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Public commenter urges caution on trash fees; board highlights Touch Truck event and staff changes
Summary
Rick Canter urged the sanitary board not to impose extra trash fees and called for clearer communication on any collection changes; commissioners also announced a June 26 Touch Truck event at Gateway Park and noted a staff departure and recognition of IT staff.
Rick Canter, identifying himself as a "newsman, author," used the meeting's public comment period to urge the Board of Sanitary Commissioners to avoid imposing new fees on trash customers who already pay property taxes and to improve trash-collection efficiency.
Canter said he had heard recent and older concerns about fees, described the district's expansion into Yorktown and Cowan as increasing collection challenges, and asked the board to notify residents before changing collection days. He also referenced social media praise for Jason Denatale’s environmental work. On efficiency and consultant work he said, "I hope in the future you will figure out a way to make trash collection more efficient," and noted the district had hired a consultant and discussed ideas such as a possible four-day collection week.
Why it matters: trash collection practices and any new fees directly affect residential customers and property owners in the district. Canter’s remarks highlight public concern about rate and schedule changes and request greater transparency about consultant recommendations.
Board announcements and personnel notes followed. Commissioner Mr. Overton invited residents to a Touch Truck community event scheduled for June 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gateway Park (301 North High), with free food and participation by Muncie Police, Muncie Firefighters and Muncie Public Works. Overton also noted that Mr. Naddy is leaving the district and that a small going-away event is planned. He praised IT staff Tim Stover and Dustin for keeping systems running.
No formal board response to Canter’s concerns or any directive to staff about reconsidering fees or collection schedules was recorded in the meeting transcript. The meeting then moved on to routine approvals and adjourned.
