City Council

Page 2024-45 The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday, June 10, 2024, at 7:01 PM. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Tom Mikkelsen, Mike Needham, Jennifer Hughey, Marty Graves, and Michael Barron. The City Attorney was not present. Motion made by Mike Needham, seconded by Marty Graves to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2024, regular meeting. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Marty Graves, seconded by Mike Needham to approve the minutes of the May 30, 2024, special called meeting. Motion carried with all ayes. Requests to Address the Board Marty Maitland, candidate for Gibson County Property Assessor addressed the board advocating for his candidacy. Alderperson Bett Jewell arrived at 7:04 PM. Mayor’s Report Mayor Younger said that proposals for the environmental review for the CDBG Park Grant had been received; after analyzing the proposals, Tioga Environmental Consultants is the recommendation. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to select Tioga Environmental Consultants for the Phase 1 Environmental at the David Robinson Recreation Park for the CDBG Park Grant. Motion carried with all ayes. Mayor Younger reminded those present that the next downtown movie will be Friday night. Top Gun will be the featured presentation. Committee Reports Motion made by Mike Needham, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to hire and appoint Anthony Quiles as a firefighter. Motion carried with all ayes. Mayor Younger responded publicly to criticism from a local contractor who was not awarded a sidewalk bid. Younger said that if a pre-bid meeting is required for any project and a contractor doesn’t attend, they will be unable to bid on the project. Sarah Williams reviewed upcoming Dyer Station Celebration events and encouraged members of the Board of Aldermen to attend, including the opening ceremonies. New Business Motion made by Tom Mikkelsen, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to approve the interlocal agreement with Gibson County E911. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Jennifer Hughey, seconded by Michael Barron to approve $10,000 to Axon Enterprises for $10,000.00 for Police Body Cameras under SWC3040 (paid for with the VCIF Grant). Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Tom Mikkelsen, seconded by Michael Barron to approve $4,470.00 to Higdon Electric for the electrical work necessary to install the pond fountain. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Mike Needham to pass on its first reading Ordinance 2024-282, an Ordinance to Adopt the 2024-2025 Annual Budget and Levy Property Taxes. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Tom Mikkelsen, seconded by Mike Needham to declare surplus and authorize the sale of: Public Works Golf Cart, Rhino TS12 Mower Pull Behind Mower, Crew Cab Truck Chassis (VIN ending 2893), Fiberglass Tank. Motion carried with all ayes.  Page 2024-46 Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Marty Graves to pass on its first reading Ordinance 2024-283, an Ordinance to Amend the 2023-2024 Annual Budget. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to approve PO A-6517 to Steve Marsh Ford for $3,039.00 for Police Car Repairs. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Marty Graves, seconded by Michael Barron to approve PO A-6499 to Hawkins, Inc for $1,628.13 for Wastewater Chemicals. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Jennifer Hughey to pay the accounts. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion made by Michael Barron, seconded by Mike Needham to adjourn. Motion carried with all ayes. Nathan Reed, City Recorder