Farley Resigns From Benton Council, Gas Surcharge for Trash Service Approved

Farley resigns from Benton Council, gas surcharge for trash service approved

The Benton City Council has seen the resignation of a second member in six months. Council Member Kevin Farley resigned at the conclusion of the May 18 meeting, in order to take on the job of planning and zoning administrator…

Rising fuel costs result in fuel surcharge for Benton trash pickup

By Loyd Ford The Lake News Rising diesel fuel cost have resulted in a mid-contract price increase for trash pickup for Benton residents. Kevin Gardner, with GFL Environmental, the contracting firm that collects trash within the City of Benton, came to the Benton City Council during their meeting Monday night asked for their approval for an emergency fuel surcharge. Gardner said diesel fuel price increases were the reason his firm needed to negot…