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Blythewood council reviews finances, Manor facade bids and approves board-size ordinances
Summary
Council reviewed February financials (MTD revenues $285,608.71; MTD expenses $374,383.29), heard that Town Hall environmental testing found two elevated but non-dangerous areas, was briefed on Manor project bids with Modern Turf recommended, and approved ordinances reducing membership on several boards by unanimous consent.
The Blythewood Town Council reviewed routine staff reports and took several actions April 27, including approving ordinance readings to reduce membership on multiple town boards.
Interim Town Manager Ed Driggers delivered the February financial report in the absence of Finance Director Jennifer Edwards: month-to-date total revenues $285,608.71 and total expenses $374,383.29; year-to-date revenues $3,993,050.00 and expenses $2,830,744.87.
Driggers reported that an environmental assessment of Town Hall was completed after mold and mildew concerns; testing identified two areas with elevated readings but not at levels considered dangerous. Some remediation work will be necessary and the town will return with recommendations.
On procurement and capital projects, Driggers said several projects were put out for bid under the town-manager procurement process. Council received an update on facade work bids for The Manor: four bids were received, ranging approximately from $25,350 to $38,000. The recommended contractor, Modern Turf, was not the lowest bid but offered the lowest cost per square foot and included more installation work than competitors.
Council also discussed upcoming scheduling: a special called meeting was announced for the coming Wednesday where Will Lowder will present a completed financial-improvement study for The Manor with recommendations for implementation.
On an ordinance matter, Councilman R. McKenrick moved to approve Second Reading of Ordinances 2026.002, 2026.003 and 2026.004—amendments that would reduce membership and address appointments for the Board of Architectural Review, Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Commission. The motion passed by unanimous consent, 5-0, according to the minutes.
