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Montgomery Township approves waste contract, equipment sale and kennel renovation; advertises code updates for mobile food vendors
Summary
At its Nov. 24 meeting the board awarded a three‑year waste/recycling contract to Whitetail Disposal, approved the sale of engine 18 for $32,500, authorized kennel renovations, and authorized advertisement of amendments to the mobile food vendor code.
Montgomery Township’s Board of Supervisors approved a bundle of routine procurement and maintenance actions during its Nov. 24 meeting, including awarding a three‑year contract for township facilities trash and single‑stream recyclable collection, approving the sale of a fire engine and authorizing building repairs.
Public works staff reported that the three‑year contract bids were opened Nov. 18 and Whitetail Disposal LLC submitted the lowest responsible bid at $55,828.80 for collection and disposal services beginning Jan. 1, 2026. The board voted to award the contract to Whitetail Disposal, noting the previous three‑year contract cost was $70,707.17.
In fire department business, Chief Woodman reported a revised appraisal for engine 18 and presented an offer from Muhlenberg Township Fireman Relief Association for $32,500. The board approved the sale, noting the department retained FireLine Equipment LLC to handle the listing at a 7% commission.
Police department capital work received approval as well. The board authorized JJ and Son Construction LLC to replace cabinetry and a sink in the police kennel at a cost of roughly $17,003.75; the work was budgeted in the 2025 capital replacement plan.
The board also authorized staff to advertise proposed amendments to Chapter 140 of the Montgomery Township Code governing mobile food vendors. Planning and code staff and consultants reviewed the proposed text prior to the meeting, and board members authorized public advertisement of the amendments.
These items were approved with standard motions and votes during the meeting. Several board members and residents asked clarifying questions about vendor familiarity, previous providers, contractor experience and whether proceeds from equipment sales would be applied to capital reserves; staff clarified fund routing and contract terms during discussion.
Next steps: Staff will execute contracts and take steps required by the award and sale approvals, and advertised code amendments will proceed through public notice and hearing as required by township procedures.
