 5-0  Consider a motion to approve purchase agreement payment in the amount of $152,500.00 to the Folcroft Swim Club (purchase agreement 5/2025). Roll call vote: Council President Papaleo yes, Councilperson Daly abstained, Councilperson Issac yes, Councilperson Ropski yes, Councilperson Taliaferro yes Motion carries 5-0 Municipal Ordinances and Code Enforcement – Darlene Taliaferro  Consider a motion to release fire escrow funds to 1168 Taylor drive in the amount of $20,800.00. Motion made by Councilperson Taliaferro second by Councilperson Ropski.  Consider a motion to release fire escrow funds to 1162 Taylor drive in the amount of $18,180.00. Motion made by Councilperson Taliaferro, second by Councilperson Ropski. Police Chief’s Report- No report Solicitor’s Report – Mrs. Melchior  Working on the lease agreement  Henderson Sewer  Vehicle code ordinance vs resolution Finance Director’s Report – Mr. Caponi read the financed report. Mayor’s Report- Mayor DiCicco gave an update on:  The volunteers meeting and they discussed the 4th of July and Community Day  Working on the clock tower Borough Manager’s Report- Mr. Payne  Congratulated Kailie Melchior on her award  Gave an update on the Folcroft Ave bridge and it’s going to be 2-3 years out.  Highway is doing tree trimming Old Business - None New Business- Discussion about getting true green for the borough’s grass issues.  Adjournment Motion made by Councilperson Taliaferro, second by Councilperson Ropski.