City Council

Page The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday, September 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Ray Carroll, Richard Reed, Robert Johnson, Michael Barron, Belinda Oliver, Tom Mikkelsen, and Judy Baker. The City Attorney was present. Motion made by Richard Reed, seconded by Ray Carroll to approve the minutes of the August 22, 2016 regular meeting. Motion carried with Carroll, Reed, Johnson, Barron, Oliver, and Mikkelsen voting aye; Baker abstained. Mayor's Report Mayor Younger reported that the City will begin spraying for mosquitos on Wednesday afternoons. Eddie Watkins, from Rutherford, has a license and will be operate the equipment. The Town of Rutherford has graciously offered to assist Dyer with the spraying. Mayor Younger wanted to make certain the Board of Aldermen had no objections; none were raised. Mayor Younger said that a drainage consultant from MTAS would be visiting soon to look at a handful of drainage location. Mayor Younger reported that he and the City Recorder visited Nashville on Thursday, September 8, where they attended a seminar on retail recruitment, had lunch with a staff member from the Office of State and Local Finance, visited with administrators at the Department of Economic and Community where they discussed grant programs and rural broadband, met with staff members in the Comptroller's office and the Secretary of State's office, dropped by the Governor's office, and later had a telephone conversation with Secretary of State Tre Hargett. Younger said the training was useful and the meetings were productive. Mayor Younger asked the board to approve an agreement with NIC to process credit cards. He asked the City Recorder to expound further. The system will permit credit card payments at the customer service windows as well as online. The fees are $1.00 per transaction plus 3%. There is no cost to the city. Online payments will also be available through a customized web portal. Initially, utility bill payments will be accepted, but all types will be accepted eventually. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Robert Johnson to approve the agreement with NCI for credit card processing. Motion carried with all ayes. Mayor Younger asked the Board if there were any objections to his looking at a possible building for use as a larger community center or activities building. The Board had no objections. Department Reports Fire Chief Roger Worrell asked the board for permission to distribute specifications and solicit bids for replacing the chassis for the tanker. Motion made by Judy Baker, seconded by Ray Carroll to solicit bids for a replacement chassis for the tanker. Motion carried with all ayes. Police ChiefBrad Lindsey asked the board to approve an additional $500 for the completion of striping on the patrol car which was donated by the Gibson County Sheriff's Department. The estimate was for a smaller vehicle. Motion made by Judy Baker, seconded by Michael Barronto approve an additional $500 for the striping. Motion carried with all ayes. Visitors Without objection, Mayor Younger permitted Kevin Stallings to speak. Stallings had arrived late to the meeting. Stallings reported that he was almost struck by a high speed vehicle on PeckSwitch Cove. Stallings asked if speedbumps might be installed; Mayor Younger said that insurance regulations prevent the cityfrom installing speedbumps. Chief Lindsey asked Stallings for a description of the vehicle and said they would increase patrols and monitoring in the neighborhood. Department Reports (continued) The City Recorder presented pricing for security camerasfor the street department and other areas as had been requested. Wireless cameras with cloud recording are available for $749.99 that includes 4 cameras. Motion made  Page by Tom Mikkelsen, seconded by Michael Barron to purchase the cameras a price not to exceed $1,000.00 (including shipping). Motion carried with all ayes. Water Superintendent Randy Gregory reported that a gear box at the water plant has gone down. He's unsure what's wrong with it, but would like to rebuild it. Based on pricing he's gathered, the "worst case" should cost no more than $1,500.00. Motion made by Judy Baker, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to approve up to $1,500.00 for gearbox repair at the water plant. Motion carried with all ayes. Wastewater Superintendent William Caton asked the board to approve the purchase of a barrel of polymer for $697.50. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Robert Johnson to approve the purchase. Motion carried with all ayes. Committee Reports Finance, Administration, and Personnel Committee Chair Ray Carroll asked for a committee meeting on Thursday night at 6:00. Mayor Younger said there would be a long-rang planning committee meeting following that meeting. New Business Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Robert Johnson to approve PO 7937 to ADC for $1,585.64 for Water & Wastewater Chemicals. Motion carried with all ayes. Mayor Younger announced that Ricky Joe Barron had submitted his resignation from the Industrial Board. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Ray Carroll to accept Barron's resignation. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Judy Baker to pay the accounts. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Ray Carroll to adjourn. Motion carried with all ayes. Chris Younger, Mayor Nathan Reed, City Recorder