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Midway Council approves ad-valorem tax agreement, hires North Davidson Garbage Services and renews municipal contracts
Summary
The March 2 Midway Town Council unanimously approved an interlocal ad valorem tax-collection agreement with Davidson County that moves billing to 1.25% (rising to 1.36% and 1.5%), awarded waste collection to North Davidson Garbage Services at $11.95 per household starting May 1, 2026, and approved routine service contract renewals; the council also received a $6,500 park survey estimate and February financials showing $1.7M in income.
The Midway Town Council on March 2 unanimously approved several administrative and service agreements intended to streamline operations and reduce costs. Town Manager Brock Hall said Davidson County is standardizing memoranda of understanding and switching the county billing method from a per-bill charge to an ad valorem rate of 1.25% of taxes collected for municipalities; the rate will increase incrementally to 1.36% and then 1.5% to allow larger jurisdictions to adjust. Council approved the Interlocal Agreement with Davidson County by unanimous vote.
Councilors also approved renewing three multi-year contracts: K & V Heating & Air Conditioning for HVAC services, Cannon & Company for accounting services, and KNC Technologies for IT support for park cameras. Town Manager Hall and Town Attorney Jim Lanik reviewed and approved the agreements; the contracts were pre-audited.
On solid-waste services, the council approved entering into a contract with North Davidson Garbage Services, Inc. following an earlier RFP. NDGS proposed a rate of $11.95 per household per month and indicated it can begin service on May 1, 2026. Hall said NDGS will handle most resident communications and customer-service calls through the company's app, social media and direct mailings, reducing the Town's communication burden. The council voted unanimously to approve the NDGS contract.
Town Manager Hall reported that Jones-Coe Land Forestry Surveying quoted $6,500 for a comprehensive park survey to map utilities and prevent damage during future park expansions, and he said the firm is ready to proceed without further Council authorization. Hall also presented February 2026 financials showing total income of $1,704,825 (74.0% of the annual budget) and total expenses of $910,364 (39.5% of the annual budget), which he characterized as indicating strong financial health. He reminded Council of a budget workshop scheduled for March 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
All votes recorded in the minutes were unanimous among the five councilors present. The meeting adjourned without further substantive action.
