Proposal to replace St. Maries solid waste levy with flat fee presented; no action taken
Summary
A presenter proposed removing the existing solid waste levy and switching to a single flat fee for all residents; City Treasurer preferred county collection. Council did not vote on the proposal and Sexton plans to present to Benewah County Commissioners.
At the July 13 meeting, Sara Sexton presented a proposal to remove the current solid waste levy and implement a single flat fee charged equally to all St. Maries residents. The minutes state Sexton said the fee could be billed and collected either by Benewah County or by the city; City Treasurer Celia Sibert said county collection would be the preferred option.
Sexton told the council she intends to present the proposal to the Benewah County Commissioners at their next meeting. The council discussed the concept but took no motion, leaving the idea to be developed further with county officials before any local vote or ordinance change.
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