City Council

Page The City of Dyer Board ofMayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday, October 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Ray Carroll, Richard Reed, Ryan Shanklin, Robert Johnson, Michael Barron, Belinda Oliver, and Tom Mikkelsen. The City Attorney was present. Motion made by Ryan Shanklin, seconded by Robert Johnson to approve the minutes ofthe September 26, 2016 regular meeting. Motion carried with all ayes. Mayor's Report The City Attorney opened bids for the purchase ofa used truck chassis and remount ofthe existing fire tanker. One bid was received from Custom Ag Services for $51,000.00. Motion made by Richard Reed, seconded by Ray Carroll to accept the bid. Mayor Younger asked ifsomeone would inspect the vehicle; Fire Chief Roger Worrell said the vehicle falls within thespecification and thatthis individual had provided similar services to the Madison County Fire Department. Alderman Ray Carroll asked if a warranty is included; a warranty is not included. The proposed vehicle is a 2009 with 210,000 miles on it; some members had concerns about the high mileage. The city's existing tanker was purchased new in 1987 or 1988 and has only13,000 miles. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Ryan Shanklin to authorize the purchase of a used truck chassis and remounting ofthe existing tankfrom Custom Ag Services at a costnotto exceed $51,000.00. Motion carried with Carroll, Reed, Shanklin, Johnson, Barron, and Mikkelsen votingaye; Belinda Oliver voted no. Mayor Younger announced that the free bulk pickup will be November 30. Mayor Younger recognized Bryan Cathey, Thomas O'Daniel, and Corey Kesterson from the Dyer Fire Department and Captain Knott Bailey from the Dyer Police Department with certificates of special appreciation for their actions on October 1stwhen they responded to a call for medical assistance. Department Reports The City Recorder reported thatthe Gibson County Health Council had contributed $500.00 for healthy programming and activities in Dyer. Committee Reports Finance, Administration, and Personnel Committee Chair Ray Carroll asked for a committee meeting on Monday, October 17, at 6:00 PM. Unfinished Business Alderman Ray Carroll asked if the police department radio communications difficulties were any closer to being resolved. County Fire Chief, Bryan Cathey, who is a member of the Emergency Communications Board was in attendance and said there had been great improvements in the system. The Kenton equipment is in place, but is not yeton line. Cathey said that after all modifications are complete, any trouble would beaddressed individually, "They'll [Area Wide Communications, the radio vendor] will come see ifit was me, my radio, or the system and tryto narrow down the problem to make itas much ofa perfect system as itcan be." Dyer Police Captain Knott Bailey confirmed that communications are much improved. Chief Catheysaid the older analogsystem will remain in serviceand maintained for both backup and interoperability purposes. He said the Emergency Communications District board will meet on Monday at 6:00. New Business Mayor Younger announced that long-time part-time police officer Joe Westmoreland has resigned. Motion made by Ryan Shanklin, seconded by Ray Carroll to accept Westmoreland's resignation. 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 Michael Barron, seconded by Richard Reed to adjourn. Motion carried with all ayes. Chris Younger, Mayoj>/ / f Natnan Reed; city Recorder