City Council

Page 83 The Cityof Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday, October 9, 2017 at 7:04 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 Richard Reed, seconded by Jennifer Hughey, to approve the minutes of the September 25, 2017 regular meeting. Motion carried with Carroll, Reed, Ivie, Johnson, Blackburn, Mikkelsen, and Hughey voting aye; Michael Barron abstained. Mayor's Report The Mayor reported that two bids had been received for the Water / Sewer Dump Truck. Bids were as follows: • $57,460.00 - Ford - Lonnie Cobb Ford, LLC • $60,380.00-Ram-Homer Skelton Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Michael Barron to accept all bids. Motion carried with all ayes. Mayor Younger asked that further consideration of the truck bids be postponed until later in the meeting. Mayor Younger reported that two estimates had been received for the demolition of the houses on North Main and on North Royal. Wyman Branson proposed $3,500.00; Josh Sample proposed $3,450.00. Mayor Younger reported that Branson had already started the locate process and that he's done acceptable work for the city in the past, and considering the quality of the work, he would suggest choosing Branson since the price difference was so low. Motion made by Richard Reed, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to award the demolition work to Wyman Branson. Motion carried with all ayes. Department Reports The City Recorder reported that tax notices had gone out and that he believed that including envelopes increased the return rate. He also reminded the board to spread the word about tax relief. Water Superintendent Randy Gregory reported that the demo actuator had been installed in the water plant and it was performing very well. He also said the windows were being installed at the water plant. Mayor Younger said that he and Gregory would be participating in a charity golf tournament with TAUD on October 12. Wastewater Superintendent William Caton said that the camera inspection of the sewer line on Lee Street revealed a large offset in the line. A previous point repair appears to have settled. The offset is 4 to 5 inches. Before the line can be lined with the cured in place pipe, the offset must be corrected. SDT Contractors has supplied three estimates ranging from $7,000.00 to $9,550. Caton recommended the lowest estimate which included the use of river sand and the city being responsible for repaving. The Board discussed it at length, and due to concerns about settling and street repair, the board decided to use 57 Rock. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to award the point repair work to SDT for $7,000.00. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to authorize the purchase of up to 3 loads of 57 rock at $575 per load. Motion carried with all ayes. Unfinished Business Mayor Younger reminded the Board that the Trunk or Treat is fast approach. He asked opinions on the hay ride. The board's consensus isthat the hayride was popular and should be continued; the route should be adjusted so that's not too lengthy. Mayor Younger said there will be jumpers, hot dogs, popcorn, candy, etc. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to purchase the F550 Truck from Lonnie Cobb for  Page 84 $57,460.00. Motion carried with all ayes. Mayor Younger reported that a tree on Davis Street on city property needed to be removed. He's going to contact Sowell for an estimate. Motion made by Richard Reed, seconded by Michael Barronto purchase surplus concrete from Wyman Branson for $475.00 for use in ditch lining, etc. Motion carried with all ayes. New Business Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to pay the accounts. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to adjourn. Motion carried with all ayes. Nathan Reed, City Recorder