The Lisbon Reporter

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015

RECAP TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP/MEETING – MARCH 31ST

Last night, the Town Council conducted a workshop on Stormwater Management Program. There was a presentation by Phil Ruck educating everyone on this program because Lisbon has been added to the MS4 program.

What this means to the residents of Lisbon is that the Federal government has implemented a Stormwater program. This new program has numerous requirements but absolutely no funding. Lisbon is going to be required to comply without any additional funding from the state or Federal government. The town is aggressive working to meet all of these requirements. At the state level, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is overseeing the municipalities and is working hand and hand to assist towns. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the Federal government is conducting audits and providing fines for items not in compliance.

After the presentation and a small break, the Town Council came back into a Special Meeting to discuss Public Works Heavy Duty Truck Financing. The vote was 7-0 to approve the Town Manager or the Finance Director to negotiate with Kennebec Saving Bank to execute a Promissory Note for $52,669.00 at 2.39% for 4 years.

Larry Fillmore