February 10, 2026

TOWN OF STONEWALL - COUNCIL MEETING

1746 US HIGHWAY 171, STONEWALL, LOUISIANA 71078

February 10, 2026, 6:30 P.M.

 

The Stonewall Town Council met during a regular session with 6 visitors present. A roll call was taken. Council Members present were Margaret Dickerson, Robert Baker, Don Crosslin, Eric Runge, and Brandon Garsee. Mayor Ken Kaffka was also present. Council Member Margaret Dickerson led the prayer. Council Member Robert Baker led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ADDITION/DELETION: None

 

PUBLIC COMMENT: Council Member Don Crosslin noted that the road stripping on Stonewall-Preston Road is faded and barely visible, creating a potential safety concern.

 

MINUTES: A motion to approve January 12, 2026, regular meeting minutes was made by Council Member Margaret Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.

REPORTS

(a) ROADS:

(b) BUDGET COMPARISON: Budget Comparison for July 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026, was reviewed and discussed. Council Member Margaret Dickerson made a motion to accept as printed, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.

(c) OTHER: None.

(d) GRANTS: None.

(e) PARK: None.

(f) REIMBURSEMENT:

(g) LEGAL REPORT: None.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

A) None

NEW BUSINESS:

A) Recommend approving A RESOLUTION FOR THE GRANTING OF A VARIANCE OF THE ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF STONEWALL FOR THE STONE GROVE SUBDIVISION LOCATED WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF STONEWALL. Discussion Followed. Council Member Brandon Garsee made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Eric Runge. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried

 

B) Recommend appointing Jody Raney to fill John Cristler’s vacant seat for the remainder of the term. Council Member Don Crosslin made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Brandon Garsee. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.

 

C). Recommend approving the Special Event Alcohol Beverage Permit Application.

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

 

Council Member Robert Baker made a motion to adjourn. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.

 

Meeting adjourned: 6:45 PM.

 

Signature on File                                                               Signature on File                              

Ken Kaffka, Mayor                                                           Shree’ Young, Town Clerk