Recap Town Council Meeting - April 1st, 2014

                        RECAP TOWN COUNCIL MEETING – APRIL 1ST

Last night’s town council meeting was very different to say the least.  There were approximately 40-50 residents there.  Approximately 15-20 individuals spoke out in Audience Participation on numerous issues but the majority talked about the school bond issues.

Under Council Order, Resolutions and Ordinances – The town has a new street called Tranquil Lane and it is located the Huston Park subdivision.  This was necessary because of an oversight in the E911 plan.  Also, the Council set the voting hours and locations which are the same as always. 

Next the Council approved $80,000.00 of the 2015 budget to be used with the insurance check of $48,000.00 for the purchase of a new plow truck to replace the plow truck that burned.

This was followed by three bond issues the Council approved to go to a Public Hearing on April 15, 2015 at the Lisbon Community School (LCS) at 07:00 PM.  The bonds were for:

    New Public Works Garage                 $1,100,000.00
    New Gymnasium                                  5,700,000.00
    New Track                                                500,000.00

Under Other Business - There was a briefing on the progress of the Finance Committee.  The town attorney discussed the roles and responsibilities of the Town Manger and the Council.  It was very interesting and ensured the Interim Town Manager that he has all the power as outlined in our Charter.  Finally the Council had a short discussion on the Council Working Rules.  At the end there were no changes recommended.

It was a great meeting for everyone.  The Chair allowed comments all during the meeting and let everyone speak.  This was very refreshing.  Even with all the comments throughout the meeting it was over before 09:00 PM.

The reporter for the Sun Journal left at approximately 08:20 PM.

Larry Fillmore