STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
Just over a month after awarding its annual mowing contract, the Park City Commission found itself back at the table Tuesday afternoon, revisiting the issue after the unexpected death of the city’s maintenance employee, Bill Hiltner, changed the scope of work expected under the agreement.
During the April 21 special-called meeting, commissioners considered a single agenda item: awarding a new mowing contract for city-owned properties.
The city had previously approved a contract in early March with 2nd to None Lawn Services for mowing the cemetery and other city-owned land. That bid was split at $500 for the cemetery and $500 for the remaining city property, totaling $1,000 per mowing cycle.
At the same March meeting, commissioners agreed local firefighter and restaurant manager Jonathan Cross would assume the city’s maintenance duties. Mayor Donna Scavo said that with Cross balancing other responsibilities, mowing operations would be better handled by an outside contractor.
However, Scavo said Hiltner’s death later that same month significantly changed the workload attached to the position, prompting the city to reopen the bidding process.
With the expanded scope of work, including mowing city right-of-ways, the commission sought new proposals and received four bids.
After review, commissioners voted to award the contract to Poynter’s Lawn Service at a rate of $850 per week.
The commission did not discuss the exact acreage included under the revised agreement during the meeting.
Key facts:
• Park City Commission revisits mowing contract after maintenance employee Bill Hiltner’s death
• Earlier deal with 2nd to None Lawn Services was $1,000 per mowing cycle
• Expanded scope now covers city properties, cemetery and right-of-ways
• City received four bids under the reopened process
• Commissioners award new contract to Poynter’s Lawn Service at $850 per week
Gage Wilson with Glasgow News 1 contributed to this reporting.
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