The Lisbon Reporter

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

RECAP TOWN COUNCIL MEETING – OCTOBER 18TH

This is a summary of a very short Town Council meeting.

Under Council Orders, Resolutions & Ordinances:

1. School Capital Reserve Request – The Council approved for the School Department to spent $20,311.00 for Gartley Street repairs and for a new dishwasher by a vote of 5-0. Councilor Albert and Bickford were both excused.
2. HVAC Service Contract – The Council approved the award of the contract to Patriot Mechanical in the amount not to exceed $4,480.00 by a vote of 5-0.
3. Acceptance of CDBG Downtown Revitalization Grant – The Council accepted the CDBG Grant funds for $320,000.00 for its Lisbon Falls Streetscape Project and set a date of November 1st as a date for a Public Hearing by a vote of 5-0.
4. Acceptance of FY16 HSGP Funds - The Council accepted the award of this grant in two parts. The first was for Maine Emergency Management in the amount of $15,258.44 to be applied toward a generator and for the Police Department for $3,485.00 for upgrading the exterior security cameras by a vote of 5-0.

Under Other Business – The Town Manager informed everyone that a new telephone system is being installed at the town office. Also Mark Steven updated the Council on the Recreation and Parks Department.

Larry Fillmore