Lisbon's unassigned account is the account that shows us how much money we have that isn't earmarked for a budget item.. I think of it as our EMERGENCY FUND.
The GFOA (government finance officers association) recommends that governments maintain an unassigned fund balance of no less than 16.67% of general fund operating expenditures. Our own charter recommends we keep 16% or approximately 2 months of operating costs in this account.
Use of this account to address budget shortfalls (IMHO) often indicates serious financial conditions :
- Declining non tax revenues
- Out of control spending.
- It is often an indicator of coming property tax hikes
This account can be compared to the proverbial canary in the coal mine. Frivolous use of this account sends a strong message to prospective businesses that may otherwise want to invest in Lisbon.
Call your Councilors and tell them you want real tax relief not fake short term fixes that just kick the can down the road.
Tell them to keep their fingers out of our EMERGENCY FUND.
RespectfullyJoe Hill
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Showing posts with label Town Council. Show all posts
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Saturday, April 1, 2017
LISBON'S ROAD TO BANKRUPTCY - PART 4
Lisbon Maine's Road to BANKRUPTCY --- Part 3
We have a problem in Lisbon. Our Town Government isn't acting in our best interest. Councilors actions make it evident they are serving another master.
Recently Lisbon Councilors:
- Voted against saving the taxpayers of Lisbon $200,000 dollars a year by changing dispatch to the County.
- Voted against making Lisbon residents safer by reducing emergency response times.
- Voted against the most effective implementation of the E911 service. (E911's purpose is to improve emergency response. Adding a layer on top of the service increases the response time and negates its purpose).
These same Councilors will soon vote to take more of our money, 19.2% budget increase, to pay for their refusal to get rid of our costly and marginally E911 compliant communication system.
When businesses see a Town that is asking its residents for a 19.2% budget increase they see a town that is HEADED FOR BANKRUPTCY.
Respectfully
Joe Hill
Lisbon Maine's Road to Bankruptcy --- Part 2 -- Cola Increase
I was surprised to see Lisbon's proposed budget included an across the board 2% COLA (cost of living allowance) for all employees.
For 2017 Retired Social Security Recipients receiving the average benefit of $1,355 will get a measly 0.3% COLA raise, starting in January of 2017. This equates to $5 more in their Social Security checks.
Why is Lisbon giving all employees a COLA percentage rise almost seven times higher than what our seniors will receive in Social Security COLA?
A Lisbon employee making $50,000 a year (many of our employees make more than this)will get $1,000 dollars or 200 times that of the average Social Security recipient.
Why is Lisbon giving all employees a COLA percentage rise almost seven times higher than what our seniors will receive in Social Security COLA?
A Lisbon employee making $50,000 a year (many of our employees make more than this)will get $1,000 dollars or 200 times that of the average Social Security recipient.
Giving a 2% cola increase isn't just a 2% raise in employee salaries it is also an increase in all the costs associated with those salaries. (FICA, retirement, unemployment insurance, workers comp. etc)
These COLA payments also compound. If we pay a 2% cola this year, it will be 2% on last years income which includes last years 2% COLA. Ten years of 2% colas isn't a 20% raise it is almost a 22% raise in income.
Is it morally right to demand retirees, that ONLY get a 0.3% COLA, pay for a 2.0% COLA for all Lisbon employees? Remember some of our employees, when including benefits, make a six figure income.
COLA increases were meant for rank and file employees not department heads or salaried individuals.
In conclusion: If we must give a COLA then that raise should be tied to the increase in the cost of living not some arbitrary number. If our seniors get 0.3% COLA raises lets give the same to Lisbon's employees.
Call your Councilors and ask them if this is fair?
Respectfully
Joe Hill
These COLA payments also compound. If we pay a 2% cola this year, it will be 2% on last years income which includes last years 2% COLA. Ten years of 2% colas isn't a 20% raise it is almost a 22% raise in income.
Is it morally right to demand retirees, that ONLY get a 0.3% COLA, pay for a 2.0% COLA for all Lisbon employees? Remember some of our employees, when including benefits, make a six figure income.
COLA increases were meant for rank and file employees not department heads or salaried individuals.
In conclusion: If we must give a COLA then that raise should be tied to the increase in the cost of living not some arbitrary number. If our seniors get 0.3% COLA raises lets give the same to Lisbon's employees.
