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Oxford approves multiple plats, contracts and project change orders; board authorizes event and construction items
Summary
The board approved a 75-foot ladder truck purchase, plats for Colonnade Crossing and Oxford Farm subdivisions, contracts for an ice rink and orthopedic facility renovation, multiple change orders including a $27,340 security addition and final SR7 adjustments, and authorized appraisals for a 50x50 easement for Howell Loop lift station.
The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a batch of routine but consequential items during its Sept. 16 meeting, including equipment purchases, land plats, event contracts and multiple construction change orders and project adjustments.
Major outcomes approved by the board included a purchase order for a 75‑foot ladder truck for the Oxford Fire Department for $1,353,877 and execution of a contract with Industrial Freego USA Inc. for a temporary ice-skating rink at Holly Jolly Holidays reported at $669,500. The board approved the sole bid for general liability insurance for the city transit system at $589,409 after staff (Donna Zampella) said the broker supplied the only bid and the cost is similar to recent years.
On land-use matters the board approved final plats for Colonnade Crossing Subdivision Phase 5 and Oxford Farm Subdivision Phase 13, each presented by planning staff (James) with conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. The board also approved a professional services contract for an interior renovation at the Oxford Orthopedic indoor practice facility and authorized staff to advertise for FY2025-26 police vehicle bids.
Several construction adjustments were approved: a $27,340.40 additional cost for wiring and four access controls on the OPC Activity Center campus camera system; a small generator‑rental extension for the College Hill Lift Station (reported as roughly $20,000 additional cost); and final quantity adjustments for the State Road 7 water and sewer relocations (a $10,186 net increase on a water item and a $124,000 decrease on a sewer item). The board also authorized night work for the South Lamar pedestrian improvements project and approved closing a segment of Varner Loop in advance of intersection reconstruction.
The board authorized staff to seek two appraisals for a roughly 50‑by‑50‑foot easement needed to upgrade the Howell Loop lift station and approved the mayor signing construction contracts approved by prior low bids. Motions on the consent and regular agendas were moved, seconded and approved with no recorded opposition in the meeting record. The board concluded the public portion of the meeting by moving to consider an executive session.
