On the agenda for the recent Lynden Twp. Board of Supervisors meeting was the potential for centralized trash pickup, an ordinance violation and upcoming utility work permits.

 

Jenifer Mason from Republic Recycling Services approached the board to inquire if the company was meeting the township’s needs; they currently provide 100% of the recycling in the township and 20% of garbage pickup.

 

Mason informed the board Republic is an environmentally responsible company that could provide complete garbage pickup for the township in addition to their recycling service, and noted centralized trash pickup would reduce the amount of traffic on the roads which would ultimately save the township money on road maintenance costs.

 

The topic will be included on the agenda for the upcoming annual meeting; Mason will put together a draft proposal for use as an illustration for discussion. If the township decides to consider a change, a request for proposal would be advertised.

 

Jeff Johnson, owner of Johnson Crushing, approached the board to inform them he owns three lots in the industrial park on 196th St. E where he currently has outdoor storage of equipment. He understands he’s not in compliance with the ordinance and plans to install a berm and plant six-foot pine trees as soon as the frost goes out, which will be in place by May 31.

 

He informed the board the equipment currently on site would be stored there from December to February and would then be moved to job sites. He was instructed to contact Building Official Nancy Scott to obtain any necessary permits.

 

The township received correspondence from Paco Erickson inquiring about permits for proposed utility work in the right-of-way of Beachwood, Baxter, Alder, Hidden River, 146th and 3rd. 

 

Supervisor Jerry Finch said he wasn’t aware of any history of utilities in the right-of-way. Supervisor Dave Johnson discussed encroachment agreements and will follow up with Erickson to determine what is needed so documents can be provided and work can begin.

 

The township received correspondence stating the second driveway at 19064 Eaglewood Rd no longer exists. The site will continue to be monitored and will be added back to the township’s agenda if additional enforcement is required.

 

Barry Hample, Myriam Mansell, Marv Kinghorn, David M. Johnson and Julie Duncan were approved as judges for the March election.

 

Township resident Dennis Niemi informed the board trees on 165th St. need trimming; Finch will follow up.

 

James Kantor informed the board Century Link will be the town hall’s internet provider. They will provide a 5MB connection and recommended a business router; work can’t begin until April due to the frost. Duet/Palmer Wireless will be retained for the clerk’s cell phone.

 

A motion carried to hire Penny Leuthard to create the township’s annual newsletter at $35 per hour, not to exceed $300. The board will provide content so the mailing can occur by the end of February. A motion also carried to authorize the issuance of a check outside of a regularly scheduled meeting to cover postage fees for the newsletter.

 

Lynden Twp.’s annual election will be March 13 from 2 to 8 p.m.; the annual meeting will follow at 8 p.m.

 

The next Lynden Twp. meeting will be March 5 at 7 p.m.