Call your Councilors and ask them if this is fair?
Respectfully
Joe Hill
LISBON'S ROAD TO BANKRUPTCY - PART ONE
Recently Lisbon's Town Manager proposed the new 2018 municipal budget. This proposed budget is a 19.2 % increase over last years Town Budget.
Let
me put that 19.2% budget increase in perspective. If you presently are
paying $2600 dollars a year in property taxes a 19.2% increase would
make this years taxes a few cents under $3100 dollars.
The
Town will argue that they are working hard to reduce the increase and
within a month or so they will come back with a final increase probably
somewhere between 10% and 12%. They will also tell us that they saved
the town 8% to 10% on our taxes. They will equate an increase of up to
12% as a 8% savings to the town.
Don't let them fool you. A reduction on an inflated proposed budget isn't a savings it is AN INCREASE OVER LAST YEARS BUDGET. This town is trying to hide its debt crisis by manipulating the language and exaggerating the initial proposal.
By
continually increasing Lisbon's taxes we are sealing our own fate. It's
like a snowball rolling down hill continually increasing in size and
momentum. The higher our taxes go the harder it is to attract the businesses that could extricate us from our financial problems.
At
some point on this journey we reach the point of no return. Lisbon is
now approaching that point. We will, if this proposed budget passes,
have the highest taxes in the County and one of the highest in the
State.
In
my humble opinion Lisbon is careening down the bankruptcy road at an
alarming speed. If we continue along this fiscal path we will inevitably
end up in chapter 9 BANKRUPTCY court.
You are the only one that can put the brakes on this runaway spending. Call your Councilors and demand they cut our taxes.
Respectfully
Joe Hill.
Monday, March 27, 2017
2017-2018 MUNICIPAL BUDGET REVIEW!!!
Over the weekend, I had an
opportunity to review the Town Council meeting for March 21, 2017. In it the Town Manager, Mrs. Diane Barnes,
presented the proposed 2017-2018 Municipal Budget for the first time to the Town
Council. Listening to her present this
budget, it was like she was taking lessons from Nancy Pelosi (I cannot work
with President Bush) or Maxine Waters (Putin invaded Korea) all over the place. As a result, I will attempt to recap what I
got out of this budget.
The first item is that Mrs.
Barnes stated that this municipal budget keeps municipal services at status
quo. In the same breath, she said the
budget includes a Lieutenant position in the Police Department. To me this is a contradiction to maintaining
the status quo for municipal services.
Apparently, this Lieutenant is not going to do anything so why are we
going to pay him/her approximately $102,000.00
in salary and benefits?
Next, Mrs. Barnes 52.8% of
the budget is in wages and benefits? She
also stated there is a 2% COLA
in this budget. Well, how do you think
the wages and benefits got to be 52.8%?
You do realize for the past 6 years; the town has paid COLA at 2% each
year. Take $90,000.00 salary and using the 2% COLA;
figure out how much increase this is.
Keep in mind, that this is cumulative each year so the number you start
with changes every year. Did anyone in
town receive 2% COLA for these past 6 years.
I know for a fact, that Social Security has not been raise 2% at any time
in the past few years so why do the town employees get it automatically when no
one else does?
The Public Works Department
is budgeted for $332,500.00 of
equipment. I cannot tell if this
is replacement or new equipment but it certainly is a lot of money. Also, Mrs. Barnes mentions replacing the Salt Shed at a price tag of $250,000.00. Mrs. Barnes wants to spend some of the
Unassigned Fund Balance to offset some of these cost.
Using the Unassigned Fund
Balance to offset this excessive spending this year will keep out taxes down
but what about next year. You are increasing the operating cost of
the town by 19.2%. This means
every year after this; the taxpayers have to pay for these increases and the
Unassigned Fund Balance will not support it in the future. Keep in mind, the Unassigned Fund Balance is
supposed to be used for emergencies.
The Town Manager, Mrs. Barnes
announced that the Lisbon
Communication Center needs $33,500.00 for upgrades. Isn’t it amazing that when the Town Council
was discussing closing the Lisbon Communication Center there was no mention of
this expenditure by either the Town Manager of the Police Chief. Why was that?
