Borough Council

Sharon Hill Borough Legislative Meeting Minutes Thursday, December 18, 2025 Quote of the Meeting "If you are going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that cannot be erased” – Maya Angelou • Call To Order at 7:00 p.m. • Pledge of Allegiance • Roll Call – President Tanya Allen (P) Vice President Edward Booker (P) Councilor Sharon Booker (P) Councilor William Felder (P) Councilor Rodney Hill (P) Councilor Sandra Holcombe (P) Councilor James Patrick III (P) Mayor Hykeem Green (P) Borough Solicitor Kyle Miller (P) Borough Engineer Susan Lynch (P) Police Chief Richard Herron (P) Code Building Official Anthony Tartaglia (E) Code Officer Gary Collins (P) Borough Treasurer Will Morgan (P) Borough Manager Ieasa Nichols (P) Committee Updates: Council President asked for 2 amendments to the agenda. 1) Add the approval of our November Legislative meeting minutes. Motion passed by unanimous consent. 2) Amendment for formal recognition of the efforts of Councilor Sharon J. Booker. Motion passed by unanimous consent. President Tanya Allen: Library, CPCIP o Library Report: Mr. Ashby – Mr. Ashby reported he will have a full report for next meeting. o The Council President mentioned The Senior Luncheon was beautiful and thanked everyone for coming out. o All of Council and members of SHAAC recognized Councilor Booker with a plaque for her dedicated 12-years of service to the borough. o CPCIP: - The Council President did not have any additional updates for CPCIP but will have updates once they reconvene in January. Vice President Edward Booker: Public Safety/DCJA o V.P. Booker reported there were no changes in DCJA from what was read in the previous minutes. Page | 1 o V.P. Booker reported there were no changes for Public Safety from the previous report. Junior Council Report – No report Councilor Sharon Booker: SHACC o Councilor Booker announced that SHACC continues to celebrate their 10-year anniversary. She highlighted that they had an outstanding year and mentioned some of the events held throughout the year. o SHACC will be having a Kwanzaa celebration on December 26, 2025. o Councilor Booker thanked everyone for their support of SHACC throughout the years. o Councilman Johnson from Prospect Park came to congratulate Councilor Booker for her 12 years of service to the Borough. o Councilor Booker announced that SHACC’s monthly meetings are held on the 1st Monday of every month. o President Allen thanked Councilor Booker for her 12 years of service to the Borough. Councilor William Felder: Public Works o Councilor Felder reported there were no changes from his November 2025 report and said he will have an updated report during the next council meeting. Councilor Rodney Hill: Recreation – No report. o Councilor Hill highlighted that they are preparing for the annual Breakfast with Santa event coming on Sunday December 21 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Registration is closed but residents can call borough hall for anything that may be left over and someone will let you know and deliver to you. He also thanked everyone who donated to the event. Councilor Hill was recognized for expanding the event this year with his 40 bikes for 40 children effort. Councilor Sandra Holcombe: o Councilor Holcombe wished everyone happy holidays and asked everyone to be safe. o Councilor Holcombe mentioned this would be her last meeting and thanked everyone for the 4 years she was a Councilor and wished the new Councilors coming in well as they start their terms. Councilor James Patrick, III: Personnel - No report. o Councilor Patrick deferred any Personnel questions to Solicitor Miller. • Officials’ Updates: Mayor, Hykeem Green – Page | 2  - Mayor Green reported that there were no changes from his previous report regarding the Ramblers. Borough Solicitor, Kyle Miller, Kilkenny Law - Councilor Booker thanked the Solicitor on behalf of SHACC and said they appreciate the work Solicitor Miller did on their behalf. - Solicitor Miller said they have been reviewing some of the current requests and wanted to remind Council and residents that there is no withholding of information. He acknowledged that there are defined exceptions such as when there is no data to present; however, as always, he continues to do his best to protect the borough and promote good governance. Borough Engineer, Susan Lynch, Lighthouse Engineering - The Engineer mentioned that there was a meeting with PennDOT on the levy project in November. - Regarding the Folcroft register, they are still waiting on PECO. She will keep everyone posted on this. Building Code Official, Anthony Tartaglia - The Code Official report is in the packet. Building Code Officer, Gary Collins - The Code Officer reported there was no change in the previous report. - The officer highlighted that the pay rate has gone up from 20% to 60% and said our efforts are effective. Police Chief, Richard Herron - Chief Herron discussed the camera vendor situation he and Mayor Green have been working on and said they have reviewed some vendors and there are a lot of sophisticated systems out there and that they hope to wrap things up next month. - Chief Herron wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year on behalf of the Police Department. - Councilor Booker thanked Chief Herron for all the work they did together during her tenure; particularly the domestic violence initiative they have had over the years. - President Allen announced that a grant that was applied for the Police Department was awarded and they will receive a $500,000 grant. Treasurer, Will Morgan - The Treasurer read through the Treasurer’s Report and reported the total amount on the Bills and Applied Payments report. Page | 3 Borough Manager, Ieasa A. Nichols - The Borough Manager reported they completed the workers compensation certification and thanked everyone on the Workplace Safety Committee for 2025. - The Borough Manager has been working on Ordinance 1419 and Resolution 2025-20 both of which are listed as New Business on the agenda. - She thanked the highway department for their efforts during the snow emergency. - Councilor Booker thanked the Borough Manager for her assistance with SHACC as well as the Treasurer for always willing to help SHACC with whatever they needed. Public Hearing - Ordinance 1419 and the Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2026 were reviewed and read by President Allen and Solicitor Miller. Public Comments - None Public Comment – - Donna Hunter -1026 Coates Street. Council is aware of the issue at 1028, and I just wanted to advise you that it has spread down the street. - John Croce, Deputy Fire Chief for SHB raised 3 questions/statements: 1) The fire Tax 2) If the Fire Tax is not accepted, will you help with the proposal given to Council 3) Will Council reinstate the $10,000 taken from our budget this year? - The Fire Chief read portions of a letter that was given to Council regarding a fire event that the Fire Department participated in. - President Allen addressed all the comments raised. She started with a statement to the public that reflects the sentiments of Council and expressed the support Council has given to the Fire Department. She moved to the Finances allocated to the Fire Department from 2022-2025. New Business – • Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Moved S.B. Seconded R.H. Motion Passed • Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Bills and Invoices Report. Page | 4  Moved S.B. Seconded R.H. Motion Passed • Motion to adopt Ordinance #1419. Ordinance was read by Solicitor Miller. Moved W.F. Seconded R.H. Motion Passed • Motion to approve Borough of Sharon Hill 2026 Municipal Budget. Moved S.H. Seconded W.F. Motion Passed • Resolution #2025-20: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE OF THE BOROUGH IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026. The Resolution was read by Solicitor Miller. No discussion by Council Motion Passed Old Business • Adjournment – 8:15 p.m. Upcoming Meeting: Reorganization Meeting Monday, January 5, 2025 "If you are going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that cannot be erased” – Maya Angelou Page | 5