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Red Bank commission approves court appointment, two rezonings and three repair/upgrade contracts
Summary
The commission approved Ordinance 26‑1299 appointing an attorney to preside over city court, two zoning changes (520 Gadd Road and 3390 Easton Avenue), and three resolutions to repair a bucket truck ($13,010.48 quote; cap $13,348), replace a traffic signal (cap $23,102) and upgrade LEDs (cap $24,685) using ARPA funds.
The Red Bank Board of Commissioners approved a slate of ordinances and resolutions addressing court coverage, land‑use changes and public‑works needs.
On second and final reading the commission passed Ordinance 26‑1299, appointing attorney Brian Hoss to preside over city court in Judge Johnny Houston’s absence from March 25 through April 24, 2026. Commissioner Fairbanks Harvey moved the ordinance and Vice Mayor Berry seconded; a roll‑call vote recorded all present members voting yes.
The commission also approved two rezoning ordinances on second and final reading: Ordinance 26‑1300 to rezone 520 Gadd Road from R‑1 to R‑2 residential, and Ordinance 26‑1301 to rezone 3390 Easton Avenue from R‑1 to R‑2. Both items had been the subject of prior public hearings; no speakers addressed the items at this meeting and each passed with all present voting yes.
In new business the commission ratified emergency repairs and approved contracts for public‑works equipment and facility upgrades. Streets operations supervisor Caleb presented background on the bucket truck repair, saying the vehicle had been out about "2 and a half months" and that only two local businesses can perform the needed work. He reported a quote from Cherokee Truck Equipment of $13,010.48; the resolution authorized repair expenditures not to exceed $13,348 (including a 5% contingency) and the motion carried.
Staff also described damage to an overhead traffic signal from a vehicle collision on Dec. 25, 2025; the commission authorized Resolution 26‑1887 to fund repairs not to exceed $23,102 and approved NADCO Electric Company Inc. for specialized signal replacement services. Barnett (public works) said insurance and the driver’s insurer had reimbursed the city for some costs; staff estimated replacement lead times of one to two months for the pole.
Finally the commission approved Resolution 26‑1888 to contract with Higdon Electric for energy‑efficient LED lighting upgrades at the police department and both fire stations, at a cost not to exceed $24,685. Staff said the work will be funded from previously allocated ARPA facility‑improvement funds and may qualify for utility rebates.
Each motion was moved and seconded and approved during the meeting. Staff confirmed budget lines or reimbursements cover the outlays and will proceed with procurement and scheduling.
