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Agendas & Minutes

JANUARY 30, 2018

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, Odessa House and Glenn Bledsoe.

APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 14, 2017 MINUTES: A motion was made by Glenn Bledsoe and seconded by Keith Guillory 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 Wilma Hargrove to approve the Director’s report. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT:  A motion was made by Glenn Bledsoe and seconded by Bettye Clement 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 Glenn Bledsoe and was seconded by Keith Guillory to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

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, Odessa House and Glenn Bledsoe.

APPROVAL OF JANUARY 30, 2018 MINUTES: A motion was made by Keith Guillory 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 Glenn Bledsoe and seconded by Martha Turner to approve the Director’s report. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL 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 Glenn Bledsoe and was seconded by Martha Turner to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

MARCH 27, 2018

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, Odessa House and Glenn Bledsoe.

APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 27, 2018 MINUTES: A motion was made by Glenn Bledsoe and seconded by Martha Turner to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE RAISES:  A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Odessa House for employee raises to be given to the following:

Brenda Allison $00.75 per hour and John Pruett  $00.50 per hour. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE JOB TITLE FOR BRENDA ALLISON:  A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Odessa House to change the job title for Brenda Allison to Co-Curator. A unanimous vote was had.

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

APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT:  A motion was made by Glenn Bledsoe 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 Glenn Bledsoe and was seconded by Keith Guillory to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

APRIL 24, 2018

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, Odessa House and Glenn Bledsoe.

APPROVAL OF MARCH 27, 2018 MINUTES: A motion was made by Glenn Bledsoe 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 Keith Guillory and seconded by Glenn Bledsoe to approve the Director’s report. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT:  A motion was made by Glenn Bledsoe 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 Glenn Bledsoe and was seconded by Keith Guillory to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

MAY 29, 2018

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, Odessa House and Glenn Bledsoe.

APPROVAL OF APRIL 24, 2018 MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Glenn Bledsoe to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

REQUEST FOR SURPLUS EQUIPMENT: A motion was made by Glenn Bledsoe and seconded by Martha Turner to deem furniture/items as Surplus Equipment and to be sold by sealed bid. A unanimous vote was had.

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

APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT:  A motion was made by Keith Guillory 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 was seconded by Bettye Clement to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

 JULY 3, 2018  (JUNE 26th Meeting)

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 my Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Martha Turner, Keith Guillory, and Wilma Hargrove, also in attendance was Coy Vincent.

APPROVAL OF MAY 29, 2018 MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF 2017 AUDIT REPORT:   A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove to accept the 2017 Audit Report. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL FOR GRAGSON, CASSIDY AND GUILLORY FOR 2018 AUDIT:  A motion was made by Wilma Hargrove and seconded by Martha Turner to retain Gragson, Cassidy, and Guillory for 2018 Audit. 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 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 was seconded by Wilma Hargrove to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

JULY 31, 2018

Meeting Agenda

  1. PRAYER
  2. PLEDGE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  5. FINANCE REPORT
  6. OTHER BUSINESS
  7. 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 my 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, Odessa House and Glenn Bledsoe.

APPROVAL OF JULY 3, 2018 MINUTES: A motion was made by Glenn Bledsoe and seconded by Martha Turner to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF TREE CUTTING AND REMOVAL: A motion was made by Glenn Bledsoe and seconded by Keith Guillory for Ed Fruge to cut and remove 2 trees behind the Allen Parish Tourist Commission building in Oberlin, LA. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Glenn Bledsoe 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 Glenn Bledsoe and seconded by Bettye Clement 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 Glenn Bledsoe to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

AUGUST 28, 2018

Meeting Agenda

  1. PRAYER
  2. PLEDGE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  5. FINANCE REPORT
  6. OTHER BUSINESS
  7. 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 my 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, Odessa House and Glenn Bledsoe.

APPROVAL OF JULY 31, 2018 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 ITEMS TO BE PURCHASED: A motion was made by Glenn Bledsoe and seconded by Wilma Hargrove to purchase wall murals, poster stands, and vertical bookcases for the addition at the Allen Parish Welcome Center located in Kinder, LA. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Glenn Bledsoe 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 Glenn Bledsoe 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 Glenn Bledsoe to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Meeting Agenda 

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

Meeting Minutes

October 30, 2018

[MEETING MOVED TO NOVEMBER 6, 2018]

Meeting Agenda 

  1. PRAYER
  2. PLEDGE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  5. FINANCE REPORT
  6. OTHER BUSINESS
  7. 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 Valorie Trahan, 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 SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had. 

APPROVAL OF CASES FOR MILITARY EXHIBIT: A motion was made by Odessa House and seconded by Martha Turner for exhibit cases to be built by Bruce Savant at the cost of $750.00 per case. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF VOLUNTEER BANQUET DATE AND LOCATION: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Odessa House to change the date of the Volunteer Banquet to December 18, 2018 and to be held at Brandy’s Oyster House and Grill in Oakdale, LA. 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 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 Keith Guillory and was seconded by Martha Turner to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

November 27, 2018

Meeting Agenda 

  1. PRAYER
  2. PLEDGE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  5. FINANCE REPORT
  6. OTHER BUSINESS
  7. 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, Odessa House, Keith Guillory and Glenn Bledsoe.

APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 6, 2018 (OCTOBER MTG) MINUTES: A motion was made by Glenn Bledsoe and seconded by Odessa House to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: A motion was made by Glenn Bledsoe and seconded by Keith Guillory to retain the same officers for year 2019.  A unanimous vote was had.

Chairman-Dr. Mike Karam     Vice Chairman-Martha Turner      Secretary/Treasurer-Bettye Clement

SELECTION OF OFFICIAL JOURNAL: A motion was made by Glenn Bledsoe and seconded by Wilma Hargrove to retain the Kinder Courier as the official journal. A unanimous vote was had.

ADOPTION OF PROPOSED 2019 BUDGET:  A motion was made by Glenn Bledsoe and seconded by Martha Turner to adopt the 2019 Proposed Budget. A unanimous vote was had.

ADOPTION OF LOUISIANA’S COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR 2017: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove to adopt the Louisiana’s Compliance Questionnaire for 2017. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Glenn Bledsoe 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 Glenn Bledsoe 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 Wilma Hargrove to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

December 18, 2018

Meeting held at Brandy’s Oyster House & Grill

Meeting Agenda 

  1. PRAYER
  2. PLEDGE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  5. FINANCE REPORT
  6. OTHER BUSINESS
  7. 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 Odessa House.

APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 27, 2018 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 REVISED 2018 BUDGET: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Odessa House to accept the Revised 2018 Budget as written. A vote was had: 4 yays / 1 abstained.

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 Bettye Clement 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.