City Council

Page 67 The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday, September 10, 2018, at 7:06 PM. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Ray Carroll, Richard Reed, Fred Ivie, Michael Barron, Craig Blackburn, Tom Mikkelsen, and Jennifer Hughey. Attorney Mark Johnson served as City Attorney. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Jennifer to approve the minutes of the August 27, 2018 regular meeting. Alderman Carroll wished to clarify that in his comments at the previous meeting, he wanted to see "reasonable progress" from Mr. Schweich in compliance concerning his building. Motion carried with all ayes. Mayor's Report The City received multiple bids for asphalt repair: Per Sq Yard Bid Bidder Lump Sum Bid (for future work) Martin Paving 13,912.50 87.50 Pavement Restoration 9,694.44 63.00 Union City Paving 11,700.00 75.00 Sowell Boys Paving 8,800.00 64.45 Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to accept all bids. The board discussed whether all bidders were equipped to adequately repair asphalt. Mayor Younger assured them that they were. Alderman Ivie asked ifa warranty was included; the City Recorder saidthat the specifications included a 1 year warranty. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded byJennifer Hughey to award the Asphalt Repair bid to Sowell Boys Paving for $8,800.00 (and $64.45 per sq yd for additional work). Motion carried with all ayes. The City received 1 bid for tennis court rehabilitation from Peebles Sports Courts for $9,500.00. Motion made by Ray Carroll seconded by Jennifer Hughey to accept the bid as compliant with the specification. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Michael Barron to award the tennis court rehabilitation bid to Peebles Sports Courts for $9,500.00. Motion carried with all ayes. Department Reports Fire Chief Ryan Shanklin reported that the Fire Department had received an AFG training grant for $11,000.00; the City's portion is $500.00. The training will be conducted bythe state fire academyand will allow firefighters to be commissioned. The City is still in the running for the fire prevention grant. Shanklin also reported that Shannon Cotter will visit with the board on October22 to discuss applying for a fire truck grant through the CDBG program. Finally, Shanklin said that the department is evaluating a new computer aided dispatch system that will eventually integrate directly with Central Control. Police Chief Brad Lindsey reported that Sgt Paschall is presently in Quantico, Virginia for training, paid for by the federal government. Committee Reports Mayor Younger said that Engine 3 isstill in Bradford pending repairs. He also asked that the City Recorder and Chief Lindsey investigate some radar speed signs for use in some of the residential areas. Parks and Buildings Chairman Michael Barron asked about painting at the City Garage. Public Works Supervisor Randy Gregory said that much ofthe painting is complete, butthat the scaffolding was insufficient and unsafe, and that something else might be needed. Mayor Younger suggested investigating a lift. Mayor Younger also said that the he'd received several compliments on the ball fields at the park. He noted that  Page 68 some areas would require some additional dirt to raise the fields (to keep them from holding water). Mayor Younger also asked that some bleachers be moved to South Front Street for the upcoming event on Saturday night. New Business Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to approve PO 8606 to Finishline Autobody II for $3,395.75 for repairs to a police vehicle; a portion of which is reimbursable by insurance. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to adopt Resolution 2018-302, a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Capital Outlay Notes in an Amount Not to Exceed $57,600.00. Motion carried with Carroll, Reed, Ivie, Barron, Blackburn, and Hughey voting aye; Tom Mikkelsen abstained. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to pass on its first reading Ordinance 2018-252, an Ordinance to Adopt the 2012 International Building Code, Residential Building Code, Plumbing Code, and Mechanical Code. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to accept 718 South Main Street from the Thomas Hyde Estate. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Michael Barron, 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