City Council

Page 71 The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday, August 28, 2017 at 7:00 PM. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Ray Carroll, Richard Reed, Fred Ivie, Robert Johnson Michael Barron, Craig Blackburn, Tom Mikkelsen, and Jennifer Hughey. The City Attorney was present. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Jennifer Hughey, to approve the minutes of the August 14, 2017 regular meeting. Motion carried with Carroll, Reed, Ivie, Barron, Blackburn, Mikkelsen, and Hughey voting aye; Robert Johnson abstained. Mayor's Report Mayor Younger asked about the 2355 Tractor repair. William Caton said that Mr. Flowers was supposed to be working on it, but that he (Flowers) had been ill. Mayor Younger reminded the board about the September 10 retirement reception or Chief Roger Worrell, as well as the Community Fun Day on September 16. Mayor Younger scheduled a committee meeting to discuss the Fun Day on September 7 at 6:00 PM. Department Reports Dyer Fire Chief Ryan Shanklin reported that the rescue truck should be back in service on Tuesday. The Tanker is in Union City being worked on. Street Supervisor William Caton said the 450 Dump Truck was still being repaired. The 550 truck is giving similar trouble. The City Recorder said that financial reports were at the member's seats. Water Superintendent Randy Gregory said the doors donated by Ceco had been installed. He asked that a Thank You message be sent. Wastewater Superintendent William Caton said the asphalt millings should be delivered Friday. Caton also praised Tyler Landrum and Richard Pugh for their wisdom in covering the city park and the athletic fields behind the school when they were fogging for mosquitos. Committee Reports Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Fred Ivie to hire Bradley Skinner as a public work employee at $12.00 per hour, pending an evaluation of his backhoe skills, with an increase of $0.50 per hour following a satisfactory 90 day evaluation. Motion carried with all ayes. Unfinished Business Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Ray Carroll to pass on its second and final 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. Street, Maintenance, Water & Sewer Committee Chair Tom Mikkelsen asked about what was being done to ameliorate potential flooding at the EMS building at the industrial park. The City Recorder said that the Soil Conservation Office had evaluated the situation and suggested enlarging the culvert beneath the railroad. The City Recorder had contacted the West Tennessee Railroad to see what assistance they might provide. Mikkelsen also said that the sewer department needed to pursue purchasing a truck. Tyler Landrum reported that a state contract on new vehicles might be available in October. Mikkelsen said he preferred new vehicles so as not to throw good many into an old truck. Mayor Younger noted that the depreciation cost is the primary difference between new and used vehicles. Motion made by Tom Mikkelsen, seconded by Ray Carroll to develop specs and solicit bids for a sewer dump truck. Motion carried with all ayes. Mikkelsen asked about the mapping project for water values and sewer lines. There are few projects to wrap up  Page 72 before the mapping can begin. Mikkelsen also discussed having the fire hydrants painted; in the past, Scouts had completed this as part of an Eagle Project. Unfinished Business Mayor Younger suggested that some guidance might be developed on how rate payers can read their water meters as well as identify leak detection flags and flow indication. New Business Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to pass on its first reading Ordinance 2017-249, An Ordinance to Amend Title 15 of the Dyer Municipal Code concerning Medium Speed Vehicles. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to adopt Resolution 2017-228, A Resolution to Bill for Fire Protection and Related Services Rendered by the City of Dyer Fire Department. Motion carried with Carroll, Ivie, Johnson, Barron, Blackburn, Mikkelsen, and Hughey voting aye; Richard Reed abstained. Motion made by Robert Johnson, seconded by Ray Carroll to approve PO 2878 to ADC for $1,208.22 for Water & Wastewater Chemicals. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to adopt the fire department policies and procedures as presented by Chief Shanklin. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Richard Reed, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to pay the accounts. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to adjourn. Motion carried with all ayes. Nathan Reed, City Recorder