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Cherokee County staff lists tree replacement, road repairs, IT and fire-station projects on consent agenda
Summary
County staff presented multiple consent-agenda items including $29,700 for entrance-island tree replacement, $324,879.57 for asphalt preservation on 38 lane miles funded by SPLOST, a $39,794.61 network switch replacement, $64,030 for turnout-gear storage lockers (FOST-funded) and a budgeted $32,089 vehicle purchase for the solicitor's office.
County staff summarized several consent-agenda items for the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners, including landscape, road maintenance, information-technology and fire-station storage projects and a vehicle purchase.
The engineering department requested award of a construction services agreement to Arbor and Sage, Inc. for installation of replacement trees in the entrance islands of the Etowah Valley Estates subdivision (off Putnam Ford Drive) for a total of $29,700. Staff said 25 replacement trees (a mix of birch, maples and crape myrtles), mulch and watering services were included and that funding will come from the tree replacement fund. After a one-year warranty the homeowners would be responsible for island maintenance.
Public Works recommended awarding a contract to Deep South Industrial Services, Inc. for crack sealing and asphalt restoration on the four-lane portions of Sixes Road, Eagle Drive and Town Lake Parkway. The project was described as approximately 38 lane miles with an accepted low bid of $324,879.57. Staff said the work is intended to extend pavement life by five to 10 years and confirmed the project would be paid with SPLOST funds (the county's special-purpose local-option sales tax).
The IT department requested approval to replace county network switch equipment at a cost of $39,794.61, including required licenses for a three-year term; staff said the existing equipment is expected to reach end of life in October 2026 and must be procured in the current fiscal year to allow time for configuration and installation with minimal downtime.
Fire and Emergency Services requested a contract with APEC Electrical Contracts, Inc. to build out storage lockers in three locations (Fire Stations 11 and 18 and the fire training center) to house turnout gear, at a quoted low bid of $64,030. Staff said the project is funded by FOST and noted the Commission on Fire Accreditation International recommended removing turnout gear from bays that are not protected from exhaust systems.
The solicitor's office requested the purchase of a 2025 Honda CR-V from Hennessey Honda for $32,089, which staff said was the lowest of three quotes and is budgeted in the solicitor's FY25 budget.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions during the presentation. One commissioner asked whether the tree-island work was in county right of way; staff confirmed it is county right of way. A commissioner asked how long roads had gone without resurfacing; staff estimated about 15 to 20 years and said the preservation project is intended to delay more costly resurfacing. No final board vote on these consent items was recorded in the provided transcript excerpt; staff presented them as items on the consent agenda.
