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Council weighs $50,000 fence at town transfer station, opts to monitor and increase outreach
Summary
DPW presented an estimate to enclose the transfer station with an 8-foot vinyl privacy fence; the council decided to try policing, signage and public outreach first rather than invest $50,000 now.
The Glocester Town Council discussed options for remediating litter and unauthorised dumping at the town transfer station during its Feb. 6 meeting. Gary Tremmel, the town’s director of public works, presented an estimate for an 8-foot-high, 375-linear-foot green vinyl chain-link fence with privacy slats along the station frontage, with an installed cost estimated at $50,000.
Tremmel said the fence would run along the front of the transfer station and exclude the entrance and exit gates. He recommended the estimate to give the council an idea of the expense. "The fence at the station would be 8 feet high by 375 linear feet, green vinyl chain link fence with green privacy slots," Tremmel said in his memo to council.
Councilors expressed concern about spending taxpayer money on an immediate capital project while other shortfalls exist. One councilor noted that the town is currently using recreation budget funds to cover other needs and suggested alternative approaches. The council discussed increasing police monitoring, using robocalls, and posting clear signage at the site. A councilor said they planned to place informational signage by the end of the month and asked the police chief to assist with enforcement before pursuing the fence.
The council did not authorize the fence purchase or installation. Members agreed to monitor the site and expand outreach and enforcement efforts first; the memo and the fence estimate will remain available should the council revisit the idea later.