I personally do not think it would have made a difference because the
“Good Old Boys” network will never give up any control. Also, Chairman Ward, Councilors Brunelle,
Crafts and Albert have absolutely no interest in cost saving for the
community. The initial cost saving was listed at
$191,095.00 for this year and if you couple this $33,500.00 with this figure it
would be $224,595.00. This is just for this year. By closing the Lisbon Communication Center,
the community would be saving roughly the same amount each and every year going
forward. The problem is these four
Councilors care more about the “Good Old Boys” remaining in control then doing
what is best for the community. What a shame!!!
There are other parts of the budget but you get the
idea. If you want to stop this madness;
call your Councilor or go to the meetings and register your opinions because
once they approve the budget there is not changing it. So get off the couch and get involved.
Larry Fillmore
Friday, March 24, 2017
NOW, THE REST OF THE STORY!!!!
On March 7, 2017, the Town
Council voted to amend SEC. 86.1, Fund Balance Policy, to reflect a new way of
computing the 12.5 % requirement. This
12.5% is supposed to ensure the town has sufficient funds to operating in
emergency situations. However, any excess
over the 12.5% can be used for other needs with the approval of the Town
Council. This new creative accounting policy freed up
approximately $1.11 million dollars.
So, what is the Town going to
use these funds for? According to the
Town Manager, Diane Barnes, at the March 21, 2017 Town Council meeting, these
funds will be used to cover excessive spending by the Town Council. Mrs. Barnes announced a 19.2% increase in
this year’s budget over last years. What
the Town Manager is doing is trying to keep taxes down by using the excess
unassigned fund balance. In other words, she is bailing out or
rewarding excess spending. This Town
Council has no clue how to manage money.
The ONLY way to reduce taxes
is to either increase revenues or REDUCE spending. That is a fact! The Town Council refused to reduce spending
by voting to keep the Lisbon Communication Center open instead of having the
Androscoggin County Dispatch performing dispatch for the town. The actual cost saving was $191.095.00
before the town started to distort the amount to make it look less than it was. After everything is done; this figure is
closer to $250,000.00.
In the Town Manager’s 2017-2018 budget is an
upgrade to the communication center at a cost to the taxpayers of $33,500.00. Had the Town Council closed the Lisbon Communication
Center there would be no need for this upgrade.
These Councilors should have had this information at the time they voted
on the Lisbon Communication Center. The
Town Manager, Diane Barnes, must have had this information all along. I also mentioned this to the Town Council on
numerous times so it is not like they had no clue.
The unassigned fund balance excess should never be
used to reduce taxes. You reduce taxes by increasing revenue or
reduce spending. Mrs. Barnes is
increasing the town’s operating cost by 19.2% this year but what about next
year? Where is she going to get the
funding to cover this 19.2 and whatever it will be next year?
This is caused by the people not paying attention to
what is going on and doing stupid things like reelecting a Councilor whom has a
history of wasting our money and who is a member of the “Good Old Boys” network. Chris
Brunelle was one of the driving forces behind the fight with the School over
their budget and again with keeping the Lisbon Communication Center open which
cost the community a lot. People need to
check their voting records before they vote for these individuals.
Now is the time to stop this madness before the Town
Council approves the 2017-2018 budgets.
Call your Councilors or attend the meeting and let you views known.
Larry Fillmore
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Friday, March 17, 2017
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Special Town Council Meeting Cancelled
Please take note that tonight's Special Council Meeting is being postponed due to inclement weather and will be rescheduled for Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Monday, March 13, 2017
FUND BALANCE POLICY AMENDMENT
I have reviewed the video of
the Town Council video for the meeting on March 7, 2017 and have several
concerns about this new policy change that was not mentioned during the
discussion.
1.
The first concern is that under the new policy
the School Budget is not utilized to compute the 12.5% requirement. This
is the crutch of the amendment.
If we have an emergency that the town needs to utilize these
Undesignated Funds, what is going to happen to the School side? Who is going to be responsible for the School
side? The Town needs to remember that
the State has a history of never paying the full 55% they are obligated to pay.
2.
Next, there was
no mention of our Debt Services and Lease pay account in computing the
12.5%. If the town is forced to use the
Undesignated Funds and these account are not considered; we could be facing
defaulting on our bonds and leased requirements. This would affect our credit rating and we
would lose the ability to borrow money to recover.
3. According to the Sun Journal and the Finance Director,
this amendment reduces the amount of tax dollars the town must keep in reserve
by $1.11 million dollars. If that is the
case, what is the town planning on doing with these funds?
