Syracuse Buys New Leaf Collector
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
SYRACUSE - Syracuse Town Council heard a slew of proposals Tuesday, most of which involve beautification and public works.
Most of the items involved the street department, which will have a more efficient way of collecting leaves this fall.
Just in time for the fall cleanup, the department was given approval Tuesday night to purchase a leaf collector.
Instead of placing leaves in boxes that are three and five square cubic yards, the town will use a leaf collector five times as large. The 25-cubic yard collection system that will be towed behind a truck will cost $8,500 and will improve the town's efficiency in the annual task, said public works superintendent Tom Miller.
Miller said they hope to obtain the leaf collector today.
Town council also approved plans to purchase a stepside van for the street department. The van will cost $6,890 and will be used to transport materials needed in infrastructure repairs such as pumps, hoses and portable lights, Miller said.
In another matter connected to the street department, officials unofficially endorsed plans to extend the town's sidewalk program next year to Chicago Street and Lakeside Park.
Two years ago, the department replaced about 1,200 linear feet of sidewalk in a cost-sharing program with property owners. This year, nearly 2,000 feet was replaced.
Council member Carol Koble suggested those two areas should be addressed. Miller said they will be priorities in 1998.
In other matters, the town was informed that Christmas ornaments will be purchased for the 17 new light posts. The ornamental lights are being installed along Huntington and Main streets. Cost will be about $1,360 and will be paid through the town's public relations fund.
In another item, Koble proposed that the remaining pay due to the late Jack Matney be paid immediately. Council members are paid every six months. Without council's approval, the paycheck would not be forwarded until the end of December.
Matney died last month after a lengthy illness. Bill Hane, who was appointed to the council to fill the vacancy, attended his first meeting Tuesday. [[In-content Ad]]
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SYRACUSE - Syracuse Town Council heard a slew of proposals Tuesday, most of which involve beautification and public works.
Most of the items involved the street department, which will have a more efficient way of collecting leaves this fall.
Just in time for the fall cleanup, the department was given approval Tuesday night to purchase a leaf collector.
Instead of placing leaves in boxes that are three and five square cubic yards, the town will use a leaf collector five times as large. The 25-cubic yard collection system that will be towed behind a truck will cost $8,500 and will improve the town's efficiency in the annual task, said public works superintendent Tom Miller.
Miller said they hope to obtain the leaf collector today.
Town council also approved plans to purchase a stepside van for the street department. The van will cost $6,890 and will be used to transport materials needed in infrastructure repairs such as pumps, hoses and portable lights, Miller said.
In another matter connected to the street department, officials unofficially endorsed plans to extend the town's sidewalk program next year to Chicago Street and Lakeside Park.
Two years ago, the department replaced about 1,200 linear feet of sidewalk in a cost-sharing program with property owners. This year, nearly 2,000 feet was replaced.
Council member Carol Koble suggested those two areas should be addressed. Miller said they will be priorities in 1998.
In other matters, the town was informed that Christmas ornaments will be purchased for the 17 new light posts. The ornamental lights are being installed along Huntington and Main streets. Cost will be about $1,360 and will be paid through the town's public relations fund.
In another item, Koble proposed that the remaining pay due to the late Jack Matney be paid immediately. Council members are paid every six months. Without council's approval, the paycheck would not be forwarded until the end of December.
Matney died last month after a lengthy illness. Bill Hane, who was appointed to the council to fill the vacancy, attended his first meeting Tuesday. [[In-content Ad]]