February 11, 2025
The Stonewall Town Council met during a regular session with 9 visitors. A roll call was taken, council members present were Margaret Dickerson, Robert Baker, Eric Runge, Don Crosslin, and Brandon Garsee. Mayor Ken Kaffka and Town Attorney Josh Chevallier were also present. Prayer was led by Council Member Eric Runge. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Brandon Garsee.
ADDITION/DELETION: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Medlin, Parish Resident, spoke about the compactor site and other items.
MINUTES: A motion to approve January 14, 2024, regular meeting minutes was made by Council Member Brandon Garsee with the correction under New Business, Item a), Mr. Garsee as Nay instead of absent, seconded by Council Member Eric Runge. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
REPORTS
(a) ROADS: Council Member Garsee asked for an update on the purchasing of the right-of-way on Stanley Road. Mayor Kaffka stated that all of the required right-of-way had been purchased.
(b) BUDGET COMPARISON: Budget Comparison for July 1, 2024, through January 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.
(c) OTHER: Mayor Kaffka reminded everyone that Financial Disclosures are due by May 15th.
(d) GRANTS: None.
(e) PARK: Council Member Brandon Garsee mentioned that there is an ant problem at the park. The Town Clerk stated the Town has been trying to get rid of them but they keep coming back and we may need to get a professional.
(f) REIMBURSEMENT: None.
(g) Legal Report: Josh Chevallier, Town Attorney stated that he will have an update when in executive session regarding the ongoing litigation with MPERS. There are no additional pending or threat of litigation.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
a) Dees Gardner – Yearly Audit Report. Mr. Creech spoke to the Council about the yearly audit and that there were no findings.
b) Recommend appointing Jay Simms to Fire District #3 Board to fill the vacant seat represented by the Town of Stonewall. Discussion followed. Council Member Don Crosslin made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Margaret Dickerson. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
c) Recommend the adoption of Ordinance Number 149-2025: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE 95-08 AND RESTATE ZONING ORDINANCE 92-2018: AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE 0.38 ACRES FROM RESIDENTIAL-AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO SC COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. Discussion followed. Council Member Robert Baker made a motion to adopt, seconded by Council Member Margaret Dickerson. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
d) Recommend the adoption of Ordinance Number 150-2025: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE TOWN OF STONEWALL, STATE OF LOUISIANA, STONEWALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT A AND BBC RESOURCES LA LLC. Discussion followed. Council Member Brandon Garsee made a motion to adopt, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
e) Executive Session in compliance with La. R. S. 42:17; discuss, under (A)(2), “pending litigation instituted by the Louisiana Municipal Police Employers Retirement System.” Council Member Brandon Garsee made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
f) Motion to reconvene from Executive Session. Council Member Robert Baker made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Margaret Dickerson. 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: 7:08 pm.
Signature on File Signature on File
Ken Kaffka, Mayor Shree’ Young, Town Clerk