1997-08-13 - CC Packet - (Admin.)

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Councilmember Helmbrecht stated that she would be willing to pay higher fees for a different hauler than the current Contractor, United Waste Systems. Mayor Wilharber asked Mr. Hagerty if he had any input with the Contract. Mr. Hagerty asserted that he was not involved with the creation of the Contract. Mr. Bonkowske and March both objected to Mr. Hagerty's statement, and told the Council he was involved with the Contract process. Mayor Wilharber asked if Staff had informed United Waste of residential complaints in written form. Mr. March responded that complaints were handled verbally, Councilmember Helmbrecht stated that Council should also be notified of residential complaints. Councilmember Powers asked Staff if proposal prices included waste abatement fees and state sales taxes. Mr. Bonkowske concluded he was not certain, with the exception of Waste Management. Mayor Wilharber invited representatives from the different refuse collection companies to speak. Mr. Glewwe from United Waste Systems spoke about their collection policies and proposal prices. Ms. Deb Osgood from Waste Management explained their collection charges for non- standard materials could be subject to change and verified proposal prices. Mr. Denny Fredrickson from Ace Solid Waste explained reasoning behind sending the City two proposals and verified proposal prices. Mr. George Walter from Walter's Rubbish explained their recyclable programs and verified proposal prices. MOTION by Wilharber to close workshop. Seconded by Helmbrecht. Wilharber, Brenner, Helmbrecht- Aye, Powers- Nay. Motion carried. A special meeting was called to order by Mayor Wilharber at 8:06 p.m. SPECIAL MEETIN G 1998 -2002 Residential Refuse Collection Contract Councilmember Powers questioned Staff about extra charges for limbs and brush exceeding Contract specifications. Mr. Bonkowske suggested that each company subsequently explain their charges to the Council. MOTION by Helmbrecht to approve Residential Refuse Contract with Waste Management. No second. Motion failed. MOTION by Powers to recess Council for ten minutes. Seconded by Brenner. Powers, Brenner- Aye, Wilharber, Helmbrecht- Nay. Motion failed. MOTION by Wilharber to approve the Residential Refuse Contract with United Waste Systems. Seconded by Helmbrect. Wilharber, Brenner- Aye, Powers, Helmbrecht- Nay. Motion failed.