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Spring City commissioners approve $52,000 in pothole repairs, accept $111,265 firefighter grant and advance personnel manual on first reading
Summary
At its Feb. 5, 2026 regular meeting, the Spring City Mayor and Board of Commissioners unanimously approved multiple measures: $52,000 in pothole repairs under the J.B. Asphalt contract, authorization to accept a $111,265.39 volunteer firefighter grant, submission of a BUILD grant application for the U.S. Highway 27 Multimodal Connector Project, a utility customer payment plan, and the first reading of a town personnel manual ordinance.
SPRING CITY — The Spring City Mayor and Board of Commissioners met on Feb. 5, 2026 and unanimously approved a series of routine and grant‑related measures, including repairs to local streets, acceptance of a federal grant for volunteer firefighter equipment and training, and the first reading of the town’s personnel manual.
Mayor Leon Locke presided over the meeting at Spring City Town Hall. In roll call recorded by City Recorder Brenda Dodson, all five commissioners — Vice‑Mayor Jody Bauer, Commissioner Reba Murphy, Commissioner Thomas Beaver and Commissioner Kevin Jenkins — were present.
The board first approved the minutes of its Jan. 8, 2026 regular meeting. Commissioner Reba Murphy moved to approve the minutes and Commissioner Thomas Beaver seconded; the motion passed with all five voting Aye.
The commission then approved Resolution 2026‑08 to fund pothole repairs on Piccadilly Avenue and West Jackson Avenue under the existing pothole repair contract with J.B. Asphalt Paving for $52,000. The motion to approve was made by Commissioner Reba Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Thomas Beaver; the tally recorded each commissioner voting Aye.
Vice‑Mayor Jody Bauer moved, and Commissioner Thomas Beaver seconded, Resolution 2026‑09 authorizing the Rhea County Highway Department to use the town brush burn site for winter storm cleanup. The motion carried unanimously.
On a separate vote the board approved Resolution 2026‑10, authorizing the mayor to sign documents to accept the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant (Solicitation 33501‑262521) in the amount of $111,265.39. Vice‑Mayor Bauer made the motion; Commissioner Beaver seconded and the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Kevin Jenkins moved and Commissioner Beaver seconded to authorize submission of a BUILD grant application for the U.S. Highway 27 Multimodal Connector Project (Resolution 2026‑11); that authorization also passed unanimously.
The commission approved a proposed payment plan for a utility customer who experienced a water leak. Under the approved plan the customer’s repayment period was extended to June 30, 2026 and $336.05 will be added to her monthly utility bill. Commissioner Kevin Jenkins moved and Commissioner Thomas Beaver seconded; the motion carried.
The board advanced Ordinance O‑2026‑1 on first reading, a measure to adopt the Town of Spring City Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual. Vice‑Mayor Jody Bauer moved for the first reading and Commissioner Thomas Beaver seconded; the motion passed with all five commissioners recorded as Aye. The ordinance was recorded as a first reading only; further action will be required for final adoption.
Votes at a glance: Resolution 2026‑08 (pothole repairs) — motion by Commissioner Reba Murphy, second by Commissioner Thomas Beaver; vote 5–0, approved. Resolution 2026‑09 (brush burn site use) — motion by Vice‑Mayor Jody Bauer, second by Commissioner Thomas Beaver; vote 5–0, approved. Resolution 2026‑10 (volunteer firefighter grant acceptance, $111,265.39) — motion by Vice‑Mayor Jody Bauer, second by Commissioner Thomas Beaver; vote 5–0, approved. Resolution 2026‑11 (BUILD grant application) — motion by Commissioner Kevin Jenkins, second by Commissioner Thomas Beaver; vote 5–0, approved. Ordinance O‑2026‑1 (personnel manual) — first reading; motion by Vice‑Mayor Jody Bauer, second by Commissioner Thomas Beaver; vote 5–0 to advance.
The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn by Commissioner Reba Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Kevin Jenkins; the board adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Note on transcript: the official minutes provided include a duplicate segment (SEG 003) that repeats earlier motions and contains an inconsistent attestation date and a typographical error in the city recorder’s name; those appear to be clerical issues in the transcript rather than additional actions.
