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Plymouth staff reports recycling volatility, National Night Out plans and software fixes
Summary
Departmental updates covered emergency‑management social posts, National Night Out logistics, recycling market swings (examples of per‑ton costs), two park bids out to contractors, IT invoicing improvements, and summer program wrap‑ups.
Department heads gave a series of brief updates at the workshop. The Chief said the township expanded emergency‑management communications on social media and reminded residents that National Night Out will be held tomorrow at the GPCC from 6 to 8 p.m.
Public works reported wide swings in recycling market economics: the township collected about 100 tons of recycling in a typical month and last month paid $0.67 per ton for processing, but in prior periods the township either paid $15 per ton or received revenue depending on market conditions. The highway department reported roadwork progress on Belvoir Road and ongoing traffic‑calming on New Hope Street; staff noted the in‑house sign shop replaced 22 signs this month.
Parks & Recreation said summer movie nights finished with good attendance and a Kenny Chesney tribute band will perform at National Night Out; fall program guides will be published in mid‑August. IT staff reported improvements to invoicing and payment emails in partnership with their vendor Tracer so system emails now come from a payments@pummittownship.org address to reduce scam‑filtering and increase customer responses.
Building & Grounds said the JFK Park playground replacement bid is due Aug. 12 and Eastman Valley Park renovation bids are due Aug. 31. The fire marshal confirmed annual inspections of township occupiable buildings are complete and encouraged attendance at National Night Out. Council agreed to include hiring motions for two new police officers on an upcoming business meeting agenda.
