Board of Mayor & Aldermen

City of Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen June 17, 2024 1. Call to Order: The Board of Mayor and Aldermen convened for a scheduled meeting on Monday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the Dyersburg Municipal Court Room. Mayor John Holden called the meeting to order. All members were present with the exception of Alderman Baltimore. Also present were Bruce Hays, Kevin Evans and William Northcutt with the State Gazette. The meeting opened with The Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer by Alderman Crawford 2. Public Comment : None 3. Approval of Minutes: Mayor Holden called for a motion to approve the minutes from the May 20, 2024 meeting. Alderman Crawford made a motion to approve the minutes and Alderman Cole seconded the motion. All voted in favor. 4. Unfinished Business: None 5. New Business: A. Report on Debt Obligation – Steve Anderson City Treasurer, Steve Anderson, gave an update on current bonds and city debt. B. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes – June 7, 2024 June 13, 2024 Alderman Burks read the minutes from the previous two Finance Committee Meetings during which the 2024-2025 Dyersburg City School Budget was presented in the amount of $30,527,495. Mayor Holden called for a motion to approve the 2024-2025 budget. Alderman Moody made the motion to approve and Alderman Hammond seconded the motion. All voted in favor. C. Bids- Greg Williams 1. Department: Recreation Item: Construction of permeable paving parking lot Purpose: Increase parking capacity at Forked Deer River Park Budgeted: Yes – TDEC ARPA Non-competitive grant funds Notification – State Gazette, Jackson Sun, and (2) plan rooms Bids: Ford Construction Co. $855,523.54 Still Evans Construction $826,329.14 Recommendation: Award bid to Still Evans Construction, Dyersburg, $826,329.14. Mayor Holden called for a motion to approve the recommendation. Alderman Harrison made a motion to approve the minutes and Alderman Cole seconded the motion. All voted in favor. 2. Department: Recreation Item: Construction of restroom facilities at Forked Deer River Park Purpose: Continued construction of planned development Budgeted: Yes – Recreational Trails Program grant funds Notification – State Gazette, Jackson Sun, and (2) plan rooms Bids: Allen Searcy Builder $691,000.00 Graves & Graves Construction $610,000.00 Still Evans Construction $530,064.90 Recommendation: Award bid to Still Evans Construction, Dyersburg, $530,064.90. Mayor Holden called for a motion to approve the recommendation. Alderman Crawford made a motion to approve the minutes and Alderman Hammond seconded the motion. All voted in favor.  3. Department: Recreation Item: Construction of Pickle Ball Courts Purpose: Continued construction of planned development Budgeted: Yes – ARPA NEU grant funds Notification – State Gazette, Jackson Sun, and (2) plan rooms Bids: Field Turf USA $1,234,452.38 Trey Construction $ 774,800.00 Ford Construction $ 686,442.85 Still Evans Contractors $ 649,455.86 Recommendation: Award bid to Still Evans Construction, Dyersburg, $649,455.86. Mayor Holden called for a motion to approve the recommendation. Alderman Hammond made a motion to approve the minutes and Alderman Moody seconded the motion. All voted in favor. 4. Department: Sanitation Item: (16) 6-yd3 Dumpster Boxes Purpose: Replace older dumpsters Budgeted: Yes – Operating Supplies Notification – None, Utilized Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract # 040621-WQI Bids: Wastequip $17,561.00 Awarded bid to Wastequip, Eagleville, TN, $17,561.00. 5. Department: Police Item: (3) SkyCop Mobile Surveillance Trailers Purpose: Community Safety Budgeted: Yes – VCIF Grant Notification – None – Piggyback off City of Bartlett bid Bids: SkyCop Inc. $151,800.00 Awarded bid to SkyCop Inc., Memphis, TN, $151,800.00 6. Department: Recreation Item: Top dress (9) soccer fields with sand Purpose: Smooth and finish playing surface Budgeted: Repair & Maintenance Notification – State Gazette Bid: Ladd’s Inc. $23,660.00 Awarded bid to Ladd’s Inc., Memphis, $23,660.00. REPORT FROM ALDERMEN AND ALDERWOMEN: James Baltimore: Edward Burks: none Willie Cole: Alderman Cole inquired about the city keeping people accountable for the upkeep of their lawns. Mayor Holden replied that the city mows these lawns and charges the owners. Mayor Holden stated that he would be happy to look into any addresses that were of concern. Rick Crawford: Alderman Crawford noted that some citizens were concerned about garbage pickup and the regulations of placement of garbage cans. Mayor Holden stated that the city would post on social media the guidelines to help remind everyone.  Ricky Hammond: Alderman Hammond asked about the time frame for any upcoming paving. Joey Harrison: no report Dennis Moody: Alderman Moody thanked the board for their condolences during the loss of his wife. Vanedda Webb: no report COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR: Mayor Holden informed the Board that city offices would be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. With no further business the meeting adjourned. _____________________________ John Holden, Mayor ___________________________ Scott Ball, City Recorder