City Council

Page 47 The City of Dyer held a budget hearing on the 2019-2020 annual budget on June 24, 2019. The hearing was convened by Mayor Younger at 7:04 PM.There were no public comments or questions. The hearing was adjourned at 7:05 PM. The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday, June 24, 2019, at 7:06 PM. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Bob Moore, Fred Ivie, Marty Graves, Michael Barron, Craig Blackburn, Tom Mikkelsen, and Jennifer Hughey. The City Attorney was present. ' Motion made by Jennifer Hughey,seconded by Fred Ivie to approve the minutes of the June |o, 2019 regular meeting. Motion carried with all ayes. Mayor's Report Mayor Younger asked the board for their opinions on flooring options for the community center. The board also discussed paint for the exterior and interior, sheetrock for the bathrooms, and other items. Mayor Younger encouraged all board members to attend opening ceremonies of the Dyer Stajtion Celebration on Thursday at 6:30 PM,and he reminded members that a committee meeting and called board meeting would be held on Thursday at 7:15. Mayor Younger asked the board to confirm Dale Carroll in his position as public works supervisor and to increase his compensation to $15.00 per hour and make it retroactive to the second week of June. Motion made by Marty Graves, seconded by Craig Blackburn to appoint Dale Carroll as permanent public works supervisor and to increase his compensation to $15.00 per hour retroactive to the second week of June. Motion carried with all ayes. Department Reports Chief Shanklin is out of town, but it was reported that the antique fire truck will be painted and returned later this week. It should be in the parade. Mayor Younger also thanked Bubba Higdon and Higdon Electric for assisting in finishing the electrical for the lighted wind sock for the helipad. The City Recorder presented the May Financial Reports. Mayor Younger asked the board to approve up to $2,400.00 for the purchase of water meter boxes and lids, clamps, risers and other "parts" for the water and sewer department. Motion made by Tom Mikkelsen, seconded by Fred Ivie to approve up to $2,400.00 for the purchase of sundries and parts for water and sewer. Motion carried with all ayes. Unfinished Business Motion made by Jennifer Hughey,seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to pass on its second and final reading Ordinance 2019-260, an Ordinance to Establish and Updated Safety and Health Plan. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Jennifer Hughey,seconded by Fred Ivie to pass on its second and final reading Ordinance 2019- 259, an Ordinance to Amend Title 7, Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code concerning rural fire rates. Motion carried with all ayes. New Business Motion made by Tom Mikkelsen, seconded by Bob Moore to approve utility write-offs totaling $4,618.82. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Bob Moore to publish the list of utility write-offs. Motion made by Marty Graves, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to refer to committee. Motion to refer carried with all ayes. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to approve purchase of flooring for the community  Page 48 center from Tuck's totaling $5,153.94. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Craig Blackburn, seconded by Michael Barron to approve $6,700.00 to Alamo Painting and Sandblasting for painting the antique firetruck. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Tom Mikkelsen, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to approve $2,400.00 for the purchase of an ice maker for the fire department. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Jennifer Hughey, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to pay the accounts. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Marty Graves to adjourn. Motion carried with all ayes. i^gerJVl^yerf^ Chris Younger, M Nathan Reed, City Recorder