City Council

Page 31 The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday, April 8, 2019, at 7:17 PM. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Ray Carroll, Bob Moore, Fred Ivie, Michael Barron, Craig Blackburn, Tom Mikkelsen, and Jennifer Hughey. The City Attorney was present. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Michael Barron to approve the minutes of the March 25, 2019 regular meeting. Motion carried with Carroll, Moore, Ivie, Barron, Mikkelsen, and Hughey voting aye; Craig Blackburn abstained. Visitors The City Recorder introduced Cara Zarecor who will be covering city board meetings for the Tri-City Reporter. Department Reports Fire Chief Ryan Shanklin said that firefighter Darius Jackson has resigned. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to accept Jackson's resignation. Motion carried with all ayes. Committee Reports Motion made by Finance Committee Chair Ray Carroll to authorize the purchase of a 2015 Ford Explorer from the Missouri State Highway Patrol for $17,950.00 and to provide up to $4,000.00 for equipping the vehicle. Motion carried with all ayes. Parks & Building Committee Chair Michael Barron asked who had control of the lights at the park. Barron is concerned that lights may be left on when not needed. The City Recorder will contact the ball league for information. Mayor Younger reported that he had spoken with a contractor about flooring for the old ag building. Younger said the contractor said the cost for vinyl will be $1,500.00 more than for CVT tile. He'll get an official quote to the Mayor, but the expected cost will be $5,500. Mayor Younger also said that he and Alderman Mikkelsen had looked at the project a few weeks back; Younger asked board members to let him know if they had any ideas of who the City could hire to complete the renovations. He commended the street department for their work clearing out the building. Unfinished Business The Board discussed several of the buildings that the City Attorney has been addressing with his letters to owners. Most are in the process of being repaired or demolished. New Business Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Michael Barron to pay the accounts. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Jennifer Hughey, seconded by Bob Moore to adjourn. Motion carried with all ayes. Chris Younger, Nathan Reed, City Recorder