The Winnfield City Council at its May 14 session agreed to table an agenda item entitled “Adopt Ordinance 6 of 2024 – Meta Solutions Speed Control.”
Council member Chiquita Caldwell made the proposal and when asked why she wanted to table the item, she responded that she’d received some complaints.
In other action that night, City Prosecutor Clay Carroll sat at the end of the table where City Attorney Herman Castete had sat through many years of service. Castete had most recently been at his place, prepared to advise the city leaders if needed, during their April 9 session. He passed away April 20.
Mayor Gerald Hamms recognized Carroll and thanked him for filling in as the city seeks the next to fill that position.
The mayor also recognized City Clerk Katina Smith who has completed certification training with the state and is now a certified municipal clerk. He gave her a presentation to mark the occasion. Smith is now working towards her Master’s, the council heard.
Police Chief Johnny Ray Carpenter spoke to the council, seeking approval to change the classification of Pedro Reynosa from jailer to patrolman. Council member Teresa Phillips said the committee agrees and made the recommendation which was approved.
Cassidy Martin appeared on behalf of the Winnfield Fire Department, seeking approval to take on two additional volunteer firefighters. He spoke well of the two applicants, Roy Zimmerman and Robert Jones. Phillips said the committee also concurred with the request and made the recommendation which the council approved.
