Board of Mayor & Aldermen

E91 l. Alderwoman Vanedda Webb motioned to award the Ione bid to Dell with a second by Alderwoman Mary Claire Hopper. The motion passed unanimously via a roll call vote. 3. Department: Police Item: New Police Training Center & Reconstructed Wetland Purpose: Part of the NDR Southtown Grant Budgeted: Yes - Park Areas - Capital Outlay Notification - State Gazette, Jackson Sun, State DBE website, & (2) plan rooms Plan Holders: Rose Construction No Response Ford Construction No Response Allen Searcy Builder-Contractor $674,940.00 Bid will be awarded to Allen Searcy Builder-Contractor, Union City, $674,940.00. No action was required by the Board since this item was included in the current budget. Report from Aldermen and Alderwomen: Alderman James Baltimore: Alderman Baltimore asked board members to be in prayer for the police officers who were at the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. as well as the men and women of the Dyersburg Police Department. Alderman Edward Burks: No report Alderman Willie Cole: Alderman Cole asked Chieflsbell if the department has any leads concerning the recent gun violence within the City. "It's a 24/7 process on the investigations. We're being as transparent as possible not to jeopardize any future prosecutions," Isbell stated. "I've updated, today actually, several press releases have been posted on the Dyersburg Police Department Facebook page." "... To answer your question, yes sir, we're following up on all the leads we can, but I will tell you, as it's stated in our release, we 're having issues with victims and witnesses being cooperative," continued Isbell. "That has challenged our investigations. We're giving 100 percent, and we're throwing all of our resources at this problem." Alderwoman Meghan Gilbert: Alderwoman Gilbert asked Mayor Holden to speak on if there were any plans pertaining to the Community Development Block Grant. The mayor turned the meeting over the City Recorder Scott Ball, who addressed Gilbert's question. "We do have the upcoming 2021 block grant-I believe we voted on that last time to apply for it. These projects are mainly infrastructure projects," said Ball. "In the past decade, most of the projects we've done have been wastewater type projects. I think it's time that we tum our attention to our domestic water. We have some aging wells that need work and some other things at the water treatment plant." Ball also noted as part of the CDBG grant, surveys would need to be filled out by water customers of the City of Dyersburg.. Approximately 400 surveys would need to be filled out by the end of March. He added the surveys are available at City Hall. "It takes literally two minutes to fill it out," said Ball. Additionally Ball noted without the completed surveys, the City of Dyersburg would not receive grant funding. Alderman Ricky Hammond: Alderman Hammond said he would like to plan a Recreation Committee meeting on February 12. Alderwoman Mary Claire Hopper: Alderwoman Hopper asked if the surveys, mentioned by Ball, could be accessed online. Ball noted the surveys are only available at City Hall. Additionally, Hopper said Street Committee members received an email from City Engineer Tiffany Heard last month regarding the drainage issues at Rolling Meadows. "She [Heard] has had the surveyors out working on a model, so I'm hoping we hear back from her," stated Hopper. "Hopefully we can get together in the next two weeks, or sooner if possible, to discuss what's going on out there at Rolling Meadows." Alderman Dennis Moody: Alderman Moody asked Mayor Holden if there was any progress for the City receiving e-checks for online utility payments. Mayor Holden said he would have to ask Carmen Cupples and Steve Anderson. He added he would check into it and get back with board members. Aldenvoman Vanedda Webb: No report With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7 :20 p.m. John Holden, Mayor 4�� sfo�Recorder