The City of Wayland’s annual leaf pickup will commence Monday, Oct. 21, but because of street construction, there will be a wrinkle.
The Department of Public Works is asking residents along Mill, Elm, Park and Church streets to bag up their leaves instead of simply raking them to the curb.
City officials said the work on the street still is not complete, so residents on those four streets have nothing to rake the leaves to.
In other business at Monday night’s meeting, the City Council:
- Announced that new City Manager Erik Wilson, formerly Plainwell’s city manager, has agreed to accept Wayland’s offer, but contract particulars are still being worked out.
- Fielded comments from resident Andrew Steffens about a homeless person camping overnight in City Park. He was told the park closes at dusk, but it isn’t certain if there’s an ordinance in place. It was later reported that the homeless person now has a place to stay.
- Noted that the early voting period for the Nov. 5 general election will be from Oct. 26 to Nov. 3.
- Was asked about prospects for a pickle ball court in the City Park. Such a court is expected to be installed within city limits.
- Agreed to a request from the DPW to dispose of an old generator because a new unit has been purchased.
- Agreed to a series of non-discrimination policies in oder to remain eligible for federal grants.
- Approved a contract for insurance with BHS, despite an increase in the bill of about 13%, most of which was attributed to the addition of two new city vehicles.
- Approved a budget amendment from the fire department, which has produced a net gain on the positive side of the budget.
- Received a brief presentation from Tanya Scott of “Together for the Common Good,” which specializes in providing mental health services to veterans and public safety officers.
- Was asked about prospects for revisiting the local ordinance against raising chickens in the city limits, but said it isn’t likely because of potential liability concerns.
