Public Works Committee - June 2, 2026

The Public Works Committee meeting of RCTV held on June 2, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The Solid Waste Director requested committee permission to apply for a $100,000 grant from TDEC, requiring a 50/50 match, to purchase two new compactors for the Lebanon site; the motion to approve the grant application passed unanimously. The committee also approved an agreement with the Department of Transportation regarding the I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project, ensuring no county costs or interference with the project. Additionally, the Highway Department presented a recommendation from the Sheriff's Department concerning Daddy Green Road, which was approved. The Building Codes Department discussed potential changes to electrical inspections, including the possibility of hiring or training inspectors in-house to improve oversight, though no immediate procurement action was taken. Other agenda items included zoning and planning reports, but no direct procurement decisions were made on those. Overall, the meeting focused on grant applications, interagency agreements, and departmental updates with some procurement implications.