February 7, 2022

MINUTES

The Town Council of the Town of Kinsey held its regular meeting on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Senior Building.

Mayor Jason Reneau called the meeting to order.

Others present were Council Members Joe Watson, Tina Nowlin, Austin McArdle, Cindy Gaylor, Tommy Ferguson, King Thomas, Vivian Jones, Town Clerk Rachel Exum, Water Operator Max Colon, Police Chief Tim Hurd and several citizens of the community.

Council Member Joe Watson opened the meeting with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 17, 2022 meeting and Council Member Joe Watson second. All were in favor so the motion carried.

Council Member Joe Watson made a motion to approve the December 2021 Financials and Council Member Cindy Gaylor second. All were in favor so the motion carried.

Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion to approve the revised Tractor Quote and Council Member Joe Watson second. All were in favor so the motion carried.

The Mayor and the Council Members talked about Spring Cleanup and decided on the date of Saturday April 30, 2022.

Carmen Chosie from CDG talked about the proposed land for the Sewer Treatment Plant.

Council Member Joe Watson made a motion to buy the land which is 5 acres for $15,000.00 per acre with the total being $75,000.00 from Scott Sanders for the Sewer Treatment Plant with the pending Phase 1 Cultural Assessment and all of the easements. Council Member King Thomas second and all were in favor so the motion carried.

Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion on the Quote to buy 3 sets of Radios for the police vehicles and the police officers. Council Member Joe Watson second and all were in favor so the motion carried.

Police Chief Tim Hurd gave the Mayor and the Council Members a report on the Police Vehicles.

Council Member Austin McArdle made a motion for the Easter Event on Saturday April 2, 2022 at 1:00 pm and Council Member Joe Watson second. All were in favor so the motion carried.

The Mayor wants to do a roundtable with the Council Members and talk about what to spend the American Rescue Plan money on.

The Mayor and the Council Members went into the Administrative Meeting and the following items were moved to the next Council Agenda:

General Business:
Regional Seminars for Municipal Court (Caroline Barrett)
Salaries
Council Member Cindy Gaylor made a motion to adjourn and Council Member Joe Watson second. All were in favor so the meeting was adjourned.