Board of Mayor & Aldermen

City of Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen October 21, 2024 1. Call to Order: The Board of Mayor and Aldermen convened for a scheduled meeting on Monday, October 21, 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 Cole. Others attending were City Treasurer Steve Anderson 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 October 7, 2024 meeting. Alderman Harrison made a motion to approve the minutes and Alderman Crawford seconded the motion. All voted in favor. 4. Unfinished Business: Mayor Holden informed the board refinancing paperwork was signed today. Refinancing this bond resulted in a fixed interest rate of 3.08% with savings of $400,000 for the city. 5. New Business: A. Notice of Public Hearing-November 4, 2024 An ordinance amending the Dyersburg Municipal Zoning Map by rezoning property located at 1404 Hwy 51 Bypass (NE Comer of Hwy 51 and Pioneer) from P-B (Planned Business) to M-2 Mayor Holden called for a motion to approve. Alderwoman Webb made the motion to approve and Alderman Baltimore seconded the motion. All voted in favor. B. Public Hearing-Ordinance BB715 An ordinance amending the Dyersburg Municipal Zoning Map by rezoning property located at 600 Fakes Ave. from R-2 (medium density residential) district to R-3 (high density residential) district. Mayor Holden called for a motion to approve. Alderman Baltimore made the motion to approve and Alderman Crawford seconded the motion. Mayor Holden asked if there was anyone wishing to speak to this, no public comments. All voted in favor C. Resolution 10212024 A resolution to annex, with a plan of services, a portion of property located at 396 Jenkinsville - Jamestown Road. Mayor Holden called for a motion to approve. Alderman Baltimore made the motion to approve and Alderman Harrison seconded the motion. All voted in favor D. Public Hearing-Ordinance BB716 An ordinance amending the Dyersburg Municipal Zoning Map by rezoning property located at 396 Jenkinsville - Jamestown Road from Dyer County Far to R-lA (medium density single family residential) district. Mayor Holden called for a motion to approve. Alderman Hammond made the motion to approve and Alderman Harrison seconded the motion. Mayor Holden asked if there was anyone wishing to speak to this, no public comments. All voted in favor E. Resolution 10212024A A resolution authorizing and approving execution of an equipment lease - purchase agreement with Cadence Bank for the purpose of lease - purchasing certain equipment Mayor Holden called for a motion to approve. Alderman Moody made the motion to approve and Alderman Hammond seconded the motion. All voted in favor  F. Bids – Debbie Harris 1. Department: Recreation Item: Forked Deer River Park and Reagan Levee Trail Purpose: Continued construction of planned development Budgeted: Yes - Recreation Trails Program Expenditures Notification – State Gazette, Jackson Sun and (2) Plan Rooms Bids: Wagner Construction $164,895.13 Still - Evans Contractors $113,382.35 Terry Bell Construction $107,478.41 ABES Contracting, LLC $ 95,735.00 Ford Construction $ 87,692.29 Awarded bid to Ford Construction, Dyersburg, TN - $87,692.29 Mayor Holden called for a motion to approve. Alderman Moody made the motion to approve and Alderman Crawford seconded the motion. All voted in favor. REPORT FROM ALDERMEN AND ALDERWOMEN: James Baltimore: Alderman Baltimore thanked Mayor Holden and all of the city staff responsible for the construction and progress of the new gym at the Future City Recreation Center. Edward Burks: no report Willie Cole: Not Present Rick Crawford: Alderman Crawford thanked Dyersburg’s policemen who lead the funeral processions & at the cemetery get out of their cars and place their hand over their hearts as the procession enters the cemetery. Ricky Hammond: no report Joey Harrison: Alderman Harrison said he was happy about the new businesses coming in and the rezoning but that the city needs to keep in mind what the influx of traffic might do to the areas. Dennis Moody: Alderman Moody asked the city to look into a road issue in front of Days Inn on Lake Road Vanedda Webb: Alderwoman Webb noted there had been many people out for early voting and encouraged everyone to get out and vote. COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR: Mayor Holden updated the board on the progress of many city projects including the soccer fields, the Jennie Bell walking trail, construction of the new gym at Future City and the new pickleball courts. With no further business the meeting was adjourned. ____________________________ John Holden, Mayor ____________________________ Scott Ball, Recorder