March 25, 2008
9:15 AM
I talked with George yesterday and he thinks that he will have the plans for Killough complete this week. I hope we can bid the project and award the contract at the April meeting of the city council.
Pat and I went to Iuka this past weekend. We visited with my family on Saturday night. Pat cooked soup and Aunt Ginny, David, Sandra and Sherron were there along with me, Pat and mother. We had a good meal and a good visit with the family.
Pat and Sherron went to church Sunday morning at the church were their mother is buried. They had a good time. After church Pat, Sherron and I visited with Steve and looked at his additions to his home. We then went to Mike's and had lunch with the Belk family. It was a very good meal and we had time to visit with all of Pat's family.
After lunch we returned to Wynne, stopping on the way to pick up Oscar. He was excited to see me and Pat. We had his hair cut and they cut it short. He looks very different with short hair.
I left work early yesterday and cut the yard. I also burned the limbs that have been falling in the back yard from all of the high winds that we have had over the last few weeks. I think that I a ready to get back to working in the yard.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
March 12, 2008
10:25 AM
The city council met last night. We had a short but a good meeting. The council heard a report from Dr. McGuire about the project for Jessie Wynne Park. They hope to bid the project in early April with construction during June and July. The city council approved a $10,000.00 donation to the park to be used with the grant funds we will receive. I am excited about the improvements planned for the park.
Mrs. Burt gave the council a report about the Veterans Cemetery planned for Cross County. The cemetery will be 80 acres and is to be located in the northeast part of the county. The committee has done a lot of good work for the benefit of Cross County. They think that construction can begin later this year or early next year. The cemetery will have four full time employees to maintain the cemetery. The total investment will be between 5 and 7 million dollars that will be owned by the state, but paid for by the federal government.
Governor Bebee is in Wynne today. He appeared on Yawn Patrol following me this morning. He then made a speech at Wynne High School. Later he plans to visit the ABC school and tour the new golf course at VCSP. He will conclude his visit with a speech to the Rotary Club. I visited a few minutes with him at the radio station and then attended his speech at WHS. I was impressed with the behavior of the WHS students as they listened to his speech. I will make it a point to express to Carl and Darrell my observations about the students.
The street department is working again on the bridge. They hope to pour some concrete today and complete the job over the next few days.
A decision has been made on the improvements on Killough. We will increase the size of the street by six feet on the east side of the street. We will continue to have open ditches. I would like to have removed the ditches and used curbs and underground piping for the water, but the funds were not enough to make those improvements. We will have a much improved street with the planned improvements. I am looking forward to the completion of this project.
10:25 AM
The city council met last night. We had a short but a good meeting. The council heard a report from Dr. McGuire about the project for Jessie Wynne Park. They hope to bid the project in early April with construction during June and July. The city council approved a $10,000.00 donation to the park to be used with the grant funds we will receive. I am excited about the improvements planned for the park.
Mrs. Burt gave the council a report about the Veterans Cemetery planned for Cross County. The cemetery will be 80 acres and is to be located in the northeast part of the county. The committee has done a lot of good work for the benefit of Cross County. They think that construction can begin later this year or early next year. The cemetery will have four full time employees to maintain the cemetery. The total investment will be between 5 and 7 million dollars that will be owned by the state, but paid for by the federal government.
Governor Bebee is in Wynne today. He appeared on Yawn Patrol following me this morning. He then made a speech at Wynne High School. Later he plans to visit the ABC school and tour the new golf course at VCSP. He will conclude his visit with a speech to the Rotary Club. I visited a few minutes with him at the radio station and then attended his speech at WHS. I was impressed with the behavior of the WHS students as they listened to his speech. I will make it a point to express to Carl and Darrell my observations about the students.
The street department is working again on the bridge. They hope to pour some concrete today and complete the job over the next few days.
