Town of Pollock
Town Council
Meeting Minutes
September 6, 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 Thome, Councilwoman Cindy Dickey, Councilwoman Kasandra Hooter, Councilman Sheldon Smith, and Councilwoman Misty Kinn.
Mayor Beavers called the meeting to order. Councilman Smith led the Lord’s Prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilwoman Hooter.
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 Hooter to approve the monthly minutes of August 1, 2022, town council meeting. Roll call vote: Yeas 4, Nays 0, Abstain 1, Absent 0. Motion carried.
Rozier, McKay and Willis representative Steven McKay was present. There was nothing to report. He made note that the new park looked great, and that the town council should be proud of this accomplishment.
Pan American Engineers representative Spencer Gauthier was present. The following Resolutions were presented:
LGAP Resolution (see attached)
CWEF Resolution (see attached)
Chief Chris Paul was present. The police department report was presented and reviewed.
The water/sewer department supervisor was present and reported that one of the lift stations projects that he had been keeping the council informed about was complete and the other two were about to begin. He also informed the council that the cross connections control plan had been implemented. The 10” pumps at the bar screen need replacing and that he was getting quotes and estimates for this job.
Town Attorney, Greg Jones was present and had information for the council to review.
Mayor Beaves wanted to say “Thank You” to Chief Chris Paul for all his hard work and commended him for his public relation efforts where the federal prison was concerned.
Motion by Councilwoman Kinn, seconded by Councilman Smith 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
Motion by Councilwoman Thorne, seconded by Councilwoman Hooter to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION
BY
TOWN OF POLLOCK, LOUISIANA
WHEREAS, the Town of Pollock has been informed that the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Office of Community Development will be accepting applications for FY 2022/2023 Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP);
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to submit an LGAP Application for Replacement of Existing Metal Walkways on Clarifier and to execute all assurances and certifications required for the application; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to work with the Town Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC on the development of the LGAP Application.
Passed, approved and adopted by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Pollock, Parish of Grant, State of Louisiana, on this 6th day of September, 2022.
/s/ Douglas Beavers
Douglas Beavers, Mayor
/s/ Debbie Durham
Debbie Durham, Town Clerk
CERTIFICATE
I, Debbie Durham, Clerk of the Town of Pollock, Louisiana, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of a Resolution passed and adopted by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Pollock on the 6th day of September, 2022.
/s/ Debbie Durham
Debbie Durham, Town Clerk
Roll call vote: Yeas 5, Nays 0, Abstain 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilwoman Hooter, seconded by Councilman Smith to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION
BY
TOWN OF POLLOCK, LOUISIANA
WHEREAS, the Town of Pollock has been informed that the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Office of Community Development will be accepting applications for the FY 2022/2023 Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to submit a CWEF Application for Replacement of Faulty and Inoperable Water Line Valves Throughout the Town’s Water System and to execute all assurances and certifications required for the application; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to work with the Town Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC, on the development of the CWEF Application.
Passed, approved and adopted by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Pollock, Parish of Grant, State of Louisiana, on this 6th day of September, 2022.
/s/ Douglas Beavers
Douglas Beavers, Mayor
/s/ Debbie Durham
Debbie Durham, Town Clerk
CERTIFICATE
I, Debbie Durham Clerk of the Town of Pollock, Louisiana, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of a Resolution passed and adopted by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Pollock on the 6th day of September, 2022.
/s/ Debbie Durahm
Debbie Durham, Town Clerk
Roll call vote: Yeas 5, Nays 0, Abstain 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.
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