City Council

Page The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday, September 26, 2016at 7:00 p.m. Those present were MayorChris Younger, Alderpersons Ray Carroll, Richard Reed, Ryan Shanklin, Robert Johnson, Belinda Oliver, Tom Mikkelsen, and Judy Baker. The CityAttorney was present. Motion made byRyan Shanklin, seconded by RobertJohnson to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2016 regular meeting. Motion carried with all ayes. Visitors Melvin Hall of 232 Yorkville St. asked the board forassistance with reducing the speed on Yorkville Stand with getting a culvert installed. TDOT will have to need to be involved with both requests. The City Recorder will contact TDOT. Mayor's Report Mayor Younger reported that the Trunk or Treat is scheduled for October31 from 6-8 PM. He asked the board to approve this event. Motion made byRay Carroll, seconded byTom Mikkelsen to approve Trunk or Treat. Motion carried with all ayes. Department Reports Fire Chief Roger Worrell commended the firemen who helped with wiring on the new rescue truckas well as the county trusties who assisted and also waxed the truck. Worrell asked the board to approve hiring Samuel Hill as a fireman. Hill will be available duringthe day. Motion made by Ryan Shanklin, seconded by Ray Carroll to hire Hill as a volunteer fireman. Motion carried with all ayes. Police Chief Brad Lindsey reported that the part time car donated bythe Gibson County Sheriff's Departmentis now inservice. Alderman Tom Mikkelsen asked about the status of the radios; Chief Lindsey saidthere are still problems and intermittent issues, but that the service is much better than it was previously. Alderperson Judy Bakerasked if a situation like that which arose with Patrolman Webb several weeks ago could re-occur; Chief Lindsey said that it could. Alderman Baker said, "[These issues] effect every departmentinthe city and all the citizens. All we can do is continually complain to the service providers." Chief Lindsey said that Area Wide Communications has begun contacting eachdepartment when a problem arises. StreetSupervisor Steven Tucker said that the new meter has been installed at the Dyer Station Building on East College. The City Recorder said that the same individual who will farm at the landfill would like to farm behind the wastewater plant. Motion made byRay Carroll, seconded by Robert Johnson to allow Josh Sample to farm behindthe wastewater plant. Motion carried with Carroll, Shanklin, Johnson, Oliver, Mikkelsen and Baker voting aye; Richard Reed abstained. Monthly financial reports had been distributed in Aldermen's Packets. Water Superintendent Randy Gregory said the parts for repair to the mixer in the settlement tank have arrived. Some shafts will require press work. The parts cost approximately $850.00; much less than anticipated. Committee Reports Parks Committee Chair Belinda Oliver asked aboutthe statusofthe basketball goals. Steven Tucker said the goals are ready, but have not been installed yet. New Business Motion made by Richard Reed, seconded by Ryan Shanklin to approve an additional $215.56 to Madden & Associates for the new rescuetruck.Chief Worrell said a credit should be posted soon, so the finance department might wish to wait before paying the bill. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to pay the accounts. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ryan Shanklin, seconded by Richard Reed to adjourn. Motion carried with all ayes. Chris Younger, Mayor Nathan Reed, City Recorder