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Garland trustees vote to remain in Saline/Seward County solid‑waste agency, ask attorney to review bylaws
Summary
At its Feb. 3 meeting the Village of Garland Board of Trustees voted unanimously to remain a member of the Saline/Seward County Solid Waste Management Agency and agreed to have the village attorney examine possible bylaw changes to address quorum issues.
At a Feb. 3 regular meeting, the Village of Garland Board of Trustees voted unanimously to remain a member of the Saline/Seward County Solid Waste Management Agency and asked the village attorney to explore possible changes to the agency’s bylaws to address reported quorum problems.
Misty Ahmec, a representative from the Saline/Seward County Board, told trustees that the agency has had trouble meeting quorum and asked Garland whether it wished to retain membership and whether bylaw revisions should be considered. Trustee Marilyn Patsch moved that Garland remain in the agency; Trustee Emmanuel Morales seconded and the motion carried unanimously among trustees present.
The board then voted, again unanimously, that it was willing to have the village attorney look into bylaw changes that might address the quorum issue. The motions and votes were recorded in the meeting minutes as passing “all yes.”
Votes at a glance from the meeting: • Consent agenda (previous minutes, village and fire department claims, village income, treasurer report): motion by Trustee Marilyn Patsch, second by Trustee Emmanuel Morales, passed unanimously. • Stay in Saline/Seward County Solid Waste Management Agency: motion by Trustee Marilyn Patsch, second by Trustee Emmanuel Morales, passed unanimously. • Direction to investigate bylaw changes with village attorney: motion introduced and seconded as recorded; passed unanimously. • Resolution 2026‑1 (introduced by Trustee Bryce Standley): motion to adopt by Trustee Marilyn Patsch, second by Trustee Emmanuel Morales, passed unanimously. • Maintenance purchases (file cabinet, seat cover): motions recorded and passed unanimously. • Adjournment: motion by Trustee Marilyn Patsch, second by Trustee Emmanuel Morales, passed unanimously; meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
Board members and staff said the immediate next step is for village officials to consult the village attorney about potential bylaw amendments and any legal implications of pursuing changes at the intergovernmental agency level. The board set its next regular meeting for March 3, 2026, at 7 p.m.
