๐ Here's a breakdown of the significant actions taken by the ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ป๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐น in their regular March 25th Council Meeting:
1๏ธโฃ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Council approved Bill No. 6658 for the purchase of the CITIBOT Communication Platform.
โ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐: This platform will revolutionize how citizens communicate with the city. Available 24/7, it allows for text messaging and online chat, connecting residents directly to city services and staff. This makes Lebanon one of the first municipalities in Missouri to adopt such advanced technology. Citizens can look forward to a more accessible, responsive city experience. City staff will begin the process of onboarding this technology this week. ๐ฒ๐๐ฌ
2๏ธโฃ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Approval of an update to the Street Closure Policy for downtown Lebanon events.
โ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐: This revision aligns the downtown street closure policy with existing city standards, ensuring consistency and clarity for event organizers and residents. ๐ง๐๐๏ธ
3๏ธโฃ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Mayor Jared Carr proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
โ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐: This proclamation underscores Lebanon’s commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all children. The community is encouraged to participate in awareness and prevention initiatives. ๐ถ๐ก๏ธ๐
4๏ธโฃ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Proclamation to Celebrate Arbor Day in the City of Lebanon.
โ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐: This encourages residents to recognize and participate in planting and caring for trees, reflecting Lebanon’s dedication to environmental stewardship and community beautification. ๐ณ๐๐
In other news, council also approved the appointment of Victor Lowe and Derrick Lowe to the Board of Directors of the Fountains Community Improvement District.
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐กโ๐๐ก ๐กโ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ก โ๐๐โ๐๐๐โ๐ก๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ . ๐น๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐โ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ค, ๐ฆ๐๐ข ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ก๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ฆ'๐ ๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐. ๐๏ธ๐