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MINUTES MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMISSION April 28, 2011 7:36 P.M.

The Winfield Municipal Building Commission regular meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on April 28, 2011 at the Winfield Town Hall by Dick Whitney, Chairman. Members Present: Steve Hanna, John Marshall, Dick Whitney, Huey Lovejoy and Pat Woodrum. Others Present: Ron Stone, Mayor via telephone; Jackie Hunter, Town Recorder; Tim LaFon, Town Counselor; Gloria Chapman, Staff, Jessie Parker, Town Engineer and So Juanna Ellis, Project Coordinator of Regional Intergovernmental Council. Public: Mr. Bruce Brick of 181 Woodland Forest spoke to the Commission about rock rip rap and dredging being extended along his property and that he would be willing to share the cost. Minute Approval March 24, 2011 meeting. Motion was made by John Marshall to approve the minutes, seconded by Steve Hanna. Motion carried. Financial Report March 2011. Gloria Chapman requested that the Financial Report for March be tabled until the next meeting at which time technical corrections would be made by the accountant regarding the first draw. Reports Infrastructure Projects. Dick Whitney reported that a Notice to Proceed from the Department of Highways on the sidewalk project is still awaited. Old Business: Craigo Drainage Issue Tim LaFon reported that the May 28th trial has been canceled due to a consolidation of trials pertaining to the issue. A new date will be set at a later time. 21 Second Street property- Discussion, no action.

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New Business: Storm water Construction Project Draw #1 SoJuanna Ellis of R.I.C. presented to the commission Draw #1, which consisted of Pay Estimate #1 from C.J. Hughes for $ 147,431.74, an invoice from S & S Engineers totaling $15,666.00 and attorney fees for $ 7,755.40. The total for Draw #1 was $170,853.14. John Marshall made motion to approve Draw #1 as prenseted; Steve Hanna made a second. Motion carried. Also, Jesse Parker of S & S Engineers presented the members a Progress Report from C.J. Hughes outlining the work done in Riverview, Elm, Woodland Forest and high school areas. The project is now 18.7% complete. Additive Alternate C Stormwater Project. The Commission authorized moving ahead on Alternate C, Mattress Warehouse, if they signed the right-ofway unconditionally, and if the United States Department of Agriculture was in agreement, and if the contractor would do the work at the price originally quoted. Sale of old Water Plant property. Dick Whitney stated that he would check into an appraisal of the old water plant. Street Paving Woodland Forest Jessie Parker suggested that paving of streets in Woodland Forest be put on hold until storm sewers could be extended. Legal Services Agreement Huey Lovejoy moved to comply with the legal services Agreement between the City of Winfield Municipal Building Commission and Tim LaFon who will perform all legal services necessary under the provisions of said statutes necessary to the financing, construction and initial operation of a storm sewer system. Pat Woodrum made a second. Motion carried. Good of the Order. Adjournment: Motion was made by Huey Lovejoy and seconded by Steve Hanna to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled meeting on May 26, 2011. _____________________________ ______________________________ Dick Whitney, Chair

Pat Woodrum, Secretary

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