Jackrabbit Park Water Line Extension bid let

By Frank Bradley

Sentinel writer

E.F. Truitt Construction Co., Inc. came in as low bidder on extending the water line to Jackrabbit campground in North Carolina. The Hiawassee City Council authorized the Mayor, City Clerk, City Manager and Project Engineer to contract with the low bidder on behalf of the City and execute all appropriate documents relating to the project.

Truitt’s bid price was $54,578 about $2,000 under the next lowest bidder.

Rick Stancil said he expects they will break ground on the project in 30 days.

The council approved a letter to Commissioner Kendall sporting SPLOST and agreement regarding the use of funds there for the Hiawassee Sewer Plant Improvements and Expansion. The cost for that project is projected at $1.8 million of which $1.35 million will be forthcoming in federal grants if the county moves immediately on it. The county would be funding $ 400,000 to be paid over time with the SPLOSH if county voters approve the tax.

The city would have to match with $50,000 over five years with $10,000 set aside for the first year.

Mayor Mathis and Rick Stancil updated the Council on the recent Comprehensive Plan Hearing held by the County and the Regional Development Center. The Council called for a meeting of its committees to review the County work and add the City’s items and priorities. All city committees will meet jointly from 10 a.m. until noon  on Wednesday, July 28, 2010