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Honorable James F. Valley
MAYOR - Helena West Helena
P O Box 248
226 Perry Street
Helena-West Helena, 72342
501-291-1735 Phone
800-517-7240 Fax
Friday, December 3, 2010
District Court Weekly DHR (12/06/10)
WEEKLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
(Period of November 29 – December 2, 2010)
Department: Helena-West Helena District Court
Date: December 6, 2010
Prepared by: Linda Danley
SPECIFIC WEEKLY ACTIVITIES:
Nov. 29 – Dec. 2, 2010- Processed civil and small claims actions as received; input traffic violations and criminal actions into court database in preparation for arraignment; prepared scheduled traffic violations and criminal actions for bench trial; processed warrants of arrest issued by the court; and reported dispositions to Arkansas Driver Control.
Wed., Dec. 1, 2010 (9:00 A.M.) – Civil & Small Claims Hearings/Trial
Total number of cases scheduled – 16 civil and 2 small claims
Thurs., Dec. 2, 2010 (9:00 A.M.) - Bench Trials on Traffic Violations
Total number of cases scheduled – 75
Thurs., Dec. 2, 2010 (1:30 P.M.) – Bench Trials on Criminal Actions
Total number of cases scheduled - 77
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Jail Roster
(Nov. 29 - 26, 2010)
Name | Case# | Arrest Date | Release/ Sent. Date | Disposition |
Allen, Markell | CR-10-684 CR-10-685 CR-10-686 CR-10-839 | In jail on other charges since 11/01/10. | 12/02/10 | Plea of not guilty on 11/05/10. Set for trial on 12/02/10. Plea of guilty on 12/02/10 to all charges. Sentenced to 90 days in jail, to run concurrent, on each charge. |
Barrow, Markell | CR-10-3113 | 11/20/10 | Set for plea on 12/02/10. | |
Diamond, Curtis | CR-08-3823 CR-09-4324 CR-09-4325 CR-09-4326 CR-10-48 | Also being held on county charges. 6/11/10 | Plea of not guilty on 6/25/10. Set for trial on 7/08/10. Rescheduled for 7/15/10. On 7/15/10, rescheduled for 9/16/10. (No trial. Public defender did not appear.) Rescheduled for 10/21/10. Continued until 12/09/10. | |
Harris, Jackie | CR-08-2998 CR-08-2999 CR-08-3000 CR-09-252 CR-09-253 CR-09-254 | In jail on other charges since 10/22/10. | 12/02/10 | All cases dismissed per Dep. Pros. Atty. |
Henry, Troy L. | CR-10-2117 CR-10-2279 CR-10-2705 | 11/10/10 | Set for plea on 12/02/10. | |
Henry, Willie E | CR-10-2210 CR-10-2211 CR-10-3090 | 8/28/10 | 12/02/10 | Plea of not guilty on 9/10/10. Rescheduled for plea on 9/17/10. Set for trial 10/28/10. Defendant unwilling to cooperate with court. Found in contempt of court (CR-10-3090) and sentenced to 10 days. All other charges continued to 12/02/10. Plea of guilty on 12/02/10. Ordered to pay restitution ($171.00) and sentenced to 12 months supervised probation. |
Holden, Jeremy | CR-10-3381 CR-10-3382 | 11/10/10 | Set for plea on 12/02/10. | |
King, Robert | CR-10-3312 CR-10-3313 CR-10-3314 CR-10-3316 CR-10-3317 CR-10-3318 | 11/22/10 | Set for plea on 12/02/10. | |
Manuel, Monique | CR-10-2807 | In jail on other charges since 10/18/10. | 12/02/10 | Scheduled for plea on 10/22/10. Refused to answer questions. Case rescheduled for 12/02/10. Case dismissed on 12/02/10. |
Matthews, Milton L. | CR-10-2990 CR-10-2991 CR-10-2992 | 11/16/10 | Set for plea on 12/02/10. | |
