1991-11-18 Regular MeetingWOMENS BAY ROAD SERVICE DISTF
MINUTES
November 18, 1991 6:00 p.m.
Womens Bay Fire Hall
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Ray
Camardella, Engineering/Facilities Director, Kodiak Island
Borough. Roll Call was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Andy Edgerly
Bill Farling
Butch Fitzjearl
George Lee
Dale Starkovich
Brian Stevens
Bob Tarrant
Quorum established
2. STAFF REPORT
STAFF PRESENT
Ray Camardella
Kaye McClain
Mr. Starkovich arrived at 6:27 p.m.
Mr. Camardella described the role of the
Engineering/Facilities Department in relationship to
the Service District. Included in that role is: Final
budget preparation, payment preparation, engineering
advice, and maintenance/repair proposals and contracts.
He detailed the role of the chairman of the Service
District as the person who is the day-to-day person
with the contractor, authorizes repairs, snow clearing,
etc.; validates invoices, keeps a running total of
expenditures, and presides at meetings. The vice
chairman fills in for the chairman in his absence. The
secretary takes notes and keeps minutes of the meetings
and files a copy of the signed minutes with the Borough
Clerk.
Mr. Camardella then entertained nominations for the
position as Chairman. Mr. Tarrant nominated Bill
Farling. The nomination was seconded by Mr. Lee. Mr.
Edgerly nominated Bob Tarrant. The nomination was
seconded by Mr. Farling. There being no further
nominations, they were declared closed. A written vote
was taken and tallied by Kaye McClain, secretary of the
Engineering/Facilities office. The vote was: four for
Mr. Farling, two for Mr. Tarrant.
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Nominations were opened for Vice Chairman. Mr. Stevens
nominated James "Butch" Fitzjearl. Seconded by Mr.
Lee, the election was unanimous as there were no other
nominations. Mr. Lee nominated Bob Tarrant as
Secretary. Seconded by Mr. Edgerly, the election was
unanimous as there were no other nominations.
Mr. Farling assumed the chairmanship.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
John Burt brought concerns of the Womens Bay Community
Council to the Board. The expressed interest in re-
establishing Speed Limit signs at Sargent Creek and
Russian River Roads where they intersect with E.
Rezanof. He also criticized sanding of the roads on
the previous day.
REVIEW OF MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 4 - SERVICE AREAS
Mr. Camardella pointed out a few of the details of the
portion of the Borough Code which deals with Service
Districts. Included in the comments were: open meeting
rule, advertisement of meetings, program of work,
budget, assessment districts.
Mrs. Roy Madsen asked if the Service District would
continue to plow upper Birch Circle, accessed by
Sargent Creek Road as has been past policy. Her
neighbor, Mrs. Randy Krom, also expressed concern at
the rumors of discontinuing the service. There was
discussion of a ruling by the P & Z Committee
pertaining to the properties in question.
Mr. Stevens moved that the Service District maintain
the status quo on snow plowing (including Otter Ave.)
until a legal answer can be determined on the
situation. Seconded by Mr. Lee, the motion carried.
ROAD MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Mr. Camardella reviewed the current road contract with
A-K Construction.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Copies of the monthly revenue and expenditures sheets
were reviewed by the Board.
EMERGENCY DISASTER RELIEF
Photos of Halloween Storm damage were viewed and
discussion was held on the repair of the storm damage.
Repair costs are set at $7,740.00. These costs have
been submitted to the State for Emergency Disaster
Relief funding.
9. OTHER ITEMS
Meeting frequency was discussed with the minimum being
4 times a year. The next meeting was set for Monday,
January 6, at 7:00 p.m.
The procedure for notification to plow was discussed.
The chairman and vice chairman will receive calls from the
community and the chairman will call the contractor. The
vice chairman will call the contractor in the absence of the
chairman.
Also discussed were: Speed Limit and Yield Sign costs;
culverts on Lake Orbin Drive, Middle Bay Drive and manholes
without lids. Costs for the various projects are to be
determined by A-K Construction for the January meeting.
The group will be developing a problem list which can
then become the Service District project and work program
list.
10. BOARD COMMENTS
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Approved by: Submitted by:
it iam Farling, Chairman Bob Tarrant, Secretary
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