Arbyrd City Council 111411

Staff photo by Lecia Forester Outgoing City Clerk Erma Branum, left, issues the oath of office to Lisa Letson, right,. Letson was sworn in as City Clerk at Monday evening's city council meeting.

Staff photo by Lecia Forester Council members discuss the proposed construction of the building that will house the City Hall, the Fire Department and the Police Department. From left are Council members Richard Vallee, Ron Higgins, outgoing City Clerk Erma Branum, Lisa Letson, incoming city clerk, and Mayor Lonnie Gibson, Jr.

Staff photo by Lecia Forester State Representative Terry Swinger, D-Caruthersville, left, presents outgoing City Clerk Erma Branum, right, a resolution from the House of Representatives honoring her years of service to the city.

Staff photo by Lecia Forester Mayor Lonnie Gibson Jr., right, presented outgoing City Clerk Erma Branum, left, with a plaque from the city honoring her dedication to the City of Arbyrd and a Certificate of Appreciation.