New lift station delayed — Town Manager Jamie Titcomb reported that South Palm Beach fell short of receiving the required three bids for a new lift station, putting the long-delayed project on hold. Titcomb said the deadline will be reissued for a future date in order to meet the town’s request for qualification requirement. The bid packages that have been received will remain sealed until that yet-to-be-determined new deadline.
Architects remain on schedule — Joe Barry, representing the CPZ Architects firm contracted to build the new Town Hall, addressed the Town Council for the second straight month in December and said the project remains on schedule. Another round of meetings with council members regarding their design suggestions was scheduled for mid-December. Barry said he still expects town residents to be given an opportunity to provide their input at a meeting in February.
Piggyback contracts approved — The Town Council approved two motions to secure piggyback contracts with two Lake Worth Beach firms, B&B Underground Construction Inc. and Johnson-Davis Inc., for emergency services for water, wastewater and storm water. Titcomb and Vice Mayor Monte Berendes both gave high marks to B&B for an emergency repair it performed over the summer at Palm Beach Harbour Club.
Alternatives sought for garbage pickup — With the town’s 10-year contract with Waste Management for garbage pickup set to expire in September, Titcomb asked the council to discuss the possibility of bringing in new bidders and was given the go-ahead to do so. Berendes and Council member Sandy Beckett both said their buildings have had issues with trucks leaving “drippings” in driveways after pickups.
— Brian Biggane
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