The Advocate, NOTICE - - - MINUTES OF THE VILLAGE OF WILSON REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN JUNE 9, 2015 The meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen was called to order on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 5:30 P.M. by the Honorable Marilyn Broadway, Mayor, in the Town Hall. Mayor Marilyn Broadway began the meeting prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance followed. Aldermen Present: Messrs. Yvonne Allen and Georgia Honore. Aldermen Absent: Harriett Sensley. Also present were Donald W. Honore, Bruce Bordelon, Marilyn Burleigh, Jason McCray, Debra Thomas, Gregory Williams, and Gladys Ravencraft. Item #5 Approval of Public Hearing Minutes for May 12, 2015. A motion was made by Mrs. Honore, and seconded by Mrs. Allen, that the minutes of the public hearing on May 12, 2015 be adopted as written with any necessary corrections if needed. Motion carried. Item #6 - Approval of Minutes for May 12, 2015. A motion was made by Mrs. Honore, and seconded by Mrs. Allen, that the minutes of the regular meeting on May 12, 2015 be adopted as written with any necessary corrections if needed. Motion carried. Item #7 - Approval of May 2015 Financial Statements and Report John McKowen. Mr. McKowen presented the financial report. A motion was made by Mrs. Honore, and seconded by Mrs. Allen to amend the 2014-2015 budget to the figures presented by Mr. McKowen. Motion carried. A motion was made by Mrs. Allen, and seconded by Mrs. Honore, to accept the financial statements and report for May 2015. Motion carried. Item #8 - Approval of May 2015 Bills. A motion was made by Mrs. Allen, and seconded by Mrs. Honore, to approve payment of the May 2015 bills. Motion carried. Item #9 - 2014 LCDBG New Water Well Project Bruce Bordelon, PEC. Mr. Bruce Bordelon, PEC reported the following: LCDBG approval on all bids; a preconstruction meeting June 10, 2015 at 10 A.M.; a small well will be drilled first; water sample has to be approved by the State of Louisiana; and a representative will be in attendance of every meeting hereafter. Item #10 Approval of Audit Engagement Letter with Mary Sue Stages, CPA, APAC. A motion was made by Mrs. Allen, and seconded by Mrs. Honore, to accept and approve the audit engagement letter with Mary Sue Stages, CPA, APAC. Motion carried. Item #11 Adoption of Budget Ordinance FY 2015-2016. Item tabled. A special meeting will be held in 2 weeks to adopt the budget ordinance FY 2015-2016. Item #12 Official Municipal Journal. A motion was made by Mrs. Allen, and seconded by Mrs. Honore, naming The Watchman (The Advocate) the official municipal journal for the Village of Wilson beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016. Motion carried. Item #13 - Old Business. Nothing. Item #14 New Business Nothing. Item #15 - Monthly Reports a.Fire Report Absent. b.Maintenance Report Mr. Edward Harris reported an extension being placed on the fire hydrant at the post office and several leak repairs. c.Police Report Chief Stewart reported the following: 14 traffic violations; annual training to begin in July; the department assisted EFSO, Jackson, and Norwood with miscellaneous calls; officers assisted with traffic control, with production of the movie in Clinton, and continued assistance will be needed with the movie set on Hwy 68. d.Police Jury There was discussion of liability concerns pertaining to the cuts on Carruth Rd. e.Zoning Commission The following was reported: Marilyn Burleigh, chairman; Gregory Williams, Jr., co-chairman, and Tammy Garig, secretary. The zoning commission will meet the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 P.M. f.Economic Development Update Nothing. g.WCYO The summer program will be held June 9th through July 10th, on Tuesday through Friday from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. Movie in the park will be held on June 26th at 7:30 P.M. The annual fireworks show will be held in the park on July 4th at 8 P.M. h.Announcements/ Public Comments. Nothing. There being no further business, on the motion made by Mrs. Allen, and seconded by Mrs. Honore, the meeting adjourned. ____________________ Marilyn Broadway, Mayor ____________________ Andrea M. Adams, LMMC, CMC, CMA, Town Clerk 5158173-jul 30-1t - East Feliciana Public Notices
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