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Dyersburg City Board approves one rezoning; sets public hearing for another
WILLIAM NORTHCUTT
Staff Reporter
The Dyersburg City Board of Mayor and Aldermen met Monday, October 21 and approved annexation and rezoning plans set for public hearing that evening, approved bond refinancings, and discussed bids.
Attending were Mayor John Holden, Aldermen-at-Large Edward Burks, Rick Crawford, and Vanedda Webb, and Aldermen James Baltimore, Ricky Hammond, Joey Harrison, and Dennis Moody. Willie Cole was absent. Also attending was City Recorder Scott Ball.
After recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, Crawford prayed for guidance in making decisions according to God’s will for what will “benefit every citizen” in Dyersburg.
Minutes were approved with a motion by Harrison and a second by Crawford.
Holden told the board that he had signed papers on the refinancing of bonds at 3.08%, which had been previously been approved by the board, saving the city around $4,000.
Next, the board approved a notice of public hearing on an ordinance which would allow the rezoning of property at 1404 Hwy 51 Bypass at the Northeast corner of Hwy 51 and Pioneer Road from a Planned Business (P-B) zone to a M-2 (Medium Industrial) zone. Webb made the motion, Baltimore seconded, and the motion carried.
A public hearing was held for an ordinance amending the city’s zoning map, changing the zoning of property at 600 Fakes Avenue from R-2 (medium density residential) to R-3 (high density residential). No members of the public attended. Baltimore motioned to approve the change, Crawford seconded, and the motion carried.
The zoning amendments up for a vote had been approved by the Municipal Planning Commission. One of these became resolution 10212024, which involved the annexation, with a plan of services, of a portion of property at 396 Jenkinsville-Jamestown Road. Harrison seconded, and the motion carried. Concerning the same property, a public hearing was on the agenda but unattended by citizens. This was for a rezoning of the property from Dyer County FAR (Farm, Agricultural, Residential) to R-1A (medium density single family residential). Hammond motioned to approve, Harrison seconded, and the motion carried.
At the time of the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget approvals, the board had voted to authorize Holden and the city to make a lease-purchase agreement with Cadence Bank for a $384,363 frontend loader on a chassis. This is a tax-exempt obligation. Moody motioned to approve said Resolution 10212024A. Hammond seconded, and the motion carried.
A bid amount approved in the budget was awarded to Ford Construction, for $87,692.29, for the continued construction and development of the Forked Deer River Park and Reagan Levee Trail. A motion from Moody, a second from Crawford, and a unanimous aye vote approved the bidder and amount.
Aldermen’s Reports and Mayor’s Communication
Baltimore thanked Holden and all of the city staff responsible for the construction and progress of the new gym at the Future City Recreation Center.
Crawford, who has served many years as a funeral director, said he wanted to thank Dyersburg’s policemen who lead the funeral processions. He noted that when the procession gets to the cemetery, the officers get out and stand as a sign of respect. Crawford said that it means so much, and “The families appreciate it.” Crawford later congratulated the Dyer County volleyball team for heading to the state tournaments.
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. “We might need to add something there,” he said.
Moody made mention of an issue in front of the Days Inn on Lake Road.
Webb noted that there had been an uptick in early voting in Dyer County. She said, “I want to thank everybody who has already voted and to remind all to do our civic duty and get out to vote.”
Holden concluded the meeting by listing the buzz of activities in the city: the soccer fields, near completion of the Jennie Bell walking trail, construction of the gym at Future City, and the pickleball courts.
Hammond mentioned the new scoreboards. And Holden continued that the new businesses coming in were exciting.