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| 4/12/2007 | Email this article • Print this article | Odebolt council okays garbage change
The Odebolt City Council approved changes to the garbage ordinance, permits and a mowing contract during its meeting April 2.
Following a vote to waive the required three readings for adoption of an ordinance, the council adopted Ordinance #07.07 amending the city's ordinance pertaining to garbage collection.
Changes include removing the word "commercial" from the ordinance and replacing 30 gallons with 33 gallons.
Under the ordinance, each household will be allowed two 33-gallon trash bags of solid waste per week, not to exceed 66 gallons per week. Each bag or container must not exceed 40 pounds in weight.
Any additional waste over the two 33-gallon bags must have a city-approved tag/sticker securely affixed to each bag or container. The haulers will not pick up any bag or can exceeding the two 33-gallon per household limit without the proper tag/sticker. Tags may be purchased at city hall at a rate of 10 tags for $10.
Commercial establishments will receive a letter of instruction regarding garbage/recycling in the near future. The new garbage tag policy will go into effect on May 1.
The following permit applications were approved: Ronald Herbold-deck; Laura Hamilton-addition to garage and driveway; Brad Rosemeyer- concrete, privacy fence and sheltered seating; Farmers Cooperative- remove two houses on Walnut Street.
Ann Hoefling was present to discuss the mowing contract. Following discussion it was moved to pay $500 each time all the city properties are mowed. Councilman Mike Hoefling abstained from the vote due to a conflict of interest.
The council gave final approval for tax abatement for Todd Bengford, Lundell Plastics Corporation and Odebolt Assisted Living.
Nuisances were discussed and action will be taken.
The March police report was reviewed.
A discussion was held again on the surplus of cats in town. Mayor Ron Rex will call the Humane Society for a solution.
Delinquent bills were discussed and action will be taken.
Superintendent Bill Tysor stated that the regular clean-up day would be May 16. The council decided that appliances and computers would need to be brought to a designated area on a designated day by the owner. They will no longer be picked up at the curb.
Water hydrants will be flushed in early summer. Street-work estimates on Fourth Street are in the process. A valve at the pool needs to be installed at a cost of approximately $2,000. This is needed to minimize problems with the pump.
The council hired Mike's Electronics from Alta for the water tower controls for approximately $4,700.
Hoefling gave a brief report of the finances.
Councilman Todd Bengford reported that the pool has been drained.
Thank you notes were read from MidAmerican Energy and the After-Prom Committee.
Resolution #07.07 - TIME-21 was dropped for lack of motion.
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