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Slatington to align utility billing cycles, issue garbage RFP; animal control options tabled
Summary
Committee discussed aligning water, sewer and garbage billing cycles when a new billing system is adopted this fall and asked Manager Hambrecht to begin an RFP for garbage service; Chief Borst reported animal-control service pricing could range from $2,500 to $15,000 annually and the Committee tabled action pending more information.
Committee members discussed several administrative items: aligning utility billing cycles, issuing a request for proposals for garbage collection, and reviewing animal-control service options.
Councilor David Schnaars noted inconsistency in billing schedules (garbage billed January–March; water and sewer billed November–January) and recommended synchronizing cycles once the Borough transitions to a new utility billing system in the fall. Manager Roy Hambrecht said the garbage contract expires at year-end and that he would contact Solicitor Young to prepare an RFP for a new garbage provider and place the item on the next committee agenda.
On animal control, Police Chief William Borst said he is awaiting a response from the Humane Society and that pricing for services could vary widely — "Pricing could vary from $2,500.00 to $15,000, annually." The Committee tabled the animal-control question until more information, including formal quotes and service definitions, is available. The committee also asked the Fire Department to submit equipment replacement schedules to help with budgeting and fundraising planning.
Ending: No contracts or procurements were approved at the workshop; staff were directed to draft an RFP for garbage service, gather animal-control quotes, and report back.
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