City Council

Page 51 The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday, June 26, 2023, at 7:04 PM. Jennifer Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Michael Barron, Tom Mikkelsen, Craig Blackburn, Hughey, Bob Moore, Bett Jewell, and Mike Needham. The City Attorney was present. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2023, Mikkelsen regular meeting. Motion carried with Barron, Blackburn, Hughey, Jewell, and Needham voting aye; Tom and Bob More abstained. Mayor’s Report should Mayor Younger explained the new rules for those wishing to address the board, including that persons request to address the board by the Friday before the board meeting. of his father. Mayor Younger asked for continued prayers for Alderman Marty Graves and his family on the death The visitation will be at the Trenton Funeral Home tonight with the funeral tomorrow. the opening Mayor Younger reminded the Board about the upcoming Dyer Station Celebration events, including the parade on July 4. He encouraged everyone to attend as many ceremonies and street dance on Friday night and events as possible. retirement, Mayor Younger asked the Board to approve moving Mr. Randy Gregory to a part-time status on his consult and supervise operations (using the which will be effective on June 30. Gregory will remain on staff to made by Craig Blackburn, seconded by required licenses) until Jay and Tracy are fully licensed and certified. Motion as designated according to the Tom Mikkelsen to reclassify Mr. Gregory as part-time and to compensate him budget. by Craig Mayor Younger said that Richard Pugh’s last day will be June 30, Richard will fully retire. Motion made carried Blackburn, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to accept Pugh’s resignation on his retirement on June 30. Motion and | hope he with all ayes. Mayor Younger said, “Thank you to Richard Pugh for his work for the citizens of Dyer, has a great retirement. visiting the park, the The Park Committee will meet on July 18 at 6:00 at the David Robinson Recreation Park. After Mini Park. Younger said committee will visit the Eagle Community Center, the VFW, and the Georgia Mcllwain Ellis the water fountain at the David Robinson Recreation Park will be installed tomorrow. Department Reports firefighter. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Craig Blackburn to hire and appoint Trinity Daigle as a Daigle already has her EMT license. Motion carried with all ayes. amount of $94,722.61. Chief Rudd said that the Dyer Fire Department has been awarded a 2022 AFG Grant in the Street Supervisor Dale Carroll said the new trailer from Darty should be here next week. Committee Reports who has Building and Sidewalk Committee Chair Tom Mikkelsen said that he had talked to Greg Hinson (“Eyeball”) provided a quote for siding the Eagle Community Center. The City Recorder said the quote totaled $20,487.00. fix; include Mayor Younger commented that before the City spends $20,000, we might just paint it as a short term meet later in the siding, etc in a future budget. Mayor Younger said the Park Committee can discuss this when they July. event on the last Mayor Younger said he would like Mike Needham to put together some sort of back to school Saturday before school starts. Younger doesn’t anticipate much cost, City Lumber is already on board. Unfinished Business  Page 52 Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Craig Blackburn to pass on its second and final reading Ordinance 2023-278, an Ordinance to Set the Refuse and Disposal Rates. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to pass on its second and final reading Ordinance 2023-279, an Ordinance to Amend the 2022-2023 Annual Budget. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Jennifer Hughey, seconded by Bob Moore to pass on its second and final reading Ordinance 2023- 280, an Ordinance to Adopt the 2023-2024 Annual Budget and Levy Property Tax. Motion carried with all ayes. New Business Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to approve Utility Account Write-Offs totaling $3,742.02. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to adopt Resolution 2023-336, A Resolution to Revise Policies and Procedures for the Handling and Disposal of Bulk Waste. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Jennifer Hughey, seconded by Bob Moore to pay the accounts. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Craig Blackburn to adjourn. Motion carried with all ayes. Chris Younger, Nathan Reed, City Recorder