Board of Mayor & Aldermen

City of Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen July 15, 2024 1. Call to Order: The Board of Mayor and Aldermen convened for a scheduled meeting on Monday, July 15 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 Moody. The meeting opened with The Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer by Alderman Harrison. 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: Mayor Holden and Aldermen welcomed the coaches, team members, and parents of the 2023- 2024 Lady Trojan State Champion Team. Alderman Hammond noted that sports bring a community together and he thanked the coaches and players for their hard work. Mayor Holden stated that the team certainly represented Dyersburg well and he congratulated them all. Coach Strayhorn said that the path to the state championship was not easy and thanked Dyersburg City Schools Director Kim Worley for taking a chance on him when she hired him. Coach Strayhorn encouraged the board and all of Dyersburg to attend the team’s games and cheer them on. 5. New Business: A. Resolution 07152024 A resolution authorizing the City of Dyersburg, Tennessee to participate in the TML Risk Management Pool “Safety Partners” Loss Control. Mayor Holden called for a motion to approve resolution. Alderman Baltimore made the motion to approve and Alderman Cole seconded the motion. All voted in favor B. Bids- Greg Williams 1. Department: Street Item: (2) Kubota Zero Turn Mowers Purpose: Replace older mowers Budgeted: Yes – ARPA Funds Notification – None – Sourcewell Contract # 031121-KBA Bids: First Choice Farm & Lawn - $21,447.44 Bid awarded to First Choice Farm & Lawn, Dyersburg, $21,447.44 2. Department: Solid Waste Management Item: Tires for Route & Dumpster Trucks Purpose: Open P.O. for FY 24-25 Budgeted: Yes Notification – State Gazette, direct to 2 vendors Bids: Tucker Tire No Response Triple T Tire $28,469.18 Bid awarded to Triple T Tire, Dyersburg, $28,469.18 3. Department: Cemetery Item: (3) Hustler X One Zero Turn Mowers Purpose: Replace older mowers Budgeted: Yes – ARPA Funds Notification – None – Sourcewell Contract # 031121-HTE Bids: First Choice Farm & Lawn - $29,926.68 Bid awarded to First Choice Farm & Lawn, Dyersburg, $29,926.68 4. Department: Police Item: 70 Glock Pistols, Optics & Holsters Purpose: Replace older firearms Budgeted: Yes - $55,600.00 Notification – State Gazette, direct to 2 vendors Bids: Craigs Fire Arms - $55,390.00 GT Distributors - $55,548.40 *Includes trade-in of 65 used pistols Bid awarded to Craig’s Fire Arms, Knoxville, $55,390.00 5. Department: Sewer Item: Sewer Jetter Truck Purpose: Replace older truck used to clean sewer lines Budgeted: Yes - $197,000.00 Notification – None – Sourcewell Contract # 101221-SCA Bid: Jet-Vac Equipment $196,229.85 Bid awarded to Jet-Vac Equipment, Cookeville, $196,229.85 6. Department: Solid Waste Item: Knuckleboom Truck Purpose: Replace older Truck Budgeted: Yes $224,000.00 Notification – None – Sourcewell Contract # 040621-PII Bid: River City Hydraulics $223,952.75 Bid awarded to River City Hydraulics, Sherwood, AR, $223,952.75 7. Department: Solid Waste Item: Hyudai HX220A Excavator & Hyundai HA 45 – Dump Truck Purpose: To haul cover dirt for Landfill Budgeted: Yes $410,000.00 Notification – None – Sourcewell Contract # 11723-HCE Bids: First Choice Farm & Lawn, Dyersburg, $405,729.23 *Includes trade-in of Tractor and Dirt Pan Bid awarded to First Choice Farm & Lawn, Dyersburg $405,729.23 8. Department: Water/Sewer Item: 2024 Kubota Mini-Excavator – Model # KX057-5 Purpose: Replace older excavator Budgeted: Yes - $51,000.00 Notification – None – Sourcewell Contract # 031121-KBA Bids: First Choice Farm & Lawn, Dyersburg, $50,999.87 *Includes trade-in of older Mini-Excavator Bid awarded to First Choice Farm & Lawn, Dyersburg, $50,999.87 9. Department: Street Item: Lowboy Trailer Purpose: Haul heavy equipment Budgeted: Yes – ARPA Funds Notification – None – Sourcewell Contract # 092922-PTT Bids: LMI, LLC Tennessee, Waverly, $64,099.35 Bid awarded to: LMI, LLC Tennessee, Waverly, $64,099.35 10. Department: Water Plant / Wastewater Plant / Recreation Item: 120,000 gallons of Liquid Chlorine Bleach Purpose: Open P.O. for FY 24-25 Budgeted: Yes Notification – State Gazette, direct to 3 vendors Bids: Brenntag Mid-South No Response Hawkins Chemical No Response Harcros Chemicals $262,800 Bid awarded to Harcros Chemical Co., Memphis, $262,800.00  11. Department: Street Item: Leaf Machine Purpose: Replace older leaf machine Budgeted: Yes – ARPA Funds Notification – None – Sourcewell Contract # 031121-ODB Bids: CMI Equipment Sales, Inc. - $124,630.12 Bid awarded to CMI Equipment Sales, Inc., Goodlettsville, $124,630.12 12. Department: Wastewater Plant Item: Digester # 1 Repair Purpose: Rehabilitation of Digestor No. 1 Budgeted: Yes - $500,000.00 Notification – State Gazette, (2) Plan Rooms Bids: GCU, LLC - $714,424.20 C K Masonry Co. Inc. - $341,334.00 Bid awarded to C K Masonry Co., Inc., Nashville, $341,334.00 REPORT FROM ALDERMEN AND ALDERWOMEN: James Baltimore: Alderman Baltimore questioned how long the city pool would be open. Mayor Holden responded that they would be open until school starts back. Edward Burks: Alderman Burks asked how the 4th of July went in the city. Mayor Holden stated that it was a typical holiday with no major events. Willie Cole: Alderman Cole inquired about the progress on getting a large number of old tires removed from a resident’s property. Mayor Holden replied that the situation is ongoing and that the resident already owes the city around $60,000 in court costs. Rick Crawford: Alderman Crawford offered his condolences to Alderwoman Webb on the passing of her infant granddaughter. Ricky Hammond: Alderman Hammond extended his congratulation to the Lady Trojans. Joey Harrison: no report Vanedda Webb: no report COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR: With no further business the meeting adjourned. _____________________________ John Holden, Mayor ___________________________ Scott Ball, City Recorder