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Minutes
Public Hearing
115 N. Thomson,
Iowa, LA 70647
November 10, 2025 at 7:00
Mayor Douglas Watkins opened the Public Hearing at 7:00pm.
There was present, Mayor Watkins; Council Members Joe Becnel, Julie Fontenot, Gerald Guidry, and Daniel Hennigan; Town Attorney Russell Stutes III; Town Clerk Cynthia Mallett; Chief of Police Keith Vincent; About 2 persons.
Mayor Watkins read the first item for Public Hearing, Consider calling an election to be held in the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, on April 18, 2026, to consider renew and levy, in perpetuity, the 1% sales and use tax, currently being collected, for the following purposes: (1) maintenance and construction of streets, sidewalks and street lighting (2) maintenance and construction of sewerage treatment facilities, systems, pumps and sewer lines; and (3) general administrative and general fund needs. Mayor Watkins asked if there were any questions or comments. Chief Vincent stated that this is not allocated specifically to the police department but asked if this included the police department. Mayor answered Yes. No other questions or comments were made.
Mayor Watkins read the next item on the Public Hearing agenda, An Ordinance amending the FY 2024-2025 budget for the Town of Iowa Louisiana. Mayor Watkins asked Ms. Mallett to explain the purpose of the introduced ordinance. Ms. Mallett explained that after the annual audit and totals verified, it was required to amend last years fiscal budget. Mayor Watkins asked if there were any questions or comments. No questions or comments were made.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
115 N. Thomson,
Iowa, LA 70647
November 10, 2025
Mayor Watkins made announcement about the water leak at the corner of David and Thomson Avenue. He stated that D.O.T.D. would not approve the plan to replace the water line as planned. The plan would have to be revised, and the replacement would be costly. He said the town will plan to repair the line until such a time the water line can be replaced. Mayor Watkins said the repair will take place on a Saturday so that it doesnt interfere with The Banks business traffic.
Mayor Watkins talked about the possibility of having a moratorium on mobile homes for a while until proper ordinances with responsible landlord agreements can be passed. He asked the Council to get back with him on this.
Mayor Watkins announced that a fence within the inner park of the horseshoe will be installed for the safety of the children.
Mayor Watkins and Town Council met in Regular session this date in compliance with all requirements as to notice.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting to order at 7:03pm.
Mayor Watkins called roll. Present: Mayor Douglas Watkins; Council Members: Gerald Guidry, Julie Fontenot, Daniel Hennigan, and Joe Becnel; Absent was Vernessa Guillory. A quorum was established.
Also, present were Town Clerk Cynthia Mallett; Town Attorney Russell Stutes III; Chief of Police Keith Vincent and about 4 citizens.
Invocation was said by Council Member Joe Becnel, followed by the pledge.
Mayor Watkins announced the award received from Calcasieu Parish Road and Drainage for the purpose of the planned emergency evacuation route. Mayor announced the passing of Mr. Russell Hardy, the life of the town and said how much he will be missed.
It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Joe Becnell to approve minutes, as submitted, for regular meeting October 13, 2025. The motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Watkins asked Town Clerk, Cynthia Mallett, to give the financial report. Cynthia gave the financial report. She asked if there were any questions or comments. Council Member Daniel Hennigan commented about the expense of fire department insurance, being about $200,000.00, and asked if next month we could find out more about it. Mayor Watkins said that the police jury is working on it, and they are hoping that it is a one-year issue. Mayor Watkins discussed issues with drainage and a section of the drainage lateral that has been going on for quite some time. He mentioned drafting a letter to Gravity Drainage to have this issue taken care of. There were no other comments or questions.
