The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
by Michael Rodeffer, Quill Reporter
The LRS Disposal Representatives were at the meeting to discuss ways to improve their garbage pickup. They explained they had some labor issues with some employees and apologize for past issues with picking up garbage.
The men expressed their desire to improve their service and thought the employee they had now was doing a better job. The men thanked the Council for their patience.
The men noted their trucks were now able to pick up the garbage cans without the driver getting out of their truck.
The men also noted all garbage should be bagged, as loose papers and trash can blow out when cans are dumped.
The Council thanked the men for coming and addressing past issues and their willingness to improve their service.
The La Harpe City Council met on September 23rd at the La Harpe City hall.
Residents Mary Ann Siegworth and Josie Thomas addressed the Council and asked for approval for a Country Christmas parade on Tuesday, December 3rd at 7 p.m. Council approved getting a permit from the state for the parade. Council also approved donating $500 towards the Country Christmas fund.
Siegworth and Thomas noted they would probably be moving the 4-H dinner to the Christian Church. They would also have the vendors outside of the Christian Church and still have the decorated Christmas trees in the Union Church U2 building (the past Methodist Church).
The ladies also noted they were planning on decorating most of the park and adding some newer lights, etc.
Randy Shumaker thanked Mary Ann and Josie and their helpers for doing a great job with the Country Christmas.
In other business the Council unanimously approved:
City treasurer Monalisa Graves noted auditors would be here on October 17th and 18th.
Council members discussed new rear tires for the city backhoe. Bias ply tires would cost $1,400 for the pair and Radial tires would cost $3,000 for the pair. No action was taken at this time.
In attendance was Mayor Kat Hasten-Reed, Council members-Todd Stevens, Jim Lenix, Randy Shumaker, Marvin Miller; City Treasurer Monalisa Graves, City Clerk Lucretia McPeak, and guests Kurt Dittmer, Mary Ann Siegworth, Josie Thomas; Dan Gillett and Michael Rodeffer. Also 3 representatives from LRS Disposal-Steve Crain, Scott Taylor and Steve Ramos.
Council adjourned at 8:15 p.m.