City Council

Page 47 The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday, June 25, 2018, at 7:02 PM. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Fred Ivie, Robert Johnson, Michael Barron, Craig Blackburn, and Tom Mikkelsen. The City Attorney was present. Motion made by Craig Blackburn, seconded by Fred Ivie to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2018 regular meeting. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Craig Blackburn, seconded by Fred Ivie to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2018 special called meeting. Motion carried with all ayes. Mayor's Report Motion made by Robert Johnson, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to authorize Mayor Younger to hire a seasonal / part-time employee at up to $10.00 per hour. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Robert Johnson, seconded by Fred Ivie to solicit objections to the sale of real property located on North Main Street (047N B015.00) to Holy New Beginnings Ministries for $100.00 pursuant to a resolution authorizing the sale. Motion carried with all ayes. Mayor Younger reminded the board of the opening ceremonies of Dyer Station Celebration on Wednesday at the VFW. Department Reports The City Recorder said that May 2018 financial reports were at the members' seats. Water & Wastewater Superintendent Randy Gregory asked the board to approve the purchase of an effluent flow meter for the wastewater treatment plant. The existing flow meter isn't registering correctly, and TDEC is very particular about these readings. Motion made by Craig Blackburn, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to authorize up to $4,000.00 for the purchase and installation of an effluent flow meter at the wastewater treatment plant. Motion carried with all ayes. Committee Reports Parks & Buildings Chair Michael Barron asked about the status of mowing at the park and any mulch that might be needed at the playground. Public Works Supervisor Randy Gregory said the park would be mowed or weedeated before the July 4 festivities. Mayor Younger said that the mulch on the playground would "fluffed" a bit and refreshed; new mulch will be purchased in the new budget. Mayor Younger also reported that the water leak at the park has been fixed. Old Business Motion made by Robert Johnson, seconded by Fred Ivie to pass on its second and final reading Ordinance 2018- 250, an Ordinance Adopting the Annual Budget and Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Robert Johnson, seconded by Fred Ivie to pass on its second and final reading Ordinance 2018- 251, an Ordinance to Amend the 2017-2018 Annual Budget. Motion carried with all ayes. New Business Motion made byTom Mikkelsen, seconded by Fried Ivie to write off delinquent water accounts, as presented, totaling up to $6,758.70 effective June 30, 2018. Motion carried with all ayes.  Page 48 Motion made by Robert Johnson, seconded by Fred Ivie to pay the accounts. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Craig Blackburn, seconded by Michael Barron to adjourn. Motion carried with all ayes. Nathan Reed, City Recorder "