Meeting
Long Beach Town Council June 8, 2026
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Date
June 07, 2026
Jurisdiction
State & Local
The Long Beach Town Council meeting on June 8, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved the consent agenda covering permits and expenses totaling over $2.5 million in permits and nearly $600,000 in town and water checks. They approved a new snowplowing overtime callout policy for public works employees and adopted an updated town handbook. The council authorized the police department to pursue a grant for an e-bike patrol program requiring a letter of support. They approved the purchase of two high-efficiency heat pumps for the community center at a cost of $35,183. The council also approved soliciting sealed bids for the sale of a 1995 street sweeper due to costly repairs. Additionally, they approved a $7,950 pay application for the salt barn construction project, leaving a balance of $122,350 on the contract. The park board provided updates on a capital improvement project for park renovations, including tennis and pickleball court redesigns, with plans to seek community input and potential grant funding. Overall, the meeting focused on capital projects, equipment procurement, grant applications, and budget planning for upcoming fiscal needs.
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