October 22, 2020 Special Council Meeting
Meeting Called to Order by Mayor Tumminello.
Prayer was led by Mayor Tumminello.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Tumminello.
Mayor Tumminello asked if anyone had Public Comments on Any Agenda Item. No comments.
Motion by Councilwoman Thorne to reaffirm & declare a vacancy in the office of Councilman/Councilwoman Deborah Tumminello of Town of Pollock, appointed as interim Mayor pending a special election, pursuant to LSA-R.S.18:602 and the notice of resignation of her Councilman/Councilwoman seat received from the Secretary of State; motion seconded by Councilwoman Kinn. Roll call vote: Thorne-yea, Kinn-yea, Wilkins-yea and (per telephone conference) Councilman Cathey-yea. Yeas 4, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain. Motion carried,
Motion made by Councilman Wilkins to reaffirm and adopt a Resolution appointing former Town of Pollock Councilwoman & Mayor Pro Tempore SHARON ZEH to fill the Vacancy of Councilwoman Deborah Tumminello, until a Special Election is held, there being more than 18 months remaining on the current term of Councilwoman Deborah Tumminello, pursuant to R.S.18:602; motion seconded by Councilwoman Kinn. Roll call vote: Thorne-yea, Kinn-yea, Wilkins-yea and (per telephone conference) Cathey-yea. 4 Yeas, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain. Motion carried,
Motion made by Councilwoman Kinn to reaffirm and adopt a Proclamation setting a special election to fill the unexpired term of Councilman/Councilwoman Deborah Tumminello in the office of Councilman/Councilwoman for the Town of Pollock, Grant Parish, Louisiana, for: Qualifying Dates: January 20, 21, & 22, 2021; Primary Election Date: March 20, 2021; and the General Election Date: April 24, 2021; pursuant to R.S.18:602; motion seconded by Councilwoman Thorne. Roll call vote: Thorne-yea, Kinn-yea, Wilkins-yea and (per telephone Conference) Cathey-yea. 4 Yeas, 0 Absent-year, 0 Abstain. Motion carried
Adjournment was made by Councilwoman Kinn, seconded by Councilwoman Thorne. All approved with 4 yeas. Meeting adjourned.
Mayor Deborah Tumminello
Judy Shelton, Town Clerk
