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Council appoints Ross Law Firm as city attorney and advances several contracts and public‑works items
Summary
The council approved Ross Law Firm as city attorney, renewed a contract with Vance Company, awarded a battery bid for a substation, approved drafting a TVA letter for library repairs and authorized several public‑works items including signage and right‑of‑way clearing advertisements.
At the Oct. 7 meeting council members approved a slate of administrative and procurement actions, including the appointment of Ross Law Firm as the city attorney and several project and contract authorizations.
Council voted to appoint Ross Law Firm (Steven Ross and Scott Ross) as the city's attorney and authorized the firm to begin work immediately. The mayor introduced the recommendation after a work session and the motion passed by voice vote.
Council approved a renewal/continuation of contract services with Vance Company after members praised its monthly reconciliation service and general support. The city also accepted the lowest bid for replacement batteries for a ring substation from HBV Sales Company at $34,008.77.
Council authorized the mayor to solicit interest‑rate quotes for a $100,000 certificate of deposit maturing Oct. 10, 2025, and authorized the electric department to advertise for right‑of‑way clearing in the Lincoln area. The council also directed staff to draft a letter to the Tennessee Valley Authority requesting improvements and cost estimates for library repairs; staff will also pursue possible legislative earmarks for renovation funding.
Personnel action: council approved transferring Brian Griggs to a service‑truck position on a six‑month trial at $27.34 (hourly) with a planned increase to $30.58 after a successful trial period.
All motions described above were approved by voice vote in the transcript; specific roll‑call tallies were not recorded.
