SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

MINUTES


The Town Council of the Town of Kinsey held its regular meeting on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 6:00 pm on Zoom.


Mayor Jason Reneau called the meeting to order.

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

Council Member Joe Watson opened the meeting with Prayer.

Council Member Cindy Gaylor made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 6, 2021 meeting and Council Member Tommy Ferguson second. All were in favor so the motion carried.

Council Member King Thomas made a motion to approve the Financials of July 2021 and Council Member Joe Watson second. All were in favor so the motion carried.

No names were made on a new member on the Board of Adjustments so the mayor will find someone before the next Council Meeting for the Council to approve.

Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion to approve the Budget for Oct. 2021 to Sept. 2022 and Council Member Joe Watson second. All were in favor so the motion carried.

Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion to close the Senior Center because of COVID-19 cases and open it back up when the council meetings meet in person again. Council Member King Thomas second and the mayor called for a roll call vote. Council Member Tommy Ferguson said yes, Council Member King Thomas said yes, Council Member Joe Watson said no, Council Member Cindy Gaylor said no, Council Member Tina Nowlin said no, Council Member Vivian Jones said yes. There was a tie vote so Mayor Jason Reneau said yes and the motion carried.

Council Member Cindy Gaylor made a motion to approve the quote to upgrade the cellular modem on the flow meter and Council Member Joe Watson second. All were in favor so the motion carried.

Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion to send 2 people to the Police Academy and Council Member King Thomas second. Mayor Jason Reneau called for a roll call vote. Council Member Joe Watson said yes, Council Member Tommy Ferguson said yes, Council Member King Thomas said yes, Council Member Tina Nowlin said yes, Council Member Vivian Jones said yes and Council Member Cindy Gaylor said yes. All were in favor so the motion carried.

Council Member Cindy Gaylor made a motion to approve the Home Occupation Business License for Irvin Williams on Roney Road. Council Member Vivian Jones second and Mayor Jason Reneau called for a roll call vote. Council Member Cindy Gaylor said yes, Council Member Tommy Ferguson said no, Council Member Vivian Jones said yes, Council Member Joe Watson said yes, Council Member King Thomas said yes and Council Member Tina Nowlin said yes. All were in favor except one Council Member so the motion carried.

The Mayor and the Council Members went into the Administrative Meeting and talked about the American Rescue Plan Money and what the town can use it for.

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