Lisbon's Municipal Town Budget For 2012-2013

2012-2013 MUNICIPAL BUDGET PROPOSAL

The Town of Lisbon has posted on the town web site, the initial 2012-2013 Municipal Budget Proposal.  (simply click on highlighted to view)

Now, I fully understand this is only a starting point and not the final product. This budget will be worked by the Budget Advisory Committee, the town Manager, Finance Director and finally the Town Council over the next several months before a final municipal budget will be voted on by the Town Council. The people will NOT be able to vote on this year’s municipal budget, even though you voted that you would like to.

 Town Manager bullcrap budget presentation. Simply click on this link. http://www.lisbonme.org/vertical/sites/%7B23BCC392-4131-4737-99E0-6C6FCE7FB2A2%7D/uploads/2013_TM_Budget_Request_Fund_1_031612.pdf

Lisbon's Lawless Leader, Town Manager Stephen Eldridge

Editor's Note: This Picture has been edited to show what a 'pinhead' that he really is.

 Economic Director Scott Benson.
Editor's Note:  " Ok Boss,  What am I supposed to say again????"

Lisbon Economic Development Director  Scott Benson
Editor's Note: Hmm!!!?  Wonder if I did good enough to get a raise like Rosie Bradley got?

Lisbon Finance Director  Jessica Maloy

I have been reviewing this budget and am terribly disturbed at the trends as outlined by the Town Manager regarding recommendations to  this budget. 

I guess it is not hard to understand why Eldridge only desires  to spend more money since he does not live in Lisbon nor does he pay property tax here. The town Manager does not have a vested interest in the taxes for the people of Lisbon. 

Eldridge does not understand there are only two methods to reduce taxes and they are: (1) Increase revenues coming in and (2) reduce spending. This is not rocket science but apparently Eldridge does not understand these simple facts.

According to this budget, Eldridge proposes a 2% increase in pay across the board once again. I do not understand how in this economy this is possible especially when our department heads, including Eldridge, salaries are $166,000 dollars higher than the same department heads for a comparison town like Skowhegan. 

There is also a proposal of a $10,000 dollars wage increase for the Park Ranger. Please do not misunderstand me, I certainly believe Verla Brooks deserves every penny of this raise but until the other department heads who are not earning their inflated salaries are reduced, I cannot see how this can be  possible. 

The two department heads who contribute the most to this town are the lowest paid: Recreation and Parks. These two departments generate revenue for this town and do an excellent job.

Now at the last Town Council Workshop, Eldridge announced he wants to hire a Planner for the Economy Community Development Department. We currently have an Economic Community Development Director who has not contributed anything to the town since being hired. Benson has talked a remarkable game but has produced absolutely nothing. We lost Kitty Korner and now Graziano’s. More money spent and no revenue coming in.  

Didn't Councilor Cote recommend abolishing this expenditure recently?

Under General Government/Contingency there is a $25,000 increase or 163.16% for matching grants for Police Department Cruiser Video Systems $10,000 and furnishing to comply with Federal Grant Funding of equipment for Dispatch $15,000. 

 Lisbon Chief of Police David T. Brooks

Editor's note:  "Cry Baby" here's your box of tissues Oh and you ought to put some Miracle Hair grow tonic on your scalp, wait, check with Mike Bowie, you might get a discount on a toupee!

Better yet check with your 'Goon Squad'  "Steroids Stewart" and "Whole-Donut Kelly" for some of the wigs they wear.  You know what I am talking about don't ya Chiefy???  Documented and Preserved for future use.

Why is this line item under General Government/Contingency instead of the Police Department and Communications? 

Both of these items pertain to the Police Department and should be listed under the Police Department in the budget instead of under General Government. 

Brooks is trying to hide the actual cost of his department which is the largest drain on this town. This is how Brooks conceals his operating costs and ensures the people of Lisbon have no clue as to how large his budget really is.

In the General Government/Legal, Eldridge wants an additional $6,000.00 for legal fees. There would be no need for legal fees if Eldridge and Therriault did not conspire to force citizens to file lawsuits to obtain Public Records and information pertaining to how our tax dollars are being spent. 

There is absolutely no transparency in the government of Lisbon. I have asked for the Credit Enhancement Agreements for the six (6) businesses utilizing the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) program as directed by the state TIF Director and my request was denied. I am turning it over to the state for appropriate action since they provided the guidance. 

 Lisbon's Current Town Manager  Stephen Eldridge

Editor's note:  "Did I just see what I thought I heard????"

 This is yet another example of Therriault providing false information to the town.

I will continue to update the people of Lisbon as I review this proposal.

Larry Fillmore

Concerned Citizen

Editor's Note:  Thank You Larry for ALL your dedication and hard work in rooting this information out for the public to digest.  Your Dedication is unprecedented.

Originally Posted: 2012-03-30 08:12