May 12, 2026

TOWN OF STONEWALL - COUNCIL MEETING

1746 US HIGHWAY 171, STONEWALL, LOUISIANA 71078

May 12, 2026, 6:30 P.M.

The Stonewall Town Hall Council met in regular session with 7 visitors present. The meeting was called to order at 6:36 PM. A roll call was taken. Council Members present were Margaret Dickerson, Robert Baker, and Don Crosslin. Council Member Eric Runge and Brandon Garsee were absent. Mayor Ken Kaffka was also present. Council Member Don Crosslin led the prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Robert Baker.

ADDITION/DELETION: None 

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

MINUTES: A motion to approve April 14, 2026, regular meeting minutes was made by Council Member Margaret Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 3 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried.

REPORTS

(a) ROADS:

(b) BUDGET COMPARISON: Budget Comparison for July 1, 2025, through April 30th, 2026, was reviewed and discussed. Council Member Margaret Dickerson made a motion to accept as printed, seconded by Council Member Don Crosslin. 3 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried.

(c) OTHER: None.

(d) GRANTS: None.

(e) PARK: None.

(f) REIMBURSEMENT: None.

(g) LEGAL REPORT: None.

OLD BUSINESS:

A) None

NEW BUSINESS:

A) Adoption of Ordinance Number 158-2026: AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAYS AND SERVITUDES FOR UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE WITHIN MCCUNE FARMS SUBDIVISION. Discussion followed. Council Member Robert Baker made a motion to adopt, seconded by Council Member Margaret Dickerson. 3 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried.

B) Introduction to Ordinance Number 159-2026: AN ORDINANCE TO PRESENT AND ADOPT THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027. The ordinance was introduced, and the title was read by Mayor Kaffka. Council Member Margaret Dickerson made a motion to introduce, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 3 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried.

C) Introduction to Ordinance Number 160-2026: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR THE TOWN OF STONEWALL, DESOTO PARISH, LOUISIANA. The ordinance was introduced, and the title was read by Mayor Kaffka. Council Member Robert Baker made a motion to introduce, seconded by Council Member Margaret Dickerson. 3 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried.

D) Introduction to Ordinance Number 161-2026: AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND TOWN CLERK FOR THE TERM LIMIT JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030. The ordinance was introduced, and the title was read by Mayor Kaffka. Council Member Margaret Dickerson made a motion to introduce, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. Discussion followed. 3 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried.

Council Member Robert Baker made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Margaret Dickerson. 3 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned: 6:45 PM.

Signature on File                                                               Signature on File                              

Ken Kaffka, Mayor                                                           Shree’ Young, Town Clerk