Borough Council

Sharon Hill Borough Council Meeting Minutes Thursday, November 18, 2021 Call To Order/Pledge of Allegiance: 7:00pm Roll Call: present, Council President Terrence Oliver (TO), Vice President Sharon Booker (SB), Councilors Tanya Cavalieri (TC), William Felder (WF), Keith Martinez (KM), Mayor Harry Dunfee (HD), Police Chief Herron; excused absence: Hykeem Green (HG), LaTina Bedford- Dean. Council President TO suggested that live streaming of the meetings begin at the next council meeting and not this council meeting. Public Comment: Sheila Carter, Elmwood Avenue, complained about the removal of the second public comment period from the agenda. One of our crossing guards, __________, of Sharon Avenue, spoke about problems with his paycheck. Donna Hunter, Coates Street, talked about the Senior Luncheon and also about bulk furniture not being picked up/placed curbside too early. Pauline Guiglini, Foster Avenue, spoke about an incident whereby her son was followed into his workplace. Charles Snyder, Elmwood Avenue, asked about the status of the elmwood Avenue traffic study. Tracy Turner, Sharon Hill borough resident, had questions about what the borough would be doing for Thanksgiving for the residents. Donna Hudson, Sharon Avenue, alerted council to signs torn down along Route 13 (Chester Pike). Carolyn Garrett, Reese Street, talked about the trash issues at the schools and the shopping center looking trashy. Presentation: 2022 Preliminary Budget. Treasurer Will Morgan presented the preliminary budget which did not raise municipal taxes or sewer fees but did raise the trash fee, following the increase in the tipping fee from the Solid Waste Authority. Morgan answered questions from residents and members of council. Motion to approve the minutes from the October 14 Caucus Meeting, SB/KM, 5-0, motion carries. Motion to approve the minutes from the October 21 Council Meeting, TC/SB, 5-0, motion carries. Committee Reports Library and CPCIP: TC discussed that the director had left the library. WF said the Library Board was looking to open the library to the public by the start of the new year. Recreation Committee: TC talked about the upcoming Senior Luncheon and how residents could register for it. 1|Page Code Enforcement: WF read the report and asked for a clearer breakdown of violations. Public Safety: KM read the SHPD and SHFC monthly reports. He also announced the annual SHFC Christmas Tree sales on Chester Pike at Sharon Avenue. Finance: TO read the Treasurer’s Report and asked if any councilors had any questions about the bills list. Motion to accept the 2020 Audit, SB/KM, 5-0, motion carries. Motion to accept the monthly Bills List, TC/WF, 5-0, motion carries. Motion to accept the October Treasurer’s Report, SB/TC, 5-0, motion carries. Officials’ Reports Mayor Dunfee read a SHPD report. The Borough Manager answered questions about the highway department’s readiness for winter weather and leaf waste. The Solicitor gave an update on future proposed legislation and the budget calendar. Adjournment: 8:23pm 2|Page