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Minutes and routine resolutions
Council approved three sets of minutes (July 11 regular, July 11 closed session, and July 15 special call) on a single motion.

Street maintenance additions
Council adopted Resolution R2024‑07 to add Monty Drive and Sir William Drive (Shiloh Subdivision) to the North Carolina State Maintenance System, and Resolution R2024‑08 to add Bethel Ridge Drive, Skipper’s Trace, Lathan’s Trail and Parkers View at Bethel Ridge Subdivision to the state system. Staff presented the resolutions as standard additions; both passed on voice vote.

Animal services interlocal
The council approved Resolution R2024‑09, a housekeeping approval of the interlocal agreement with Guilford County for animal shelter and animal control services; staff said the county requested a resolution be adopted along with the agreement to complete grant and compliance records.

Park entrance master plan (R2024‑10)
The council awarded the park entrance master plan to the low bidder subject to scope selection. Staff described a base bid and an additive bid (parking on Lisa Drive) and reported a $150,000 line in the current fiscal budget. After value‑engineering discussions the council chose an option that removed a northern inner sidewalk segment and the electrical conduit/lighting scope (the contractor had proposed removing electrical work to allow the town to contract separately). The chosen option (contract amount $163,000) reflected removing electrical work (about $45,000) and the inner sidewalk (about $5,000) from the full bid.

Councilmember discussion emphasized that the project remained above the town’s original $150,000 planning line but that the $163,000 option balanced cost and design. The motion to approve the $163,000 option passed 4–1 (one nay recorded). A council member noted the total corner cost combining farmhouse renovation and the site work will approach $793,000 in combined spending when including other park and grant dollars referenced in the meeting.

Finance report and Veterans Honor Green budget amendment
The finance officer presented monthly financial statements showing beginning‑of‑year balances and month receipts. Council approved the finance officer’s report and then approved a budget amendment to move $236,955 in restricted donations for the Veterans Honor Green project and draw down $42,739 to complete the work; staff said supply‑chain delays (granite) caused the carryover and that the remaining $805 expense will be placed in construction‑in‑progress accounting.

Other committee and community reports
Committee updates included progress on Veterans Honor Green (monuments and sidewalks in place), the Historic Preservation Commission continuing consideration of a demolition COA for the HC Gardner House (public hearing to be scheduled), and the Oak Ridge Military Academy announcing a historic‑preservation symposium and silent auction on Aug. 23 to raise funds for Maple Glade portico repair.

Votes at a glance (actions taken)
- Approve minutes (July 11 regular, July 11 closed session, July 15 special): approved (voice vote).
- R2024‑07 (add Monty Drive, Sir William Drive to NC maintenance): approved (voice vote).
- R2024‑08 (add Bethel Ridge Drive, Skipper’s Trace, Lathan’s Trail, Parkers View at Bethel Ridge): approved (voice vote).
- R2024‑09 (interlocal agreement with Guilford County for animal shelter/animal control): approved (voice vote).
- R2024‑10 (award park entrance master plan; approve option with contract amount $163,000): approved 4–1.
- R2024‑11 (award elevated water tank contract — see separate article): approved (voice vote).
- R2024‑12 (adopt capital project ordinance for tank — see separate article): approved (voice vote).
- Finance officer’s report: approved (voice vote).
- Budget amendment for Veterans Honor Green (transfer restricted funds and drawdown): approved (voice vote).

