North Judson Town Council members considered the advertisement for cemetery mowing when they met Monday night.
Individuals applying for this job would be bidding on lawn care, leaf clean up and debris removal for both Highland and Pioneer Cemeteries. They would be expected to provide all labor, equipment and fuel.
Members noted that the proposed advertisement was the same as last year’s. However, since they experienced some problems with last year’s service, they wanted to avoid any potential confusion by clearly stating what is expected of the bidder.
Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe was asked to add a part that includes fence clean-up in the duties, as trash often blows over and gets stuck there and in the past that has been neglected.
Town Attorney Justin Schramm added that they should use the phrase “organic and inorganic refuse” when discussing debris in order to cover things such as leaves, sticks and grass clippings as well as trash and other items that may be cluttering the cemetery.
Council members agreed to send the advertisement to past bidders and to post it in the Leader and the Market once Clerk-Treasurer Rowe adjusts the language to reflect their suggestions.
According to Rowe, the plan is to have the advertisement out by March 2nd. He said they’ll be accepting bids until noon on April 2nd. The submitted bids will then be considered when the town council meets that at 6:30 p.m that evening.
