PW 12//06/2016 MINUTES
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
December 6, 2016
Members & Staff Present: Councilor Ramona Taylor, Chairman
Councilor James Pulliaum
Councilor Willis Mondy
Phillip Sorrell, City Engineer
Rhonda Standridge, Administrative Assistant
Mike Antle, Code Enforcement Officer
Members & Staff absent: Councilor Lorraine Robinson
Councilor James Holt
Guests: John Rech, Evening Times
Wayne Croom
MINUTES
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion to approve utes motiofrom
n was approved by unanimous votemotion
was seconded by Councilor Mondy.. Upon
voice vote,
OLD BUSINESS
Rhonda presented the quote and references for security camera from QStar Tech. The committee
watched an online video presentation on this product in October. After the quotes were passed out,
everyone was asked to review the information for discussion at our next meeting. Councilor Taylor
asked if we could revisit with Joel Johnson after the new year about the video products the police
department uses to deter crime.
REPORTS
Recycling Report— Rhonda Standridge - The total for recycling in November was 15,480 pounds.
There was 1 ewaste pickup.
City Engineer Report— Phillip Sorrell —Southland Drive —There are a few insufficient concrete
sections that have to be corrected and due to weather conditions the project will be delayed
indefinitely. Hino Road Bridge— Final AHTD review came in last week and we are currently working
on the changes. South Loop Extension — new roadway connecting Port Road with Waverly Road.
The design engineering is expected to be in 2017 with project to start in 2018. Hwy 118/South
Service Road/I-40 Intersection — Intersection improvements are into the design phase. This project is
being overseen by the Arkansas Highway Department.
Code Enforcement— Planning and Development has sent out 802 Lien Letters and they have done
a city wide sweep on dilapidated houses.
With no other business Councilor Pulliaum made a motion to adjourn to 12:52 pm, motion was
seconded by Councilor Mondy. Upon voice vote, motion to adjourn was unanimous.