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Soddy‑Daisy commissioners approve right‑of‑way abandonment and several municipal purchases
Summary
On May 2, 2024, the Soddy‑Daisy Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance No. 17 to abandon a portion of right‑of‑way along Dayton Pike and authorized multiple purchases and contracts, including a citywide security camera system and added funds for fire apparatus that are expected to be delivered in early 2025.
The Soddy‑Daisy Board of Commissioners voted unanimously May 2 to adopt 2023‑2024 Ordinance No. 17, abandoning a portion of right‑of‑way along the east side of Dayton Pike adjacent to 8644 Dayton Pike, and approved a slate of budgeted purchases and contract renewals.
At the meeting, City Manager Burt Johnson asked the commission to approve a $40,889.20 purchase from WiFi America to replace cameras at City Hall, the Public Works Building and the detectives’ building, saying the purchase would place "all of the cameras" on a single system. The board approved the purchase; the motion was moved by Commissioner Keith and seconded by Commissioner Shipley; the minutes record the vote as "Ayes - Unanimous."
Johnson also presented an Independent Audit Agreement with Johnson, Murphy & Wright for $42,350.00; the agreement includes a $6,600 single‑audit option should grant funding require it. The commission approved the audit agreement on a unanimous voice vote. The board cleared several other budgeted purchases and items: surplus of impounded vehicles for fire training, fireworks for the July celebration at $14,850.00, a Ford F‑250 Super Cab 4x4 under state contract for $50,116.00, and a 2012 International 7300 4x4 60' Altec MH utility bucket truck for $59,500.
Fire Chief Dusty Morgan requested an additional $21,000 per truck — $42,000 total — to cover specification changes to recently ordered fire apparatus so the vehicles meet the department’s safety and functionality needs. Morgan said the trucks are on order, that builders will begin construction in September or October, and that delivery is likely in February 2025. "The changes would make the truck safer and more functional," Morgan told the commission. The board approved the additional funds; the minutes record the motion as passed unanimously.
The meeting packet indicated $90,000 had been budgeted for the utility bucket truck; the approved purchase price was $59,500. Where votes are summarized in the minutes as "Ayes - Unanimous," the minutes do not list individual member votes.
The commission adjourned at 7:39 p.m.; the minutes record delivery and contract timelines noted above as the next practical milestones for the approved purchases.
