City Council Minutes 1992 12 14 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN AMENDMENTS APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #1 TO THE RMC'S HOWARD BERRY WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT AWARD BID - HOWARD BERRY TREATMENT PLANT RAW WATER, PORTABLE WATER ~ND SANITARY SEWER LINES APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF CLUB LICENSE - TRI-CITY ELKS APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL PROSECUTING ATTORNEY APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR REPAIRS TO 717 MAIN STREET BUILDING FOR USE BY PARKS AND RECREATION PUBLIC COMMENTS - ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Davidson called for anyone in the audience who wished to speak on any items not on the Agenda. Glen Huey, 266 Vulcan Street, Louisville, CO, representing Town & Country Disposal, spoke of his concern about a new waste management conpany coming into Louisville. He stated that Waste Water International is a multi-billion dollar trash company, which will offer cut-rate introductory rates for trash service. He explained that due to these methods, it forces small companies out of business. Huey proposed that the Council reiterate their policy to encourage citizens to do business with local companies. He also cited Council's concern about wear and tear on the streets due to more trucks on the streets. Lathrop: Huey: Lathrop: Huey: Lathrop: How many trash companies do business in Louisville, that you're aware of? Western Disposal, BFI, ourselves (Town & Country), Gerbitz, and one small pickup company. Aren't trash trucks one highest axle load vehicles highway? of the on the Certainly. Also, gravel trucks. I sympathize with your position. I think family-owned, local businesses have a very, very high priority with the City of Louisville. Mayer: Mr. Huey's company, Town & Country Disposal, was the first company to come up with recycling in Louisville. Glen has helped run that recycling station. He serves on our Resource Conservation Committee and on the County's Solid Waste Committee. Locally owned 2