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Council tasks public works to renegotiate composting contract after members question program costs
Summary
Following a review of the town composting program, the council voted to direct the director of public works to negotiate with Black Earth Compost about charges and program structure after members raised concerns about hauling costs and user fees.
The Little Compton Town Council voted to task the director of public works with negotiating terms with Black Earth Compost after questions about the cost and structure of the town’s curbside composting program.
Council discussion noted the program was continued from a prior meeting and that details on cost had been supplied during the meeting. The transcript recorded: “the total cost to haul is $202,259 dollars and 40¢, and the yearly cost of the program, its current rate, the $3.44 monthly is $4,001.20 k. So it's costing the town $1,868.” Because portions of those figures in the transcript read inconsistently, the council asked staff to verify accounting and recommended outreach to Black Earth to determine whether contract terms or volumes could be adjusted. One councilor proposed a $1 surcharge tied to dump stickers as a potential revenue option to offset program cost.
A motion that the director of public works enter into negotiations with Black Earth Compost carried by voice vote; the motion directed staff to explore whether the town can reduce hauling charges or change program terms. The council did not adopt any fee change at the meeting; it only authorized negotiations and follow-up by public works.
