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Town of Stonewall

 

June 11, 2024

TOWN OF STONEWALL - COUNCIL MEETING
1746 US HIGHWAY 171, STONEWALL, LOUISIANA 71078
JUNE 11, 2024, 6:30 P.M.

 

The Stonewall Town Council met during a regular session with 1 visitor. A roll call was taken, council members present were Margaret Dickerson, Eric Runge, Brandon Garsee, and Don Crosslin. Mayor Ken Kaffka was also present. Council Member Robert Baker was absent. Prayer was led by Council Member Don Crosslin. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Eric Runge.

ADDITION/DELETION: None.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

MINUTES: A motion to approve May 14, 2024, regular meeting minutes was made by Council Member Margaret Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Brandon Garsee. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.

REPORTS

(a) ROADS: Mayor Kaffka mentioned Rambin Road being blocked off and the project should be completed by next week if everything goes right.

(b) BUDGET COMPARISON: Budget Comparison for July 1, 2023, through May 31, 2024, was reviewed and discussed. Council Member Margaret Dickerson made a motion to accept as printed, seconded by Council Member Don Crosslin. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.

(c) OTHER: None.

(d) GRANTS: None.

(e) PARK: None.

(f) REIMBURSEMENT: None.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

a) Adoption of Ordinance Number 141-2024: AN ORDINANCE TO PRESENT AND ADOPT THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025. Was read by Mayor Kaffka. Discussion followed. Council Member Margaret Dickerson made a motion to approve, seconded by Brandon Garsee. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.

b) Adoption of Ordinance Number 142-2024: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR THE TOWN OF STONEWALL, DESOTO PARISH, LOUISIANA. Was read by Mayor Kaffka. Discussion followed. Council Member Margaret Dickerson made a motion to adopt, seconded by Eric Runge. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.

c) Employee Pay Raises. Mayor Kaffka mentioned that each employee would get a $0.50 raise (Barbara O’Brien $19.50, Michael Clark $17.00, Rickey Taylor $16.00, & Deeana Clark $15.50). Discussion followed. Council Member Brandon Garsee made a motion to approve raises, seconded by Council Member Eric Runge. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.

d) Recommend approving Mayor’s court & Council meeting day and time. Discussion followed. Council Member Bradon Garsee made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Margaret Dickerson. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.

e) Recommend approving the Enterprise and Interstate Progress as the Official Journal. Discussion followed. Council Member Brandon Garsee made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Eric Runge. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.

f) Recommend approving the change order for Rambin Road Improvements (Phase 1). Discussion followed. Council Member Brandon Garsee made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Margaret Dickerson. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.

g)Blake Bledsoe – discuss Church Street. Mr. Bledsoe was unable to attend the meeting. Discussion followed regarding Church Street. The Town Clerk stated that she would be getting a meeting scheduled with DOTD & Balar to discuss options to improve the issue with Church Street flooding.

 

Council Member Eric Runge made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Brandon Garsee. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.

 

Meeting adjourned: 7:10 pm

Signature on File                                        Signature on File         Ken Kaffka, Mayor                                     Shree’ Young, Town Clerk