A formal reading of the proclamation for United States Constitution Week was held, preceded by a short presentation given by DAR representative Bonnie Raff in full period dress.
The board was presented with a revised franchise agreement and rate structure with Pafford Medical Services for emergency medical services in this jurisdiction. City Manager JR Wilson said he wanted citizens to know this is not a service the city pays for, but legislation requires cities and counties to approve their selected service providers’ rates. After Pafford CEO Jamie Gresham gave a short presentation of rates, operating costs, etc., the board approved the franchise agreement and rate structure.
Wilson requested city authority to accept an Airport Improvement Program grant of $775,801 from the FAA for the Airport RSA (Runway Safety Area) Project that was discussed back in April. The board approved, and Wilson said they could now move forward on the bids.
Hope Police Department requested the early purchase of a police vehicle, stating that availability of these vehicles for next year is uncertain. The request also includes prices for emergency equipment, graphics, an in-car camera system, a mobile data system, etc. to accompany the vehicle. Chief Kim Tomlin requested the board to waive competitive bidding in order to purchase the vehicle as soon as possible. The board authorized the waive bid ordinance and approved the purchase of the vehicle.
In his City Manager’s report, Wilson said phase one of the airport's fuel system repair is complete, and phase two will be underway in a month or two. He also said airport security fencing has been erected. Wilson then reported that he looked into the collapsing sidewalk near the Clinton Museum and Klipsch Museum Visiting Center, as requested from Mayor Don Still, and said it’s repairable but he thinks they should finish that whole sidewalk from Pine to Hervey. This led to a brief discussion about other sidewalks in town that might need repairs as well, and all agreed to table the issue.
A citizen asked the board to look into city codes regarding livestock inside the city limits because a resident with horses moved into her neighborhood recently. Wilson said he would investigate the issue and get back with her.
The full meeting can be watched below or at the SWARK.Today YouTube Channel.
