Canton approves multiple culvert contracts and CDBG administration agreement

The Canton Town Board unanimously approved three contract actions and a grant-administration agreement at its May 23 special called meeting.

Interim Manager Stinnett presented McGill’s recommendation to award the Skyline Drive, Rhoda Street and Meadowbrook culvert package to Hyatt Pipeline LLC; Alderwoman Proctor moved to accept the bid award, Alderwoman Mull seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Later the board accepted the Charles Street Culvert Project bid award to Hyatt Pipeline LLC on a motion by Alderwoman Mull, seconded by Alderman Shephard, which also passed unanimously.

The board also approved a Southwestern Commission technical service contract to administer the town’s CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Program grant for a fee of $20,000. Alderman Hamlett moved to approve the contract, Alderwoman Mull seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

During discussion Interim Manager Stinnett noted the projects were recommended by the town’s consultant (McGill) and presented the formal bid-award paperwork; no amendments to the bid recommendations were proposed during the meeting.

Votes at a glance

• Skyline/Rhoda/Meadowbrook culvert package (award to Hyatt Pipeline LLC): Moved by Alderwoman Proctor; seconded by Alderwoman Mull; outcome: approved unanimously.

• Charles Street Culvert Project (award to Hyatt Pipeline LLC): Moved by Alderwoman Mull; seconded by Alderman Shephard; outcome: approved unanimously.

• Southwestern Commission technical services contract for CDBG administration ($20,000): Moved by Alderman Hamlett; seconded by Alderwoman Mull; outcome: approved unanimously.

The meeting record shows motions were put, seconded and approved without recorded dissent; the board did not condition or amend the award motions during the session.