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Sherwood Council takes first reading on single-hauler trash contract amid objections
Summary
Council completed first reading of ordinance 0-25-11-01 to contract for trash pickup. Councilman Robert Valle objected to requiring residents to use one vendor and said existing enforcement tools address yard-maintenance problems; discussion will resume before the third reading.
Sherwood Village Council accepted the first reading of ordinance 0-25-11-01 on Nov. 19 to enter a contract for trash pickup, but the proposal drew objections from at least one council member who said mandating a single vendor is inappropriate.
Councilman Robert Valle said he is opposed to forcing residents to use a specific trash service when other vendors are available and noted that the village already has rules for enforcing yard maintenance. Councilmember Alex Buchhop argued the program could save most residents money and provide a monthly bulky-trash day, an argument reflected in minutes documenting the council discussion.
The ordinance remains at first reading; council members said they will continue discussion and address issues before the third reading. No final vendor or contract was approved at the Nov. 19 meeting.
