July 1, 2024

MINUTES

The Town Council of the Town of Kinsey held its regular meeting on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Senior Building.

Mayor Jason Reneau called the meeting to order.

Others present were Council Members Tina Nowlin, Veleta Watson, Cindy Gaylor, Tommy Ferguson, Gene Sims, Vivian Jones, Town Clerk Rachel Exum, Water Operator Max Colon, Police Chief Jim Mock, Sergeant Joshua Waybright, Officer Jadyn Morgan and several citizens of the community. Absent was Council Member King Thomas.

Mr. Kerry Laseter opened the meeting with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Council Member Cindy Gaylor made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 17, 2024 meeting and Council Member Vivian Jones second. All were in favor so the motion carried.

Council Member Tina Nowlin made a motion to approve the Financials for April 2024 and Council Member Vivian Jones second. All were in favor so the motion carried.

Council Member Tina Nowlin made a motion to appoint Gene Sims to replace Austin McArdle as the new Council Member. Council Member Cindy Gaylor second and all were in favor so the motion carried.

Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion to approve Act 88-548 for retirement for employees to retire in 25 years instead of 30 years. Council Member Tina Nowlin second and all were in favor so the motion carried.

Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion to hire a new attorney, John Byrd, for the town. Council Member Tina Nowlin second and all were in favor so the motion carried.

Council Member Cindy Gaylor made a motion to approve the audit for October 2022 to September 2023 and Council Member Vivian Jones second. All were in favor so the motion carried.

Chief Jim Mock presented recognition certificates to Sergeant Joshua Waybright and Officer Jadyn Morgan for doing exemplary police work.

Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion to appoint Richard Paetz back on the Planning and Zoning Board for 6 months and Council Member Vivian Jones second. All were in favor so the motion carried.

A Public Hearing was set for July 15, 2024 at 5:30 pm for rezoning 2 acres more or less for Adams Acres.

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

Water Department:

  1. Resolution for CDBG Grant

Council Member Cindy Gaylor made a motion to adjourn and Council Member Vivian Jones second. All were in favor so the meeting was adjourned.