Council approves minutes, purchases and contracts; supports Tri-Share childcare pilot

At the meeting’s routine business and new-business segments, the Hardeeville City Council approved multiple administrative items and resolutions.

Minutes: The council approved the June 22, 2026 regular meeting minutes by motion and voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Street sweeper: Staff presented a resolution to purchase a reconditioned Sentinel street sweeper (quoted at about $128,000) from CIP funds, citing an expected payback horizon of roughly four years compared with ongoing contractor costs. Council asked about hours (quoted at 192 hours for the machine on offer), expected life cycle and available warranties; staff said the reconditioning includes replaced mechanicals and that vendor training and limited reconditioning guarantees apply. Council moved and approved the resolution.

102 Main Street renovation: Staff recommended awarding the renovation contract for 102 Main Street — to house the city communications/media team and include a studio and podcast room — to Golden Line Construction and Remodeling, with a not-to-exceed contract value of $623,000 and $688,000 budgeted for FY26. Staff described a roughly four-month construction schedule (notice to proceed targeted in August) and said most existing FF&E will be reused but some new studio equipment will be required. Council approved the contract by motion.

Tri-Share childcare pilot: Council approved a resolution supporting a regional Tri-Share pilot that would split childcare costs across employer, employee and government partners and asked the council to set aside $18,000 as a placeholder contribution (no immediate spending). The plan’s administration and matching funds remain under development with regional partners and the United Way; staff said participating jurisdictions would direct local allocations to facilities in their jurisdictions and hoped for foundation matches.

Each of the above actions was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote as recorded during the meeting. Council also approved other routine items and closed the meeting.