The following is a recap of last night’s Town Council meeting:
Under Council Orders, Resolutions & Ordinances –
Positive Change Lisbon (PCL) Request – Mr. Ross Cunningham briefed the Council on a suggestion to change the current ordinances to include allowing the sale and consumption of alcohol for special events. The Council agreed to look into the suggestion by a vote of 6-0 with Councilor Metivier excused.
Application to Change the Physical Location of a Voting Place – The Council approved for changing locations from the MTM Center and the Central Office to the High School gym by a vote of 6-0.
Itinerant Vendor Ordinance & Fee Schedule Amendment (First Reading) – The Council made some amendments to the recommended fees. There is a difference from an indoor and outdoor flea market. Indoor Flea markets are now $200.00 and outdoor Flea markets are $100.00. Also, the Council wants the Town manager to look into defining what a “mass gathering” is.
Park Regulations Ordinance Amendment (First Reading) – The Council approved the first reading by a vote of 6-0. However, the Council wants the Town Manager to look into special events permits.
Repeal Ch.2 Article IV Division 10 Trail Commission (First Reading) – The Council approved this repeal by a vote of 6-0.
Add Cemetery & Library Fees to Appendix C Fee Schedule - The Council approved this by a vote of 6-0.
Write off Personal Property Taxes - The Council approved for Casa Mia, Inc. ($4,035.48) and T&A Variety/T&A Café ($1,682.77) for a total of $5,718.25 to be written-off by a vote of 6-0.
Animal Shelter Contract – The Council approved for the Town Manager to enter into renewal contract for a period of January 1, - June 30, 2016 by a vote of 6-0.
Route 9 Zoning Change – The Council tasked the Planning Board to look into changing the zoning restriction on Route 9 to allow for business now that Route 9 is becoming a major corridor by a vote of 6-0.
RFP Authorization Cars 1 & Car 4 – The Council approved for the purchase of a new replacement for Car 1 and if possible a used vehicle for replacing Car 4 for the Fire Department.
Durham Dispatch Contract – The Council approved an extension of three months to the current Durham Dispatching Contract by a vote of 6-0.
Parillo Street Bid Award – The Council accepted the single bid from Fern Larochelle & Nate Morse of $16,350.00 by a vote of 6-0.
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One-Time Retirement Incentive - The Council accepted a motion from Councilor Ward by a vote of 6-0. This motion pertained to a one-time retirement incentive for both Chief Brooks and LT Michele. It deals with payment of Health Insurance for a three year period but there was no retirement dates mentioned and it was mentioned that this needed to be further negotiated.
Under Other Business - The Town Manager stated that on February 25, 2016, there will be a meeting to review the 2014-2015 Yearly Audits with the School Department. The meeting will begin at 05:30 PM hours.
Under Appointments – The Council voted to approve by a vote of 6-0.
Conservation Commission with Term Expiring June 30, 2018 – Noyes Lawrence & Carol Curtis
Conservation Commission with Term Expiring June 30, 2017 – Ralph Bard & Charlotte Farnum
Conservation Commission with Term Expiring June 30, 2016 – Patricia Suters & Joe Norman
Civil Constable – Francis M. Carignam
Resignation of Planning Regular Member Richard Long
Resignation of Planning Associate Member Scott Hall
Planning Regular Member Scott Hall
Under Executive Session – The Council approved a loan to Frosty’s Donuts/Nels Shelby Omdal for $100,000 at 5% for 5 years.
Larry Fillmore
Under Council Orders, Resolutions & Ordinances –
Positive Change Lisbon (PCL) Request – Mr. Ross Cunningham briefed the Council on a suggestion to change the current ordinances to include allowing the sale and consumption of alcohol for special events. The Council agreed to look into the suggestion by a vote of 6-0 with Councilor Metivier excused.
Application to Change the Physical Location of a Voting Place – The Council approved for changing locations from the MTM Center and the Central Office to the High School gym by a vote of 6-0.
Itinerant Vendor Ordinance & Fee Schedule Amendment (First Reading) – The Council made some amendments to the recommended fees. There is a difference from an indoor and outdoor flea market. Indoor Flea markets are now $200.00 and outdoor Flea markets are $100.00. Also, the Council wants the Town manager to look into defining what a “mass gathering” is.
Park Regulations Ordinance Amendment (First Reading) – The Council approved the first reading by a vote of 6-0. However, the Council wants the Town Manager to look into special events permits.
Repeal Ch.2 Article IV Division 10 Trail Commission (First Reading) – The Council approved this repeal by a vote of 6-0.
Add Cemetery & Library Fees to Appendix C Fee Schedule - The Council approved this by a vote of 6-0.
Write off Personal Property Taxes - The Council approved for Casa Mia, Inc. ($4,035.48) and T&A Variety/T&A Café ($1,682.77) for a total of $5,718.25 to be written-off by a vote of 6-0.
Animal Shelter Contract – The Council approved for the Town Manager to enter into renewal contract for a period of January 1, - June 30, 2016 by a vote of 6-0.
Route 9 Zoning Change – The Council tasked the Planning Board to look into changing the zoning restriction on Route 9 to allow for business now that Route 9 is becoming a major corridor by a vote of 6-0.
RFP Authorization Cars 1 & Car 4 – The Council approved for the purchase of a new replacement for Car 1 and if possible a used vehicle for replacing Car 4 for the Fire Department.
Durham Dispatch Contract – The Council approved an extension of three months to the current Durham Dispatching Contract by a vote of 6-0.
Parillo Street Bid Award – The Council accepted the single bid from Fern Larochelle & Nate Morse of $16,350.00 by a vote of 6-0.
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One-Time Retirement Incentive - The Council accepted a motion from Councilor Ward by a vote of 6-0. This motion pertained to a one-time retirement incentive for both Chief Brooks and LT Michele. It deals with payment of Health Insurance for a three year period but there was no retirement dates mentioned and it was mentioned that this needed to be further negotiated.
Under Other Business - The Town Manager stated that on February 25, 2016, there will be a meeting to review the 2014-2015 Yearly Audits with the School Department. The meeting will begin at 05:30 PM hours.
Under Appointments – The Council voted to approve by a vote of 6-0.
Conservation Commission with Term Expiring June 30, 2018 – Noyes Lawrence & Carol Curtis
Conservation Commission with Term Expiring June 30, 2017 – Ralph Bard & Charlotte Farnum
Conservation Commission with Term Expiring June 30, 2016 – Patricia Suters & Joe Norman
Civil Constable – Francis M. Carignam
Resignation of Planning Regular Member Richard Long
Resignation of Planning Associate Member Scott Hall
Planning Regular Member Scott Hall
Under Executive Session – The Council approved a loan to Frosty’s Donuts/Nels Shelby Omdal for $100,000 at 5% for 5 years.
Larry Fillmore
