June 10, 2025
The Stonewall Town Council met during a regular session with 6 visitors. A roll call was taken, Council Members present were Margaret Dickerson, Robert Baker, Don Crosslin, and Brandon Garsee. Council Member Eric Runge was absent. Mayor Ken Kaffka was also present. Prayer was led by Council Member Brandon Garsee. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Margaret Dickerson.
ADDITION/DELETION: Addition under New Business, Item G: Resolution Number 2025-130: A Resolution of the Town of Stonewall approving a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Louisiana State Treasurer for Funds from Act 776 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session – State Aid to Local Government Entities: Street/Road Improvement Project. Item H: Consider and take action to approve the rebidding of the Stanley Road Project due to only one bid being received at today’s bid opening, which significantly exceeded the estimated project cost. A roll call vote was taken: Robert Baker, Yea; Margaret Dickerson, Yea; Brandon Garsee, Yea; and Don Crosslin, Yea. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
MINUTES: A motion to approve May 13, 2025, regular meeting minutes was made by Council Member Margaret Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
REPORTS
(a) ROADS: Mayor Kaffka stated that the Twin Oaks Road project should begin tomorrow if weather permits.
(b) BUDGET COMPARISON: Budget Comparison for July 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, was reviewed and discussed. Council Member Margaret Dickerson made a motion to accept as printed, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
(c) OTHER: None.
(d) GRANTS: None.
(e) PARK: None.
(f) REIMBURSEMENT:
(g) LEGAL REPORT: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
a) Recommend the Adoption of Ordinance Number 152-2025: AN ORDINANCE TO PRESENT AND ADOPT THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026. Discussion followed. Council Member Margaret Dickerson made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
b) Recommend theAdoption of Ordinance Number 151-2025: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR THE TOWN OF STONEWALL, DESOTO PARISH, LOUISIANA. Discussion followed. Council Member Robert Baker made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Margaret Dickerson. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
c) Employee pay raises. Mayor Kaffka stated that employee pay is as follows: Barbara Obrien $20.00; Michael Clark $17.50; Rickey Taylor $16.50; Kermerneshia Francois $15.00. Council Member Robert Baker made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Don Crosslin. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
d) Recommend approving Mayor’s Court & Council meeting day & time. Council Member Brandon Garsee made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Margaret Dickerson. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
e) Recommend approving the Enterprise and Interstate Progress as the Official Journal. Council Member Margaret Dickerson made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
f) Recommend approving the Mayor, Town Clerk, & Council Member to attend the LMA 88th Annual Convention July 29-31, 2025 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Council Member Margaret Dickerson made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
g) Resolution Number 2025-130: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF STONEWALL APPROVING A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA STATE TREASURER FOR FUNDS FROM ACT 776 OF THE 2024 REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION-STATE AID TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES: STREET/ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Discussion followed. Council Member Margaret Dickerson made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
h) Consider and take action to approve the rebidding of the Stanley Road Project due to only one bid being received at today’s bid opening, which significantly exceeded the estimated project cost. Discussion followed. Council Member Margaret Dickerson made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Robert Baker. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Council Member Robert Baker made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Margaret Dickerson. 4 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned: 6:48 pm.
Signature on File Signature on File
Ken Kaffka, Mayor Shree’ Young, Town Clerk