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Soddy‑Daisy approves geotechnical study and state‑funded railroad crossing upgrades
Summary
Commissioners unanimously approved a $5,600 geotechnical contract with Terracon to evaluate ground behind City Hall and authorized entering a roughly $132,000 State of Tennessee contract for railroad crossing markings and signage, both described as fully reimbursable or limited in scope.
The Soddy‑Daisy Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on April 6 to approve two contracts intended to advance city infrastructure work.
City Manager Johnson asked the Commission to approve a geotechnical services agreement with Terracon to determine whether the ground behind City Hall is buildable and what work would be required; staff presented the cost at $5,600 and said the city attorney had reviewed the agreement. Commissioner Keith moved the Terracon contract and Commissioner Shipley seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
Johnson also requested authority to enter a contract with the State of Tennessee to spend approximately $132,000 on railroad crossing pavement markings and signage. Public Works Director Steve Grant clarified the work covers markings and signs only and does not include crossing arms; Johnson said the cost is fully reimbursable under the State agreement. Commissioner Shipley moved and Commissioner Keith seconded that request; the board approved the measure unanimously.
Both approvals were procedural votes to allow staff to execute the contracts and proceed with the described assessments and markings. The record does not show additional scope changes, schedules or construction dates beyond those described at the meeting.
