Town of Greensburg
Meeting Minutes
October 14, 2025
The Town of Greensburg met in regular session on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Nicholas Carruth presided over the following members: Mr. Huey “Bubba” Travis, Mr. Luke Petitto, Mrs. Jo Ellen Carruth and Mr. David Allen Sain, and Mr. Aron Burton
Mrs. Jo Ellen Carruth opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Carruth opened the floor for any public comments:
-Mr. DeShon Muse was present to inform the Council that the Homecoming Parade would be held on Friday, October 17, 2025. Mr. Muse also stated that he had submitted the parade permit to be approved.
Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Carruth informed the Council that on Tuesday, October 14th, Kaycee Bridges, the Town Clerk, met with Attorney Joe Stamey and Attorney Randall Keiser at the LMA Office in Baton Rouge to discuss the MPERs suit. Ms. Bridges also attended court along with Attorneys Stamey and Keiser on behalf of the Town.
Ms. Bridges reported that the Judge stated that the opposing council had one month to re-submit their suit against the Town due to the fact that he did not find the current suit to be justified or valid. Attorney Stamey and Attorney Keiser stated that they will send out an update via email to Mr. Clifton Speed to apprise him of the situation.
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Jo Ellen Carruth and seconded by Mr. Aron Burton to approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting.
This motion passed 5-0.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Luke Petitto and seconded by Mr. David Sain to approve the bills for the current month.
This motion passed 5-0.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Luke Petitto and seconded by Mr. Aron Burton to accept the financial reports as presented.
This motion passed 5-0.
Water and Sewer Department:
Mrs. Ariel Pope was present to update the Council with the current information regarding the Water and Sewer department. Ms. Pope informed the Council that the Audubon Library is starting construction on their new location. The road will have to be cut for the new sewer line to be ran to the location. Also, in 2026 DOTD will begin repairing the bridge on Old Highway 10 at their own expense.
Fire Department:
Chief Cedric Burise informed the Council that everything is going well with the Fire Department.
Police Department:
Chief Cedric Burise informed the Council that everything is going well with the Department. Citations are still being issued on a daily basis and Traffic Court will be held on Thursday, October 16th at 4:00 p.m.
Chief Burise also informed the Council that he would like to appoint Mr. David Templeton as the Deputy Code Enforcer, so that he would have assistance with enforcing the Compliance Ordinances.
Mrs. Jo Ellen Carruth made a motion to add to the agenda the appointment of Mr. David Templeton as the Deputy Code Enforcer of the Town of Greensburg. This motion was seconded by Mr. Luke Petitto.
This motion passed 5-0.
Upon a motion made by Mr. David Sain and seconded by Mr. Luke Petitto to appoint Mr. David Templeton as the Deputy Code Enforcer.
This motion passed 5-0.
New Business:
-Upon a motion made by Mr. Aron Burton and seconded by Mrs. Jo Ellen Carruth, the permit for the Homecoming parade was approved.
This motion passed 5-0.
-Fire District #4 is wanting to sell their 1,000-gallon pumper truck to the Volunteer Fire Department. The truck has over $35,000 worth of equipment and tools on it, and only has 23,000 miles on the engine. The purchase price for the truck is $40,000.
Mayor Carruth stated that he would speak Sibley & Newell to have this purchase included in the 2026 budget.
-Mayor Carruth decided to table discussing the sewer system until the next month’s meeting.
Upon a motion by Mr. Luke Petitto and seconded by Mr. David Sain to add to the agenda to change the date and time of Trick-or-Treating.
This motion passed 5-0.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Huey Travis and seconded by Mr. Luke Pettito to change the date and time for Trick-or-Treating from Friday, October 31st to Thursday, October 30th, to be held during the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This motion passed 5-0.
Old Business:
Upon a motion by Mr. Allen Sain and seconded by Mr. Huey Travis to adjourn the meeting.
This motion passed 5-0.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Nicholas Carruth
Nicholas Carruth, Mayor
Kaycee Bridges
Town Clerk