Pike County Fiscal Court adopts 15 mph limit on Ziegler Drive, awards demolition bid and approves $325,329 packer truck purchase

The Pike County Fiscal Court on Tuesday approved a suite of routine and project actions, most notably adopting a 15 mph speed limit on Ziegler Drive, awarding a demolition contract for flood mitigation in South Williamson and approving the purchase of a new solid‑waste packer truck.

The speed‑limit change was presented as a second reading at the meeting after a petition signed by 31 residents. A motion to adopt the proposed ordinance to set a 15 mph limit and authorize the road commissioner to post signs was made by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Lewis; the clerk recorded affirmative roll‑call responses.

The court awarded a bid for a structured demolition and site reclamation project tied to flood mitigation in South Williamson to Prater Construction for $19,229.50. Staff said the bid is within available funding limits and recommended awarding the contract. The amount and project were presented at the meeting as a flood‑mitigation action, and staff noted the payment source (referred to in the meeting as grant funding).

Commissioners also approved ordering a 32‑yard…