By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
At the Aug. 11 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, the councilmembers considered Ordinance 2025-04 “Collection of Solid Waste (garbage) Monthly Fee Adjustment.” City Administrator Kris Arrasmith explained the current charge is $13 per month.
“Starting for the August billing, it would go to $13.50, and then next year, on July 1, it would go to $14,” Arrasmith said.
The council approved the ordinance as presented.
Compliance Officer Wes Clark said he has approximately 30 property owners to contact regarding current violations of city code, but he added that most appear to be related to the recent stretch of rainy and stormy weather. Clark expects most of the issues, such as excessively tall grass and piles of brush, to be remedied promptly as drier conditions allow.
Arrasmith stated that Mayor Mike Herbert and Councilmember Carolyn Masters and Councilmember Chuck Cleveland are eligible for re-election this fall, and the open period for anyone to run for election is Aug. 25 through Sept. 18.
Street Department director Darrin Sloss told of three trees needing to be taken down along Cameron Drive. He said more will likely need to be removed along that street in the coming years, and some are too large for the city crew to take out. The council consensus was to deal with the trees when they require removal.
The next regular meeting of the council is set for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25. The public is welcome.