WEDNESDAY APRIL 15, 2009
9:13 AM

No wedding yet today, but it is early in the day.

The Wynne City Council met last night for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting was short but we took care of business.

The council accepted the regulations for the removal of class three and four trash. They also increased the residential rates by $3.oo per month to a total of $18.00 per month to pay for the service.

They also agreed to allow the Wynne Friends of Animals to sell city dog tags for the city. This should increase our sale of dog tags and will also produce a little money for the group. I am glad that the WFA agreed to take on this job.

We also discussed the cost of improvements to MLK. The estimated cost for the improvements is $1,520,021.00. We do not have the money to even start this project, but at least now we know the amount of funds that are needed to complete the project at some future date. The cost is only good for the present time, but at least we know the amounts of each item to complete the project. The cost could increase or decrease in the future.

I reported on the delivery of the new commercial garbage truck and a letter from the cable TV company about their agreement with the city. It expires in a few years, but they want the process to extend their agreement. The main purpose was to inform the council about the discussions and allow them to participate in the discussions if they want to hear the presentations.

The council also approved my appointment of Richard Klerk to the Wynne Tree Board.