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SHICKSHINNY – There are many funding sources out there if the borough has a plan first, said Council member Randi Feno said Tuesday night during her finance committee report.
Earlier this month Feno and Borough Secretary Marge Stola had attended an informative meeting on grant writing and learned that there are sources other than the traditional government grants available, and with a plan, the borough could apply for these funds and many grants can work together.
Council President Rosalie Whitebread passed out solicitor bills for March 28 through May 31 totaling $1,875, which included a reduction of $480 because of a personal request by council.
“We can’t afford this,” Whitebread said when discussing a cost-controlling measure later passed by council.
In the motion, council is to hold all issues for the solicitor until the monthly meetings when the solicitor is present.
The motion instructed the solicitor to only accept phone calls and e-mails from the secretary or the council president in case there is an issue which requires immediate attention.
Several council members had reservations about the motion; however, the situation warranted action and the motion does not prevent any council member from access to the solicitor. On this particular bill, there were 34 separate items from Council Vice President Francene Tearpock- Martini.
When other council members and citizens questioned some of the items, Tearpock-Martini did not recall the e-mails and could not answer any questions.
In other business the Fireman’s Carnival will be held June 12, 13, and 14, with the Toy and Pet Parade on June 12 at 6 p.m. and the Fireman’s Parade on June 13 at 6 p.m.