A decision has been made on the improvements on Killough. We will increase the size of the street by six feet on the east side of the street. We will continue to have open ditches. I would like to have removed the ditches and used curbs and underground piping for the water, but the funds were not enough to make those improvements. We will have a much improved street with the planned improvements. I am looking forward to the completion of this project.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Friday March 7, 2008
2:45 PM
Amy was sick wed. and thur. of this week. Pat went over to Memphis to aid her. She recovered and Pat came home yesterday afternoon. When she got up this morning she was sick. She has been in the bed all day.
It is snowing now in Wynne. The snow began about 10 AM. I had to mark a grave this morning. Just as I was leaving the city hall it began snowing and has not stopped. The forecast is for us to get between 2 to 5 inches. At the present time the temp. is 31 degrees and there is no build up on the streets.
I have heard from eight of the council members about the Killough street project. All eight picked the design to add 6 feet of paving to the east side and not add curbs and piping. I think that this is the best solution considering the length of the street and the funds that the city has to spend on this project. I look forward to the completion.
2:45 PM
Amy was sick wed. and thur. of this week. Pat went over to Memphis to aid her. She recovered and Pat came home yesterday afternoon. When she got up this morning she was sick. She has been in the bed all day.
It is snowing now in Wynne. The snow began about 10 AM. I had to mark a grave this morning. Just as I was leaving the city hall it began snowing and has not stopped. The forecast is for us to get between 2 to 5 inches. At the present time the temp. is 31 degrees and there is no build up on the streets.
I have heard from eight of the council members about the Killough street project. All eight picked the design to add 6 feet of paving to the east side and not add curbs and piping. I think that this is the best solution considering the length of the street and the funds that the city has to spend on this project. I look forward to the completion.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
March 5, 2008
10:45 AM
I mailed all of the city council members a copy of proposals to improve Killough street. I ask the city council members to reply to me before this Friday with the choice that they would prefer.
I have received a response from two members. One of the members of the council has talked with Jerry about the street. He wants to meet tomorrow night with the committee and discuss the proposals. I will meet with them tomorrow night. Hopefully I can notify George on Friday with the choice of the council. I look forward to improving this section of Killough.
We had quite a bit of snow yesterday in Wynne. Because of the conditions all of the snow was gone by early afternoon. The snow that fell did not cause any problems that I am aware of in the city.
The forecast is a chance of snow again Thursday night or Friday. I hope that there is no snow that causes any problems for the residents or our city workers.
10:45 AM
I mailed all of the city council members a copy of proposals to improve Killough street. I ask the city council members to reply to me before this Friday with the choice that they would prefer.
I have received a response from two members. One of the members of the council has talked with Jerry about the street. He wants to meet tomorrow night with the committee and discuss the proposals. I will meet with them tomorrow night. Hopefully I can notify George on Friday with the choice of the council. I look forward to improving this section of Killough.
We had quite a bit of snow yesterday in Wynne. Because of the conditions all of the snow was gone by early afternoon. The snow that fell did not cause any problems that I am aware of in the city.
The forecast is a chance of snow again Thursday night or Friday. I hope that there is no snow that causes any problems for the residents or our city workers.
Friday, February 29, 2008
February 29, 2008
11:15 AM
I talked with George yesterday about the project on Killough street. He has written me a letter about different options and the cost of each option. I sent all of the council members a copy of the letter and ask them to contact me with the option that they would support.
I look forward to their answers. I do not have a personal choice. There are some on the list that I think are over our budget.
I visited with Jerry this morning about his trip to Waco. He said that the trip and the training was time well spent for him and Randy. They understand our new sweeper and how to properly maintain the sweeper.
I visited with Greg yesterday and discussed the progress on the replacement bridge. He said that the project was on hold for a few days. He needs to discuss a small problem that has to be addressed before concrete is poured. He expects that a final decision will be made today. They will probably pour the concrete next week. I am sure that the citizens will be pleased when we complete the job and the street is open again for traffic.
11:15 AM
I talked with George yesterday about the project on Killough street. He has written me a letter about different options and the cost of each option. I sent all of the council members a copy of the letter and ask them to contact me with the option that they would support.