Nealy, Ira | CR-10-620 CR-09-4285 CR-09-3594 CR-09-43 CR-09-44 CR-09-45 CR-09-46 CR-09-47 CR-09-48 | Feb. 2010 | Set for plea on 2/26/10. Cases transferred to Circuit Court for felony filing. C.I.D. declined to file as felony. Set for 12/02/10 to be resolved. | |
Williams, Freda | CR-10-2944 | 11/26/10 | Set for plea on 12/02/10. | |
Williams, Raymone | TR-10-3417 | Set for review hearing on 12/02/10. |
FUTURE WEEKLY ACTIVITIES:
• Fri., Dec. 3, 2010 (9:00 a.m.) – Plea/Arraignment & Review Hearings
• Thurs., Dec. 9, 2010 (9:00 a.m.) – Bench Trials on Traffic Violations
• Thurs., Dec. 9, 2010 (1:30 p.m.) – Bench Trials on Criminal Actions
• Fri., Dec. 10, 2010 (9:00 a.m.) – Plea/Arraignment & Review Hearings
• Wed., Dec. 15, 2010 (9:00 a.m.) – Civil & Small Claims Hearings/Trials
• Thurs., Dec. 16, 2010 (9:00 a.m.) – Bench Trials on Traffic Violations
• Thurs., Dec. 16, 2010 (1:30 p.m.) – Bench Trials on Criminal Actions
• Fri., Dec. 17, 2010 (9:00 a.m.) – Plea/Arraignment & Review Hearings
• Thurs., Dec. 23, 2010 – (NO COURT) - CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
• Fri., Dec. 24, 2010 - (NO COURT) - CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
• Fri., Dec. 31, 2010 (9:00 a.m.) – (NO COURT) - NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY
FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES:
• Enter dispositions into court database of cases brought before the court on December 3, 2010 (Plea/Arraignment) until completed.
• Process warrants of arrest as directed by the court.
• Process civil and small claims actions as they are received.
• Input new citations and criminal actions as they are received from Records into database in preparation for court.
• Prepare pending actions for trial.
• Prepare abstract of the court's disposition of all cases for Arkansas Driver Control.
STAFF CONCERNS/ISSUES:
• Training for dispatch personnel on use of Virtual Justice (court software).
• Shortage in ceiling fixture inside courtroom.
Parks & Recreation Weekly DHR 12/6/2010
Parks & Recreation Weekly Report
Department: Parks and Recreation
Date: 12-06-10
Prepared by: B. O'Shea Burrell
Specific Weekly Activities
Monday 11-29-10
Daily cleaning done @ HWHCC
Cleaned Malco
Removed letters from marquee
Raked and burned leaves at golf course
Worked on fixed asset report
Free play
Tuesday 11-30-10
Daily cleaning @ HWHCC
Worked on budget 2011
Worked on fixed asset report
Basketball registration
Free play
Wednesday 12-01-10
Daily cleaning done @HWHCC
Taebo Class 5pm-6pm
Free play
Thursday 12-02-10
Daily cleaning done @ HWHCC
Health Inspection conducted @ HWHCC
Raked Soloman play graund
Raked N. Helena Park
Continued youth basketball registration
Taebo Class 5pm-6pm
Free play
Friday 12-03-10
Daily cleaning done @ HWHCC
Raked N. Helena Park
Delta Christmas meeting
Checked Malco
Saturday 12-04- 10
Sunday 12-05-10
Future Activities
· Check fire extinguisher every month and Initial after inspection.
· Fire extinguisher need to be replaced in light room.
· Repairs to Washington St. bathrooms (Bid Labor$2100, Materials $1216,44) 9-22-09
· Repairs to A/C on house @ Golf Course
· Repair baseball field @ 10th street park
· Storage space for equipment
· Running water in all parks
· Improve fencing around pool
· Re-surface Greens at golf course
· Install Foul Poles at Little League Field
· Recruiting coaches for youth football league
· Check on storage at Cherry St.
