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Lebanon City council nonmeeting hears updates, defers votes on contracts, fees and infrastructure
Summary
At a nonmeeting where the council could not take formal action, members reviewed a set of pending itemsincluding a proposed $50 probate fee, the MedStar contract, Hunter Lift Station options, a $10,000 business-district grant for 230 West Saint Louis Street ('Doctor Jazz'), a school pickup policy follow-up, a banking resolution and a council vacancyand scheduled fuller consideration at a future regular meeting.
Members of the Lebanon City Council met in a nonmeeting format and reviewed several items the body intends to take up at a future regular meeting; no votes or recommendations were made because of the meeting status. Chair (speaker S1) opened by saying the council could "listen to citizen concerns and hold a discussion on any item" but could not make any recommendations or conduct official business.
Items discussed on the record included:
- Probate fee: Chair (S1) said a probate fee recommendation will appear at next week's meeting and cited a figure of $50 in the transcript; the exact unit or basis in the recorded comments was unclear and will need clarification when the item is formally presented.
- MedStar contract: Chair (S1) said the MedStar agreement and contract are posted on the city website and urged council members to read the document ahead of the next meeting. No contractual action was taken at the nonmeeting.
- Hunter Lift Station options: Under unfinished business the council reviewed two engineering options presented previously. Committee member (S4) said Option 1 was characterized in the record as the least expensive and least risky, but he urged more study, outside consultation and careful evaluation of what is best for the city rather than the easiest approach. The council expects to revisit the choice at a future meeting.
- Business-district grant request: Chair (S1) said an application for funds was submitted for 230 West Saint Louis Street (referred to in the record as 'Doctor Jazz') and that the applicant seeks $10,000 for improvements; paperwork was reportedly complete and the applicant will be invited to the next meeting.
- School drop-off/pickup policy: A council member (S2) said the mayor had emailed Superintendent Matt Boyle about returning to a prior method for drop-off/pickup; the council will follow up if the district places the issue on a formal agenda.
- Banking resolution: A member said they intended to pursue a banking resolution discussed previously; Chair (S1) said the city's attorney advised the process followed state requirements and that outstanding questions were not insurmountable.
Chair (S1) also noted Alderman Stevenson had resigned, creating an open Ward 1 seat; the mayor may appoint a replacement subject to council confirmation, and the qualifications cited on the record were being a registered voter and a resident of the ward.
No formal motions, seconded actions, votes, or adopted ordinances appear in the transcript. The nonmeeting closed under Robert's Rules and attendees were thanked for coming.
