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Soddy‑Daisy approves HVAC contract, a voluntary police chaplain program and surplus of a K9; hears creek cleanup plan
Summary
The board accepted a $30,529.74 HVAC bid for city facilities, approved a voluntary police chaplain program with a waiver and insurance notification, approved surplus of K9 Janga to a departing officer, and agreed to support a Big Soddy Creek cleanup scheduled Oct. 1.
At its Sept. 1 meeting the Soddy‑Daisy Board of Commissioners approved several routine items and heard a community request.
HVAC contract: City Manager Johnson reported the low bid for HVAC units serving the Senior Center, Community Center and the girls' concession stand was from Bill Owens Heating & Air for $30,529.74, to be paid from the Building Maintenance line. Vice‑Mayor Cothran moved approval, Commissioner Coleman seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Community cleanup: Resident Nate Sanden said Keep Soddy‑Daisy Beautiful plans a “cleanup” in the Big Soddy Creek Gulf on Oct. 1 in partnership with Tennessee River Rescue and asked whether a city employee could pick up filled bags after volunteers finish. Public Works Director Steve Grant said he would make sure the city had someone available to pick up the bags; Vice‑Mayor Cothran thanked Sanden for the community work.
Police chaplain program: Police Chief Mike Sneed proposed a voluntary chaplain program. In response to a liability question from Vice‑Mayor Cothran, Chief Sneed said chaplains would sign a waiver and City Manager Johnson said the city's insurance provider would be notified and the program would be added to city policy. The board approved the program unanimously.
K9 surplus: Chief Sneed said K9 training recently cost $3,500 and noted service dogs can begin to lose ability around age nine; K9 Janga is 7.5 years old. Officer Garrett Bull is leaving the department and requested to keep K9 Janga; the chief recommended surplusing the dog to Officer Bull. The board approved the surplus unanimously.
Vandalism and cameras: Commissioner Everett reported vulgarities written in chalk on the Veterans' Park track and asked whether the city should buy cameras to capture such acts. Public Works Director Grant noted existing cameras on the pavilion do not cover the full track; City Manager Johnson said existing cameras have previously helped identify vandals.
The meeting also included congratulatory remarks to Commissioner Shipley on his swearing‑in to the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners earlier that day. The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
