Gambier council adopts ordinance awarding $159,839 street resurfacing contract to Small's Asphalt

The Village Council of Gambier on June 29, 2026 adopted Ordinance No. 2026-07 authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into a contract with Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for $159,839.05 to resurface part of Duff Street and install five permanent speed humps on Duff Street, Meadow Lane, S. Acland Street and Wiggin Street.

The ordinance text states public notice was published in the June 13 and June 20 editions of the Mount Vernon News and that bids were publicly opened on June 29; one bid was received. The Village's engineering consultant, Decisive Dynamics LLC, recommended awarding the contract to Small's Asphalt. The ordinance declares the measure an emergency for the immediate preservation of public peace, health and safety and says it becomes effective upon passage and approval by the mayor.

The bid proposal attached to the ordinance breaks the work into line items, including partial- and full-depth asphalt repair, 2,450 square yards of pavement planing, tack coat, intermediate and surface asphalt courses (listed as PG 64-22), maintaining traffic, mobilization, pavement markings, adjustment of existing manholes, five 22-foot speed humps and pavement reinforcing fabric. The informal total bid is stated as $159,839.05.

The ordinance is signed in the text by Mayor Leeman Kessler and attested by Village Fiscal Officer Diane Lay. A separate bid tabulation note records Small's Asphalt as the apparent low bidder and lists in attendance "VA DeCosky, Kayleen Small, VAAst N. Hissong;" it also states the engineer will review and recommend award.

The ordinance and attached proposal specify the scope (resurfacing Duff Street and installing five permanent speed humps) and the contract amount. The transcript does not identify the source of funds for the work, the vote tally on the ordinance or which council member moved or seconded the measure; those details are not specified in the record provided. The ordinance text indicates the contract is to proceed according to the bids and specifications on file in the village office.

The ordinance takes effect upon approval by the mayor as an emergency measure; the record does not list a follow-up date for construction start or completion.