At its May 6 workshop the Board of Mayor and Aldermen reviewed a lengthy consent agenda that included several recommended contract awards, equipment purchases and emergency repairs.

Staff recommended awarding the sewer pump station solids removal contract to TPM Incorporated and recommended Reynolds Fence and Guardrail for guardrail repair and replacement work. Arrow Exterminators was listed as the low bidder for pest control services. Several cooperative contract purchases were included: a HGAC contract purchase for fire department personal protective equipment and a Sourcewell contract purchase for a Hustler mower for parks/maintenance staff. Staff also presented a GSA contract for copier leases across multiple departments.

Two pre‑purchases were discussed: a sign machine for the street department at a cost “just under $15,000,” which requires Board approval because it is not currently budgeted, and fabrication services for a new fire training site, described as a $24,000 purchase for materials and services that include windows, door frames, roof decking and upper‑floor handrails on the training structure near Mason and Bain.

Staff described two emergency items: change orders for a library fire‑suppression system replacement (detailed change‑order amounts were provided in the packet) and emergency paving on Harmony Lane after a water‑line break. The Harmony Lane repair was described as “just under $30,000,” to be funded from the Water Department, which staff said currently had about $35,000 available for the work.

The board also reviewed the annual audit contract recommendation with Blankenship CPA Group PLLC for the FY2024–25 audit, which staff said totals $46,500.

Ending: Items on the consent agenda were advanced for approval; board members had routine clarifying questions but no extended debate was recorded.