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Johnston council approves solid‑waste fee ordinance second reading, approves $1.03M in claims
Summary
Council advanced second consideration of Ordinance No. 11‑56 to set new solid‑waste collection fees (effective 07/01/2026 pending further readings), approved claims totaling $1,032,596.73, and heard a water‑main repair update and several council comments on litter removal and staffing‑plan circulation.
The Johnston City Council advanced several routine and policy items during the meeting following the capital plan vote.
Ordinance No. 11‑56 (second consideration) was presented for amendment of Johnston’s Code of Ordinances (2007), section 106.12, to adopt revised solid‑waste collection fees effective July 1, 2026. Staff reported no changes since the previous meeting and no public comments; council members approved second consideration on a recorded vote. One council member expressed hesitation about waiving a third reading on fee changes and asked that the issue be placed on a future agenda for further consideration.
The council also approved claims in the amount of $1,032,596.73 after motion and recorded vote.
In staff comments, operations staff reported a water‑main repair on Beaver earlier in the day: crews located and placed a repair band on a break but discovered an additional break 20–30 feet away and continued excavation and repair work.
During council comments, Councilman Evans thanked public‑works crews and volunteers (Rotary) for recent cleanup work along Beaver Drive and described ongoing litter and scrub‑tree issues near the substation. Councilman Bolt requested that the city circulate the five‑year staffing plan by email before the next budget discussion so council members can review proposed staffing changes, including any request for additional police officers.
With no further business, the mayor adjourned the meeting.
