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Rocky Mount council approves consent agenda, extends custodial contract; manager updates storm response, parks and power maintenance
Summary
Council approved routine consent items and extended a custodial contract through June 30, 2025 with a 5% increase. Interim city manager reported on a winter storm response, two city‑owned houses being offered for sealed bids, public meetings for Stith Talbot Park renovations, scheduled substation maintenance March 3–7 and community events.
The City of Rocky Mount City Council approved the consent agenda and a contract amendment extending custodial services through June 30, 2025, and heard a range of administrative updates from Interim City Manager Peter F. Varney.
On votes: the council adopted the consent agenda on a motion by Councilman Daltridge, seconded by Councilman Harris; and later approved an amendment extending the city’s custodial contract through June 30, 2025 with a 5% increase on a motion by Councilman Knight (seconded by Councilman Blackwell and Councilman Walker). The meeting also approved the minutes of prior meetings (motion by Councilman Harris; second by Councilman Blackwell) and later recessed into closed session (motion by Councilman Blackwell; second by Councilman Knight).
Interim City Manager Peter F. Varney provided operational updates. He said a late‑afternoon winter storm earlier in the week caused messy driving conditions and about 24 vehicle crashes; police, fire, street maintenance and energy crews remained on duty overnight and no one was injured.…
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