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Dyersburg council schedules hearings, approves procurement resolution and awards two local bids
Summary
The City of Dyersburg set a rezoning public hearing for 2040 (Sylvan) Road, advanced an ordinance for 1902 East Court Street rezoning, adopted Resolution 1117-2025 on cooperative purchasing, and approved bids for Parr Avenue bridge repairs and camera upgrades at the recreation activity center.
The City of Dyersburg approved a slate of routine measures during its Nov. 17 meeting, including scheduling and ordinance actions on local rezoning, adoption of a procurement resolution, and award of two construction and equipment contracts.
The council set a public hearing for Dec. 1, 2025, on a proposed rezoning of property at 2040 (transcript: 'Sylvan') Road from B-2 (general trade and services) to M-1 (light industrial). The presiding officer called for a motion to set the hearing; the motion was seconded and carried. The meeting record shows the planning commission had considered the matter prior to the city council notice.
Separately, the council moved forward with an ordinance to amend the municipal zoning map by rezoning a portion of 1902 East Court Street from B-2 to R-3 (higher-density residential). The presiding officer said the planning commission approved the change at its meeting; alderman Edward moved the ordinance, and James Baltimore seconded. The council voted in favor.
The body also adopted Resolution 1117-2025, authorizing the City of Dyersburg to participate in cooperative purchasing arrangements for procurement. Dennis Moody moved the resolution; Ricky Hemmant seconded. The presiding officer noted the practice is allowed under state law.
On procurement and capital work, the council approved a bid to repair flood damage on Parr Avenue, including culvert work, embankment repair and guardrail reset. The presiding officer read the low-bid figure as $202,199,998 (transcript), and said conversations with FEMA about reimbursement are ongoing. Council members asked staff about traffic control and schedule; staff said at least one lane each way would remain open and that work is weather dependent with a target to complete by January.
The council also reallocated funds originally budgeted for tennis court resurfacing to replace and expand camera equipment at the city activity center (DAC), awarding the contract to West Tennessee Communications. The presiding officer read the award amount as $13,005.00 (transcript text includes an additional numeric fragment).
Procedural actions included approving the Nov. 3 minutes and routine alderman reports. The meeting adjourned after the regular business.
Votes at a glance - Public hearing set: Rezoning at 2040 (Sylvan) Road (B-2 to M-1) — motion carried. - Ordinance: Rezoning portion of 1902 East Court Street (B-2 to R-3) — motion carried. - Resolution 1117-2025: Cooperative purchasing authorization — motion carried. - Bid award: Parr Avenue culvert/bridge repair — motion carried (bid amount read in transcript as $202,199,998). - Bid award: Recreation activity center camera replacements — awarded to West Tennessee Communications (transcript amount read as $13,005.00).
Next steps and context: Public hearings on rezoning are scheduled for Dec. 1, 2025; projects awarded through bids will proceed subject to funding and potential FEMA reimbursement for eligible flood repairs.
