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Sevier County water committee names Hurst chairman and approves Jones Cove paving bid
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Summary
The Sevier County Water Committee selected Commissioner Warren Hurst as chairman and approved a $297,969 bid from Charles Blalock & Sons to pave the Jones Cove tank site, with a 45-day contract completion window. Both leadership nominations and the bid award passed unanimously.
Commissioner Warren Hurst was selected as chairman of the Sevier County Board of Commissioners’ Water Committee during its Dec. 14 meeting, and the committee unanimously approved a contract to pave the Jones Cove tank site.
The committee’s nominations were opened by Mayor Larry Waters. Commissioner Ronnie Whaley nominated Commissioner Warren Hurst for chairman and Director Andrew Temple for secretary; Commissioner Mike Chambers seconded the motion, which passed without objection. The leadership selection established who will preside over the committee’s upcoming agenda items.
Director Brent Shults presented the bid tabulation for the Jones Cove Tank Site paving project. Charles Blalock & Sons was the sole and low bidder with an amount of $297,969.00. Robert Campbell of Robert G. Campbell & Associates recommended awarding the contract and said the company would have 45 days to complete the work under the contract terms. Commissioner Ronnie Whaley moved to accept the bid; Commissioner Scott Catlett seconded the motion and the committee approved it unanimously.
The approved paving contract is scheduled to begin before the end of December, per the presentation, and the contractor’s 45-day completion timeline was included in the bid documents. No amendments or contingencies were recorded in the meeting minutes.
The committee adjourned at 3:27 p.m.