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Piperton Board Approves Audit Contract, Accepts Fire Grant, Amends Fence and Sign Rules; Forms Paving Committee
Summary
The Board approved a switch to ATA, P.C. for the FY2026 audit, accepted a roughly $10,000 rescue equipment grant for the fire department, adopted Ordinance No. 418-26 updating fence and sign rules, and agreed to form a technical paving committee after pressure-paving problems in subdivisions.
At its April 21 meeting the Piperton Board of Mayor and Commissioners approved several administrative and ordinance items, including a new auditor contract, acceptance of a fire-equipment grant, and zoning text amendments affecting fences and sign area.
Staff recommended contracting with ATA, P.C. for the FY2026 financial and compliance audit; City Manager Steve Steinbach said staff had worked with the firm and recommended approval. Commissioner Ronnie Gross moved, Commissioner Joel Townsend seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Fire Chief Reed Bullock said the department was awarded a rescue squad grant "just over $10,000" to buy hardware and rope to update equipment; the Board voted to accept the grant.
The Board also approved Ordinance No. 418-26 on second reading to amend Article 3.13 (fences) and Article 8.12 (maximum cumulative sign area per zone lot). City Planner Brett Morgan said Planning Commission recommended that front-yard fence height could be increased to 60 inches (five feet) for lots of at least five acres where necessary for livestock and subject to Planning Commission approval and covenants. The ordinance also raises allowed signage for residential lots under five acres from two square feet to six square feet.
Mayor Henry Coats said pressure paving installed in several subdivisions did not perform as expected; the Board will form a technical paving committee with citizen volunteers from affected neighborhoods to review corrective options and bring expert advice. Public Works Director Richard Mills said core drilling found that several subdivision roads lack an appropriate base, adding complexity to repairs. Mills also told the Board he will budget for a culvert replacement in front of a resident’s house and will coordinate on timing given limited staff and other priorities.
Other routine business included approving monthly departmental reports and confirming the call for the November municipal election for two commissioner seats. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