Mayor Watkins read the second item on the agenda. Upon completion of curator process for Nelson Miller property at 500 and 502 Railroad Avenue; motion to order cleanup of trash and debris and invoice cost to listed heirs; and to order demolition of structures at 502 Railroad Avenue to be paid by the 2023 LCDBG Clearance Program. Mayor Watkins asked if there were any questions or concerns. Mr. Wilfred Miller came forward and offered to repair the house. Mr. Miller was opposed to demolition of the house. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to order cleanup of trash and debris and invoice cost to listed heirs; and to order demolition of structures at 502 Railroad Avenue to be paid by the 2023 LCDBG Clearance Program. The motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Watkins read item three on the agenda. He asked if there were any questions or comments. There were no questions or comments. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to adopt Ordinance 2025-05, An Ordinance Amending the FY 2024/2025 Budget for the Town of Iowa Louisiana. He asked if there were any questions. There were no questions. The motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE 2025-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FY 2024/2025 BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF IOWA LOUISIANA
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana that:
The following is an amended statement of the FY24/25 Budget
SECTION 1: The following is an amended statement of the probable receipts and disbursements of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30th, 2025 and the same is hereby declared to be and is designated the adopted amended budget for the Town of Iowa, Louisiana for FY 2024-2025.
Sales Tax I Water
Improvement
Changes: Budget Actual
Revenue:
Fema Disaster
Assistance: $572,667.00 to
$72,667.00
Sales Tax I Total
Revenue $957,667.00 to
$457,667.00
Sales tax III
Changes:
Budget Actual
Revenues:
Grant Revenues:
PJ Drainage $436,800.00 to $0.00
Sales Tax III Total
Revenue
$1,020,800.00 to $584,000.00
Fire Protection
Changes: Budget Actual
Expenditures:
Capital Outlay
Station Rebuild $0.00 to $ 300,000.00
Transfers to Fire
Gen Fund
$0.00 to $200,000.00
Fire Protection
Total Expenditures $210,777.00 to
$710,777.00
SECTION 2: This section shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Council Members of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, in Regular Session duly convened on November 10, 2025, an amended budget for the fiscal year of 2024 and 2025 be adopted and enacted.
THUS DONE AND INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the Mayor and Town Council for the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, held on the 13th day of October, 2025.
After public hearing was held on the above ordinance, the title having been read and the ordinance considered, motion by Daniel Hennigan seconded by Julie Fontenot to adopt the ordinance, a record vote was taken, and following result was had:
YEAS: Daniel Hennigan, Julie Fontenot, Gerald Guidry, and Joe Becnel
NAYS: None
ABSENT:
Vernessa Guillory
ABSTAIN: None
WHEREUPON, the presiding officer declared the above ordinance duly adopted on this 10th day of November, 2025.
DOUGLAS WATKINS, MAYOR
I certify that the above ordinance was presented to the Mayor by me on the 12th day of November, 2025.
CYNTHIA MALLETT, TOWN CLERK
I, acknowledge receipt of the above ordinance from the Town Clerk on this 12th day of November, 2025.
DOUGLAS WATKINS, MAYOR
I, hereby approve the above ordinance on this 12th day of November, 2025.
DOUGLAS WATKINS, MAYOR
I certify that the above ordinance was received by me from the Mayor on this 12th day of November, 2025.
CYNTHIA MALLETT, TOWN CLERK
Mayor Watkins read item four on the agenda. It was moved by Joe Becnel, seconded by Julie Fon-tenot to approve Resolution 2025-14. The motion passed unanimously.
Iowa, Louisiana
November 10, 2025
The Town Council (the Town Council), governing authority of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 7:00 oclock p.m. on November 10, 2025, at the regular meeting place of the Town Coun-cil, Iowa City Hall, 115 North Thomson, Iowa, Louisiana, and the following members present: Daniel Hennigan, Joe Becnel, Julie Fontenot, and Gerald Guidry
ABSENT: Vernessa Guillory
The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above result.
