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Ridgetop board unanimously adopts gas-fee amendment, approves pensions study and culvert contract
Summary
The Ridgetop Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Feb. 17 approved Ordinance 2026-101 modifying the city’s natural-gas infrastructure fee, authorized an actuarial study for participation in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, and awarded a $14,495 culvert replacement contract to Cedar Ridge Services.
The Ridgetop Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Feb. 17, 2026, and unanimously approved several measures including an amendment to the city’s natural gas infrastructure fee, authorization of an actuarial study for the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS), and a $14,495 contract for a culvert replacement on Maplewood Drive.
The meeting opened at 6:30 p.m.; Mayor Tim Shaw led the pledge and the board approved minutes from Jan. 20 and Feb. 5. Regarding utilities, Mayor Shaw reported gas and sewer crews completed routine work and inspections following recent weather, and he thanked staff for storm response efforts.
In formal business, the board accepted Ordinance 2026-101 (an amendment to Ordinance 2019-103 modifying the city’s Natural Gas Infrastructure Fee System). Alderman Senft moved to adopt the ordinance and Alderman Gregory seconded; the motion carried with all members voting aye.
The board also adopted Resolution 26-02 to appropriate funds for an actuarial study to evaluate costs of participating in TCRS pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Title 8, Chapter 34–37. Alderman Senft moved the resolution; Alderman Gregory seconded and the resolution passed unanimously.
On procurement, the board accepted a bid from Cedar Ridge Services for $14,495 to replace the culvert on Maplewood Drive. Alderman Gregory made the motion and Alderman Senft seconded; the vote was unanimous.
Other actions included unanimous approval to submit a State CDBG application for a fire truck (Resolution 26-01), adoption of Ordinance 2026-102 to add a reserved public-comment period to the board’s order of business, and a motion to table the bid advertisement for paving East End Road pending further consideration. Alderman Senft moved to table Alderman Martin’s separate prepared items for 30 days at her request; that motion also carried.
The board adjourned after completing the agenda. The city will present further details on several items — including grant applications and any required procurement steps — at future meetings.
