JANUARY 26, 2021

Meeting Held at Allen Parish Welcome Center

at 5:30pm in Kinder, LA

MEETING AGENDA

1. PRAYER
2. PLEDGE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
6. FINANCE REPORT
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT

  MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Dr. Mike Karam. The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Martha Turner, Bettye Clement, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove and Keith Guillory.

APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 15, 2020 MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Odessa House, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had. 

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Wilma Hargrove and seconded by Keith Guillory, to approve the Director’s report. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT: A motion was made by Wilma Hargrove and seconded by Odessa House, to accept the Finance Report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and was seconded by Martha Turner to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Meeting will be held at 3:00pm

Leatherwood Museum in Oakdale, LA

 MEETING AGENDA

1. PRAYER
2. PLEDGE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
6. FINANCE REPORT
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT

MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Dr. Mike Karam. The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Martha Turner, Bettye Clement, Odessa House, and Wilma Hargrove.

APPROVAL OF JANUARY 26, 2021 MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Odessa House, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had. 

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Odessa House and seconded by Bettye Clement, to approve the Director’s report. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to accept the Finance Report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Odessa House and was seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

MARCH 30, 2021

Meeting will be held at 5:30pm

Kinder Welcome Center in Kinder, LA 

 MEETING AGENDA

1. PRAYER
2. PLEDGE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
6. FINANCE REPORT
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT

MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER:A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Dr. Mike Karam.  The prayer was lead by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:Those present for the meeting was:  Dr. Mike Karam, Martha Turner, Wilma Hargrove, Bettye Clement, Odessa House and Keith Guillory.

APPROVAL OF February 23, 2021 MEETING MINUTES:A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove to accept the minutes of the February 23, 2021 board meeting as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ALLEN PARISH TOURIST COMMISSION RESOLUTION:A motion was made by Odessa House and seconded by Keith Guillory to adopt Allen Parish Resolution 2021-001 giving Adagria Haddock, Director, permission to sign the Cooperative Marketing Program contract with the State Office of Tourism. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF LEATHERWOOD REPAIRS:A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory to approve the needed repairs at the Leatherwood Museum. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF APTC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE IN OBERLIN REPAIRS:A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove to approve the needed repairs at the Oberlin APTC Administrative Office. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT:A motion was made by Keith Guillory and a second by Martha Turner to approve the Director’s report.  A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT:A motion was made by Martha Turner and a second by Wilma Hargrove to accept the finance report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT:There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Odessa House to adjourn the meeting.  A unanimous vote was had.

APRIL 2021

MEETING WAS CANCELLED

MAY 25, 2021

Meeting will be held at 5:30pm

Kinder Welcome Center in Kinder, LA 

 MEETING AGENDA

1. PRAYER
2. PLEDGE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
6. FINANCE REPORT
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT

MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Dr. Mike Karam.  The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Martha Turner, Bettye Clement, Odessa House and Keith Guillory. Wilma Hargrove attended by phone call.

APPROVAL OF March 30, 2021 MEETING MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Odessa House to accept the minutes of the March 30, 2021 board meeting as written. A unanimous vote was had.

COOPERATIVE MARKETING PROGRAM: A motion was made by Odessa House and seconded by Martha Turner, giving Adagria Haddock, Director, permission to sign the Cooperative Marketing Program contract with the State Office of Tourism. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF LEATHERWOOD ELEVATOR REPAIRS: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory to approve Oracle Elevator Company to do repairs on the Leatherwood Museum Elevator. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to approve the Director’s report.  A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT: A motion was made by Wilma Hargrove and seconded by Odessa House, to accept the finance report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Odessa House to adjourn the meeting.  A unanimous vote was had.

JUNE 29, 2021

Meeting will be held at 5:30pm

Kinder Cultural Center in Kinder, LA

  MEETING AGENDA

1. PRAYER
2. PLEDGE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
6. FINANCE REPORT
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT

MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Dr. Mike Karam.  The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Martha Turner, Bettye Clement, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove, and Keith Guillory.

APPROVAL OF May 25, 2021 MEETING MINUTES: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner to accept the minutes of the May 25, 2021 board meeting as written. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OF EMPLOYEE RAISE: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Turner, to give Adagria Haddock, Director of Allen Parish Tourist Commission, a wage increase of $300.00 per month beginning July 2021. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Wilma Hargrove and seconded by Martha Turner, to approve the Director’s report.  A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Odessa House, to accept the finance report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove to adjourn the meeting.  A unanimous vote was had.