Council adjourned after brief committee reports and public comment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town Council Meeting August 1, 2024","oneSentenceSummary","At its Aug. 1 meeting the council approved minutes, added streets to the state maintenance system, approved an interlocal animal‑control agreement, awarded the park entrance master plan bid (option at $163,000, 4–1), and approved finance reports and a Veterans Honor Green budget amendment.","taxTitle","Town of Oak Ridge, Guilford County, North Carolina","taxId",57591,"location","North Carolina","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6086687,"Oak Ridge approves negotiated contract and capital ordinance for elevated water tank",880,1497000,2377000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2894402-62f066e9ad278cb009dcc6bb670ec0fe&start=1497&end=2377","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2894402-62f066e9ad278cb009dcc6bb670ec0fe/thumbnail_1497000.jpg","/articles/6086687/North-Carolina/Oak-Ridge-approves-negotiated-contract-and-capital-ordinance-for-elevated-water-tank","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086687-ca1e221177b37e85c3f4eb635802b3a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770722384&Signature=Ssn4YRAkge914BqlHJ42g4ngBlbEh6bSKd2K59h74CbpSxKzTKXT0TiI5GMj9B-i7i46PI-RgaHZRd1vJZWAMOKu3igOkrNjvC2-9L7YDSSz2XaRpumWFvrab9ZJZ65Ul3SC4yb9v7B9Zk9ThKTJD3GnX1n1~2kFfAWjSF9nKqZCCsdzR7ZaIkIioFzDTnpCdggLoNCdvDEpwr6uVXT~1UH4EUex2DxVozgvUnbawqKYbRPhNdKsLhkzRhL-IE11AxLXICDvFwAaH6E4VkxrRb0ygVt3XGK1JKCoPjrt7LCWJK42MQSWH32CV1MRpDs0U8khk~S0DS4tWM8QiOoucw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Oak Ridge Town Council on Aug. 1 approved a negotiated contract of $2,989,250 with Caldwell Tanks to construct a 250,000‑gallon elevated water storage tank and adopted a capital project ordinance to budget $3,345,450 for the project.

Council members and staff described the tank as a foundational step in creating a municipal water system that will improve fire suppression and support future water main extensions. Town staff said the negotiated price reflects removal of a short length of water line from the tank contract at the engineer’s suggestion; that removed work reduced the tank bid by roughly $400,000 and is expected to be added later to the town’s water‑main project at an estimated additional cost of about $200,000, yielding an overall net savings to the town compared with the original low bid.

Town Manager presentation and staff materials show the lowest responsive bid before negotiation was $3,383,000. Staff said the town and its engineer, working with Caldwell Tanks, negotiated the contract to the $2,989,250 figure and recommended council approve that negotiated award.

The council then approved a capital project ordinance (Resolution R2024‑12) to budget the tank construction, a 5% contingency, and construction administration fees. Staff reported the revenues to fund the ordinance include $3,265,000 in Guilford County ARPA funds and $80,000 drawn from the town’s prior allocation from the regional water study, bringing the total appropriation to $3,345,450 as reflected in the ordinance.

Council members and residents praised the vote as a long‑term infrastructure step. Councilmember Mitch Schneider said the project was “a fantastic win” and emphasized the grant funding that made the project possible. Resident Spencer Sullivan and resident George McClellan, both long‑time water‑system advocates, spoke during public comment in support of the council’s action.

Council and staff discussed interim service and maintenance. Staff told council the tank will terminate the current construction roughly 100 feet from the tower location and that a hydrant will be installed at the parking‑lot turnaround; Fire Chief Gibson reviewed the plan and raised no objection to using that hydrant while the separate water‑main work proceeds. Staff provided recurring maintenance estimates: interior cleaning every 2–3 years at roughly $15,000; painting the tower every ~20 years at an estimated $100,000–$200,000; and approximate routine upkeep of about $5,000 per year (not including electricity). Council members noted that long‑term maintenance costs are part of the town’s ongoing infrastructure obligations.

The contract award and the capital project ordinance passed on voice votes (recorded as “ayes have it”); no roll‑call tally was recorded in the transcript for these items.

The council packet and staff presentation identify Wooten Companies as project manager/engineer on construction administration and list Caldwell Tanks as the construction contractor under the negotiated award. Staff said the water‑tank construction will support future phases including a proposed water main along Highway 150 that staff expects may be largely grant funded.

The council’s approval authorizes the town manager to finalize and execute the negotiated construction contract and to implement the capital project ordinance; staff will return with contract documents and construction‑period reporting as required by the ordinance and grant conditions.","Town council approved a negotiated contract of $2,989,250 for a 250,000‑gallon elevated water storage tank and a capital project ordinance to budget $3,345,450, with most funding coming from Guilford County ARPA and remaining town allocations.","actionData","errors"]

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