Trash contract extension appears likely — The South Palm Beach Town Council received an amended proposal to extend its 10-year agreement with Waste Management for trash pickup and appeared likely to pass it when it is formally presented by Town Attorney Ben Saver at the March council meeting.
One significant change is the agreement is for five years instead of 10, allowing the council to review it after the new Town Hall is completed. The company promises to haul away the debris from the demolition of the current Town Hall, which is expected to occur in late 2025 or early 2026.
Waste Management also offers to assist in two holiday events conducted by the town, such as Memorial Day and Fourth of July, and will contribute $5,000 annually to town functions as part of the deal.
Vice Mayor Monte Berendes and Council members Ray McMillan and Sandy Beckett all commended the company for improving its service to the community over the previous month.
Lift station plans advance — Town Manager Jamie Titcomb reported that the town had still received only two sealed bids for a new lift station and encouraged the council to move forward despite not having the three bids required by law. The council instructed Titcomb to invite the two firms to make proposals at an upcoming meeting.
Saver then suggested the council consider issuing a request for qualifications to attract engineering companies interested in being on call for future projects, along the lines of what is in place when emergency repairs are needed for the current lift station.
Height limit west of A1A criticized — Berendes said the rule that buildings on the west side of State Road A1A cannot be more than 60 feet tall needs to be changed, as no developer would undertake a project with that limitation. Berendes said a referendum should be on the ballot for the March 2026 election, which is the next time it can be addressed.
Titcomb contract extension encouraged — Berendes also noted that Titcomb’s two-year term as town manager is expiring and instructed Titcomb and Saver to meet regarding terms of an extension. Berendes and Mayor Bonnie Fischer both made clear they have been pleased with Titcomb’s performance.
— Brian Biggane
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