JULY 27, 2021

MEETING AGENDA

1. PRAYER
2. PLEDGE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
6. FINANCE REPORT
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT

MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Dr. Mike Karam.  The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Martha Turner, Bettye Clement, Wilma Hargrove, and Keith Guillory.

APPROVAL OF JUNE 29, 2021 MEETING MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory, to accept the minutes of the June 29, 2021 board meeting as written. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to approve the Director’s report.  A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory, to accept the finance report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove to adjourn the meeting.  A unanimous vote was had.

AUGUST 31, 2021

MEETING AGENDA

Will be held at the Allen Parish Cultural Ctr.@ 5:30pm

1. PRAYER
2. PLEDGE
3. ROLL CALL
4. Mike Karam – Laine Fontenot
5. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
6. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
7. FINANCE REPORT
8. OTHER BUSINESS
9. ADJOURNMENT

MEETING MINUTES

 CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Dr. Mike Karam.  The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Martha Turner, Bettye Clement, Wilma Hargrove, and Keith Guillory.

APPROVAL OF JULY 27, 2021 MEETING MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory, to accept the minutes of the July 27, 2021 board meeting as written. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to approve the Director’s report.  A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory, to accept the finance report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove to adjourn the meeting.  A unanimous vote was had.

SEPTEMBER

MEETING CANCELLED FOR SEPTEMBER

NO MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER 25, 2021

AGENDA

1. PRAYER
2. PLEDGE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
6. FINANCE REPORT
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT

MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Dr. Mike Karam.  The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Martha Turner, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove, Angela Hayward, and Keith Guillory.

APPROVAL OF AUGUST 31, 2021 MEETING MINUTES: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, to accept the minutes of the August 31, 2021 board meeting as written. A unanimous vote was had.

SEPTEMBER 2021 MEETING WAS CANCELLED/NO MINUTES

EMPLOYEES: After discussion, a motion was made by Odessa House and seconded by Wilma Hargrove to rescind previous motion in August concerning Hunter Armstrong’s resignation and the promotion of Brenda Allison; and to return Brenda Allison to Co-Curator with Hunter Armstrong with no change in pay rate. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OF CHANGING VOLUNTEER BANQUET/BOARD MEETING FOR DECEMBER: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory to change the date of Volunteer Banquet/Board Meeting from December 28^th to December 14^th, 2021. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to approve the Director’s report.  A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to accept the finance report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory to adjourn the meeting.  A unanimous vote was had.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

MEETING AGENDA 

1. PRAYER
2. PLEDGE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
6. FINANCE REPORT
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT

 MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Dr. Mike Karam. The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Martha Turner, Bettye Clement, Keith Guillory, Wilma Hargrove and Angela Hayward.

APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 26, 2021 MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: A motion was made by Wilma Hargrove and seconded by Keith Guillory, to retain the same officers for year 2022.  A unanimous vote was had.

Chairman-Dr. Mike Karam

Vice Chairman-Martha Turner

Secretary/Treasurer-Bettye Clement

DISCUSSION OF OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR 2022: After discussion, a motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove to retain the Kinder Courier News as the official journal for 2022. A unanimous vote was had.

ADOPTION OF PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET: A motion was made by Wilma Hargrove and seconded by Angela Hayward, to accept the Proposed 2022 Budget as written. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OF EROSION PROBLEM AT ALLEN PARISH CULTURAL CENTER:

After discussion, a motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory to hire Kingrey Dirt Work to make needed repairs. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION TO HIRE PART TIME PERSON FOR ALLEN PARISH CULTURAL CENTER: After discussion by the Board,  a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner to hire Don Norris as Part-time Site Manager at $8.00 per hour. A unanimous vote was had. 

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to approve the Director’s report. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT:  A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, to accept the Finance Report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Martha Turner and was seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

DECEMBER 14, 2021

 MEETING AGENDA

Will be held at 5:00pm at Mike & Nikki’s in Oakdale, LA 

1. PRAYER
2. PLEDGE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
6. FINANCE REPORT
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT

 MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Dr. Mike Karam.  The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Martha Turner, Bettye Clement, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove, Keith Guillory, and Angela Hayward.

APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 30, 2021 MEETING MINUTES: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to accept the minutes of the November 30, 2021 board meeting as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ACCEPTANCE OF REVISED 2021 BUDGET: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to accept the Revised 2021 Budget. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to approve the Director’s report.  A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to accept the finance report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to adjourn the meeting.  A unanimous vote was had.

View Archive >