City Council

Page 2024-25 The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday, April 8, 2024, at 7:07 PM. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Mike Needham, Tom Mikkelsen, Marty Graves, Jennifer Hughey, Bett Jewell, and Michael Barron. The City Attorney was present. Motion made by Marty Graves, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to approve the minutes of the March 25, 2024, regular meeting. Motion carried with Needham, Mikkelsen, Graves, Hughey, and Barron voting aye; Bett Jewell abstained. Requests to Address the Board Sarah Williams of the Dyer Station Celebration Committee addressed the Board concerning the upcoming 40" anniversary Dyer Station Celebration. Williams said events would begin in June this year with opening ceremonies held on June 21. There will be a tractor show, a family fun night with a carnival type event. The big events will take place the following week, including the street dance on June 29. Informatio n will be distributed on Facebook and in local news. Williams asked the City to provide financial support, and explained the sponsorship levels. Motion made by Jennifer Hughey, seconded by Bett Jewell to approve $4,500.00 to Dyer Station Celebration for the 40% Anniversary. Motion carried with all ayes. Mayor’s Report Mayor Younger said that 3 bids were received for the bulk trailer purchase including $14,570.00 from Siegried Consultants; $14,495.00 from Verde, Inc. (non-compliant due to a scissor type lift); and $11,783.00 from SLE Equipment. Motion made by Mary Graves, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to accept all bids. Motion carried with all eyes. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Bett Jewell to award the trailer bid for SLE Equipment for $11,783.00. Motion carried with all ayes. Mayor Younger reported that 1 bid was received for the Well #7 cleaning and rehabilitation from Wilson Well for $37,700.91. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Marty Graves to accept the bid. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to award the Well #7 cleaning and rehabilitation bid to Wilson Well for $37,700.91. Motion carried with all ayes. Mayor Younger asked all present to keep Bradley Skinner and his family in their prayers as they continue to mourn the death of Mr. Gene Skinner, Bradley’s father. Mayor Younger also asked everyone to keep Cody Worrell’s family in their thoughts and prayers as Cody’s wife has been ill. Department Reports Motion made by Marty Graves, seconded by Michael Barron to promote Michael Sons and Kevin Turn to Laborer Il, and Cody Worrell to Equipment Operator |. Motion carried with all ayes. The City Recorder reported that the deadline to apply for tax relief has passed. Delinquent property taxes have been sent to Chancery Court for collection. Also, Morris Chandler visited the park to try out the layout of the disc golf course and brought a very good disc golf player; Chandler was pleased with the layout. Mayor Younger reported that Dale and Tracy along with the public works department worked for some time with a blocked sewer main on Sunday night and did a very good job. Committee Reports Mayor Younger said that the Finance Committee will meet on April 25 at 6:00 to hear from departments on what their budget priorities will be for the 2024-2025 year. Mayor Younger said that the Fire Department had received several complimen ts over the last few weeks from other departments and from citizens.  Page 2024-26 New Business Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to approve an additional $1,140.00 on PO A-6436 to Higdon Electric for Additional Pressure Transmitter and Labor at WTP (Total $4,640.00). Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Marty Graves, seconded by Michael Barron to pay the accounts. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Jennifer Hughey, seconded by Tom Mikkelsen to adjourn. Motion carried with all ayes. Chris Youn Nathan Reed, City Recorder