Thereupon, the following resolution was offered by Joe Becnel and seconded by Julie Fontenot, was ap-proved by the following vote:
YEAS: Joe Becnel, Julie Fontenot, Gerald Guidry, and Daniel Hennigan
NAYS:None
RESOLUTION 2025-14
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE TOWN OF IOWA, LOUISIANA, ON MAY 16, 2026, OR SUCH OTHER ELECTION DATE PRESCRIBED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SUCH DATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW, TO AUTHORIZE RENEWAL OF A CERTAIN SALES AND USE TAX BY THE TOWN; AND MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and desirable by the Mayor and Town Council, governing authority of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana (the Town), that an election be called to permit the electorate of the Town to consid-er a proposition authorizing renewal of a 1% sales and use tax, in perpetuity beginning July 1, 2027, upon the sale at retail, use, lease or rental, consumption and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on sales of services within the Town, with the avails of said tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the tax) dedicated and used within the Town for street and sidewalk maintenance and construction, and/or sewer system construction and maintenance, and for general administrative and general fund needs of the Town; and
WHEREAS, authority for levy and collection of such sales and use tax for such purposes is granted by Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, Chapter 2-D of Subtitle II of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, in particular, La. R.S. 47:338.1, et seq., and all other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, provided the tax shall be levied by ordinance or resolution of the Town and the imposition of such tax shall be been submitted to the qualified electors of the Town at an election to be conducted in accordance with the general election laws of the State of Louisiana, and the majority of those voting in said election shall have voted in favor of the adoption of such tax; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with Act No. 267 of 2013, notice of intention to call an election for submittal of a proposition for levy of the sales and use tax as herein provided was announced to the public during the course of its October 13, 2025 public meeting, and published on October 17, 2025, in the American Press, the official journal of the Town, and actual notice was transmitted by email to each state senator and representative in whose district all or a portion of the Town of Iowa is located; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to provide for holding an election at which a proposition for levy of such tax, as described above, may be submitted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council, governing authority of the Town:
SECTION 1. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, and of Chapter 2-D of Subtitle II of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, in particular, R.S. 47:338.1, et seq., and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, a special election be and is hereby called and ordered to be held in the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, on Saturday, the 16th day of May, 2026, or such other election date prescribed by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana as an alternative to such date in accordance with law, between the hours of seven (7:00) oclock a.m. and eight (8:00) oclock p.m., in compliance with the provisions of Section 1181 of Title 18 and of Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and that at said special election there be submitted to all the qualified electors of the City entitled and qualified to vote at said election under the Constitution and laws of the United States, the following propositions:
SALES TAX
PROPOSITION
(RENEWAL)
Shall the Town of Iowa, Louisiana (the Town) be authorized to continue to levy and collect a sales and use tax of one percent (1%) (the Tax), in perpetuity beginning July 1, 2027, upon the sale at retail, use, lease or rental, consumption and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on sales of services within the Town, all as presently or hereafter defined in La. R.S. 47:301 to 47:317, inclusive, with col-lections from the levy of the Tax estimated to be $1,229,206.03 for one entire year, with the net proceeds of the Tax to be dedicated and used for the following purposes: (1) maintenance and construction of streets, sidewalks and street lighting; (2) maintenance and construction of sewerage treatment facilities, systems, pumps and sewer lines; and (3) general administrative and general fund needs?
SECTION 2. The polling places set forth in the Notice to Voters of Special Tax Election in Exhibit A hereto, be and the same are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold such election.
SECTION 3. Officers designated or such substitutes as may be selected, designated and sworn in compliance with Sections 1286 through 1289 of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, shall hold the said election substantially in accordance with the general election laws of the State of Louisiana, except that the election is called and shall be conducted, canvassed, and promulgated, and notice thereof given in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. Said election officers shall make due returns of said election at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Iowa City Hall, 115 North Thomson, Iowa, Louisiana, following the date of the election and on a date and a time in compliance with State law, at which time said Town Council will, then and there, in open and public session, examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of said special election. The compensation of election officials be and the same is hereby fixed at the sum as specified in Sections 424 and 425 of Title 18 of the Louisiana Re-vised Statutes of 1950, as amended. Assessed valuations shall not be voted in this election, and all qualified elec-tors of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, are entitled to vote therein. Voting machines shall be used in this election, and voters shall not be required to sign a ballot or vote assessed valuation of property. The permanent registration law of the State of Louisiana being in force in Calcasieu Parish, said election shall be conducted in accordance with appli-cable provisions thereof.
