By Renee O’Quinn
At the Baxley City Council’s regular meeting held Nov. 13, City Manager Jeff Baxley recommended the proposal from Republic Services to renew the solid-waste contract, and change it from a one year to a three year term, for the solid waste collection and disposal with the city.
City renews contract with Republic
The manager stated the city received three bids for the solid waste pickup service, however only two were competitive bids. Republic Services and All Green Services gave the competitive bids.
“All Green Services is slightly lower, however I believe that remaining with our existing provider would be in the city’s best interest and best for our customers service delivery,” explained Baxley. “Having the same contractor as the county is extremely important and keeping it that way, especially due to our jagged outlying boundaries, played an important part in my recommendation.”
The manager also recommended at no additional cost to the city or customers to implement a voluntary recycling program that would include a minimum of four convenience centers strategically placed around the city for both residential and commercial use.
“I recommend that we leave our rates at approximately the same ($10.00) to help offset expenses associated with providing and maintaining 90 and 300 gallon containers, as well as administration, which we have never been able to do in the past,” Baxley said.
Following recommendations, the council voted unanimously to approve the manager’s recommendations to renew the contract with Republic Services, contingent upon an agreed contract between the city and the contractor.
New business
A public hearing was set for Dec. 11 at 6:00 p.m. for an annexation filed by Greg Herrin, located at 532 Old Blackshear Highway and establishing a Residential (R-15) zone.
Old business
The council adopted a resolution updating the City of Baxley’s Five-Year Short-Term Work Program.
Other business
Baxley Police Chief James Godfrey announced that a new officer has been hired at the Baxley Police Department. “Officer Terry Reynolds, from Alamo, was recently hired,” Godfrey reported.
City manager’s report
Jeff Baxley reported that the Phase II Airport Project is coming together. He also announced the landscaping plans are ready for the airport. Landscaping was not part of the contract and added that the city would be getting ready to bid that out.
He announced that the street sweeper is down and it is the big motor. The city will be without it for now and hopes to get it fixed and back to working as soon as possible.
The manaqer reported two vacancies in the Public Works Department have been filled. Phil Davis and Rick Solomon were hired.
“All Green Services is slightly lower, however I believe that remaining with our existing provider would be in the city’s best interest and best for our customers service delivery,” explained Baxley. “Having the same contractor as the county is extremely important and keeping it that way, especially due to our jagged outlying boundaries, played an important part in my recommendation.”
The manager also recommended at no additional cost to the city or customers to implement a voluntary recycling program that would include a minimum of four convenience centers strategically placed around the city for both residential and commercial use.
“I recommend that we leave our rates at approximately the same ($10.00) to help offset expenses associated with providing and maintaining 90 and 300 gallon containers, as well as administration, which we have never been able to do in the past,” Baxley said.
Following recommendations, the council voted unanimously to approve the manager’s recommendations to renew the contract with Republic Services, contingent upon an agreed contract between the city and the contractor.
New business
A public hearing was set for Dec. 11 at 6:00 p.m. for an annexation filed by Greg Herrin, located at 532 Old Blackshear Highway and establishing a Residential (R-15) zone.
Old business
The council adopted a resolution updating the City of Baxley’s Five-Year Short-Term Work Program.
Other business
Baxley Police Chief James Godfrey announced that a new officer has been hired at the Baxley Police Department. “Officer Terry Reynolds, from Alamo, was recently hired,” Godfrey reported.
City manager’s report
Jeff Baxley reported that the Phase II Airport Project is coming together. He also announced the landscaping plans are ready for the airport. Landscaping was not part of the contract and added that the city would be getting ready to bid that out.
He announced that the street sweeper is down and it is the big motor. The city will be without it for now and hopes to get it fixed and back to working as soon as possible.
The manaqer reported two vacancies in the Public Works Department have been filled. Phil Davis and Rick Solomon were hired.
Trackbacks
Trackback specific URI for this entry
No Trackbacks