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Agendas & Minutes

JANUARY

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, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove, Martha Turner and Keith Guillory. Bettye Clement and Angela Hayward was absent.

APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 12, 2023 MINUTES: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OF REMAINING SURPLUS LEATHERWOOD ITEMS: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, to price and sell to the public, remaining Leatherwood items. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OF FENCE REPAIR & LIMB REMOVAL AT THE LEATHERWOOD HOUSE: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory, and seconded by Wilma Hargrove to proceed with said repair and removal. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Martha Turner 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 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 Wilma Hargrove and was seconded by Keith Guillory, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

FEBRUARY

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, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove, Angela Hayward, Martha Turner and Keith Guillory. Bettye Clement was absent.

APPROVAL OF JANUARY 30, 2024 MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OF CLOSING RECOVERY GRANT ACCOUNT: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, Director Adagria Haddock, to close the Recovery Grant account. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OF ENGAGEMENT LETTER FROM GRAGSON, CASIDAY & GUILLORY: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Angela Hayward, to accept Gragson, Casiday & Guillory to do our annual audit review. A unanimous vote was had.

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

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT:  A motion was made by Angela Hayward 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 was seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

MARCH

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, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove, Angela Hayward, Martha Turner and Keith Guillory. Bettye Clement was absent.

APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 27, 2024 MINUTES: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Martha Turner 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 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 was seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

APRIL

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

CANCELLED

MAY 

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, Wilma Hargrove, Angela Hayward, Martha Turner and Keith Guillory. Bettye Clement & Odessa House was absent.

APPROVAL OF MARCH 26, 2024 MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Angela Hayward, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION TO WITHDRAW FROM NO MAN’S LAND GROUP: After discussion, a motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory to proceed in withdrawal process from No Man’s Land Group. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OF 2024-2025 COOPERATIVE MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, giving Adagria Haddock, Director, authority to enter into a contract with the Cooperative Marketing Program grant. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OF NEW DAYS AT THE ALLEN PARISH CULTURAL CENTER: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to open the AP Cultural Center, Monday thru Friday. 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 Wilma Hargrove and seconded by Angela Hayward, 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.

JUNE 

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, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove, Angela Hayward, Martha Turner and Keith Guillory. Bettye Clement was absent.

APPROVAL OF MAY 28, 2024 MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

PPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Keith Guillory 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 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 was seconded by Martha Turner, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

JULY

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, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove, Angela Hayward, and Martha Turner. Bettye Clement and Keith Guillory were absent.

APPROVAL OF JUNE 25, 2024 MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

2023 AUDIT REVIEW: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to accept the 2023 Audit Review as presented by Coy Vincent of Gragson, Casiday and Guillory. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OF ENGAGEMENT OF GRAGSON, CASIDAY, & GUILLORY, L.L.P.: After discussion, a motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Angela Hayward, to retain Gragson, Casiday & Guillory to complete the 2024 audit review. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OF NEW APPRAISAL FOR LEATHERWOOD BUILDING/PROPERTY: After discussion, a motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Angela Hayward, giving Adagria Haddock, Director, authority to seek a new appraisal of Leatherwood Bldg./Property. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Angela Hayward 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 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 was seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

AUGUST

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, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove, Angela Hayward, Martha Turner, and Keith Guillory. Bettye Clement was absent.

APPROVAL OF JULY 30, 2024 MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OF MOVING MONTHLY MEETING TO ALLEN PARISH CULTURAL CENTER: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, to move the monthly meeting.  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 Angela Hayward, 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 Keith Guillory, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

SEPTEMBER

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, Wilma Hargrove, Angela Hayward, Martha Turner, and Keith Guillory. Bettye Clement and Odessa House were absent.

APPROVAL OF AUGUST 27, 2024 MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Angela Hayward, to accept the minutes 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 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 was seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

OCTOBER

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, Wilma Hargrove, Angela Hayward, Martha Turner, and Keith Guillory. Bettye Clement was absent.

APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 3, 2024 MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION TO CHANGE DATE ON NOVEMBER MEETING: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, to move the November meeting to November 19,2024. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION TO CHANGE DATE OF DECEMBER MEETING: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, to move the December meeting to December 17, 2024. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION TO EXTEND REALTOR CONTRACT FOR LEATHERWOOD MUSEUM: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, not to extend realtor contract at this time. 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 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 Angela Hayward and was seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

NOVEMBER

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, Wilma Hargrove, Angela Hayward, Martha Turner, and Keith Guillory. Bettye Clement and Odessa House were absent.

APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 30, 2024 MINUTES: A motion was made by Angela Hayward and seconded by Martha Turner, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

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

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT:  A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded 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 was seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

 

DECEMBER 

 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 Vice -Chairman Martha Turner. The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 19TH, 2024 MINUTES: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Angela Hayward, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADOPTION OF 2024 REVISED BUDGET: A motion was made by Angela Hayward and seconded by Keith Guillory, to accept the Revised 2024 Budget as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADOPTION OF PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to accept the Proposed 2025 Budget as written. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OF OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR 2025: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to retain the Kinder Courier News as the official journal for 2025. A unanimous vote was had.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to table the vote until January 2025 meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

PPROVAL 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 Angela Hayward 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 Wilma Hargrove and was seconded by Angela Hayward, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

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