January 2022 Reorganization Newsletter
Mayor and Council Members Sworn In
On Monday, January 3, Kim Roman was sworn in as Mayor, Michael Costigan was sworn in for his first term on council, and Doug Bull, Rob Powers and Shirley Purcival were sworn in to new four-year terms. Please join us in congratulating and thanking them for their willingness to serve Parkside.
Reorganization Meeting Results
The newly formed council voted to elect Perry Sweigart to serve as Council President and Doug Bull to serve as Council Vice President.
The following committees and assignments were announced at the meeting:
Police/Public Safety: Michael Costigan (chair), Rob Powers, Doug Bull
Ordinances/Resolutions: Scott Sidlow (chair), Rob Powers, Anna Guy
Public Works/Property: Rob Powers (chair), Scott Sidlow, Anna Guy
Finance: Doug Bull (chair) Anna Guy, Michael Costigan
Licenses and Inspections (oversees code compliance): Scott Sidlow (chair), Anna Guy, Doug Bull
Recycling/MS4: Shirley Purcival (chair), Michael Costigan, Scott Sidlow
Recreation: Michael Costigan (chair), Shirley Purcival, Rob Powers
Open Space: Doug Bull (chair), Michael Costigan, Shirley Purcival
Communications: Anna Guy (chair), Scott Sidlow, Shirley Purcival
The first meeting of the committees will be announced at the January 19 council meeting and featured on the borough calendar. We ask that any residents who are interested in participating with these committees contact the committee chair for more information.
Borough Secretary Linda Higgins Retires
Parkside Borough would like to Congratulate Linda Higgins, who announced her retirement on December 31 after 33 years working for the borough. She is moving to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Thank you, Linda, for over three decades of service and we wish you well in Myrtle Beach.
Welcome New Solicitor
Peter Amuso of Rudolph and Clark, LLC, will serve as the Borough Solicitor for the next two years. He brings his experience as solicitor for boroughs, zoning boards, and school boards. Click here to read his full bio
Welcome New Treasurer
Donna Stillwell of Brinker Simpson will serve as our Treasurer. Click here to learn more about her experience and education
New Meeting Dates
Monthly council meetings will be held at 7 pm on the third Wednesday of each month beginning with this month’s meeting on Wednesday, January 19, at 7 pm. This change has been made so the meetings no longer conflict with the monthly school board meetings. Meetings are held in the borough building and a recording of the meeting will be available to view online.
Every Week is Recycling Week!
Council voted last year for B&L Disposal to continue collecting our trash and recycling. The cost was the same for them to collect every week rather than twice a month, so you should put your recycling out every Tuesday night for pick-up Wednesday morning.
