July 14, 2026

1746 US HIGHWAY 171, STONEWALL, LOUISIANA 71078

JULY 14, 2026, 6:30 P.M.

The Stonewall Town Hall Council met in regular session with 6 visitors present. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM. A roll call was taken. Council Members present were Robert Baker, Eric Runge, Brandon Garsee, Don Crosslin, and Rodney Roach. Mayor Randal Rodgers and Town Attorney Josh Chevallier were also present. Council Member Brandon Garsee led the prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Robert Baker.

ADDITION/DELETION: None

PUBLIC COMMENT:

MINUTES: A motion to approve the June 9, 2026, regular meeting minutes was made by Council Member Brandon Garsee, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.

REPORTS

(a) ROADS: Mayor Randal Rodgers stated that he had met with the town engineer and instructed them to move forward with the Rambin Road project. He reported that the project is expected to be ready for bidding by the end of August 2026. Mayor Rodgers also stated that he directed the engineer to evaluate the Ann Francis intersection for needed repairs. Additionally, he reported that he had requested a quote from a contractor to clean out the ditches along Pine Grove Road and replace the culverts at the intersections of Ann Lane and Kenny Lane.

(b) BUDGET COMPARISON: Budget Comparison for July 1, 2025, through June 30^th, 2026, was reviewed and discussed. Council Member Brandon Garsee 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: Joshua Kelley, Building Permit & Inspection fees, project was cancelled. Council Member Br

(g) LEGAL REPORT: Josh Chevallier, Town Attorney, stated that a demand letter would be going out tomorrow to Shield Storage to construct a privacy fence.

OLD BUSINESS:

A) None

NEW BUSINESS:

A) Recommend adoption of 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. Discussion followed. Council Member Brandon Garsee made a motion to adopt, seconded by Council Member Don Crosslin. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.

B) Recommend appointing Council Member Eric Runge as Mayor Pro-Tem. Discussion followed. 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 appointing Planning & Zoning Committee Members. Recommended Members: Charles Watson, Jeanene Sanders-Wiggins, Pat Jones, John Alvarez, Jody Raney, Craig Roberson, and Kirk Dickson. 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.

D) Recommend appointing Shree’ Young as Town Clerk. Discussion followed. Council Member Eric Runge made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Don Crosslin. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.

E) Recommend appointing Michael Clark as Code Enforcement Officer. Discussion followed. Council Member Robert Baker made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Eric Runge. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.

F) Recommend approving the letter of engagement for the Town Attorney. Council Member Brandon Garsee made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Eric Runge. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.

G) Recommend approving the letter of engagement for the Town CPA. Discussion followed. Council Member Eric Runge made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.

H) Recommend removing Ken Kaffka and Margaret Dickerson’s names from all accounts, including banking accounts, and adding the current Mayor Randal Rodgers and appointed Mayor Pro-Tem. Council Member Brandon Garsee made a motion to remove Ken Kaffka and Margaret Dickerson from all accounts, including banking accounts, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Council Member Brandon Garsee made a motion to add Mayor Randal Rodgers and Mayor Pro-Tem Eric Runge, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.

I)Recommend approving the Mayor, Town Clerk, & Council Member to attend the LMA 89^th Annual Convention August 4-6, 2026, in Monroe, Louisiana.

J) Authorize the name Knight Lane located on the East side of Highway 171 and East of the Memory Lane Intersection. Discussion followed. Council Member Robert Baker made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Eric Runge. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.

K) Recommend approving the Mayor to sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the DeSoto Parish Police Jury to receive $150,000 for the construction of a splash pad. 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.

L) Recommend authorizing the Mayor to purchase computer towers and monitors from the lowest responsible quote. Discussion followed. Council Member Brandon Garsee made a motion to approve the quote from Shreveport Fix It to purchase the computer towers and monitors, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.

M) Recommend changing the 22-23 LGAP Grant to purchase a smaller tractor with a 4’-5’ cutter and front-end loader from the state contractor. Discussion followed. Council Member Eric Runge made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.

N) Recommend authorizing the Mayor to purchase a hydraulic tilt trailer from the lowest responsible quote for the transportation of Town equipment. Discussion followed. Council Member Brandon Garsee made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Rodney Roach.

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

Meeting adjourned: 7:12 PM.

Signature on File Signature on File

Randal Rodgers, Mayor Shree’ Young, Town Clerk