๐ Here's a breakdown of the significant actions taken by the ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ป๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐น in their recent meeting:
1๏ธโฃ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Council approved Mayor Jared Carr's appointment of Jerry Harrison, former Chief of Police in Independence, Kansas, as the new Lebanon Chief of Police.
โ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐: This appointment aims to continue improving safety measures in Lebanon and foster community ties. The public can expect enhanced security and stronger police-community relations starting mid-April. ๐ฎโ๏ธ๐ก๏ธ๐ค
2๏ธโฃ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Mayor Jared Carr and Electric Superintendent Travis Long recognized the city’s newest Journeymen Linemen, Jacob Winterrowd and Jordan Begley, who completed the Missouri Public Utility Alliance Apprentice Lineworker Training Program The duo have been working toward this accomplishment for the last four years.
โ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐: By ensuring our staff are well-trained, this achievement contributes to maintaining our electric grid's excellence. It reflects Lebanon's commitment to safety, reliability, and skilled workforce development. ๐ก๐ทโ๏ธ๐
3๏ธโฃ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Council approved Bill No. 6551, authorizing the allocation of opioid settlement funds to the Laclede County Drug Treatment Court.
โ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐: The allocation of up to $137,806 will support programs aimed at opioid abuse rehabilitation. This initiative benefits the community by providing resources to help individuals recover and reintegrate into society, avoiding incarceration. ๐โค๏ธ๐จโ๏ธ
Please note that this recap does not include every action taken during the meeting but highlights the major ones. For a comprehensive view, you can refer to the city's website and access the full agenda. ๐๏ธ๐