January 13, 2026

1746 US HIGHWAY 171, STONEWALL, LOUISIANA 71078

JANUARY 13, 2026, 6:30 P.M.

The Stonewall Town Council met during a regular session with 5 visitors. A roll call was taken. Council Members present were Margaret Dickerson, Robert Baker, Don Crosslin, Eric Runge, and Brandon Garsee. Mayor Ken Kaffka and Attorney Josh Chevallier were also present. Prayer was led by Council Member Robert Baker. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Brandon Garsee.

ADDITION/DELETION: None

PUBLIC COMMENT: Perry Thompson, Co-Owner of Lumiere Events, presented a written statement regarding the adoption of Ordinance Number 154-2026 – Noise Ordinance.

MINUTES: A motion to approve December 9, 2025, 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 December 31, 2025, 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.

(d) GRANTS: None.

(e) PARK: None.

(f) REIMBURSEMENT:

(g) LEGAL REPORT: None.

OLD BUSINESS:

A) Adoption of Ordinance Number 154-2026: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE MAKING OR CAUSING OF LOUD, UNREASONABLE OR UNUSUAL NOISE, PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF SAME, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Was read by Mayor Kaffka. Discussion followed. Council Member Robert Baker made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Margaret Dickerson. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

A) Recommend making a motion to approve the Planning & Zoning’s temporary variance for Brassica Farms as a multi-structure project in its initial phase. Discussion followed. Council Member Brandon Garsee made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.

B) Recommend approving the proposed Off-Premises Advertising Sign Permit Application Packet. Discussion followed. Council Member Brandon Garsee made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT, 1 RECUSED. Motion carried.

C) Recommend approving Mayor’s Court & Council Meeting dates for January 2026 through January 2027. Council Member Brandon Garsee made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Eric Runge. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.

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

Meeting adjourned: 6:41 pm.

Signature on File Signature on File

Ken Kaffka, Mayor Shree’ Young, Town Clerk