This appears on the surface
to be “Creative Accounting”.
Manipulating figures means that you are playing “Russian Roulette” with
taxpayer’s dollars. So let’s say, this
scheme goes south, who is going to have to save the day; the taxpayers are
going to be hurt the most.
Are we really going to put them in that position?
Larry Fillmore
Friday, March 10, 2017
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
WHY CAN’T WE TAKE CARE OF OUR ROADS/STREETS/ACCESS WAYS?
I was always taught, in order
to extend the life of your equipment, to perform timely routine
maintenance. I think most people now a
day understand the value in this; that is with the exception of our Public
Works Director, E. Ryan Leighton and our Town Manager, Diane Barnes.
Let’s take a simple case of
the Asphalt Reclaimer the people purchased to take care of potholes in the
winter. This piece of equipment cost the
people $31,490.00 back in September 2, 2014.
The Asphalt Reclaimer arrived on or about January 23, 2015. For two years and one month, the town has NOT
performed any maintenance on this piece of equipment. After two requests for the maintenance
record, the Town Manager, Diane Barnes, notified me that the Asphalt Reclaimer
was going to have maintenance performed on it on or about Monday, January 30,
2017.
Since July 1, 2016 until
March 1, 2017 the Asphalt Reclaimer has 45 hours of use on it. Does anyone still wonder why the town of
Lisbon is full of potholes? Anyone with
common sense would start with roads/streets or access ways that are heavily
traveled to repair first. I do not know
of any road/street/access way traveled more that the access way at the Public
works Garage because almost everyone utilizes the Transfer Station.
So every year, we go through
the same situation with potholes throughout the access way. What’s more, neither E. Ryan Leighton nor
Diane Barnes has the common sense to put warning devices to warn drivers of
these potholes until they can be repaired.
Think about this; how far does the Asphalt Reclaimer have to travel to
repair the access way?
This Asphalt Reclaimer was
purchased to resolve the town’s problem of potholes and has it been utilized to
do this. I think NOT. How many other devices that should require
timely routine maintenance are receiving timely maintenance? How long are we going to be able to keep
these devices operational before we have to replace it? E Ryan Leighton does not live in town and
does not have to pay for replacing these devices. He is quick to want to replace worn out
equipment but will do nothing to prolong the life of these devices.
What do you expect when you
have an individual with no credentials in charge of Public Works? We never had this problem with Button Beale
was the Public Works Director.
Larry Fillmore
Friday, March 3, 2017
DISCONTINUANCE OF RECAP’S
Until
further notice, I will no longer waste my time attending Town Council
meeting/workshops. I am going to enjoy
watching NCIS like the rest of you.
Larry Fillmore
Saturday, February 25, 2017
LISBON LOSES AGAIN!!!!
On February 21, 2017, our
Town Council took a vote on whether or not to close the Lisbon Communication
Center. The vote was 4-3 with Chairman
Ward, Councilors Brunelle, Crafts and Albert voting to keep the communication
center open and Councilors Lunt, Kolbe and Crawford opposed. So let’s take a look at this decision and see
who is right.
The sole reason provided to
keep the Communication Center open was to keep local control. In other words, the “Good Old Boys” must
remain in total control of the town.
Councilor Brunelle pushed the issue and called for a vote and Councilor
Albert seconded the motion.
Now let’s look at the impact
of their decision. The following is a
listing of how this decision affects the community.
1. The Town had an opportunity to have the Androscoggin
County Dispatch dispatch our First Responders instead of having to relay the
information to Lisbon Communication Center to have them dispatch first
responders. This would have enabled our First Responder to get to the emergency
much quicker.
2. Lisbon Communication Center has no one qualified to
establish an Emergency Medical Code (EMD) which is critical for the EMT’s. This EMC code tells the EMT’s the situation
on the ground before they leave to respond and to make sure they have all the
necessary medical equipment to provide the best service possible for the
victim. This would have provided better medical service to our people in
need.
3.
According to the
handout provided at the workshop, the cost saving was $191,095.00. This
is a reduction of approximately $200,000.00 a year in the operating cost of the
town. Now, the town still has
this cost and is going to be asking for additional funding to support the
operating of the town.
4.
