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Council hears first reading on higher trash and recycling fee; $17.53 monthly figure to be confirmed at second reading
Summary
On first reading of Ordinance 14-21, staff described a proposed monthly trash/recycling/yard waste charge of $17.53 to reflect contractor increases under a long‑term contract; the figure will be finalized at second reading and brought to a public hearing.
Grant presented Ordinance 14-21 (first reading) to amend the fees for trash, recycling and yard waste collection following a multi‑year contractor agreement. Staff explained the existing contract includes scheduled annual increases; the ordinance as drafted listed $17.26 but staff said further review yields a likely amount of $17.53 per month pending final verification with the clerk-treasurer. Grant said the town plans to align the implementation timing with the stormwater fee (proposed March/April). No vote was taken on the ordinance at first reading; staff said they will clarify the exact charge at second reading and will advertise a public hearing for Jan. 12.
