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Board delays action on solid waste contract bids pending legal opinion
Summary
Chairman Gary Meanor said the board needs a legal opinion on the solid waste contract bids before public discussion and a vote, which the board scheduled to occur on Monday; the meeting later adjourned to executive session.
Chairman Gary Meanor told the Harrison Township Board of Commissioners on July 22 that the board would not move forward with public discussion or voting on solid waste contract bids until it receives a legal opinion.
"After a legal opinion is needed first on the Solid Waste Contract Bids, and that on Monday public discussion and voting will occur," Meanor said. He did not provide details of the legal questions or name the counsel preparing the opinion beyond the presence of Solicitor Mueller at the meeting.
At 7:16 p.m., the board moved to adjourn to an executive session. Commissioner Bengel made the motion and Commissioner Jamie Nee seconded; the board voted "All in favor; motion carried." The adjournment was taken after the agenda items were covered and before any public votes on the solid waste bids.
What it means: The request for a legal opinion pauses public consideration of the bids until the board obtains counsel guidance. The transcript did not record any motions to table the bids or the content of pending contracts.
Next steps: The board indicated public discussion and a vote are expected on the next Monday meeting subject to the outcome of the legal review.
