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Town Council trims CIP to $1.29 million and approves package including library appointment and job description
Summary
The council voted unanimously to adopt an amended FY2026–27 capital improvement plan totaling $1,293,689, debated deferring a large dump truck purchase to lower the ask, and confirmed a Douglas Library trustee appointment and an assistant revenue collector job description.
The Hebrin Town Council on March 3 approved a revised FY2026–27 capital improvement plan (CIP) totaling $1,293,689, after debate over which large ticket items to include. The motion to adopt the amended CIP passed unanimously.
Council discussion centered on a rescue pumper (fire apparatus) and a proposed large dump truck. Chief Peter Stark thanked the council for support and said the department is pursuing grant opportunities and lease‑purchase options for apparatus. "We have some five‑ and seven‑year options," Chief Stark said, and noted the department will pursue FEMA and other firefighter grants when available. The council also noted the fire apparatus request included a $500,000 state grant that reduces the town’s net cost.
Councilors questioned whether to defer the large dump truck purchase to next year to lower the CIP total. Several members supported moving the dump truck to next year to reduce the immediate referendum ask. The council ultimately approved the amended CIP at $1,293,689 for inclusion in the town manager's budget presentation.
Votes at a glance: - CIP FY2026–27 (amended): Adopted 5–0. Roll call: Jan Lawrence (I), Claudia Riley (I), Keith Pett (I), Sean Fitzgerald (I), Tiffany Ty (I). - Appointment: Patricia D. King to Douglas Library Board of Trustees (term to Dec. 2026): Adopted 5–0 (same roll call). - Approve revised assistant revenue collector job description: Adopted 5–0 (same roll call). Councilors asked the finance director and staff to follow up on internal‑control safeguards for cash handling and segregation of duties.
Councilors and staff said they will continue to review CIP priorities during budget season; the town manager flagged insurance and other operating budget pressures that may affect final referendum planning.
Next steps: The adopted CIP will be incorporated into the town manager's fiscal year 2026–27 budget presentation; staff will return to the council with any additional adjustments and with supporting documentation for large equipment requests.
