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Soddy‑Daisy commissioners approve street acceptances, contracts and safety equipment purchases
Summary
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved first readings to accept two new city streets, approved contract and fee adjustments for city projects, and authorized purchases of fire turnout and extrication equipment; the board also approved a contribution to the Trojan Fund from speed‑camera revenues.
The Soddy‑Daisy Board of Commissioners on April 16 approved a series of ordinances, contracts and equipment purchases, including first readings to accept two newly constructed streets and several budgeted expenditures.
The board held a public hearing and gave first reading approval for an ordinance to accept an extension of Jones Gap Road as a publicly dedicated city street. City Attorney Elliott said the matter related to eminent domain for additional parking at the Soddy Creek Gulf and stated the property “has already been taken.” Vice‑Mayor Penney told the board the Planning Commission recommended approval. Commissioner Keith moved the ordinance and Commissioner Everett seconded; the motion passed with ayes from Vice‑Mayor Penney, Commissioners Beene, Everett, Keith and Mayor Coleman.
The commission also gave first reading approval for an ordinance accepting Cape View as a publicly dedicated city street. City Manager Johnson explained that newly built streets require formal acceptance and a two‑year developer warranty; Public Works Director Grant said the street was constructed to the City’s standards. Commissioner Everett moved and Commissioner Keith seconded; the vote was unanimous.
The board approved an additional $54,810 payment to Allen & Hoshall to cover architect/engineering fees after a rebid on a project that produced a construction bid of $2,783,000. City Manager Johnson said the original estimate had been 7 percent of the contract; Commissioner Keith moved the payment and Commissioner Everett seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Commissioners authorized execution of a contract with Kimley Horn for the City’s Comprehensive Plan (a 2050 land‑use and parks/master plan) at just under $140,000. City Manager Johnson said the City Attorney had approved the agreement. The motion to authorize signing was moved by Commissioner Keith and seconded by Vice‑Mayor Penney and passed unanimously.
On equipment, Fire Chief Dusty Morgan obtained approval to buy six sets of turnout gear from Tennessee Fire Equipment for $23,522.28 (budgeted at $30,000) and to purchase new extrication equipment to replace older RAMs at a cost of $15,001.00. Commissioner Keith moved both purchases; Commissioner Beene seconded, and both motions passed unanimously.
The board also approved a contribution to the Trojan Fund from speed‑camera revenues. City Manager Johnson reported that, since January 2024, the program had generated $213,722.71 from 8,250 tickets, with roughly half of those tickets paid. City Attorney Elliott advised the commission to confirm that the Trojan Fund is a 501(c)(3) and subject to audit before transfers; Commissioner Beene moved and Vice‑Mayor Penney seconded the contribution, which passed unanimously. Commissioners discussed potential annual contributions and ensuring Kids Club access to any school facilities funded with city contributions.
The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
