1999-10-26 Regular Meeting
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SERVICE DISTRICT #1
BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 26, 1999
The meeting was called to order by Chair Ed Mahoney at 7:30 p.m. in the Bayside Fire
Department.
Members Present:
Kevin Arndt
Ed Mahoney
Scott Arndt
Robert Greene
Robert Casey
Kaye McClain
Jennifer Spencer
Visitors:
None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
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ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
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Scott Arndt moved to accept the agenda. Jennifer Spencer seconded. Motion passed by
unanimous voice vote.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Scott Arndt moved to accept the minutes of July 13, 1999. Robert Casey seconded. Motion
passed by unanimous voice vote.
FINANCIAL REPORT
The Board reviewed the Financial Report. Ed stated that more ditching needs to be done within
the Service District. Scott Arndt moved to acknowledge the receipt of the Financial Report.
OLD BUSINESS
Arnie Tweeten R.O.W. purchase
Ed Mahoney briefed the Board on the reasoning of the potential purchase of this property. He
explained that it was in the best interest of the Service District to purchase this property so access
problems, ditching, water line and sewer line problems could be resolved. Kevin Arndt asked if
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the purchase was necessary. Ed stated that the land in question is "land locked" therefore, the
Service District is maintaining ditch lines on private property.
Scott Arndt moved to proceed with the Arlene Way Right Of Way acquisition Not To Exceed
$2,000 plus survey costs. Robert Casey seconded.
Ayes:
Ed Mahoney
Scott Arndt
Robert Casey
Noes:
Kevin Arndt
Robert Greene
Kaye McClain
Jennifer Spencer
Motion fails 4-3.
NEW BUSINESS
Consolidation of Service Districts
The Board discussed the pros and cons of consolidating the Service Districts. Ed Mahoney
stated that it would help out at the Borough level (example: the Finance Department). Scott
Arndt voiced that he is not in favor of combining the Service Districts, he stated that Service
District #1 provides a different level of service to it's residents. No action taken.
Board Members doing work for the Service District Contractor
Ed Mahoney wanted to know how the Board felt about this subject? Kevin Arndt stated that
there has been cases when the Service District Contractor has asked Board members to do
Service District work. He also stated that he has brought this issue to the Service District Board
and has brought it to Chris Lynch's attention. Chris stated that work can be done by Board
members but someone else must do inspections. Ed Mahoney stated that he see's a potential
problem with Board members doing work for the Service District Contractor. Scott Arndt asked
if the Contractor is marking up the rate? Kevin stated that this did not happen in his case.
Robert Casey stated that the Service District has the contract with A-K Construction, not A-K's
subcontractors. No action taken.
Dumpster Pads
The Board discussed potential areas on Lily Drive where two dumpsters could be relocated.
Kevin said he would talk with Chris Lynch about the dumpster relocation areas.
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Election
An election was held for Service District #1 Chair and Vice Chair positions. Kaye McClain
nominated Kevin Arndt and Scott Arndt nominated Ed Mahoney for Service District # 1 Chair.
Board Members voted via secret ballet for the Service District # 1 Chair position. Kevin Arndt
received 4 votes and Ed Mahoney received 3 votes. Kevin Arndt is the new Service District #1
Chair.
For the Vice Chair position, Ed Mahoney, Scott Arndt and Robert Casey were nominated and
each declined. Robert Greene was nominated and accepted the Vice Chair position.
BOARD COMMENTS
Jennifer Spencer thanked Ed for his efforts during the Annexation campaign.
Robert Casey thanked Ed for serving as the Service District Chair.
Robert Greene reconfirmed the position that the Board has taken on the strip paving program
being offered by the State. Robert explained the State's Gravel to Black Top program.
Ed Mahoney thanked the Board for giving him the opportunity to serve as Chair.
ADJOURMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.