City Council

Page 87 The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday, November 23, 2020, at 7:09 PM. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Ray Carroll, Tom Mikkelsen, Fred Ivie, Marty Graves, Bob Moore, Jennifer Hughey, Michael Barren, and Cratg Blackburn. The City Attorney was not present. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to approve the minutes of the November 9, 2020 regular meeting. Motion carried with all ayes, Mayor's Report Motion made by Cralg Blackburn, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to accept Bob Moore's resignation as Assistant Fire Chief. Alderman Graves confirmed with Moore that's what he really wants; Moore said that it's probably time. Motion carried with Carroll, Mikkelsen, Ivie, Graves, Hughey, Barron, and Blackburn voting aye; Alderman Bob Moore abstained. Department Reports Dyer Police Chief Brad Lindsey reported that radios needed to be reprogrammed due a software update. The cost will be approximately $25 per radio, there are 15 radios, and an $80 service call. Chief Lindsey also asked for approval to purchase and restock ammunition at a cost of $1,000,00, Motion made by Craig Blackburn, seconded by Fred Ivie to approve up to $1,000.00 for the purchase of police ammunition. Motion carried with all ayes. The City Recorder reminded members and the public about the Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program for elderly and disabled homeowners. The City Recorder reported that a crane may be needed to complete repairs at the wastewater Influent station at the wastewater plant. Though the cost may likely be under $1,000.00, depending on the weight of the equipment being moved, it may cost quite a bit more. Motion made by Jennifer Hughey, seconded by Marty Graves to approve up to $2,500,00 for the rental of a crane for repairs at the wastewater treatment plant. Motion carried with all ayes. New Business Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Bob Moore to pass on its first reading Ordinance 2020-265, an Ordinance to Amend Title 4 of the Municipal Code revising Vacation Policies. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Bob Moore approving Board Motion 2020-003 concerning employee Christmas bonuses. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Marty Graves, seconded by Fred Ivie, authorizing the purchase of concrete at a cost not to exceed $7,499.00 for sidewalks. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to approve up to $10,000.00 in asphalt repair under the contract with PRI. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Marty Graves to cancel the December 9 and December 23 regular meetings. Motion carried with all ayes. It was discovered that these were the wrong dates. Subsequent correcting motion made by Tom Mikkelsen, seconded by Fred Ivie to cancel the December 14 and December 28 regular meetings^ motion carried with all ayes. Mayor Younger announced that he Is vacating all committees except the Finance, Administration, and Personnel Committee, pending reasslgnments in the 2021 calendar year.  Page 88 Motion made by Ray Carroll, seconded by Tom MIkkelsen to pay the accounts of November 23, 2020. Motion carried \A/lth all ayes. Motion made by Fred Ivie, seconded by Marty Graves to adjourn, Motion carried with all ayes. Chris Youngei/ May Nathan Reed, City Recorder