I look forward to their answers. I do not have a personal choice. There are some on the list that I think are over our budget.
I visited with Jerry this morning about his trip to Waco. He said that the trip and the training was time well spent for him and Randy. They understand our new sweeper and how to properly maintain the sweeper.
I visited with Greg yesterday and discussed the progress on the replacement bridge. He said that the project was on hold for a few days. He needs to discuss a small problem that has to be addressed before concrete is poured. He expects that a final decision will be made today. They will probably pour the concrete next week. I am sure that the citizens will be pleased when we complete the job and the street is open again for traffic.
I have not talked to Amy since Wed. She was doing fine on Wed. She is scheduled to be off for the next three days. I hope that she is able to be off and enjoy her time away from work.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
February 26, 2008
10:25 AM
The new cart system seems to be working well. We are still getting a few questions about the new system. We are also getting some positive comments about the new system. I still think that when we get a few small bugs worked out it will prove to be a very good change for the sanitation department.
Jerry and Randy are in Waco TX to attend training for our new sweeper. They will spend two days at the factory in training on our new machine. I think that this will be time well spent by our employees. They will have a better understanding of how to properly take care of and use the new sweeper.
The street crew has started working again on the bridge. When they complete their work the bridge should last for a very long period of time.
Tonight I will be attending a meeting of the Razorback Club. I look forward to hearing the new coach speak to the meeting tonight. I also look forward to the food from Corky's. I enjoy their food every time I have eaten in their stores or at a catered event.
Tomorrow I have to have a tooth filled and then go to North Little Rock to an Executive Committee meeting to the AML. I look forward to seeing many of my friends from around the state as well as take care of the business of the AML.
10:25 AM
The new cart system seems to be working well. We are still getting a few questions about the new system. We are also getting some positive comments about the new system. I still think that when we get a few small bugs worked out it will prove to be a very good change for the sanitation department.
Jerry and Randy are in Waco TX to attend training for our new sweeper. They will spend two days at the factory in training on our new machine. I think that this will be time well spent by our employees. They will have a better understanding of how to properly take care of and use the new sweeper.
The street crew has started working again on the bridge. When they complete their work the bridge should last for a very long period of time.
Tonight I will be attending a meeting of the Razorback Club. I look forward to hearing the new coach speak to the meeting tonight. I also look forward to the food from Corky's. I enjoy their food every time I have eaten in their stores or at a catered event.
Tomorrow I have to have a tooth filled and then go to North Little Rock to an Executive Committee meeting to the AML. I look forward to seeing many of my friends from around the state as well as take care of the business of the AML.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
February 20, 2008
11:20 AM
The city crews completed the distribution of carts for household garbage yesterday. They probably missed a few and they will take care of those as they occur.
Yesterday was also the first day after a holiday that the street department did not pick up trash. When we went to the new system all of the pickups will be handled by the sanitation department crew. Yesterday went rather smooth. They did not complete the total of the two wards yesterday, but they completed the normal tuesday run this morning before they began the normal wednesday route.
I have been pleased with the reception of the citizens with the change to the new system. We have had a few complaints, but a vast majority that have expressed an opinion have been very positive. The workers have also adjusted to the new system very well.
I think that this was a good move for the city and the citizens of Wynne. I am very pleased with the system that is now in place for the sanitation department.
11:20 AM
The city crews completed the distribution of carts for household garbage yesterday. They probably missed a few and they will take care of those as they occur.
Yesterday was also the first day after a holiday that the street department did not pick up trash. When we went to the new system all of the pickups will be handled by the sanitation department crew. Yesterday went rather smooth. They did not complete the total of the two wards yesterday, but they completed the normal tuesday run this morning before they began the normal wednesday route.
I have been pleased with the reception of the citizens with the change to the new system. We have had a few complaints, but a vast majority that have expressed an opinion have been very positive. The workers have also adjusted to the new system very well.
I think that this was a good move for the city and the citizens of Wynne. I am very pleased with the system that is now in place for the sanitation department.
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