Board: Lewiston City Council

Met: Tuesday night

Personnel board

Issue: Voters eliminated the personnel board from the city charter last year. That was the group tasked with testing prospective police and firefighters. Those functions are now handled by the human resources department.

The scoop: Some city ordinances still refer to the personnel board, however. Staff was asking councilors to remove all references from the city’s rules. Councilors approved.

Liquor licenses

Issue: Local restaurants and bars must reapply for liquor licenses and amusement permits each year. Liquor licenses let them serve alcohol; amusement permits let them play music, have a DJ or karaoke, or have games on site.

The scoop: Councilors approved special amusement permits for Mulligans Indoor Golf and Pub, 1035 Lisbon St.; the South End Social Club, 315 Lisbon St.; the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 618, 1327 Sabattus St.; the Sportsman’s Athletic Club, 2 Bates St.; and the Lewiston Lodge of the Elks No. 371, 1675 Lisbon St.

Contact government reporter Scott Taylor via phone at 689-2846 or via E-mail at [email protected]