City Council

Page 59 The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday, July 24, 2017 at 7:09 PM. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Ray Carroll, Richard Reed, Robert Johnson, Tom Mikkelsen, and Jennifer Hughey. The City Attorney was present. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen, to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2017 regular meeting. Motion carried with all ayes. Mayor's Report Mayor Younger reported that the pothole paving bids had been solicited and the job should be awarded at the next regular meeting. Department Reports Public Works Supervisor William Caton reported that the culvert on College Street possibly needing repair is 234 feet long from the street to the intermediate catch basin. A replacement plastic/poly culvert is approximately $21.74 per foot. The City Recorder is in contact with the city's engineers for other possible options. Caton also reported that the F450 Dump Truck had been in for repairs at J&B motors. Finally, he reported that the replacement sidewalk had been poured on East College Street. The City Recorder said that the June 2017 financial report was at the member's seats. Water Superintendent Randy Gregory said that the plan to replace the doors at the Industrial Park pump house was ongoing; he had received communication from the door manufacturer that the doors had been sent to manufacturing. Wastewater Superintendent William Caton asked the board to approve the purchase of a load of white sand for use in rehabilitating the drying beds at the wastewater treatment plant. The old sand would be dug out and disposed of properly. Motion made by Richard Reed, seconded by Ray Carroll to authorize the purchase of a load of white sand for $400.00. Motion carried with all ayes. Committee Reports Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to appoint Fred Ivie fill the unexpired term of Alderman Ryan Shanklin. Motion carried with all ayes. Street, Maintenance, Water & Sewer Committee Chair Tom Mikkelsen asked about the progress at the former city landfill. The dumpsters are being filled as soon as they're delivered; there is still substantial work to be done. Mikkelsen also asked about the disposal of surplus vehicles; one has been sold, the surplus tanker is listed and the auction will close soon, and the police car has yet to be listed as the mileage is still being researched. Unfinished Business The Board took up the motion, previously postponed, to establish a truck route. Motion made by Richard Reed, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to postpone consideration of the proposed truck route indefinitely. Motion carried with all ayes. Street, Maintenance, Water & Sewer Committee Chair Tom Mikkelsen asked about the status of the ambulance station in industrial park. The EMS had an inspector in the building; they discovered some mold and some unfinished work. The contractor will complete the work. The City Recorder suggested that a lease or agreement for use and responsibilities at the building might be appropriate going forward. Motion made by Robert Johnson, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to approve payment of up to $25,000.00 to Absolute Construction for repair at the ambulance station. The city's out of pocket expense should be the $1,000.00 deductible. Motion carried with all ayes.  Page 60 New Business i Motion made by Robert Johnson, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to approve PO 2859 to Alford's Tire for $1,719.20 for firetruck tires. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Robert Johnson to approve an additional $390.56 to Madden for Police Car Outfitting, the total of the work being $4,636.56. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Robert Johnson to pass on its first reading Ordinance 2017-248, An Ordinance to Amend Title 16 of the Dyer Municipal Code to prohibit disposal of grass clippings and other debris in streets, sidewalks, or alleys. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Robert Johnson, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to adopt Resolution 2017-277, A Resolution Authority the City of Dyer to Participate in The Pool's "Safety Partner" Matching Grant Program for the benefit of the Dyer Fire Department. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Robert Johnson, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to approve PO 8261 to Finishline Autobody II for $2,398.07 repairs to a police vehicle; insurance reimbursed. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Robert Johnson to award the CDBG Grant Project Bid to SDT Contractor for $218,115.00. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Robert Johnson to approve PO 2863 to CTS Communications for $1,800.00 for 4 Fire Department Radios. Motion carried with all ayes. Alderman Tom Mikkelsen asked about the performance of the police radio system. Assistant Chief Rodney Wilkins said the system is performing better. Alderman Jennifer Hughey asked if the City would be spraying for mosquitos. Mayor Younger said that he had been in contact with Rutherford and that arrangements would be made. He asked the City Recorder to publish notice in the Tri-City that fogging would begin soon on designated days. Motion made by Richard Reed, seconded by Ray Carroll to pay the accounts. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Richard Reed to adjourn. Motion carried with all ayes. Chris Younger, Jvlayo Nathan Reed, City Recorder