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Mulga council backs moving trash collection to Thursdays, discusses dumpster trailer and routine town maintenance
Summary
Council voted unanimously to support the superintendent's proposal to move regular garbage collection from Wednesdays to Thursdays, discussed a potential $26,000 Big Tex dumpster trailer purchase, and approved bills and minutes during routine business.
Mulga — The Mulga Town Council at its Sept. 17 meeting voted to support a proposal to shift the town's regular garbage collection day from Wednesday to Thursday and handled routine business including approval of bills and minutes.
During the meeting, District 4 moved that the council support the superintendent's plan to change collection to Thursdays; Lisa Armstrong seconded and the motion passed on a roll-call vote with all members recorded as Yes. Mayor W. Keith Varner said the town trialed Thursday collection recently and that the trial "went very well."
On procurement, District 1 described a Big Tex trailer configured for three dumpsters (16 feet long, 15,900-pound hauling capacity) offered at about $26,000 and said the town will obtain comparative price quotes before making a purchase decision. No formal purchase motion was recorded at the meeting.
Other routine actions: Lisa Armstrong moved to accept the Sept. 3, 2024 meeting minutes as corrected (Rachel Davis seconded); the minutes vote included an abstention from District 2. Lelan Taylor moved to approve bills for payment (second by Chandra Gage); that motion passed by roll call.
Maintenance and code-enforcement items arose in public comment: residents reported overgrown grass at 406 School Road and a trailer obstructing a yard; the town clerk confirmed a certified letter had been mailed on Aug. 17, 2024. Mayor Varner said staff will obtain addresses and send letters regarding nuisance properties and that some vehicle/property questions may be tied to an ongoing legal matter referenced involving Alabama Power.
What comes next: Town staff will gather additional equipment pricing for the dumpster trailer and proceed with the superintendent's garbage-day scheduling; letters will be sent to property owners where violations were identified.
