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Wednesday, March 2, 2016

RECAP TOWN COUNCIL MEETING – MARCH 1ST

The following is a recap of last night’s Town Council meeting.

Under Council Orders, Resolutions, & Ordinances:

1. FY17 School Budget Presentation – Mrs. Traci Austin provided the initial FY 17 School Budget. The Council offered some suggestions to include a joint workshop.

2. Re-Consider Police Officer Position – The Town Manager asked the Council for guidance on the Police Officer Position. The Council directed the Town Manager to include it in the Municipal budget for FY17.

3. Itinerant Vendor Ordinance & Fee Schedule Amendment (2^nd Reading) – The Council approved the 2^nd reading by a vote of 7-0.

4. Park Regulations Ordinance Amendment (Second Reading) – The Council approved the 2^nd reading by a vote of 7-0.

5. Repeal Ch. 2 Article IV Division 10 Trail Commission (Second Reading) – The Council approved the 2^nd reading by a vote of 7-0.

6. CDBG Micro-Enterprise Assistance Program – The Council approved for the Town Manager to sign the grant application by a vote of 7-0.

7. ACO Fines and Fees – It appears these funds have been put in the wrong account so the Council voted to correct this problem and put the funds under the ACO. The amount is $10,293.47 and was approved by a vote of 7-0.

8. ACO Truck Purchase – The Council approved by a vote of 7-0 to purchase a new vehicle for the ACO. The town of Sabattus will contribute 28% toward the vehicle.

Larry Fillmore