Town of Greensburg
Meeting Minutes
June 9, 2026
The Town of Greensburg met in regular session on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Nicholas Carruth presided over Mr. Aron Burton, Mr. Huey “Bubba” Travis, Mrs. Jo Ellen Carruth, Mr. Luke Petitto, and Mr. David Allen Sain.
Mrs. Jo Ellen Carruth opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Upon a motion made by Mr. David Allen Sain and seconded by Mr. Luke Petitto for the Council to enter Executive Session at 7:02 p.m.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Luke Petitto and seconded by Mr. Aron Burton for the Council to end Execution Session at 7:24 p.m.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Luke Petitto and seconded by Mr. David Allen Sain to add to the agenda the acceptance of the proposed settlement offered by the Municipal Police Employees Retirement System.
Upon a motion made by Mr. David Allen Sain and seconded by Mr. Luke Petitto to accept the proposed settlement offered by the Municipal Police Employees Retirement System.
Mayor Carruth opened the floor for any public comments:
-Mr. Jeff Meyers of PEEC was present to present to the Council updates regarding the projects for the construction of the community center and the improvements to the Forest Festival Park. Mr. Meyers informed the Council that all of the proposed funding amounts have been submitted to the state and that we are currently waiting on the CEA (Cooperative Endeavor Agreement) to be approved and signed so that the funds will be released to the Town.
-Ms. April Newsome from the Audubon Regional Library – St. Helena Branch, was present to inform the Council about the new summer reading program that will be offered at the library. Ms. Newsome provided pamphlets to the Council showing all of the events that will be hosted at the library for the children of the community.
Mayor’s Report:
-Mayor Carruth reported to the Council that Mr. David Templeton had hired someone for the summer to assist him with keeping up with the grass cutting and litter pick-up.
-Upon a motion made by Mr. Aron Burton and seconded by Mr. Huey “Bubba” Travis to adopt the minutes from the special meeting held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
This motion passed 5-0.
-Upon a motion made by Mr. Luke Petitto and seconded by Mr. David Allen Sain the bills for the current month were approved.
This motion passed 5-0.
-Upon a motion made by Mr. Luke Petitto and seconded by Mr. David Allen Sain the financial reports were accepted as presented.
This motion passed 5-0.
Gas Department:
-Mr. Douglas King was not present at the meeting. Mayor Carruth informed the Council that everything is scheduled for the rebuild of the regulator station on Highway 43 south, with the exception of waiting on some parts that are currently on back order. Once those parts are received, repair work and with painting the station will commence.
Water and Sewer Department:
-Mrs. Ariel Pope was present to inform the Council that discharge line that runs from the pond to the contact chamber is currently blocked. This line needs to be repaired, but it is not an emergent situation.
-Ms. Pope also informed the Council that she had spoke with the Engineer regarding the LWI project’s water line that has to be installed for the new sewer plant. All installation, material, and labor costs will be covered by the grant funding.
Police Department/Volunteer Fire Department/Compliance Department:
-Chief Cedric Burise was present to inform the Council that he would like to switch from using AMS to the Louisiana Office of Debt Recovery to collect funds for past due citations that have never been paid. This is a free service offered to municipalities through the state.
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Jo Ellen Carruth and seconded by Mr. Huey “Bubba” Travis to add to the agenda to switch collection agencies.
This motion passed 5-0.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Luke Petittio and seconded by Mr. Huey “Bubba” Travis to approve switching from AMS to the Louisiana Office of Debt Recovery to collect funds for past due, unpaid citations.
This motion passed 5-0.
-Chief Burise also informed the Council that as of the end of May, over $10,000 (ten thousand dollars) in citation revenue had been collected.
-Chief Burise informed the Council that he is currently in the process of getting the Volunteer Fire Department cleaned and organized to prepare for a possible property insurance inspection. This will help improve our fire rating, which is currently at an 8.
New Business:
Old Business:
Upon a motion by Mr. David Allen Sain and seconded by Mr. Huey “Bubba” Travis, the meeting was adjourned.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Nick Carruth
Nicholas “Nick” Carruth, Mayor
Kaycee Bridges
Town Clerk
Cost of notice: $90.00