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Ripley board approves master plan, grants and construction awards; summary of votes
Summary
At its March meeting the Ripley Board approved the Ripley master plan, selected consultants for grants, accepted several state and federal grant contracts, and awarded construction and utility contracts, including a $167,012.15 STBG paving award to Ford Construction. Several other administrative resolutions also passed.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Ripley approved several resolutions, contracts and awards at its March meeting, including certification of the city master plan, selection of grant consultants, acceptance of a state grant for an asset management plan, tentative utility awards, and a paving contract.
Key actions recorded in the meeting transcript:
- Ripley master plan: The board approved a resolution certifying the Ripley master plan, which was prepared using a state grant and refined by the planning commission. The mayor noted three public hearings were held and the plan contains local photographs. The motion to approve was moved by Miss Austin and seconded by Miss Kealey; the board adopted the resolution by voice vote.
- Selection of Community Development Partners LLC for CDBG application: The board selected Community Development Partners LLC to prepare and assist with the city's FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant application. The transcript indicates the application would be used for equipment (a truck) and other project needs. The selection was approved by roll call after a motion moved by Miss Austin and seconded by Mister Thompson.
- Asset-management grant contract (TDEC): The board approved a grant contract with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to provide an asset management plan for the city's drinking-water system. Motion was moved by Mister Chippen and seconded; the board adopted the contract by roll call.
- Tentative award recommended by utility board: The board approved a tentative award recommended by TLM Associates and the Ripley Gas, Water & Wastewater Board to a vendor referenced as "Rose"; the transcript records the award as a tentative resolution with some cost differences discussed (a roughly $120,000 difference referenced in the discussion) and described project scope as replacement/upgrading of an existing 10-inch water line to 12-inch and additional pipe work. The transcript does not include a complete contract amount for the tentative award; the board voted to adopt the recommendation.
- STBG Industrial Drive paving award to Ford Construction Company: The board awarded the Ripley STBG Industrial Drive paving project to Ford Construction Company for $167,012.15, as recommended by TLM Associates. The motion was seconded and approved by roll call.
- Reimbursement-resolution for bond-financed public works purchases: The board approved a resolution expressing official intent to reimburse certain current expenditures from proceeds of notes, bonds or other indebtedness to be issued later; the motion passed after discussion noting that funding likely would be available in May or June.
Most items passed by roll call or voice vote with no recorded dissents in the transcript. Where the transcript did not read exact contract texts or dollar amounts, the minutes and contract documents retained by the city clerk will provide final figures and contract language.
