September 11, 2024

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Present: Joseph Z. Shank, Theresa A. Morse

Absent: None

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Be generated? Answer: $550.000 of the $822.000 of the trash contract

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. How much money is hoped to be generated? Answer: $550.000 of the $822.000 of the trash contract. How long is the trash contract? Answer: One year with G.W. Shaw's. . Flat fee option? Answer: That one is gone. . What will happen to extra money after paying for trash contract? Answer: A special account will then be created most likely an enterprise account or revolving account. There is currently none devoted to trash. Shank to adjourn at 8:33 p.m. Motion was passed with Theresa A. Morse yes. Joseph Z. Shank yes.

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“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. How much money is hoped to be generated? Answer: $550.000 of the $822.000 of the trash contract. How long is the trash contract? Answer: One year with G.W. Shaw's. . Flat fee option? Answer: That one is gone. . What will happen to extra money after paying for trash contract? Answer: A special account will then be created most likely an enterprise account or revolving account. There is currently none devoted to trash. Shank to adjourn at 8:33 p.m. Motion was passed with Theresa A. Morse yes. Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse)

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