East Ridge council approves electrical code adoption, road change orders, YMCA feasibility study and several equipment and grant items

The East Ridge City Council on Sept. 11 approved a package of ordinances and resolutions including first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2023 National Electrical Code and multiple change orders and purchases.

The council unanimously passed first reading of Ordinance 12-32 to adopt the 2023 National Electrical Code as the city’s official electrical code. Building official Mike Howell told the council the state requires exempt municipalities to adopt the latest codes within seven years to retain exempt status; the council approved the first reading by roll call (Tyler, Cagle, Ezell, Witt, Williams — all yes).

Council approved Resolution 37-34, a change order for the North Max Smith Road widening and improvements project to address 16,250 square feet of unsuitable soil. City Manager Miller said excavation and replacement with crushed stone and membrane were required; the council approved a not-to-exceed change order of $156,214.18. Councilmember Witt moved the motion; Vice Mayor Tyler seconded. Roll-call votes were recorded as yes by Vice Mayor…