During a recent government meeting, significant updates were provided regarding the TAP grant project, which has faced ongoing challenges for the past two to three years. Council members, particularly Councilwoman Rich, have been closely monitoring the project's progress. Barry, a key figure in the discussions, reported that the design engineer has yet to resolve issues related to outbound power and the placement of light poles, which conflict with planned sidewalks.

In a decisive move, Barry announced that he and the mayor's office have decided to terminate the current consulting contract and transition to Glenn and Polly Engineering for construction, engineering, and inspection services. This change aims to expedite the project, which has been a source of frustration for the council. Barry emphasized that he has communicated this decision to the previous consultant, allowing them until Friday to finalize any outstanding issues before the new team takes over.

Barry also mentioned that he has coordinated with ALDOT and Outbound Power, both of whom are supportive of the new direction for the project. He expressed optimism that by the next council meeting, he would be able to provide a start date for construction.

Additionally, Barry touched on the upcoming A trip 2 project, which is set to commence in November for the Shellfield 27 light installation. ALDOT has indicated that the council can proceed with an application for this project as well. The meeting underscored the council's commitment to resolving ongoing infrastructure issues and moving forward with critical projects in the community.