The City of Huron will be looking to replace to aging garbage trucks in it’s solid waste fleet. A bid date of August 29th was set by the Huron City Commission. The city wants to replace two older trucks with refurbished rigs before winter according to Solid Waste Superintendent Dale Fortin…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/08/trashtruckbid.mp3|titles=trashtruckbid]The refurbished trucks should have a life of four to five years depending on usage. Commissioners entered into a six month agreement with Link Snacks of Alpena regarding rental of a cardboard baler. Commissioners also approved a plat filed by James River Housing and approved first reading of an ordinance that is a rezoning petition filed by Tim Matthews. The Huron City Commission held a brief recess before meeting in a work session on the 2012 City Budget.