Borough Council Workshop Meeting

FOLCROFT BOROUGH COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING September 9th 2025 PRESIDENT – Joseph Papaleo: Call the Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM Mayor: Flag Salute and Invocation. Roll Call: (Council President Papaleo, Councilmember Leigh Daly, Councilmember Tawana Grayson, Councilmember Malinda Isaac, Councilmember Lorna Fyffe, Councilmember Stephen Ropski, Councilmember Darlene Taliaferro, Mayor Franny DiCicco, Solicitor Kailie Melchior, Secretary/Manager Shawn Payne Jr) President Papaleo advised that there was an executive session that was held prior to this meeting to discuss personnel matters. Audience Participation  Joyce Contrisciani 1826 Shallcross Ave.‐ Asked if the playground behind the borough could be fenced in as she has a special needs child that runs. The Borough manager and Council will look into the matter.  Pete Posttgilione does not live in Folcroft works part time JT Autobody and he is a producer and would like to inquire about possibly filming at the old school. The Manager will meet with him to look at the school to see if he is interested.  Maggie Contrisciani‐ left  Janaiya Reason 822 Delview Dr.‐ inquired about ongoing construction in the borough. Council President Papaleo gave her an overview of the projects we have going on in the borough. She was also interested in the beautification committee. Finance & Administration ‐ Mr. Papaleo  Consider a motion to approve addendum to purchase agreement for 0 Ashland Ave. Solicitor Melchior explained what was in the addendum. The terms of the payment schedule was also reviewed. Motion made by Councilperson Isaac second by Councilperson Fyffe. Roll call Vote President Papaleo yes, Councilperson Daly abstained, Councilperson Grayson Ney, Councilperson Isaac yes, Councilperson Fyffe yes, Councilperson Ropski yes, Councilperson Taliaferro yes. The I’s have it 5‐1‐1 abstention. Public Works ‐ Ms. Grayson  Consider a motion to approve quote for 500 recycling cans with lids to be paid for by the 902‐recycling grant in the amount of $9,875.00. Motion made by Councilperson Grayson second by Councilperson Ropski.  Consider a motion to approve quote for Clock tower repairs in the amount of $10,300.00 to Costal clock & chime co. (Clock Tower Account). Motion made to table the motion by Councilperson Grayson second by Councilperson Isaac. Public Safety– Mr. Ropski Health and Literacy‐ Lorna Fyffe  There was a Discussion regarding the library Audit. Parks and Recreation – Ms. Daly‐ There was an update for Community Day and asked for participation for trunk or treat. Municipal Ordinances and Code Enforcement – Darlene Taliaferro  Consider a motion to approve Fire escrow release for 1160 Taylor drive in the amount of $13,395.66. Motion made by Councilperson Taliaferro second by Councilperson Grayson. Municipal Planning and Borough Beautification – Ms. Isaac  Announce Winners for the Garden Competition‐ Best landscaping 1555 Woodland, Best Flowers 1720 Shallcross, Best Small space 2025 Ravenwood. Driveways and Parking Permits – Ms. Daly  Consider a motion to approve general fund transfer from the general fund to the parking fund in the amount of $32,994.48 for the months May till August. Motion made by Councilperson Daly second by Councilperson Ropski. Police Chief Report‐ Chief Bair  Chief Bair updated everyone with a plan regarding electric scooters. 523 Primos Ave. resident has an arrest warrant out for them.  There was further discussion from the solicitor on the matter. Solicitor’s report‐ Kailie Melchior  She is looking at pivoting from the ordinance to the resolution for you guys to review. Mayor’s report‐ Mayor DiCicco‐  I am working with Shawn on getting the creek stocked with fish. They are working with State Rep. Dave Delloso and the Gaming Commission and working with Prospect Park to reference their application.  She is also working with Chief Bair regarding sensitivity training. Managers’ Report‐ Shawn Payne  High grass at the 7‐11 project the grass was cut.  The plans for the building were picked up by Brian.  There are land development plans for Nick to pick up.  There were some complaints regarding the dust from the dirt piles at the DCIU project and they covered the dirt with hay and trying to grow grass to keep the dust down. Also told the construction company regarding the fence to keep the kids from climbing the pile of dirt.  We are trying to fix as many street lights as possible inhouse. We will hopefully be able to put out to bid the LED lights.  I’m having a meeting next week with the Chief and the Deputy Chief to see how the new schedules are working out with the additional officer. You are all welcome to attend.  We will be having a budget meeting with the finance committee on September 16th.  There was further discussion regarding the logo for the center court. Old Business‐No old business New Business_  There was a discussion regarding a grand opening for the new park.  There was discussion regarding the handicap swing.  Discussion regarding 540 Folcroft Ave. Adjournment‐  Motion made by Councilperson Daly second by Councilperson Ropski.