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Pompton Lakes council tables shared-service garbage deal with Oakland after questions over costs and oversight
Summary
Council members postponed a vote on a five-year shared-services agreement to provide Oakland with full solid-waste and vegetative-waste collection, citing unclear cost figures, differing accounts among staff and a request that the public works superintendent review final documents.
Pompton Lakes, N.J. — The Pompton Lakes Borough Council voted to table a proposed five-year shared-service agreement with the Borough of Oakland that would have Pompton Lakes Public Works provide full solid-waste, recycling and vegetative-waste collection for Oakland.
Council members said they needed clearer financial detail and confirmation from the borough superintendent who would run the operation before approving a multi-year contract that includes new vehicles, staffing and an early-termination repayment clause.
The measure drew extended discussion at the May 28 meeting after public commenters and several council members said the packet they received on Friday left unanswered questions about who buys equipment, how costs are calculated and whether the borough has the staff and vehicles required for the service.
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