SGT Moore could
return to the Police Department as a FULL time officer. Currently, SGT Moore is split between the
Lisbon Communication Center and the Police Department. Won’t
it be better to have additional officer to protect and serve the community?
5. By closing the Lisbon Communication Center, there
would be a cost saving because you no
longer would need Information Technology support.
6.
By closing the
Lisbon Communication Center, there is
no longer a need to update the communication Center equipment. By the way, whom do you think will have to pay
for the upgrades?
I believe that the four
Councilors that voted to keep the Lisbon Communication Center open did NOT have
the best interest of the community.
Also, they did not gather all the information necessary to make a
logical decision. During the workshop,
Chairman Ward stated he wanted to see what LA 911 and Brunswick would offer the
town and wanted to visit Androscoggin County Dispatch. He never did that but voted anyways. I guess this makes his word useless. Councilor Albert wanted to look into other
sources and he did not; so guess what his word is good for. DID
YOU KNOW THAT NOT ONE COUNCILOR VISITED THE ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY DISPATCH TO
PERSONALLY REVIEW THE OPERATIONS! This
should have been done prior to a vote.
Of course if you have already been told how to vote, I guess it does not
any difference and is a waste of your time.
Councilor Brunelle, in my
opinion, has never had the interest of the town. Look back when he was in the middle of the
dispute between the School Department and the Town Council over the budget a
few years ago. That dispute cost the
TAXPAYERS a great deal of tax dollars between the legal fee and the
referendums. A Councilor is supposed to put the needs of the community before his
friend and neighbors (Good Old Boys).
This has never happened; if you don’t believe me check his voting
record.
Councilor Crafts does
whatever Councilor Brunelle tells him and Councilor Albert does whatever
Chairman Ward wants. These are not
Councilors; they are followers. These
four individuals did not gather all necessary information prior to voting so
how can they say that it is in the best interest of the community.
With this type of behavior, in three to five
years, our taxes will triple.
Larry Fillmore
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
RECAP TOWN COUNCIL MEETING – FEBRUARY 21ST
This is a brief summary of Town Council meeting held on February 21, 2017. I believe this Council meeting was critical for the future of Lisbon and I encourage each and every member of this community to review the meeting on Friday at 07:00 PM. Also, it is available on the town web site.
Under Good News &
Recognition:
1.
Lisbon Cheerleaders Proclamation – The Town
Council recognized the Lisbon Cheerleading Squad for winning the Maine State
Competition.
2.
Spirit of America
Award – The Council awarded this to the Route 196 Master Plan Subcommittee.
3.
Presentation to
Outgoing Councilor Metivier – Chairman Ward gave a present to Former Councilor
Eric Metivier for his service to the community.
Under Public Hearing - ECD
Director provided a slide presentation outlining the Amendment to the already
approved Kelly Park TIF.
Under Council Orders,
Resolutions & Ordinances –
1.
Healthy Androscoggin Grant Award – The Council
approve by a vote of 7-0 to accept $600.00 grant.
2.
Kelly Park TIF
District – The Council tabled this action under everything could be ironed out.
3.
USDA Rural
Development Funding Application – The Council approve by a vote of 7-0 to apply
for this funding.
4.
Dispatch
Consolidation Discussion – The Council voted by a vote of 4-3 to retain the
Lisbon Communication Center. Please
review the video for specifics.
5.
ATRC Project –
The Council approved this project by a vote of 7-0.
Under Appointments – Mr.
James Lemieux was appointed Water Commissioner to replace the late Mr. Bill
Bauer.
Larry Fillmore
Friday, February 17, 2017
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
LOSS OF LOCAL CONTROL OR LOSS OF LIFE!
The Lisbon Communication
Center has been a topic of discussion for many many years. I have kept up with all of these discussions
and in each case I thought I understood the situation and had answers for all the
excuses used to explain why the taxpayers are paying over $350,000.00 yearly uselessly
when a cost saving of approximately $250,000.00 tax dollars can be had. This closing of the Lisbon Communication Center would improve
the quality of life for all citizens in Lisbon.
After hearing the discussion
at the Town Council workshop, I was truly struck by the fact that the closing
of the Lisbon Communication Center rested on the loss of local control. This was clearly stated by Mr. Fern
LaRochelle and shared by a couple of our Councilors. To me, putting the loss of local control over
the loss of life is ridiculous.
