June 5, 2023
Minutes
The Town Council of the Town of Kinsey held its regular meeting on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Senior Building.
Mayor Jason Reneau called the meeting to order.
Others present were Council Members Cindy Gaylor, Veleta Watson, Tina Nowlin, Tommy Ferguson, King Thomas, Vivian Jones, Town Clerk Rachel Exum, Water Operator Max Colon, Police Chief Jim Mock, Corporal Joshua Waybright and several citizens of the community. Absent was Council Member Austin McArdle.
Mayor Jason Reneau opened the meeting with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Member Tina Nowlin made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2023 meeting and Council Member King Thomas second. All were in favor so the motion carried.
Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion to approve the Financials of April 2023 and Council Member Tina Nowlin second. All were in favor so the motion carried.
No motion for the Board of Adjustments Member so leave on the agenda.
Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion to approve a $250.00 contribution to the U.S.A. Youth Enhancement. Council Member Tina Nowlin second and all were in favor so the motion carried.
Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion to approve for yellow stripes and reflectors down Sanders Road for $800.00. Council Member Tina Nowlin second and all were in favor so the motion carried.
Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion to reject the bid from Higgins Electric for the walking trail lights. Council Member Tina Nowlin second and all were in favor so the motion carried.
Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion to spend $85,000.00 and to go ahead and buy the wire for the walking trail lights. Council Member Tina Nowlin second and all were in favor so the motion carried.
Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion to give the mayor permission to bid the 3 new police vehicles out, buy the lowest bid for 3 new explorers, let the mayor decide either to buy or lease the new vehicles, let Sci-2-Way on Foster Street equip the new vehicles and to sell the 3 police vehicles that the town owns now. Council Member Tina Nowlin second and all were in favor so the motion carried.
Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion to appoint Esther Paetz back on the Planning and Zoning Board. Council Member Vivian Jones second and all were in favor so the motion carried.
The Mayor and the Council Members went into the Administrative Meeting and talked about Wiregrass Pets and to leave it on the administrative agenda.
Council Member Tina Nowlin made a motion to adjourn and Council Member Vivian Jones second. All were in favor so the meeting was adjourned.