THURSDAY JANUARY 21, 2010
9:45 AM
The Wynne City Council met on January 12, 2009 for the regular meeting. Following is a report of actions taken by the council.
1. Accepted a bid for a new track hoe for use by the street department.
2. Accepted a bid for the purchase of three new police cars.
3. Accepted a bid for financing for two of the new police cars that will be purchased.
4. Approved the purchase of a new pick up truck for use by the street and sanitation departments. We will purchase this truck from the state contract, so we did not have to bid this truck.
5. Jerry Brewster gave the council a report of some flooding issues in the city. During some of the recent rains the city has experienced some flooding problems in ward 4 of the city. The street department is working with the county and our engineer to aid in the improvment of these situations. The big problem is money to correct the problems. If money was not a problem, we could correct the problems. Jerry wanted to address the council about these problems and the need for money if they are to be corrected. He has been making pictures of the problems over the last few months. He shared these pictures with the council.
6. I presented the council with the Cogbill Cemetery report for 2009.
7. The city of Wynne animal control officer quit about two weeks ago. The day that the officer quit I received a call from Dr. Norris and he wanted to discuss the possibility of the FOA contracting with the city to perform this job. I discussed this issue with the council and they agreed that if a contract could be worked out they were willing to contract this job with the FOA. As part of the agreement the city will sell the FOA the truck that has been used by the officer to perform this job. Dr. Norris and I are in the process of developing a contract for this work. I think that we will be able to work out an agreement. We plan to meet again on Friday to hopefully have a final copy. This will allow the city to save a little money and it will also aid the FOA in their work.
8. I gave my annual State of the City address. It is posted as a separate entry.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
MONDAY JANUARY 15, 2009
6:00 PM
I have been in Little Rock attending the Winter Conference of the Arkansas Municipal League. We had a very good meeting. The attendance was down by a small amount, but there was a good turn out.
We had some very interesting and informative sessions. I heard some information that I have heard a number of times before, but as usual I learned some new information that will aid me in my job as Mayor of Wynne.
I also enjoyed visiting with my friends from around the state and making some new friends. Some times sitting around the table with my friends from around the state reminds me of local coffee shop talk. We are able to solve all of the worlds problems around the table.
The Wynne City Council met for the January meeting on Tuesday night. I will give a full report next week of the actions taken.
The weather has changed quiet a bit. This afternoon on my way home from Little Rock I was listening to a Little Rock station and the temperature was 58. I even rolled down my windows on the car and enjoyed the warm weather.
Today was the last official day of work for Pat. She has not worked this week, but today is officially her last day. I think that she enjoys being retired.
6:00 PM
I have been in Little Rock attending the Winter Conference of the Arkansas Municipal League. We had a very good meeting. The attendance was down by a small amount, but there was a good turn out.
We had some very interesting and informative sessions. I heard some information that I have heard a number of times before, but as usual I learned some new information that will aid me in my job as Mayor of Wynne.
I also enjoyed visiting with my friends from around the state and making some new friends. Some times sitting around the table with my friends from around the state reminds me of local coffee shop talk. We are able to solve all of the worlds problems around the table.
The Wynne City Council met for the January meeting on Tuesday night. I will give a full report next week of the actions taken.
The weather has changed quiet a bit. This afternoon on my way home from Little Rock I was listening to a Little Rock station and the temperature was 58. I even rolled down my windows on the car and enjoyed the warm weather.
Today was the last official day of work for Pat. She has not worked this week, but today is officially her last day. I think that she enjoys being retired.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
SATURDAY JANUARY 9, 1010
11:00 AM
Pat is officially through with work. Her last official day is the 15th but she does not have to go back to work.
Her sister, Sherron, surprised her yesterday by showing up for her lunch with her coworkers. She had called me on Thursday and told me that she was going to surprise her at work on her last day. She came to Amy's Thursday night and spent the night. They both had planned to surprise Pat, but Amy had to work and she could not come to Forrest City. Pat was really surprised.
Sherron is going to stay with us until Sunday. Pat, Sherron and I are going to go to Amy's on Sunday afternoon and we are all going to eat. Pat and I will return to Wynne Sunday night. Sherron is going to spend the night with Amy and then go back to Panama City on Monday.
It was good to have Sherron surprise Pat on her last day of work.
It is still cold in Wynne. The temperature is not 16 degrees in Wynne. It has been snowing most of the morning in Wynne. I do not think that there will be any accumulation. I sure hope that we do not have any accumulation. It is supposed to be cold until the first part of the week. The highs for the first part of the week is supposed to be in the lower forties. That will seem like a heat wave after the last week or so.
11:00 AM
Pat is officially through with work. Her last official day is the 15th but she does not have to go back to work.
Her sister, Sherron, surprised her yesterday by showing up for her lunch with her coworkers. She had called me on Thursday and told me that she was going to surprise her at work on her last day. She came to Amy's Thursday night and spent the night. They both had planned to surprise Pat, but Amy had to work and she could not come to Forrest City. Pat was really surprised.
Sherron is going to stay with us until Sunday. Pat, Sherron and I are going to go to Amy's on Sunday afternoon and we are all going to eat. Pat and I will return to Wynne Sunday night. Sherron is going to spend the night with Amy and then go back to Panama City on Monday.
It was good to have Sherron surprise Pat on her last day of work.
