Work being done on a proposed energy conservation plan for Athens-Clarke County is proceeding well, according to one commissioner during a mayor and commission agenda setting meeting yesterday.
While some commissioners expressed concern, especially regarding costs that may potentially be imposed on residents, they were mostly optimistic about the plan. Among other objectives, it would seek to eliminate excess lighting in the county in an effort to reduce energy costs.
“This is an excellent strategy,” said 6th Commissioner Carl Jordan. “I appreciate the work that has gone into it.”
Mayor Heidi Davidson and the commissioners also discussed possible rate and procedure changes for the pickup of trash in the community. Whereas the county has previously offered backyard pickup of garbage in addition to curbside, changes may be in effect that would eliminate the backyard service.
3rd District Commissioner George Maxwell expressed unease with the proposal on the grounds that some elderly or disabled individuals may not have the ability to carry their garbage to the curb. He was assured that there would be a provision whereby those unable to do so could submit a short application for continued backyard pickup.
Commissioner David Lynn of the 5th District also commented on the service. “Athens must be the only community left that still picks up garbage in the backyard, but that’s no reason to do away with it,” he said.
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