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MINUTES
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
July 5, 2016
Members & Staff Present: Councilor Ramona Taylor, Chairman
Councilor Lorraine Robinson
Councilor James Pulliaum
Councilor Willis Mondy
Phillip Sorrell, City Engineer
Rhonda Standridge, Administrative Assistant
Mike Antle, Code Enforcement Officer
Members & Staff Present: Councilor James Holt
Guests: John Rech, Evening Times
MINUTES
Councilor Robinson made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 7th, 2016 meeting, motion
was seconded by Councilor Pulliaum. Upon voice vote, motion was approved by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Approve MPO Contract - Mr. Sorrell presented the new MPO Agreement with Brawley Consulting
Engineers. He is asking for the new Agreement to be referred to the full council and permission for
the Mayor to sign. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion to refer to the full council, motion was
seconded by Councilor Robinson. Upon voice vote, motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Councilor Mondy asked about the garbage trucks compacting trash in front of houses leaving liquid
on street. Mr. Sorrell stated that we have replaced the gaskets in the truck and will start to carry a
spray rig with a bleach solution so when liquids gets squeezed out we can spray it with bleach. The
new gaskets should help keep the liquids inside the truck.
REPORTS
Recycling Report— Rhonda Standridge - The total for recycling in June was 13,120 pounds. There
were no ewaste pickups. We have received delivery of recycle bags and bins, we were able to pass
a few out when we had our Household Hazardous Waste Day. We will plan another day in the fall to
hand out more.
City Engineer Report— Phillip Sorrell — Hino Bridge —The agreement has been signed and Parson
is 30% complete on the development plans. Southland Drive— Contractor is working on the stability
in the subgrade. For this step the ground had to be dry, so progress has been slow due to rains.
Riverbend Apts — City Engineer and City Attorney met recently with Riverbend owner and attorney
and discussed the flooding problem on this site. They are asking the City to do some mitigation
projects in the area to help with the current situation.
Code Enforcement Report— the grass sweeps have been completed. Planning and Development
will still be working on complaints of grass as they are called in. Councilor Pulliaum asked if the
Street Department could keep the avenues mowed, particularly around Jackson.
Keep West Memphis Beautiful— Lorraine Robinson — spoke about the importance of our citizens
helping to keep our city clean. The sanitation department is doing their part, but it also takes the
people of our city. The main way people can help is by not littering.
With no other business Councilor Pulliaum made a motion to adjourn to 12:44 pm, motion was
seconded by Councilor Mondy. Upon voice vote, motion to adjourn was unanimous.