SECTION 4. The Town Clerk is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to publish, entirely separate and apart from any publication which may be made of this resolution, once a week for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication not less than forty-five days nor more than ninety days before the date of the election, in the Lake Charles American Press, a newspaper published in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and having general circulation in Calcasieu Parish and in the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, a Notice to Voters of Special Tax Election, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to publication of the Notice of Election, the Town Clerk is authorized and directed to make any amendments to the foregoing proposition that may be required to comply with any laws, regulations, or requirements of the State of Louisiana or its agencies.
SECTION 5. The Town Clerk be and she is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for furnishing said election officers, in ample time for holding of said election the necessary equipment, forms and other election paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said election.
SECTION 6. Application is hereby formally made to the State Bond Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 2, Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and in compliance with Article VI, Sections 29(A) of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, and other Constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, for consent, approval and authority to hold the aforesaid election in the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Consti-tution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, and of Chapter 2-D of Subtitle II of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, in particular, La. R.S. 47:338.1, et seq., and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, and in the event such election carries, for its consent and authority to levy and collect the sales and use tax therein provided. The Town Clerk is empowered, authorized and requested to forward to the State Bond Commission a certified copy of this resolution which shall constitute a formal application to said Commission as herein provided.
SECTION 7. Certified copies of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Custodian of Voting Machines in and for the Parish of Calcasieu, and the Registrar of Voters, as notification of the special election herein called in order that each may prepare for said election and perform their respective functions as authorized and required by law.
SECTION 8. All resolutions, ordinances, or orders in conflict herewith, be, to the extent of such conflict, and they are hereby repealed.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of November, 2025.
DOUGLAS N. WATKINS, Mayor
ATTEST:
CYNTHIA MALLETT, Clerk
(Other business not pertinent to the present excerpt may be found of record in the official minutes.)
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried the meeting was adjourned.
DOUGLAS N. WATKINS, Mayor
ATTEST:
CYNTHIA MALLETT, Clerk
Mayor Watkins read item five on the agenda. He asked if there were any questions or comments. There were no questions or comments. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Joe Becnel to approve Resolution 2025-15. The motion passed unanimously.
The following resolution was offered by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Joe Becnel and duly resolved:
RESOLUTION NO. _2025-15_
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE OF LOUISIANA UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY WATER ENRICHMENT FUND PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature has appropriated funding for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) and Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) Program; and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Assistance Program offers grants to eligible municipalities and parishes for a wide range of projects to improve public health, public safety, living conditions and for economic development purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Community Water Enrichment Fund Program offers grants to eligible municipalities and parishes for rehabilitation, improvements and new construction projects for community potable water systems; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and proper to submit applications to the Louisiana Office of Community Development under the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Local Government Assistance Program and also the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Water Enrichment Fund Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Iowa that Mayor Neal Watkins is hereby authorized to sign and submit an application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Develop-ment under the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Local Government Assistance Program and also execute any and all docu-ments should this grant be funded; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and submit an application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development under the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Water Enrichment Fund Program and also execute any and all documents should this grant be funded.
THEREUPON, the above resolution was declared adopted.
CERTIFICATE
I, Cynthia Mallett, MMC, Town Clerk of the Town of Iowa, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Iowa on November 10, 2025 at which time a quorum was present and voting.
