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Votes at a glance: Soddy‑Daisy commission actions, July 20, 2023
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Summary
The commission approved adoption of Robert’s Rules, zoning and parking ordinance first readings, two fee‑schedule resolutions, several procurement contracts (including a Fire Station 1 addition), a police‑Secret Service MOU, traffic control installations and other routine items.
Key outcomes from the Soddy‑Daisy City Commission meeting on July 20, 2023:
• Roberts Rules ordinance (Title 1, Chapter 1, Section 1‑103) — Second and final reading approved (unanimous). (SEG 003‑009)
• Rezoning: Portion of 341 Hixson Street — First reading approved; public hearing to be scheduled at the next meeting. (SEG 010‑014)
• Zoning amendment: Off‑street parking requirements (Article VIII, Sections 805–806) — First reading approved (unanimous). (SEG 015‑019)
• Camping ordinance (regulating camping on city‑controlled property) — First reading approved; public hearing to be scheduled due to advertising rules. (SEG 020‑024)
• Resolution No. 1 — Amend city facility use fees (Community Center, Veterans Park, ballfields) — Approved (unanimous). (SEG 025‑027)
• Resolution No. 2 — Amend fee schedule for building, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, street excavation, plan review and zoning permits — Approved (unanimous). (SEG 028‑031)
• Fire Station 1 bedroom addition — Contract awarded to George Wright Construction for $134,185; budget amendment approved (vote 4–1; Commissioner Penney opposed). (SEG 032)
• Asphalt and related street work — Asphalt bids awarded to Southeastern Materials / Talley / Hedgecoth Construction to allow unit‑price flexibility (unanimous). (SEG 032)
• Concrete work — Awarded to Twin K (formerly P & S Concrete) (unanimous). (SEG 033)
• AIA architectural services contract — Authorized with Allen & Hoshall (unanimous). (SEG 033)
• Police vehicle purchase — Approved purchase of 2023 Dodge Durango ($39,592) to replace totaled vehicle; insurance to cover roughly $36,000 (unanimous). (SEG 033)
• Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Secret Service — Approved (unanimous). (SEG 033)
• Stop signs and speed‑control measures — Approved installation of several three‑way stops and plan for speed readers in school zones; timing tied to studies and equipment moves. (SEG 033‑034)
• Citizens participation items (code enforcement request regarding a mobile home) — Staff directed to address code enforcement letter/stop‑work process. (SEG 035)
The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.