Coats board approves construction observation contract, $3,000 concrete addendum and high-density option for townhomes

During its Sept. 12 meeting the Town of Coats Board of Commissioners approved three items related to construction and development oversight.

First, the board approved a $3,000 addition to a concrete contract to meet Harnett Central Permitting inspection standards for rebar and 16-inch turn-downs; staff said the additional cost was not the contractor’s fault. The motion was made by Commissioner Kelvin Gilbert and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Marc Powell.

Second, the board approved a Construction Observation Services Contract intended to confirm proper installation of streets, sidewalks, stormwater controls, waterlines and retaining walls in new developments. Commissioner Jerry Beasley emphasized the need for oversight; the contract approval was made contingent on review by the town attorney and passed unanimously.

Third, the board approved the high-density option for the Country Village Townhomes project. Town Manager Nick Holcomb said the development measured 47.6% impervious, under the 70% maximum; the board required a performance bond before the preconstruction meeting. The motion to approve the high-density option was made by Commissioner Shirley Allen and seconded by Commissioner Kelvin Gilbert.

Why it matters: the actions set conditions for quality control on private development work, clarify a developer’s allowed impervious surface level, and resolve a short-term contractor-pay issue to keep projects moving.

Next steps: the town attorney will complete a contract review before the observation contract is finalized, and staff will require a performance bond for Country Village Townhomes prior to preconstruction.