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Cramerton Board approves stormwater resolution, street sweeper purchase and $82,105 inspection contract
Summary
At its April 7 meeting the Town of Cramerton Board adopted Resolution 2022-07 supporting the NPDES MS4 stormwater program, approved purchase of an A7 Tornado street sweeper from the lowest responsive bidder, and authorized LaBella Associates for construction administration/inspection services for downtown stormwater and parking at a cost not to exceed $82,105; all votes were 5-0.
The Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners moved forward on several operational and compliance items at its April 7, 2022 meeting, approving a stormwater resolution, a vehicle purchase and a construction-administration contract.
Stormwater compliance: The Board adopted Resolution 2022-07 in support of the NPDES MS4 Stormwater Program after Planning staff reported the Town received a list of required corrections. Commissioner Helms moved to adopt the resolution and Mayor Pro Tempore Neeley seconded; the vote was 5-0.
Street sweeper purchase: The Town Manager reported the lowest responsive bidder met bid specifications and that the machine would support river and stormwater health; funding will be evaluated within the town's ARPA allocations and the Town sought additional guidance from the School of Government about eligible ARPA uses. Mayor Pro Tempore Neeley moved to approve the lowest responsive bidder, Carolina Industrial Equipment, for an A7 Tornado 8.4 Cubic Yard Regenerative Air Street Sweeper; Commissioner Helms seconded. The motion carried 5-0. Delivery is expected in October; projected maintenance and operating costs were not included in the current budget.
Construction administration contract: For the Cramerton Downtown Stormwater Improvement and Parking Maintenance Project, the Board approved LaBella Associates to provide on-site construction oversight and project administration/inspection at a cost not to exceed $82,105. Commissioner Kincaid asked whether LaBella would manage permits; Danny Watson of LaBella confirmed they would. Commissioner Kincaid moved the contract approval, Commissioner Helms seconded, and the Board voted 5-0.
Other business and meetings: The consent agenda was approved (minutes, attorney engagement letter, and scheduling public hearings for the updated Land Use Plan and Rezoning Case RZ22-02). The Town Manager updated the Board about the upcoming Goat Island Games (the downtown parking lot will close the week of May 8), the new Finance Director start date, and an ARPA webinar staff would attend. The Board entered a closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4) to discuss economic-development negotiations and Parcel ID #195782; no action was taken after returning to open session and the meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Votes at a glance: Resolution 2022-07 (adopted) — motion by Commissioner Helms, second Mayor Pro Tempore Neeley; vote 5-0. Street sweeper award to Carolina Industrial Equipment (approved) — motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Neeley, second Commissioner Helms; vote 5-0. LaBella Associates construction administration (approved, not to exceed $82,105) — motion by Commissioner Kincaid, second Commissioner Helms; vote 5-0. Consent agenda (approved) — motion by Commissioner Helms, second Commissioner Ramsey; vote 5-0.
