May 2022 Meeting Minutes
Town of Pollock
Town Council Meeting Minutes
May 2, 2022
The Mayor & Town Council met on said date in a Regular Session at 6 P.M. in the Pollock Municipal Building Council Room, Pollock, La.
The following members were present: Mayor Douglas Beavers, Councilwoman Dee Thorne, Councilwoman Cindy Dickey, Councilman Mike Cryer, Councilman Sheldon Smith, and Councilwoman Misty Kinn.
Mayor Beavers called the meeting to order. The Lord’s Prayer was led by Councilman Cryer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Smith.
Mayor Beavers welcomed all guests.
Meeting opened for public comments or questions from anyone in attendance concerning agenda items in accordance with LSA R.S. 42:14. There were no comments
Motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilwoman Dickey to approve the monthly Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2022, town council meeting. Roll call vote: Yeas 5, Nays 0, Abstain 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilwoman Thorne, seconded by Councilman Smith to adopt a Resolution of Thanks and Appreciation for the Grant Parish Dogwood Festival Committee. Roll call vote: Yeas 5, Nays 0, Abstain 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.
Mayor Beavers presented the Grant Parish Dogwood Festival Committee with the Resolution of Thanks and Appreciation.
Motion by Councilwoman Kinn, seconded by Councilwoman Thorne to adopt Ordinance # 22-0003 Cross Connection Control Ordinance. Roll call vote: Yeas 5, Nays 0, Abstain 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.
Pan American Engineers representative Spencer Gauthier was present.
Quotes on the renovation for the town’s splash pad restroom to become compliant with ADA standards were reviewed and the contract to perform the work was awarded.
Motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Cryer to adopt a Resolution # 22-002. Resolution authorizing the mayor to award the contract for the ADA restroom renovations at the town’s splash pad to the low bidder. Roll call vote: Yeas 5, Nays 0, Abstain 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilwoman Kinn, seconded by Councilwoman Dickey to adopt Resolution # 22-003. Resolution authorizing the mayor to submit an application under the community water enrichment fund (CWEF) for the replacement of faulty and inoperable water line valves throughout the town’s water system. Roll call vote: Yeas 5, Nays 0, Abstain 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilwoman Thorne, seconded by Councilman Smith to adopt Resolution # 22-0004. Resolution authorizing the mayor to submit an application under the local government assistance program (LGAP) for repairs to the concrete overflow basin at lift station M. Roll call vote: Yeas 5, Nays 0, Abstain 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.
Mr. Steven McKay from the town’s CPA firm was present. Mr. McKay reported that the audit had began and would be complete in a few weeks. He also reported that the town was in great shape financially.
Chief Chris Paul was present. The police department report was reviewed. He reported that all officers who were full time would now be required to join the retirement system through the Municipal Police Employees Retirement System (MPERS) and could no longer opt out. This would cause his budget to increase in the coming year.
The water/sewer department supervisor was present. No report was given.
Town Attorney Greg Jones was present. He reminded the council members about the Annual Tier 3 Personal Financial Disclosure Statements that were due by May 15th. He also discussed the new covid 19 variant and reminded everyone to be safe.
Councilwoman Thorne reported that Yard of the month had been awarded to Kayden Lamkin on Georgia St. Congratulations Ms. Lamkin.
Councilwoman Kinn requested a copy of the budget for the new children’s park that will be completed this year.
Mayor Beavers reported that there were trees in town that needed to be removed that could potentially fall on houses and other property around town. One is a tree in Foster Park that had been struck by lightning and needed to be taken down as soon as possible. He also discussed the Love Louisiana Outdoors Program (LLOP). Each council member has received a copy of the guidelines detailing what the LLOP funds can and cannot be used for. He did point out that one of the things that the money could not be used for was a field or facility for organized sports as outlined under ineligible costs. Unfortunately, the award cannot be used to improve the Ward 8 Recreation District Complex located in the town.
Motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilwoman Thorne to adjourn. Roll call vote: Yeas 5, Nays 0, Abstain 0, Absent 0. Motion carried. Meeting Adjourned.
(s) Deborah Durham, Town Clerk (s) Douglas Beavers, Mayor