City Council

Page 3 The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday,January 14, 2019, at 7:09 PM. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Jennifer Hughey, Tom Mikkelsen, Craig Blackburn, Michael Barron, Marty Graves, Fred Ivie, Bob Moore, and Ray Carroll. The City Attorney was present. Motion made by Craig Blackburn, seconded by Fred Ivie to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2018 regular meeting. Motion carried with all ayes. Mayor's Report Mayor Younger asked the board to approve his appointment of Ray Carroll as Vice Mayor. Motion made by Fred Ivie, seconded by Michael Barron to appoint Ray Carroll as Vice Mayor for a term to expire December 31, 2020. Motion carried with Hughey, Mikkelsen, Blackburn, Barron, Graves, Ivie, and Moore voting aye; Ray Carroll abstained. The oath of office was administered to Vice Mayor Ray Carroll. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Fred Ivie to appoint Tom Lannom and Melvin Hall to the Dyer Regional Planning Commission for terms to expire December 31, 2021. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Craig Blackburn to appoint Kevin Turner to the Dyer Tree Board for a term to expire March 14, 2022. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to accept the resignation of Teresa Sturdivant effective January 18, 2019. Mayor Younger thanked Teresa for her work on behalf of the city, the board, and the citizens. Motion carried with all ayes. Department Reports Dyer Fire Chief Ryan Shanklin asked that the board terminate Cody Johnstone for failure to complete required training. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to terminate Cody Johnstone for failure to complete required training. Motion carried with all ayes. Chief Shanklin said that ISO will be in the city the last week of February. He is confident that the department will obtain an ISO rating of 3 this year. He also said that the city had received a FEMA sponsored rail car class in the amount of approximately $4,000.00. This one day, 8-hour class will be open to departments from surrounding cities. Assistant Police Chief Rodney Wilkins reported that Chief Lindsey is recovering well and may return to work as soon as mid-February. The City Recorder said that November financial reports had been distributed at the board orientation, and reviewed certain highlights from the report. He also encouraged board members to continue spreading the word about property tax relief. The board then considered fire applications at the request of Chief Shanklin. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to hire and appoint Colton Hill, Austin Juhl, Shelby Lynn Thompson, Wyatt Scheller, and Bryan Summers as firefighters. Motion carried with all ayes. Unfinished Business Alderman Carroll asked the fire department, public works, and the city recorder's office to coordinate on continuing to replace fire hydrants downtown. New Business Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Craig Blackburn to approve Purchase Order 8853 for $1,611.40 to Galls  Page 4 for Police Vests, of which grant funds will reimburse 50%. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Bob Moore to approve Purchase Order 8856 to CTS Communications for $3,925.00 for the purchase of fire radios, of which grants funds will reimburse $1,500.00. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Craig Blackburn to approve PC 8855 to P&W Center for $2,720.00 for the purchase of fire pagers, of which grants funds will reimburse $1,000.00. Motion carried with ali ayes. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Ray Carroll to pay the accounts. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Michael Barron to adjourn. Motion carried with all ayes. Chris Younger, Mayor Nathan Reed, City Recorder