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Soddy‑Daisy council adopts updated electrical code; approves salt and rescue‑equipment purchases
Summary
On Feb. 15, the Soddy‑Daisy Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted an updated electrical‑code ordinance and approved purchases including 300 tons of road salt (up to $40,000) and $20,978.61 in extrication equipment for the fire department.
The Soddy‑Daisy Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Feb. 15 to adopt an ordinance updating the city’s electrical code and to approve several procurement requests for public safety and winter maintenance.
The board placed the 2023–2024 ordinance updating the city’s electrical codes (Soddy‑Daisy Municipal Code, Title 12, Chapter 6, Section 12‑601) on second and final reading and approved it on a recorded motion. Commissioner Shipley moved for approval; Commissioner Keith seconded, and the motion passed by unanimous vote.
The council also approved a request from Public Works Director Grant to purchase 300 tons of road salt from Compass Minerals under state contract. Grant told the board the city used an estimated 400–600 tons during the recent snow event and that the city needs to secure supply; City Manager Burt Johnson asked the board to approve up to $40,000 for the purchase. Commissioner Shipley moved to approve the purchase; Vice‑Mayor Coleman seconded and the vote was unanimous. Commissioner Penney asked whether the city has adequate storage for the salt; Grant said there is sufficient room and noted prior overtime, fuel and plow‑parts costs related to the storm.
Fire Chief Morgan requested purchase of replacement extrication equipment — identifying the current air bags as outdated — from Municipal Emergency Services (MES) at a cost of $20,978.61. He said the equipment will be purchased through cooperative purchasing and is under budget. Commissioner Keith moved to approve; Commissioner Shipley seconded and the board approved the purchase unanimously.
Votes at a glance • Ordinance (2023‑2024 ORDINANCE NO. ____): second and final reading to update electrical codes — Moved: Commissioner Shipley; Second: Commissioner Keith; Outcome: approved unanimously. • Road salt purchase: approve purchase of 300 tons from Compass Minerals, up to $40,000 — Moved: Commissioner Shipley; Second: Vice‑Mayor Coleman; Outcome: approved unanimously. • Extrication equipment (MES): $20,978.61 for replacement air bags — Moved: Commissioner Keith; Second: Commissioner Shipley; Outcome: approved unanimously.
What it means The ordinance updates the city’s electrical code language in the municipal code; the vote completes the local adoption process. The approved purchases are intended to replenish emergency‑response equipment and guarantee road‑treatment supplies ahead of future winter storms. City staff said funding for the extrication equipment is within budget and that the salt purchase will be made under an existing state contract.
The board did not record any amendments or dissenting votes on these items. The meeting moved on to announcements and citizen comment following the votes.
