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Ocilla council approves $8,210 estimate to start landfill work after EPD notice
Summary
The Ocilla City Council approved an $8,210 estimate from Parrish Land Clearing, LLC to begin phase one of bringing the city landfill into compliance with a Georgia EPD notice of violation; the motion passed unanimously among the members present.
Ocilla — The Ocilla City Council on Oct. 20 approved an $8,210 estimate from Parrish Land Clearing, LLC to begin phase one of bringing the city landfill into compliance with a notice of violation from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD).
Council Member Patrice Manley moved to approve the estimate and Council Member Lemora Moses seconded; the motion passed with Mayor Pro Tem Chris Paulk, Council Member Lemora Moses and Council Member Patrice Manley voting in favor. The minutes record the vote as carrying with the three members present.
The work approved is described in the estimate as “phase one” of activities to bring the landfill into compliance with the EPD notice; the minutes do not enumerate individual tasks, timelines or contract terms beyond the vendor name and dollar amount. The council did not record any abstentions or opposing votes on the item.
Why it matters: an EPD notice of violation can require local corrective actions to resolve environmental concerns; approving an estimate is an initial step toward remediation and potential further contracting or budgeting.
Next steps: the city will engage Parrish Land Clearing, LLC to begin phase one work under the approved estimate. The minutes do not specify a start date, contract duration or funding source for the estimate.
