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Council approves Resolution 20-26 to authorize waste and recycling collection agreement
Summary
The City of Waterville council approved Resolution 20-26 on May 4, 2026, authorizing the municipal administrator to enter a solid waste and recycling collection services agreement that would use Archbold Refuse Service under the Lucas County Solid Waste District program. The vote was taken by voice; no roll-call tally appears in the transcript.
The City of Waterville council on May 4 approved Resolution 20-26 authorizing the municipal administrator to enter a solid waste and recycling collection services agreement through the Lucas County Solid Waste District and using Archbold Refuse Service.
John (first name only in the transcript) summarized the measure as written in the resolution: “Resolution 20 dash 26 would authorize a agreement with, the Lucas County Solid Waste District, to perform, solid waste and recycling collection services in the city of Waterville, utilizing Archbold Refuse Service.” The presentation noted the proposed service package includes biweekly recycling collection and two bulk pickup events per year.
Mary Duncan, a council member who serves on public works, moved to adopt the resolution; the motion was seconded by a council colleague identified in the transcript as Todd (the transcript contains variant spellings of that surname). The council approved the measure by a voice vote. The transcript records a verbal “Aye” from the body but does not list individual yes/no votes or a numeric tally.
The resolution, as described in the meeting, would allow the municipal administrator to finalize terms with the county district and Archbold Refuse Service; specific contract terms, effective dates, pricing details beyond the cited service frequency, and implementation steps were not specified in the transcript.
Votes at a glance - Motion to excuse Council member Rod Fry’s absence: moved, seconded and approved by voice vote (transcript does not record a roll-call tally). - Motion to enter executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(g)(1) (regulated public licenses): moved, seconded and approved by roll call. - Resolution 20-26 (solid waste and recycling collection services agreement): moved by Mary Duncan, seconded by Todd (surname varies in transcript); adopted by voice vote (individual roll-call votes not recorded). - Motion to adjourn: moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
What’s next The resolution authorizes the municipal administrator to enter the agreement; the transcript does not record the finalized contract or an effective date. The council noted the next regular meeting is scheduled for May 11; the transcript also records reminders about a cemetery district meeting that same evening and community flea market dates announced by the mayor.
Quotes (from the transcript) “Resolution 20 dash 26 would authorize a agreement with, the Lucas County Solid Waste District, to perform, solid waste and recycling collection services in the city of Waterville, utilizing Archbold Refuse Service.” — John (first name only in transcript)
“Don’t forget to vote tomorrow, in Waterville or wherever you live for your candidates tomorrow.” — Mayor
Reporting note: The transcript records variant spellings for some attendees’ surnames (for example, Todd Borowski / Barrowski; Nick Sargent / Sergeant). The council vote on Resolution 20-26 was recorded as a voice vote in the transcript; individual vote tallies were not specified.
