RECAP TOWN COUNCIL MEEETING – OCTOBER 20TH

At last night’s Town Council meeting, the following items were discussed and some voted on.

Under Council Orders, Resolutions & Ordinances:

1.    2015-2016 School Budget Warrant Articles – These Warrant Articles were approved by a vote of 5-2.  The two NO votes were by Councilors Garrison and Lunt.

2.   Town Office Roof Replacement – The Council awarded the bid to JARR Management, Inc. for a cost of $97,750.00.  Work will begin as soon as the materials arrive.

3.    MDOT Agreement – The Council voted 7-0 to have the Town Manager sign the three agreements.

4.   November/December Council Meeting Schedule – The Council approved the following dates by a vote of 7-0.  In November, they cancelled the 3^rd because of the election and approved November 10^th and a Public Hearing on the 17^th.   For December they approved the 1^st.

5.   Schedule public hearing date for proposed Downtown Omnibus Municipal TIF.  The Council approved November 17^th for the Public Hearing.

6.   Cemetery Fees – This item the Council tabled for another time.

7.   Sale of Town Owned Property Reserve Account – The Council approved by a vote of 7-0 to establish a Property Reserve Account.

8.   Dispatch Contracts – The Council approved the Town Manager and Chief Brooks to begin negotiations with Greene and Durham on renewal of their contracts.

9.   Legal Fees for County Lawsuit – The Town Manager announced the town had spent $1,060 on legal fees.

10.         Androscoggin County Charter Amendment – The Council voted 7-0 to vote to adopt this Resolution.

11.         Tax Collector Small Claims Court proceedings for Delinquent Personal Property Taxpayers – This was approved by a vote of 7-0 to move forward.

Under Appointments – Charity G. Klinger was appointed as Constable.

Larry Fillmore