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DeRidder council adopts recycling staffing agreement with Bard AR
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance to enter a recycling staffing/collection agreement with Bard AR for cardboard, metal cans and paper. Tommy Landry, present to answer questions, told the council he supports continuation of the program.
DeRidder — The City Council on Feb. 24 adopted an ordinance authorizing the city to enter into a recycling staffing agreement with Bard AR for collection of cardboard, metal cans and paper within city limits.
The public hearing was opened and no members of the public offered comment. Tommy Landry, who attended to answer council questions, told members, "I think it's a very good program ... we've been supporting them for many years and I think we should continue." Council members then moved, seconded and recorded affirmative votes to adopt the ordinance.
The ordinance replaces conflicting ordinances and authorizes the mayor to execute the agreement on the city's behalf. The transcript does not include the contract term length or financial terms; those details were not specified during the meeting.