· 5k run TBA
· Senior Citizen AARP 10- Week Walking Program TBA
· Developing Mini conference with other SE Arkansas Park Professionals
· Play ground equipment for parks (2010 budget) ($44,603.92)
· Marking the HWHCC parking lot
· Repairs to Cart shed @Golf Course (Bid $3849.77 Materials, Labor $9600) 2-09-08
· Bring HWHCC playground up to standard TBA
· Little League Football TBA
· Youth league football TBA; generating more interest
· Credit Card Machine @ Golf Course, Phone lines, and computers
· Call Ronnie Smith for progress about trash cans for the parks
· Replace fence at Baseball field
· Backfill dirt along ditch @N. Helena Park
Delta Christmas Dec. 18
· Tag Trailers
· Ink for cash register at Golf course
· Ink for printer at Golf course; Hp Office Jet 4540
· Repair ceiling on front patio of pro shop
· Repair back patio and close-in with windows or screens
· Heat pump for pro shop
· Repair and paint north side of pro shop
Staff Issues/Concerns
1. Much larger television and floor mats for exercise classes; Great participation!
2. Seeking ways to implement a more stringent protocol for offenses committed by patrons of the HWHCC
3. Two-way Radios
4. Significant drop in children attending center, typical during this time of year. There is an increase in adult participation in Parkers' exercise program and other forms of adult recreation.
5. Kitchen stove needs to be replaced.
6. Budget Compliance
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January 655 |
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February 1116 March 2613 April 2471 May 1472 June 2450 July 2175 August 538 September 2019 October 1833 November 0 December 0
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Parks and Recreation Fuel Log Report
Driver | Date | Quantity | Description | Amount |
August 2010 | ||||
1. Roosevelt Eaton | August 12,2010 | 10 gallons | gas@$2.69 | $27.00 |
2. Roosevelt Eaton | August 24,2010 | 21 gallons | gas @$2.59 | $57.00 |
3. Jamal Henry | August 26,2010 | 10 gallons | gas@$2.59 | $26.01 |
4. Jamal Henry | August 27,2010 | 12.7 gallons | gas@2.59 | $33.13 |
5. Jamal Henry | August 31,2010 | 37.7 gallons | gas@$2.59 | $98.17 |
6. Jamal Henry | August 31,2010 | 19.6 gallons | gas@$2.59 | $51.00 |
TOTALS | 111 GALLONS | $292.31 | ||
September 2010 | ||||
1. Roosevelt Eaton | Sept.15,2010 | 20.3 gallons | gas@$2.69 | $55.00 |
2. Roosevelt Eaton | Sept.17,2010 | 25.4 gallons | gas@$2.69 | $68.77 |
3. Roosevelt Eaton | Sept. 23,2010 | 22.2 gallons | gas@$2.69 | $60.01 |
4. Barry Burrell | Sept.23,2010 | 28.1 gallons | gas@$2.69 | $76.00 |
TOTALS | 95.7 GALLONS | 259.78 | ||
October 2010 | ||||
1. Roosevelt Eaton | Oct. 1,2010 | 14.2 gallons | gas@2.59 | $37.00 |
2. Lester Gray | Oct.5,2010 | 61.2 gallons | gas@$2.69 | $165.39 |
3. Lester Gray | Oct.19,2010 | 22.3 gallons | gas@$2.79 | $60.32 |
4. Roosevelt Eaton | Oct. 20,2010 | 24.9 gallons | gas@$2.69 | $67.27 |
5. Lester Gray | Oct.22,2010 | 26.6 gallons | gas@$2.69 | $73.58 |
6. Roosevelt Eaton | Oct.25,2010 | 22.2 gallons | gas@$2.69 | $60.00 |
TOTALS | 171.4GALLONS | 426.56 | ||
November 2010 | ||||
1. Roosevelt Eaton | Nov.04,2010 | 18 gallons | gas@$2.75 | $51.00 |
2. Barry Burrell | Nov.5,2010 | 26 gallons | gas@$2.79 | $73.00 |
3. Lester Gray | Nov.8,2010 | 24.8 gallons | gas@$2.69 | $67.00 |
4. Roosevelt Eaton | Nov.17,2010 | 30 gallons | gas@$2.69 | $81.02 |
5. Roosevelt Eaton | Nov. 17,2010 | 25.9 gallons | gas@$2.69 | $70.00 |
6. Barry Burrell | Nov.24,2010 | 24.6 gallons | gas@$2.69 | $65.58 |
TOTALS | 149.3 GALLONS | 407.6 | ||
O'Shea Burrell
City of Helena-West Helena
Parks and Recreation Director
511 Miller St./P O Box 248
Helena-West Helena, AR 72342
870-338-8481 Phone
888-526-6665 Fax
870-995-8991 Cell


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