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Staff described a preventive-maintenance package and said scheduled software updates are typically performed only after major manufacturer updates; staff estimated the preventive-maintenance package at roughly $20,000 in total for the facility’s systems but advised that exact scope and frequency would depend on manufacturer requirements.

Committee members expressed concern about how often software updates would be required and whether those updates would be included in the maintenance price. Staff said updates would likely be required only after significant manufacturer releases and that some work could be performed remotely, but periodic on-site service would still be necessary.

No motion to award a contract was made; the committee asked staff to schedule maintenance as needed and to return with a clarified scope and pricing that separately identifies software-update costs and on-site service requirements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","20250311 Public Works","oneSentenceSummary","Committee members discussed a preventive maintenance proposal for building HVAC systems, questions about software-update frequency and warranties, and deferred action pending additional evaluation of update schedules and costs.","taxTitle","Public Works Meetings, Trousdale County, Tennessee","taxId",75961,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6615479,"Public works committee recommends Bransford bid for 9-1-1 generator, citing shorter lead time",1070,2510000,3580000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2890007-742b60d55b16d1260c49b5bdf60eb01d&start=2510&end=3580","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2890007-742b60d55b16d1260c49b5bdf60eb01d/thumbnail_2510000.jpg","/articles/6615479/Tennessee/Public-works-committee-recommends-Bransford-bid-for-9-1-1-generator-citing-shorter-lead-time","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6615479-08e92eb7d5a2e65c4f63a3ba2dedd027/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177701&Signature=h3DrK2hk2qF7FNig8eJ9QUHI1UZ6bX0OzFtml9oDEsmZXvLeRldbTp2EtouBwqdTYPd6sb9tDtd-iupfciRaI2wvqtFklpIKgN-~46ERoEeUPLipvYs05IGjfpoJykDYJFATEBwv8cU73wLn-i2-RYsGQH9ba39FTXDE36xe8HCmukE42zLOzsBMHWNzPHWu71Z3oyVCIANIuoHksfcirvhcjgPiQvcMM-hunqDj8uIibaCSTWMNTkbKcv5~p3hgTtk3BHCX0ytaQpSWTwdKMXpz3JhUg1Sb5rD55x7eQm8YaQpjjdwc1jXA~M9rf1cBSnfGUgLZEtr0uY4ckmVxDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The public works committee reviewed four written bids to replace the backup generator that serves the county 9‑1‑1 facility and voted to forward a recommendation to the full commission favoring Bransford’s bid because of its substantially shorter lead time.

Staff presented four quotes and told the committee that Bransford’s proposal offered a 9–10 week lead time, while other competitors quoted lead times approaching 36 weeks. Committee members said the vendor’s shorter delivery time was crucial because the generator supports emergency 9‑1‑1 infrastructure.

The committee discussed technical items in the quotes, including a required transfer/switch box that would allow a temporary or alternate generator to be temporarily hardwired into the facility. Staff said the state’s grant requirements can require that option if the purchase uses state grant funds; staff recommended including the box in the final procurement package when necessary to comply with grant rules.

Two local contractors attended the meeting to answer questions about service and parts availability. Committee members noted both Bransford and Capital Electric have provided service to the county in the past; staff said Taylor is the manufacturer for some of the quotations and that lead time is driven by manufacturer schedules.

After discussion, the committee voted to send the quotes and a recommendation favoring Bransford to the full commission, citing the faster lead time and local service availability.

“We’ll send this list of quotes with a favorable recommendation for Bransford, based on the lead time,” the meeting chair said after the committee vote.","The committee reviewed four generator bids for the county 9-1-1 facility, discussed warranties and state grant requirements for transfer switches, and voted to forward a recommendation favoring Bransford to the full commission because of a 9–10 week lead time.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6615483,"Public works committee approves new residential trash fee and directs staff to prepare resolution and notice",1970,7000,1977000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2890007-742b60d55b16d1260c49b5bdf60eb01d&start=7&end=1977","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2890007-742b60d55b16d1260c49b5bdf60eb01d/thumbnail_7000.jpg","/articles/6615483/Tennessee/Public-works-committee-approves-new-residential-trash-fee-and-directs-staff-to-prepare-resolution-and-notice","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6615483-0ede7680173e5c6f61e74052d4235537/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177702&Signature=iWFBcjdD033C2gGBFv~k0F8ZlupoDwnaAgb8Rvpawr6FrjydULJNRH3-d2XESXohmTzJJZoXv4Njh5r-USCV3FfRj~oun-xHVfxPB~SyosA5EJHfZToqxxWArHSq5yzPA602VW0SmVMZs-FCXSCwrfYlx54L3-GEW92XH1YkYcTrJcsoBUAf9f-jNRArt7-R8JLJJXktpplY20G7jJWkMs0bSqbolH-FX6hFwuCkfSjnO~JOWddJdVVi1pmPBihb7JREKgEAHwP1Uv-o~QQQTXF7OC9pgvBVom1X7~j0BEg8jI~qznL5~pMD7yB4DA0QXz0sQuKF2eVtoM0fnjnwgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The public works committee voted to set a new residential trash fee of $24 with an additional $5 charge and directed staff to draft a resolution and a customer notice explaining the change.

Committee members said the step follows a recently received hauling contract increase from Smith County and a rise in local tipping fees that staff said would require higher local charges to avoid running the service at a loss. Committee discussion covered dumpster costs, one-time trash-can rental options, and whether the urban service district should carry a larger share of the increase.

The action matters because the county currently covers part of the solid-waste program through the urban services assessment and property tax, and committee members said the new contract price from Smith County will push operating costs significantly above the department’s previous assumptions. One committee member summarized the problem by noting the county had not raised fees in about a decade and that incremental adjustments now could avoid larger, sudden increases later.

Committee members and staff debated multiple options: a per-month increase to the residential charge, a flat monthly increase that would cover tipping fees and trash-can replacement, or a one-time rental fee for new cans. Staff told the committee that one-time rental proposals under discussion included a $100 rental fee under which the county would retain ownership of the can and handle warranty replacements; staff also described an alternative to spread the cost through the water bill as a monthly charge so residents would pay over time.

After discussion, the committee approved a motion to set the residential fee at $24 plus an additional $5 charge, and to provide a written notice with an effective date before the fee appears on water bills. The committee asked staff to prepare the legal paperwork (resolution or ordinance as required) and to return to the full commission for final consideration once staff have completed updated cost calculations.

Committee members also agreed to postpone final adoption of any broader solid-waste ordinance until staff return with recalculated numbers reflecting the new Smith County hauling rate.

“All in favor? Any opposed? Alright. Motion passes,” the meeting chair said after the vote.

The committee asked staff to include a customer letter or bill insert explaining the reasons for the change and the effective date so residents have time to prepare.","The county public works committee approved a motion to set a new residential trash fee and additional charges, directed staff to draft a resolution and a customer notice, and discussed dumpster and tipping-fee increases after receiving a higher contractor hauling rate from Smith County.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee discusses HVAC preventive maintenance and software updates; no procurement decision

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Public works committee approves new residential trash fee and directs staff to prepare resolution and notice