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Votes at a glance: Board approves disbursements, minutes, grant application and equipment purchases
Summary
At its April 8 meeting the Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved routine disbursements and minutes and took several substantive actions including authorizing FEMA grant submission with a capped local match, approving engineering plans for a convenience center, and directing a study and RFP for the EMS Station 1 boiler replacement.
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors recorded several formal actions at its April 8, 2025 meeting. This roundup lists motions, votes and outcomes for items the Board approved during the session.
Votes at a glance
- Approval of disbursements as presented: Motion moved and seconded; roll call vote: Miss Cookenbuck — Yes; Miss Bechtel — Yes; Mr. Cox — Yes; Mr. Turman — Yes. Outcome: Approved.
- Approval of minutes (March 25): Motion moved and seconded; roll call: unanimous. Outcome: Approved.
- Study and plan for EMS Station 1 boiler replacement (study, research and prepare RFP; staff assigned to develop a plan and return with RFP): Motion to authorize staff (Mr. Bolt and Dr. Millsaps named in motion) to develop plan and RFP; roll call: Miss Cookenbuck — Yes; Miss Bechtel — Yes; Mr. Cox — Yes; Mr. Turman — Yes. Outcome: Approved (study and RFP development authorized). Note: Board action authorized planning, not immediate construction or award.
- Purchase of used generator for the transfer station (from Clark Gas and Oil): Motion to authorize purchase and to fund from general fund (or revisit funding at year end); roll call: Miss Bechtel — Yes; Mr. Cox — Yes; Miss Cookenbuck — Yes; Mr. Turman — Yes. Outcome: Approved. Staff instructed to finalize transaction and pursue available funding codes.
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation grant Application 2 (generators at multiple sites): Motion to submit Application 2 and cap the county match at $50,827; roll call: Miss Cookenbuck — Yes; Miss Bechtel — Yes; Mr. Cox — Yes; Mr. Turman — Yes. Outcome: Approved (submission authorized; county match capped; staff to pursue grant administration if award is made).
- TRC Engineers: Motion to authorize TRC Engineers to prepare detailed plans (grading, erosion/sediment controls, stormwater, lighting) for a Route 221 convenience center; roll call: Miss Cookenbuck — Yes; Miss Bechtel — Yes; Mr. Cox — Yes; Mr. Turman — Yes. Outcome: Approved (detailed engineering authorized).
- Equipment lease financing for new trash truck: Motion to approve a financing resolution for equipment lease financing with Skyline Bank for the trash truck purchase; roll call: unanimous. Outcome: Approved (staff to sign financing documents consistent with terms discussed).
- Proclamation honoring 19 patriots: Motion to approve proclamation; roll call: unanimous. Outcome: Approved (proclamation to be finalized with county letterhead and formatting corrections before signature).
Notes on procedures and follow‑up
- For several approved items staff was directed to return with more detailed procurement, budget and scheduling information before executing construction contracts or long‑term financing options.
- For grant awards (FEMA) staff emphasized the need for detailed outage and expense records and recommended contracting out grant administration work if an award is made.
Ending: Staff will implement the Board’s directions and report back with procurement schedules, contracts and any needed budget amendments.