However, it does explain a lot to me.
This
just goes to show how the “Good Old Boys” network values the lives of citizens.
The current system used by Lisbon does not provide the
best possible protection to the people. This was identified in last Town
Council workshop on this to issue.
Please review the following two scenarios:
1. According to the EMT from Lisbon Emergency, when calls are
received using 353-2500, and the Lisbon Communication Center dispatch them;
they cannot and do not provide an Emergency Medical Code EMC) which is crucial
for EMTs to ensure they are prepared prior to arriving on the scene. According to the EMT, this Emergency Medical
Code (EMC) greatly improves the patient’s chances of survival. Again, Lisbon Communication Center cannot provide this EMC;
only the 911 operator can provide this code.
2. All 911 calls currently are received by the Androscoggin
County Dispatcher as directed by the Maine State Public Safety Director. These 911 operators are mandated, by the Town
of Lisbon, to relay the information to the Lisbon Communication Center to have
OUR First Responders dispatched to the scene.
It
certainly would be more efficient and effective to have the 911 operator
dispatch OUR First Responders immediately upon receiving the call thus reducing
the time it takes OUR First Responders to get to the scene and provide
emergency medical services. As everyone can see there is a time delay when
you have to relay information and what happens when 911 operators cannot get a
response from the Lisbon Communication Center right away. When I visited the Androscoggin County
Dispatch, I asked the two operators on duty what their problems were with
Lisbon and was told that numerous times they cannot reach anyone on
353-2500. Think about the delay at that
point, and imagine you or a loved one is the patient waiting for emergency
medical services.
So the real question is do
the “Good Old Boys” network give up local control or improve the quality of
life of our residents. To me, there is
no choice and that is to give up local control.
I say
this because a single life of one of our own or a love one is more important than
local control.
There are many towns in Maine
who have faced this same situation and it was not a choice for them because
they gave up local control and it is working well for them. In
my mind, they made the right choice when they put the lives of their people
ahead of local control.
What will our Town Council
decide? Watch and see who votes to keep
local control verses those Councilors who vote to save lives. This will show you which Councilors are member of the “Good
Old Boy” network and which are willing to put the best interest of the
community first.
Larry Fillmore
Thursday, February 9, 2017
RECAP TOWN COUNCIL MEETING – FEBRUARY 8TH
The following is a summary of the Town Council
meeting held on February 8, 2017.
Under Council Orders,
Resolutions, and Ordinances –
1.
Fee Schedule Amendment (First Reading) – The
Council decided that there were too many changes identified; so they postponed
any action until February 21, 2017. This
will give the Town Manager time to make the changes.
2.
2017 Speed
Enforcement & Equipment Grant – The Council authorized the Police Chief to
apply for grant by a vote of 6-0 with Councilor Albert excused. Lisbon has been pre-approved for $2,239.65
already.
3.
Forfeited Assets
– The Council approved $4,593.00 of forfeiture fund by a vote of 6-0 to be
applied to the new cruiser. Casco Bay
Ford raised the price of outfitting the new cruiser.
4.
Authorization to
Solicit Bids for Town Branding and Website Design – The Council voted 6-0 to
authorize the Economic & Community Development Director to go out for bids
on this project.
5.
Authorization to
Solicit Bids for the CDBG Downtown Revitalization Streetscape Project – The
Council authorized the Economic & Community Development Director to solicit
bids for this project by a vote of 6-0.
6.
Lisbon Community
Garden Ad-hoc Committee – The Council approved this committee by a vote of 6-0.
7.
Dispatch
Consolidation Discussion – The Council postponed this until February 21, 2017.
Under Other Business –
1.
The Councilors provided a brief on department meetings
attended.
2.
The Town Manager
announced a Sewer meeting on February 14, 2017.
3.
Ryan Leighton
briefed the Council on the first announcement by Siemen’s Energy Audit.
Under Appointments –
1.
Heather Duley was appointed to the Recreation
Committee by a vote of 6-0.
2.
The following
individuals were appointed to the Lisbon Development Committee by a vote of
6-0:
Tracey Steuber
Amanda Bunker
Karin Paradis
Don Fellows
Scott Hall
Fern LaRochelle
Gina Mason
Cheryl Haggerty
Eric Metivier
The Council then went into
Executive Session.
Larry Fillmore
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