HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-11-07 Government Operations Committee Minutes Government Operations Committee Minutes
Monday, November 7, 2022
Councilors in Attendance: Hawes (Chair),Tremble, Yacoubagha
Non-Committee Member Councilors: Sprague, Schaefer
Staff in Attendance: C. O'Donnell, P. Hamilton, T. Willette, A. Huotari
The meeting was called to order by Acting Committee Chair Hawes.
1. Resolve: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $386,878 for the
Supplemental Nutrition Education Grant Program from the University of New England for
a One Year Period Beginning October 1, 2022
Public Health Director Patty Hamilton explained we've held this grant for a very long-time
providing education for"SNAP" benefits in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties. This is
predominately done in schools. She clarified it is a federal grant administered through
University of New England.
A motion to approve and move to full Council was made by Councilor Tremble, seconded by
Councilor Yacoubagha, all in favor.
2. Order: Accepting Donation of Bench for Waterfront
Parks & Recreation Director described the desire of citizen Max Werner to purchase and
have placed a memorial bench in honor of his late wife, Lisa Marie Jones, who passed away
in October. The bench will be in keeping with the other existing benches. Staff recommend
approval of the donation.
A motion to approve and move to full Council was made by Councilor Tremble, seconded by
Councilor Yacoubagha, all in favor.
With no other business, the meeting was adjourned.