Town of Stonewall

 

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

ADDITION/DELETION:

PUBLIC COMMENT:

MINUTES: Motion to approve December 12, 2023, 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: None.

(b) BUDGET COMPARISON: Budget Comparison for July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, 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: None.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

a) Adoption of Ordinance Number 139-2024: AN ORDINANCE OF THE STONEWALL TOWN COUNCIL CREATING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT WITHIN THE TOWN OF STONEWALL TO BE NAMED THE “STONEWALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT A”; DEFINING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF FROM WHICH CERTAIN AREA LOCAL AND POTENTIALLY STATE SALES AND USE TAX INCREMENTS WILL BE DETERMINED AND USED TO FINANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT, ALL AS AUTHORIZED BY PART II OF CHAPTER 27 OF TITLE 33 OF THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES OF 1950, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”); AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING. Was presented for adoption. Discussion followed. Council Member Brandon Garsee made a motion to adopt Ordinance Number 139-2024, seconded by Council Member Don Crosslin. 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.

b) Introduction of Ordinance Number 140-2024: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE 95-08 AND RESTATED ZONING ORDINANCE 92-2018: AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE 37.439 ACRES FROM RESIDENTIAL-AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO COMMERCIAL SC DISTRICT EXCLUDING THE FIRST 600 FEET FROM THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY 3276 THAT IS CURRENTLY ZONED COMMERCIAL SC DISTRICT. Was presented for introduction by title. Council Member Bradon Garsee made a motion to introduce, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 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: 6:40 pm

Signature on File                                              Signature on File      Ken Kaffka, Mayor                                           Shree’ Young, Town Clerk