CYNTHIA
MALLETT, MMC
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF IOWA
Mayor Watkins read the sixth item on the agenda. He asked if there were any questions or concerns. No questions or concerns were made. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to approve agreement between Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office and Town of Iowa for the purpose of ad valorem tax collection. The motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Watkins read the seventh item on the agenda. He asked if there were any questions or comments. There were no questions or comments. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to approve Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and between the Parish of Calcasieu Combined Anti-Drug Team and Town of Iowa effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026 for the purpose of reimbursement of overtime hours worked by police officer for narcotics investigator up to $800.00 per month. The motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Watkins read the eighth item on the agenda. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Joe Becnel to approve Resolution 2025-16, A Resolution to declare property as surplus. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2025-16
A Resolution to Declare Property as Surplus
Council Meeting Date:
November 10, 2025
Agenda item:
Surplus Property
Presented by:
Mayor Watkins
Be It Resolved:
1. The Town of Iowa declares that the following property used by Iowa Police Department is no longer needed by the town and is declared surplus property and is assigned to be auctioned at Pederson & Pedersen Auction on Novem-ber 22, 2025:
9 DESK ORGANIZERS
MISC. PLEXI-GLASS PIECES
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1 BROTHER INTELLIFAX 775C, S/N #U56583J5K170015
1 BLACK LEATHER-TYPE COMPUTER BAG
1 LENOVE AC ADAPTER
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3 2-DRAWER METAL FILING CABINETS
1 3-DRAWER METAL FILING CABINET
2 WOODEN COAT RACKS (ONE IS BROKEN)
1 ACER MONITOR, SNID #00400630240
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2. The Town of Iowa declares the following property used by Iowa Police Department is no longer needed by the Town of Iowa and is declared surplus property with no value:
MISC. METAL PIECES
2 IN-CAR CAGES
MISC. OLD SIGNAGE
ATTEST:
Cynthia Mallett, MMC
Mayor Watkins read the ninth item on the agenda. He explained the reason and purpose of donating the irreparable aerators to the City of Crowley. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Joe Becnel to approve Resolution 2025-17. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2025-17
A RESOLUTION DONATING MOVEABLE SURPLUS PROPERTY TO A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, The Town of Iowa no longer has need of irreparable Waster Water Aerators; and
WHEREAS, City of Crowley is in need of parts to their repairable Waste Water Aerators; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Iowa hereby acknowledges the public service provided by City of Crowley to the citizens of the City of Crowley; and
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14 of Louisiana Constitution allows the donation or exchange of sur-plus moveable property between political subdivision.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Town Council Members for the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, in regular session this date does hereby authorize Mayor Douglas N. Watkins to execute a Donation of Surplus Property for the above the described irreparable Waste Water Aerators.
The following Council Members voted:
YEAS: Julie Fontenot, Joe Becnel, Gerald Guidry, and Daniel Hennigan
NAY: None
ABSENT:
Vernessa Guillory
ABSTAIN: None
WHEREAS, this resolution was declared adopted on this the 10th day of November, 2025.
APPROVED:
Douglas N. Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cynthia Mallett, MMC
Mayor Watkins read the tenth item on the agenda. He asked Chief Vincent if he wanted to comment on this agenda item. Chief Vincent said it was some obsolete equipment. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to approve Resolution 2025-18. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2025-18
A RESOLUTION DONATING MOVEABLE SURPLUS PROPERTY TO A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, The Town of Iowa Police Department no longer has need of:
8 Light Bars
Obsolete Watchguard Equipment, to Include, but not Limited to, in-Car Cameras, Body Worn Cameras, and Misc. Cables2-25 HP irreparable Air Masters Aerators
Obsolete Radio Equipment to include, but not Limited to Speakers, Misc. Cables, In-Car Radio Consoles; and
WHEREAS, Town of Kinder is in need of the above-listed police equipment; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Iowa hereby acknowledges the public service provided by Town of Kinder to the citizens of the Town of Kinder; and
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14 of Louisiana Constitution allows the donation or exchange of sur-plus moveable property between political subdivision.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Town Council Members for the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, in regular session this date does hereby authorizes Mayor Douglas N. Watkins to execute a Donation of Surplus Property for the above the described police equipment.
The following Council Members voted:
YEAS: Daniel Hennigan, Julie Fontenot, Joe Becnel, and Gerald Guidry
NAY: None
ABSENT:
Vernessa Guillory
ABSTAIN: None
WHEREAS, this resolution was declared adopted on this the 10th day of November 2025.
APPROVED:
Douglas N. Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cynthia Mallett, MMC
With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Joe Becnel, seconded by Daniel Hennigan, to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Douglas N Watkins,
Mayor
Attest:
Cynthia Mallett MMC, Town Clerk
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Notice Cost- $856.00