The regular monthly business meeting of the Walker Mayor and Board of Aldermen was held at the Walker Town Hall on February 8, 1999 at 7:00 PM. Present were Mayor Mike Grimmer, Aldermen Melvin Brown, Stan Cain, Sue Cobb, Ricky Goff and Don Townsend.
Don Townsend opened the meeting with prayer.
Mr. Cain made a motion approving the minutes of the January meeting as presented. Mr. Goff seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Robert Dugas gave the sewer grant update for the month reporting that the I-12 project is 65-70% complete, the Hwy. 447 project is 80-80% complete, and the L.C.B.G. project is 95% complete.
Mr. Cain made a motion authorizing Leroy Chustz to perform the 1998 financial audit not to exceed $14,600. Mr. Townsend seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
The Mayor recognized Skip Smart with L.E.D.C. who presented the mayor with a plaque of appreciation for the towns support in development of new business moving into the parish.
Mr. Cain made a motion adopting a resolution submitting an application to the Economic Development Administration, U. S. Department of Commerce, for the construction of streets and public utilities in the Livingston Industrial Park. Mr. Townsend seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Minutes of the Planning meeting held on December 17, 1998 were read to the Board. Mr. Brown made a motion that they be accepted as read. Mr. Cain seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
A public hearing was held on the preliminary subdivision of property belonging to Orlando Lemon and Catherine Wells, for the development of Wal-Mart. After all comments were heard the hearing was closed. Mr. Brown made a motion adopting ordinance #02-1999-01 granting the subdivision request. Mr. Cain seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Minutes of the Zoning meeting held December 17, 1998 were read to the Board. Mr. Brown made a motion that they be accepted as read. Mr. Cain seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Minutes of the General Business meeting held December 17, 1998 were read to the Board. Mr. Brown made a motion that they be accepted as read. Mr. Townsend seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Mr. Brown made a motion to re-appoint Debra Keller for another seven-year term with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Cain seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Animal Control Officer Johnna Jessup reported 421 calls for the month of January.
The Board recommended that Chief Burns prepare a pre-employment Psychological Screening policy to be presented at the March meeting.
Chief Burns reported 243 citations issued for the month of January.
The monthly bills were reviewed for payment. Mr. Cain made a motion that they be paid from their respective funds. Mrs. Cobb seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Cain made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Cobb, to adjourn.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
MAYOR MIKE GRIMMER
The regular monthly business meeting of the Walker Mayor and Board of Aldermen was held at the Walker Town Hall on January 11, 1999 at 7:00 PM. Present were Mayor Mike Grimmer, Aldermen Melvin Brown, Stan Cain, Sue Cobb, Ricky Goff and Don Townsend.
Mayor Mike Grimmer opened the meeting with prayer.
Mr. Cain made a motion approving the minutes of the December meeting as presented. Mr. Goff seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Judge Waguespack administered the oath of office to incoming Town Magistrate Carolyn Ott.
Mayor Grimmer presented a plaque of appreciation to Judge Waguespack for her service in the past as Town Magistrate.
Mr. Cain made a motion appointing Ivy Day and Ricky Goff to serve as Fire Protection District #4 board members for two years. Mr. Brown seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
At the request of Mr. Goff, Mr. Cain made a motion to lift the agenda. Mr. Townsend seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Mr. Goff made a motion donating the surplus police unit, vin # 2FACP72F1MX136234 to Fire Protection District #4. Mr. Townsend seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Mr. Townsend made a motion adopting a resolution amending the 1998 Revenue and Expenditure Budget. Mr. Brown seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
A public hearing was held on the adoption of the 1999 Revenue and Expenditure Budget. After all comments were heard the hearing was closed. Mr. Goff made a motion adopting ordinance 01-1999-01. Mrs. Cobb seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Mr. Townsend made a motion adopting a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Landscaping and Enhancement Grant. Mr. Brown seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Mr. Cain made a motion authorizing the Mayor to execute a notice to proceed to the Landscaping and Enhancement grant contractor. Mr. Brown seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Mrs. Cobb made a motion requesting the advertisement of bids for the LaStep Grant. Mr. Townsend seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Mr. Townsend made a motion accepting change order #2 for the I-12 Gas & Water Distribution System Improvements to Empire Construction Company of Glenmora, Inc. with an increase in contract price of $2,320. Mr. Cain seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Mr. Townsend made a motion requesting Engineer Billy Moore obtain quotes to grout abandoned utility lines for the Highway 447 relocation project. Mr. Cain seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Mr. Cain made a motion accepting change order #4 for the I-12 to Dumplin Creek; Gas, Sewer and Water relocation project to C. R. Kirby Contractors, Inc. with a decrease in contract price of $50,836. Mr. Brown seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Mr. Townsend made a motion accepting corrected change order #4 for the Demonstrated Needs grant to Empire Construction Company of Glenmora, Inc. with a decrease in contract price of $8,559.50. Mr. Goff seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Mr. Cain made a motion accepting a certificate of substantial completion for the LCDBG project to Brian L. Heard Construction Co. Inc. Mr. Brown seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Mr. Cain made a motion adopting the "Five Year Gas Plan". Mr. Goff seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Minutes of the Planning meeting held November 25, 1998 were read to the Board. Mr. Brown made a motion that they be accepted as read. Mr. Townsend seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Minutes of the Zoning meeting held November 25, 1998 were read to the Board. Mr. Brown made a motion that they be accepted as read. Mr. Cain seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Minutes of the General Business meeting held November 25, 1998 were read to the Board. Mr. Brown made a motion that they be accepted as read. Mrs. Cobb seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Animal Control Officer Johnna Jessup reported 386 calls for the month of December.
The Mayor requested the town attorney review the psychological screening policy the Chief of Police would like to adopt.
Mrs. Cobb made a motion to hire Thomas Davis as a full time police officer effective January 18, 1999 at 5:30 am. Mr. Goff seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Chief Burns reported 174 citations issued for the month of December.
The monthly bills were reviewed for payment. Mrs. Cobb made a motion that they be paid from their respective funds. Mr. Townsend seconded the motion.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
Fire Protection District #4 Chief Wayne Lentz reported 456 calls inside the city limits, 432 outside, for 1998.
There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Cain made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Cobb, to adjourn.
| Yeas: | Brown, Cain, Cobb,Goff and Townsend |
| Nays: | None |
| Absent: | None |
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
MAYOR MIKE GRIMMER
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