It is still cold in Wynne. The temperature is not 16 degrees in Wynne. It has been snowing most of the morning in Wynne. I do not think that there will be any accumulation. I sure hope that we do not have any accumulation. It is supposed to be cold until the first part of the week. The highs for the first part of the week is supposed to be in the lower forties. That will seem like a heat wave after the last week or so.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
THURSDAY JANUARY 7, 2010
11:40 AM
The weather is bad in Wynne. We had some snow last night, but the problem is that the temperature is dropping and the high predicted for tomorrow is only 17.
Because of the weather we are not picking up trash today. We think that the streets are in no condition to have our employees and equipment on the streets. This will get us behind, but safety is the most important item to consider in these situations.
Jerry and I have discussed the possibility of purchasing a sand and salt spreader. We now have to put out sand and salt from the back of a truck with shovels. This is not a very safe activity and is not very efficient. We will probably purchase a spreader that can be placed in the back of our dump truck.
Pat's last day of work will be tomorrow. She was given that option yesterday, so January 8, 2010 will be her last day of work.
11:40 AM
The weather is bad in Wynne. We had some snow last night, but the problem is that the temperature is dropping and the high predicted for tomorrow is only 17.
Because of the weather we are not picking up trash today. We think that the streets are in no condition to have our employees and equipment on the streets. This will get us behind, but safety is the most important item to consider in these situations.
Jerry and I have discussed the possibility of purchasing a sand and salt spreader. We now have to put out sand and salt from the back of a truck with shovels. This is not a very safe activity and is not very efficient. We will probably purchase a spreader that can be placed in the back of our dump truck.
Pat's last day of work will be tomorrow. She was given that option yesterday, so January 8, 2010 will be her last day of work.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 6, 2010
6:15 AM
My life is going to change. Pat has decided to retire. She gave her notice on January 4th and her last day of work will be the 15th. I am happy for her. She has worked all of her adult life. Now she can do some of the things that she wants to on her own schedule. We have reviewed our financial situation and we think, with some expert advice, that we have made adequate plans to be able to have a comfortable life with the plans we have made and carried out. It will be a big change for Pat and me. It will be odd not having to go to work, after having to go for more than 40 years.
The city ended the year of 2009 in good financial shape. This was due to proper planning and a good group of department heads being able to carry out their assignments using the money that was available. I am grateful for the work of all of the employees of the city. Working together we have been able to accomplish a number of goals. The city council has also been a good working partner in moving the city forward.
I am pleased with the work of the sanitation department over the last two weeks. Christmas and New Years day are always a difficult to stay up with the trash generated. The department came through very well. They had to operate the residential truck from 7 AM until about 11Pm on the days after the holidays to pick up the trash. It was long days, but the crews did an excellent job and I am proud of the work that they did for the citizens of Wynne. I am also glad that we now have a can system to deal with household trash. This system allows the crews to pick up the trash from the comfort of a warm truck and not be out in the cold weather. The only down side is that two employees had to lose their jobs. I think that this system has worked well and that the citizens have been positive about the changes.
6:15 AM
My life is going to change. Pat has decided to retire. She gave her notice on January 4th and her last day of work will be the 15th. I am happy for her. She has worked all of her adult life. Now she can do some of the things that she wants to on her own schedule. We have reviewed our financial situation and we think, with some expert advice, that we have made adequate plans to be able to have a comfortable life with the plans we have made and carried out. It will be a big change for Pat and me. It will be odd not having to go to work, after having to go for more than 40 years.
The city ended the year of 2009 in good financial shape. This was due to proper planning and a good group of department heads being able to carry out their assignments using the money that was available. I am grateful for the work of all of the employees of the city. Working together we have been able to accomplish a number of goals. The city council has also been a good working partner in moving the city forward.
I am pleased with the work of the sanitation department over the last two weeks. Christmas and New Years day are always a difficult to stay up with the trash generated. The department came through very well. They had to operate the residential truck from 7 AM until about 11Pm on the days after the holidays to pick up the trash. It was long days, but the crews did an excellent job and I am proud of the work that they did for the citizens of Wynne. I am also glad that we now have a can system to deal with household trash. This system allows the crews to pick up the trash from the comfort of a warm truck and not be out in the cold weather. The only down side is that two employees had to lose their jobs. I think that this system has worked well and that the citizens have been positive about the changes.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
JANUARY 3, 2010
12:55 PM
We had a little snow last night. Not very much, but the ground was covered this morning. It is very cold here. I have to go to the cemetery sometime this afternoon, we have a funeral tomorrow morning.
Pat and I have gone to Jonesboro the last three days. We went on Thursday night for our evening meal. I just wanted to get out of Wynne and have a good meal. (There is nothing wrong with the food in Wynne) I just wanted to have something different. We went back to Jonesboro on Friday and saw the movie The Blind Side. We enjoyed the movie very much. A good story. We went back yesterday. Pat wanted to do some shopping and we saw another movie. This time we saw Up in the Air. We both enjoyed this movie.
We watched the Liberty Bowl last night. Arkansas won in overtime.
12:55 PM
We had a little snow last night. Not very much, but the ground was covered this morning. It is very cold here. I have to go to the cemetery sometime this afternoon, we have a funeral tomorrow morning.
Pat and I have gone to Jonesboro the last three days. We went on Thursday night for our evening meal. I just wanted to get out of Wynne and have a good meal. (There is nothing wrong with the food in Wynne) I just wanted to have something different. We went back to Jonesboro on Friday and saw the movie The Blind Side. We enjoyed the movie very much. A good story. We went back yesterday. Pat wanted to do some shopping and we saw another movie. This time we saw Up in the Air. We both enjoyed this movie.
We watched the Liberty Bowl last night. Arkansas won in overtime.
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