City of Dyer public meetings in 2020
9 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council denied two requests to allow multi-family residential units in single-family and mixed-use zones. The council also approved a $6,000 purchase for water meters and software and passed an ordinance regarding franchise tax payments from Arkansas Valley Electric.
- Denied variance for multi-family residential at Red Hill Road Lot 3
- Denied variance for multi-family residential at Lot 1 Ridge View Estates (Horizon Lane)
- Approved $6,000 purchase for 16 new meters, 2 wands, and software from Water Reserve
- Approved Ordinance 2020-09-22-01 regarding Arkansas Valley Electric franchise tax payments
- Approved August 2020 financial statements
City Council
The City Council reviewed August 2020 financial statements and discussed several administrative updates. Key discussions included requests for zoning variances on Red Hill Road and Ridge View Estates, as well as a resolution to foreclose and sell a vacant lot on Rhodes Street.
- Variance request: Red Hill Road Lot 3 from Single-Family to Multi-Family Residential
- Variance request: Lot #1 Ridge View Estates (Horizon Lane) to include Multi-Family Residential
- Resolution to foreclose and place vacant lot on Rhodes Street up for public sale
- Discussion regarding moving Dyer court cases to the Mulberry court system
- Report of a $11,000 water leak cost from the previous month
City Council
The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to move court procedures to the Mulberry Division of the Crawford County District Court. The meeting also addresses updates on the McAdoo driveway project and upcoming variance requests for duplexes.
- Proposed ordinance to move court hearings from Van Buren to Mulberry
- Driveway repair project on River Road involving culvert and chip and seal
- Variance requests for duplexes at Redhill road lot #3 and Ridge View Estates lot #1
- Resolution for sale of property on Rhodes Street
- Discussion of annexation lawsuit with a trial date set for October
City Council
The City Council will address several legislative items including a new ordinance for retail fireworks sales and the repeal of an annexation ordinance. The meeting also includes discussions on surplus property sales and rezoning matters.
- Ordinance for retail fireworks sales with a $50.00 annual permit fee
- Repeal of an annexation ordinance due to litigation and census deadlines
- Resolution to sell surplus property via sealed bids
- Ward rezoning discussion
- Resolution to sell police cars
City Council
The City Council will review financial reports for the water, sewer, street, and general funds from April 2020. The meeting includes reports from the Mayor, Administrative Assistant, and Police/Fire Chief. Discussion will also include a street repair item regarding a line and river.
- Approval of April 28, 2020, meeting minutes
- Review of April 2020 Water, Sewer, Street, and General financials
- Mayor's report regarding a police car loan
- New business regarding line and river repair on a street
City Council
The City Council will review March 2020 financials and a $75,000 grant resolution for a public park at 326 Loomis Lane. The Mayor will also report on police staffing changes and vehicle repair costs.
- Resolution for $75,000 Fun Park grant at 326 Loomis Lane
- Police department vehicle repairs estimated between $8,500 and $3,500
- Police staffing updates regarding Josh Winford and Chris Martin
- Approval of March 24, 2020, meeting minutes
- Discussion of new ward map and ward ordinance
City Council
The City Council approved amended budgets for the Street and Water/Sewer funds. They also authorized the Mayor and Public Works Director to negotiate ending a contract with Metron due to malfunctioning water meters.
- Amended February 2020 Water and Sewer budget
- Amended February 2020 Street Fund budget
- Authorization to negotiate end of Metron water meter contract
- Approval of Fire Marshall training for Josh Winford
- Approval of January 2020 revenue and expenditure reports
City Council
The City Council will review amended budgets for the street and water funds, including a new street loan line item. The meeting also includes reports from the Mayor, Public Works, Police, and Fire departments.
- Amended street and water budgets
- Addition of street loan line item
- January 2020 financial statements for General, Street, and Water/Sewer/Sanitation funds
- Proposal for a new user-friendly city webpage
- Public forum regarding water bill issues
City Council
The City Council will review the 2020 budget, including street, water, wastewater, and sanitation funds. The meeting also includes reports on annexation updates and public forum discussions regarding water rates.
- Approval of the 2020 Budget and related revenue statements
- Public forum discussion on water rate increase schedules
- Administrative report on the CSA program functionality
- City Attorney update regarding annexation proceedings